Device Developers' Conference features GUI development workshop
Graphical User Interface (GUI) expert Altia has announced that it will be running a one-day workshop at this year's UK Device Developers' Conference.
Synbiosis introduces the aCOLyte 3 HD high resolution colony counter
Synbiosis introduces the aCOLyte 3 HD high resolution colony counter - combines accuracy with affordability to deliver rapid count results.
How 'more food per field' could help save our wild spaces
Increased farm yields could help to spare land from agriculture for natural habitats that benefit wildlife and store greenhouse gases, but only if the right policies are in place. Conservation scientists call on policymakers to learn from working examples across the globe and find better ways to protect habitats while producing food on less land.
More than 300 years of legal experience in Hewitsons’ expanding real estate team
Hewitsons has expanded its substantial real estate offering with four new appointments, adding to its well established team of property specialists, which now stands at almost 40 across its four offices.
Strem Chemicals offers CANdots® quantum rods
Strem Chemicals UK and Eire offers CANdots® Series A Plus: quantum rods, fluorescent semiconductor nanocrystals available in three different vibrant emission colours (green, orange and red).
Selvita opens new research site in Poznan
Selvita (WSE:SLV), the largest drug discovery company in Central and Eastern Europe, has signed a contract for the lease of laboratory space in Poznan, Poland.
£79m research lab for University of Cambridge granted planning
The University of Cambridge has been granted planning permission for ‘Project Capella’ - a new £79m research facility being delivered by Kier and designed by architects from The Fairhursts Design Group.
#FriendsDay: Friendships at work - where do you draw the line?
Where we hear more and more about business relationships being built on trust and likeability, we explore those increasingly blurred lines. Spirus comments on “Friends Day"...
Have your say on City Deal transport proposals at special meeting
A special meeting of Cambridge City Council’s North Area Committee is being held tonight (Thurs) to discuss proposals for significant changes to transport on two important roads in the city.
UN Secretary-General honoured by Cambridge University
The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cambridge, Professor Sir Leszek Borysiewicz conferred an honorary degree on His Excellency Ban Ki-moon, Secretary-General of The United Nations, in the Senate House yesterday (Weds).
Greater equality could increase carbon emissions, says academic
Reducing wealth inequality could lead to an increase in carbon emissions, warns an academic from Anglia Ruskin University’s Global Sustainability Institute.
Mills & Reeve advises Grapeshot on its $8.5million fundraising
Mills & Reeve has advised Grapeshot Limited, the London and New York based digital advertising technology (Ad Tech) company specializing in keyword contextual targeting, on its latest VC and angel investment round raising c. US$ 8.5million.
Bango’s commitment to excellence rewarded at National Apprenticeship Awards 2015
Bango is delighted to have been ‘Highly Commended’ at The National Apprenticeship awards, as well as being named in the UK’s top 100 Apprentice Employers list.
IT Legal Compliance Database helps IT professionals remain compliant with over 90 laws
IT Governance is pleased to have launched a new and updated version of its IT Legal Compliance Database software, designed to help organisations meet their regulatory and legislative obligations as they pertain to data security requirements.
Male converts to Islam: landmark report examines conversion experience of British Muslims
The experiences of British male converts to Islam have been captured in a unique report launched by the University of Cambridge.
Make Time to Talk about mental health
Make time to talk about mental health and wellbeing over a cuppa on Time to Talk Day today (4th February).
‘Surround yourself with people better than yourself' says CEO of Cambridge Software
‘Surround yourself with people better than yourself,’ says Philip Mashinchi, CEO of Cambridge Software.
Mobas supports new TV ad for The Cambridge
MobasMuse, the design division of Mobas Group, has created impactful collateral following the launch of the first-ever Cambridge Building Society TV advertisement.
Birketts appointed to the legal panel of Countryside Properties Plc
Top 100 law firm Birketts LLP has recently been appointed to the legal panel of Countryside Properties Plc. Countryside, which launched its London IPO on Monday (1 February 2016), is a leading UK housebuilder targeting 3,600 completions a year by 30 September 2018 across its Housebuilding and Partnerships divisions.
Start-up developing next-gen 3D touch technology secures investment
Cambridge Touch Technologies Ltd CTT), a University of Cambridge start-up poised to make 3D touch technology a standard feature on smart devices, has received seed investment by Cambridge Enterprise, the commercialisation arm of the University.
Elite British swimmers go for gold with Lumie light therapy
British Swimming’s elite athletes are using Lumie light therapy in their training protocol as they prepare for the Olympics in Rio August 2016.
Birketts appoints new head of commercial litigation
Laurence Weeks has been appointed head of commercial litigation at top 100 law firm Birketts.
Grants for environmental projects now available
Local groups looking to get environmental projects up and running could be in line for a Sustainable City grant from Cambridge City Council.
Peterhouse elects new Master
The Fellows of Peterhouse have elected Ms Bridget Kendall, currently BBC Diplomatic Correspondent, to be the next Master of Peterhouse.
Neuroscience – from molecules to mind
Beginning a month-long focus on neuroscience, Cambridge University's Ed Bullmore, Bill Harris and Dervila Glynn describe how this area of research is transforming our understanding of the healthy brain and promising new treatments for devastating disorders that affect millions of people.