MP joins torchlight procession to save Cambridge's streetlights
Daniel Zeichner MP will join local residents and councillors this evening (Friday 4th December) at 6pm, meeting outside the Guildhall, Market Square, CB2 3QJ as they protest against plans to turn off Cambridge's streetlights.
Cambridge University launches new centre to study AI and the future of humanity
The University of Cambridge is launching a new research centre, thanks to a £10 million grant from the Leverhulme Trust, to explore the opportunities and challenges to humanity from the development of artificial intelligence.
The power of language
Rational debate about climate change is too often hindered by exaggerated language, says The Scientific Alliance.
Customer Faithful’s Lifelines awarded ‘Best Qualitative Research Solution’
Customer Faithful has been awarded Global Healthcare & Pharma’s UK Healthcare Consultancy of the Year 2015 for its Lifelines™ research technique, which identifies and maps patient experience needs and gaps.
Chief Scientific Officer takes the helm of dementia Drug Discovery Institute in Cambridge
Alzheimer’s Research UK has appointed a Chief Scientific Officer to lead its £10million Drug Discovery Institute at the University of Cambridge. The Institute forms part of a £30 million Drug Discovery Alliance, also involving Institutes at the University of Oxford and University College London, which will accelerate the discovery of new, effective treatments for Alzheimer’s disease and other…
Anglia Ruskin artists want to stay on the bus
Helsinki Bus Station, an exhibition of art inspired by the titular transport terminus, will go on show in Cambridge on 15 December – but don’t expect pictures of the Finnish capital, or even buses.
Point-of-care ultrasound can save lives in general practice
The portability and ease of use of the latest generation of point-of-care ultrasound systems mean that they are increasingly being used outside the traditional hospital setting, with a number of general practitioners now training to use ultrasound for a wide range of applications.
Calling all PR/marketing pros in the East of England
Are you a hardworking PR professional based near Cambridge? Fancy networking over an espresso martini?
What can you do to keep your home secure?
Jackson Fire & Security (Cambridge) offers home security advice.
Record passenger numbers drive MAG growth
MAG, the UK’s leading airport group, today reports its interim unaudited half-year results, for the period 1st April 2015 – 30th September 2015. It has seen continued strong growth in EBITDA* (+10.7% to £202.5m) driven by record passenger numbers (+5.7% to 29.7m) and new route development.
Abcodia announces initial US availability of ovarian cancer test
Abcodia Ltd, a clinical stage company engaged in the commercial development of novel tests for the early detection of cancer, has announced the availability of the ROCA® Test for use by physicians in five US states: Arizona, Illinois, Massachusetts, New Jersey and Texas. The test is already being used in the UK by private clinics and will become available in additional US states throughout 2016.
Ashton KCJ adopts pioneering flexible paid time off policy
Following a trial period of almost nine months, Ashton KCJ has made a bespoke paid time off (PTO) policy a permanent feature of the firm’s benefits package.
Air Liquide installs the first hydrogen charging station in downtown Paris
PARIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--...On the occasion of COP21, Air Liquide is installing the first hydrogen charging station in Paris, in partnership with the Paris-based electric taxi start-up STEP (Société du Taxi Electrique Parisien), and the support of the Paris City Council.
Murray Edwards College enhances events team with new appointment
A Cambridge College is building on the success of its Conference & Events business with the appointment of a new member to the team.
Cambridge Filmworks helps the University in campaign to raise £2 billion
Cambridge Filmworks has been involved in the latest University of Cambridge fundraising campaign, filming famous alumni in Dear World, Yours, Cambridge.
IT Governance announces free implementation guides with documentation toolkit purchases
IT Governance – the leading provider of documentation toolkits for management system standards and frameworks such as ISO 27001, ISO 90001, the PCI DSS and ISO 22301 – has announced a special implementation guide giveaway for December on selected toolkit purchases.
Pre-Christmas events attract families to Cambridge this weekend
Cambridge is really good at creating a festive atmosphere in the lead-up to Christmas, and this year is no exception. Two events take place this weekend in different parts of the city: Mill Road Winter Fair on Saturday (December 5th) and a new event, Mitcham's and Merrier, on Sunday (6th) at Mitcham's Corner.
'Scientists on the Loose' present their research in the pub
To launch The Genome Analysis Centre’s (TGAC) 'Scientists on the Loose' campaign, which encourages public dialogue to show the impact of the Institute’s science, four TGAC scientists presented a summary of their research to the Norfolk Humanists (NH).
Zinwave and Herbert Group discuss DAS in healthcare at DAS and Small Cells Europe Congress
Zinwave’s wideband DAS has eliminated mobile blind spots caused by building materials blocking RF signals from macro networks at Broomfield Hospital, Chelmsford, UK.
Exact Sourcing Ltd awarded 'Most Client Focused Recruiter of The Year'
Exact Sourcing is delighted to announce that it has been awarded 'Most Client Focused Recruiter of The Year' - East Anglia & South East at this year's Corporate Vision Recruitment Awards 2015.
Belvoir seminar addresses changes to the private rented sector
Local agent Belvoir is offering a free seminar for landlords and investors to help them learn about changes to the private rented sector and how to plan for the future.
Dataracks launches Micro Data Centre
Dataracks – the pioneer of cold aisle containment – is set to revolutionise the data centre industry again, this time with the launch of the Micro Data Centre (MDC).
Metal organic frameworks make a big splash for Strem Chemicals UK
Metal organic frameworks (or MOFs for short) are architecturally beautiful and often simple structures composed of inorganic corners and organic struts or spanners. One can think of them as molecular tinker-toys.
Quotient Clinical acquired by specialist healthcare investor GHO Capital
Quotient Clinical, the Translational Pharmaceutics® company, has announced that it has been acquired by specialist healthcare investor GHO Capital, with financial details of the transaction remaining undisclosed.
Health Enterprise East expands team
Health Enterprise East (HEE), a provider of business and innovation management services to the NHS and industry, today announced the expansion of its team, with three new appointments.