Procrastinator- moi?
Do you often find yourself starting a task and then becoming easily distracted? Do you put off doing urgent tasks in favour of tasks that you enjoy or find easier? Do you often feel overwhelmed and not know where to start? If so, you are not alone. However, whether you are a procrastinator or not is a different matter...
Jukedeck MAKE computer-composed music prophecy come true
Jukedeck has chosen the 200th birthday of Ada Lovelace – who predicted that a computer programme would be able to write music – to launch its first product ‘Jukedeck MAKE’, seal a partnership with music tech incubator, Abbey Road Red and celebrate a further injection of £2m funding led by Cambridge Innovation Capital (CIC).
Medicom signs significant development deal for advanced electronic drug delivery system
Medicom Innovation Partner has extended its partnership with a leading pharmaceutical company for the development of an electronic drug delivery system for use with next-generation drugs.
Immaterial wins first prize in postdoc business plan competition
Andrew Marsden, of Cambridge University’s Department of Chemistry, last week accepted first prize on behalf of his team for Immaterial in the first-ever postdoc business plan competition, run by Cambridge Enterprise (CE) and the Entrepreneurial Postdocs of Cambridge (EPOC).
Busiest ever November at Stansted Airport as records continue to tumble
Stansted Airport this year experienced the busiest November in its history as over 1.7 million passengers passed through the terminal, an increase of 6.9% over the same month last year. The previous record for November was set in 2006 when just over 1.65 million passengers used the airport.
ImmBio initiates first-in-human studies of its novel pneumococcal vaccine, PnuBioVax
ImmunoBiology Ltd (ImmBio), a biopharmaceutical company developing next generation anti-infective vaccines based on its proprietary ImmBioVax™ technology, today announces that it has initiated enrolment for a First-in-Human study of its novel vaccine (PnuBioVax™) against the bacterial pathogen Streptococcus pneumoniae.
New understanding of how shape and form develop in nature
Researchers have identified a new mechanism that drives the development of form and structure, through the observation of artificial materials that shape-shift through a wide variety of forms which are as complex as those seen in nature.
Trial into potential Alzheimer’s disease treatment now recruiting in Cambridge
A trial into a promising treatment for Alzheimer’s disease is looking for participants in Cambridge. The drug, liraglutide, is already used for the treatment of diabetes and has shown promising results in laboratory tests for Alzheimer’s and in a small preliminary study in people with the condition.
Cambs Chamber receives national recognition for export services
Cambridgeshire Chambers of Commerce has received national recognition for its success in assisting local businesses to develop their sales through international trade following a record month of exports for Cambridgeshire businesses.
'Unprecedented' storms and floods are more common than we think
The recent ‘unprecedented’ flooding in north-west England might be more common than currently believed, a group of scientists has warned.
Only the fittest cockroaches find a mate – study
Female cockroaches select only the fittest males to mate with, according to a new study published by the journal PLOS ONE.
3di Customer Satisfaction Survey 2015 - the results!
Thank you to all 3di clients who participated in its recent 2015 Customer Satisfaction Survey, the results of which have now been published.
From AI and data science to cryptography: Microsoft researchers offer 16 predictions for 2016
Microsoft publishes a collection of predictions from 16 leaders and leading thinkers within its Technology and Research organisation.
Dolomite celebrates 10 years of microfluidic innovation
Dolomite, part of the Blacktrace group of companies, is celebrating a decade of excellence in the design and manufacture of novel, high quality microfluidic products, including individual components such as pumps, chips, connectors, temperature controllers and sensors, software solutions and complete microfluidic systems.
Researchers on track for ‘racetrack memory’ breakthrough
New research from the Universities of Glasgow and Leeds could be an important step towards creating faster, higher-capacity, lower-power data storage.
Vodafone Hutchison Australia implements Signagelive powered platform
FUJIFILM Australia Pty Ltd, has partnered with Signagelive, specialists in cloud-based digital signage software, to provide a nation-wide digital signage network to Vodafone Hutchison Australia as part of an expensive expansion programme by the MNO to increase its market share.
Dr Alex CY Wong of RedBite Solutions talks about the IoT Revolution
St John’s Innovation Centre, the regional centre of excellence supporting high growth businesses, had the pleasure of interviewing Dr Alex CY Wong, CEO & Co-Founder of RedBite, on the IoT revolution and the vital importance of maintaining a sense of humour.
Desktop Genetics receives strategic investment from Illumina
London UK, and San Diego, CA, USA: Desktop Genetics Ltd (DTG) a software company revolutionising the way biologists use CRISPR gene editing technology, announced today that it has received investment funding from Illumina, Inc. (NASDAQ: ILMN), the global leader in next-generation sequencing (NGS) technology
Ashton KCJ advises on the acquisition of Drayton Old Lodge
Ashton KCJ has recently advised Drayton Old Lodge Limited on acquiring the Norwich managed office, wedding and events venue business along with the freehold premises from liquidation.
Mentors needed for new Student Mentoring programme
Form the Future - a social enterprise which aims to inspire students by linking schools and businesses - offers local professionals an exciting opportunity to join its innovative mentoring programme. It says: "We are extremely excited about this, as we believe it has the potential to make a real difference to the lives of young people in our community."
geo achieves ISO27001 certification for smart metering products
Green Energy Options (geo) has received certification for the management of information security under the latest international standard, ISO27001:2013 for their smart metering display systems. This covers geo’s leading range of smart energy displays, consumer gateways and Consumer Access Devices.
Employee holiday gift shopping could create data security risks for enterprises
Flexera Software report reveals that popular shopping apps, including Amazon, Disney Store and eBay can access iOS devices' contacts, calendar, location and social networking apps.
Santander's Ana Botin awarded honorary damehood
Banco Santander executive chairman Ana Botin has been appointed an honorary Dame Commander of the British Empire, a title reflecting her contribution to the British financial services sector during her time as Santander UK chief executive between December 2010 and September 2014.
Eikonix appointed to sell the Countstar range of cell analysis products in the UK
Eikonix are pleased to announce that they have been appointed by Countstar to sell their automated cell counters and fluorescence cell analyser in the UK.
Home workshop time capsule recreates one of the world’s first electronic computers
A home workshop in Reading is playing a vital role in the reconstruction of EDSAC, the Cambridge University machine that 65 years ago led the world’s computing revolution.