Youngsters have languages under their spell
Year 7 pupils with a love for languages from across the country will show off their foreign language skills at the Routes into Languages national final at Anglia Ruskin University tomorrow (Friday 1 July).
Pure wins global award for its internal communication system
Pure has been presented with a global award in recognition of its outstanding track record of using its company intranet system to enhance internal communications.
Cambridge Design Partnership wins two Red Dot awards
Innovative design and technology consultancy Cambridge Design Partnership has cemented its reputation for the highest design standards by being awarded two ‘Red Dot: Design Concept’ Awards. Both were received for the team’s work developing the First Response Monitor, a novel wearable connected device which measures and broadcasts patients’ vital signs for instant analysis by medics in emergencies.
Brexit – what does it mean in the short-term?
Lower consumer spend, lower GDP growth, delayed investment decisions and reduced public spending are just some of the impacts the UK will see as a result of the referendum result that will see the country leave the European Union. Further afield, uncertainty will put pressure on economies across Europe and beyond; with general elections, a stronger US dollar and capital outflows creating further…
Diabetes sniffer dogs? ‘Scent’ of hypos could aid development of new tests
A chemical found in our breath could provide a flag to warn of dangerously-low blood sugar levels in patients with type 1 diabetes, according to new research from the University of Cambridge. The finding, published in the journal Diabetes Care, could explain why some dogs can be trained to spot the warning signs in patients.
Final phase of 20mph project to roll out in West, Central and South Cambridge
Cambridge City Council’s city-wide 20mph project is entering its final phase, with work to install 20mph signage across the city’s West Central and South area wards.
Thales survey reveals record rise in use of encryption
Companies with a mature encryption strategy are more likely to use hardware security modules and consistently report lower levels of key management pain, says Thales e-Security.
State of the Nation: Devolution 2016
Placing infrastructure improvements at the heart of the devolution agenda could significantly boost local growth, environmental sustainability and quality of life - and with the right investment, frameworks and skills Combined Authorities can realise these full benefits, according to the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) East of England.
UK interior designer develops maker-artisan online search
News about the Select A Maker directory is spreading. International online News feed, The Editor at Large, has just published a piece about Cambridgeshire interior designer Yasmin Chopin's online maker directory.
IT Governance’s Certified GDPR Foundation training course to be delivered in Copenhagen
IT Governance, the leading provider of data protection and cyber security expertise, is excited to announce its partnership with Copenhagen Compliance to host a Certified General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Foundation training course in Copenhagen, Denmark.
Why can effort estimates sometimes be so inaccurate?
We all know that what you see of an iceberg is only a fraction of what is hiding under the surface, but we can be very accurate in estimation sometimes, and out by orders of magnitude at others. This article looks some of the factors that make the difference.
IT Governance partners with US-based CPA firm to deliver cost-effective SOC 2 and SOC 3 audit
IT Governance, the leading provider of information security products and services, has partnered with US-based CPA firm SSAE16 Professionals to help organisations prepare for and pass a SOC audit.
The UK has spoken 'Brexit' - but what does this mean for the IP community?
The immediate reaction to Great Britain’s June 23, 2016 vote to leave the European Union (EU) (commonly referred to as 'Brexit') has been nothing short of hysterical. This paper focuses on what Brexit means for the intellectual property (IP) community at large. At present, not much. Now that we are on the other side of June 23, let us take a deep breath and calmly take stock.
Rail studies on track after £359,000 LEP funding
Plans to improve the stations at Manea and Whittlesea have taken another important step forward with the announcement that crucial funding has now been secured.
New antibiotic Zavicefta approved in the EU for patients with serious bacterial infections
AstraZeneca has announced that the European Commission (EC) has granted marketing authorisation for Zavicefta (ceftazidime-avibactam, previously known as CAZ AVI), a new combination antibiotic for the treatment of patients with serious Gram-negative bacterial infections requiring hospitalisation.
Council agrees to support devolution deal for more homes
Cambridge City Council has agreed to support the government’s proposals for a new Cambridgeshire and Peterborough devolution deal that would see hundreds of new council homes built in Cambridge.
Entrepreneurs invited to Pitch@Palace
Applications are invited from entrepreneurs for Pitch@Palace - an initiative founded by the Duke of York to support people to accelerate their business ideas by connecting them with potential supporters including CEOs, angels, mentors, and key business partners. The theme for Pitch@Palace 6.0 is Technology.
Cresset publishes June 2016 newsletter
News from Cresset on software and contract research services for the discovery and design of novel compounds.
InteBridge Partner lectures at Global Investment Camp
Jay Liao, partner of InteBridge, lectured at a Global Investment Camp.
HBF agrees national ultrafast fibre to the premise deal with GTC for new homes
The Home Builders Federation (HBF) and GTC have agreed a national deal for HBF members to provide “Ultrafast” fibre to the premise to new-build homes nationwide.
New addition to the IT Governance catalogue: EU GDPR – A Pocket Guide
The international information security experts IT Governance have added a new title to their catalogue: EU GDPR – A Pocket Guide by Alan Calder.
'New direction needed by City Deal Executive Board'
Cambridgeshire Chambers of Commerce has released a critique that poses the question of the legality of the Cambridge Access and Capacity Study - the study upon which the Cambridge City Deal is proposing solutions to the city’s congestion problem.
EACH Cambridgeshire Colour Dash tickets selling fast
More than 350 people have already registered for East Anglia's Children's Hospices (EACH) Cambridgeshire Colour Dash – leaving only 150 tickets left available.
Flexera Software launches AdminStudio Suite 2016 and Workflow Manager 2016
Flexera Software offers "the only solution for unified application readiness with capabilities to automate and efficiently plan, package and deliver Windows and Mac software."
June 2016 Market Review: the impact of Brexit
The latest edition of NW Brown's Market Review discusses the impact of Brexit.