Cintra Translation buys First Edition as spur to growth
Two Cambridge language services agencies, Cintra Translation and First Edition Translations, are joining forces, fuelling their own growth by supporting their clients’ success here and in overseas markets.
CCS unveils Metnet self-organising backhaul with integrated small cell
CCS has adapted its Metnet self-organising backhaul solution to host a small cell within a single, compact design. Designed to speed up deployment, the integrated unit will help mobile operators with the process of site acquisition. It will be shown for the first time at the CCS stand (7B67) at MWC 2016.
Triple success for children’s book illustrators
Jane McGuinness has been named as the winner of the 2016 Sebastian Walker Award for Illustration at the same time as last year’s winner, David Barrow, has been shortlisted for the prestigious Waterstones Children’s Book Prize 2016.
Researchers identify ‘neurostatin’ that may reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease
An approved anti-cancer drug successfully targets the first step in the toxic chain reaction that leads to Alzheimer’s disease, suggesting that treatments may be found to lower the risk of developing the neurodegenerative condition.
Tame your computer - make an exception
In her regular series for Cambridge Network members, software training expert Karen Roem offers handy tips to help you 'Tame your computer'. This week she describes how to stop AutoCorrect from capitalising text following specific abbreviations (Microsoft Office*)...
Birketts advises market-leading tech company on sale
Birketts, the top 100 law firm, has advised the shareholders of cr360, a market leader in environment, health and safety management and sustainability software, on its sale to the UL Group, a US-based global independent safety science company. The financial value of the deal was undisclosed.
Anthias Consulting and charity RORO send Gas Chromatograph to University in Mongolia
Anthias Consulting is working with charity RORO (Recycling Organisation for Research Opportunities) to connect redundant analytical instrumentation with academic institutions around the world that do not have the necessary finance to purchase new instrumentation.
Xaar expands product range for UV applications
Xaar, the world leader in industrial inkjet technology, is delighted to announce the launch of the Xaar 1002 GS40 for UV applications.
Could the food we eat affect our genes? Study in yeast suggests this may be the case
Almost all of our genes may be influenced by the food we eat, according to new research published in the journal Nature Microbiology.
Flying start to the year at Stansted: busiest January ever and arrival of British Airways
London Stansted began 2016 with another high flying month as the airport recorded its busiest ever January.
WaveFX sees dramatic rise in web-casting events
In 2015 WaveFX saw a dramatic rise in webcasting and live event streaming.
Jesus College announces launch date for new court and facilities
A central Cambridge College has announced a winter 2016 launch for its new state-of-the-art lecture hall and conference facilities, intended for the College community and external clients.
Innovation Martlesham collaborates with Cambridge Network
Innovation Martlesham (IM) was delighted to welcome Jonathan Brech, Development Director, Cambridge Network, to Adastral Park to explore closer ways of working between the two organisations.
One million dollar grant secured for the study of alternative finance
CME Group Foundation grants $1 million to support the study of alternative finance by Cambridge Judge Business School. The University’s Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance will study crowdfunding and peer-to-peer lending.
Genome editing: a scientific revolution
A distinguished panel of experts from four leading bioscience research institutes come together during this year’s Cambridge Science Festival next month to discuss and respond to public questions about the current and future applications of genome editing – a process by which sections of DNA are removed or replaced.
Gravitational waves detected 100 years after Einstein’s prediction
New window on the universe is opened with the observation of gravitational waves – ripples in spacetime – caused by the collision of two black holes.
AstraZeneca and MedImmune enter consortium to find new treatments for chronic kidney disease
AstraZeneca and its global biologics research and development arm, MedImmune, announced that they have entered into a collaboration with the University of Michigan and Eli Lilly to identify new therapeutic targets for the treatment of chronic kidney diseases (CKD).
New real estate lawyer joins Penningtons Manches in Cambridge
Lawyer Emma Spencer has joined the real estate team in the Cambridge office of Penningtons Manches LLP from a Home Counties law firm. Emma’s appointment follows that of real estate partner, Sarah Coates, who joined in September 2015 to establish the firm’s Cambridge commercial and residential property offering.
Cambridge for Refugees fundraising event: appeal for sponsorship
Cambridge residents who have come together to help refugees are seeking sponsorship from local businesses for an event in April that aims to raise at least £10,000.
Somersault is 'Backing the Best' with Sport England
Somersault recently worked with Sport England to produce a film and new brand identity that will help to publicise its 'Backing the Best' scheme.
The secret to successful innovation - Latvian entrepreneurs visit CDP
A group of 30 Latvian entrepreneurs visited Cambridge Design Partnership (CDP) recently as part of an international Venture Camp programme, which aims to mentor and advise entrepreneurs and academics, and includes visits to key innovative companies to learn from their successful processes and approaches.
How smart solutions can support City Deal plans
Practical smart city solutions set to transform the journeys of people living and working in the Cambridge region will be showcased today (Friday).
ACT celebrates 250 years of corporate support
As Addenbrooke's Hospital marks its 250th anniversary, Addenbrooke's Charitable Trust (ACT) holds an event to celebrate 250 years of corporate support.
Hi-Tec CEO shares knowledge in Cambridge
The CEO of Hi-Tec Sports will discuss his experiences running a multinational company during a public talk in Cambridge on Monday (15 February at 6pm).
Cresset Discovery Services provides drug design to Medicines for Malaria Venture
Cresset Discovery Services. provider of contract research services for early phase discovery, and Medicines for Malaria Venture (MMV) enter into a collaborative agreement to use computer-aided drug discovery to identify back-up compounds for a recently discovered molecule in MMV’s portfolio.