Ancient genome from Africa sequenced for the first time
DNA from a 4,500-year-old Ethiopian skull reveals a huge migratory wave of West Eurasians into the Horn of Africa around 3,000 years ago had a genetic impact on modern populations right across the African continent.
Rosie midwife delivers couple’s four babies
The arrival of Catherine and Daniel Fox’s fourth baby, Albie, was made even more special by having Anita Walsh deliver their baby. The Rosie midwife has delivered all four of the Fox’s sons over the past 11 years and the couple said they couldn’t have asked for anything better.
Professor Florin Udrea elected Fellow of Royal Academy of Engineering
Congratulations to Professor Florin Udrea of Cambridge University's Department of Engineering on being elected Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering.
Pure wins Regional Chamber Award for its focus on employee development
Pure Resourcing Solutions (Pure) has won the regional heat of the British Chamber of Commerce Awards and will now represent the region at a gala awards dinner on 26 November in London.
How to choose a first aid training provider
A guide to the factors that employers should be considering when choosing a first aid training provider.
Lycotec presents at 3rd World Congress on Targeting Microbiota
Ivan Petyaev of Lycotec is to present a paper entitled 'Cocoa bioactives, gut microbiota and mitochondria' at the 3rd World Congress on Targeting Microbiota, which will be held at Institut Pasteur, Paris, France later this month.
SynBio Fund launched - £5000 seed grants for synthetic biology
The SynBio Fund is now open for applications until 23 November 2015 to support innovative, open and interdisciplinary projects relevant to Synthetic Biology. The aim of the fund is to promote the development of Synthetic Biology as an interdisciplinary field at the University of Cambridge - to facilitate exchange between the biological and physical sciences, engineering and humanities, and the…
Look into space at Cambridge Science Centre this half term
Backed by the UK Space Agency, Cambridge Science Centre along with 19 science centres across the UK have joined forces with the European Space Agency’s first British astronaut, Tim Peake, to offer youngsters a unique opportunity to join his crew, learn about human space flight and follow life on the International Space Station.
The public must speak up about gene editing – beyond embryo modification
Lara Marks (University of Cambridge Department of History and Philosophy of Science) and Silvia Camporesi (King's College London) discuss the genetic modification of human embryos and argue that an informed debate is crucial.
Veterinary telemedicine company sees success with new office down under
VetCT, a specialist telemedicine provider helping vets diagnose and treat animals worldwide, opened a subsidiary company in Australia earlier this year to serve local vets in Australasia and to enable provision of a round-the-clock service to all clients across the globe.
Family events capture the power of imagination at Cambridge Festival of Ideas
Discover your superhero powers and learn how medieval families can be just as dysfunctional as modern ones and how Vikings were just as into pop culture as we are. Uncover the power of imagination and creativity through engaging performance, play and hands-on activities suitable for children and families at this year’s Cambridge Festival of Ideas.
30 years on, CANTAB inventors herald the dawn of a new era in neuroscience
Three decades ago two emerging neuroscientists, Barbara Sahakian and Trevor Robbins from University of Cambridge, received a grant to fund their development of the Cambridge Neuropsychological Automated Test Battery or CANTAB™.
Independence and scientific integrity
What constitutes real scientific independence? asks The Scientific Alliance.
Anthias Consulting presents at international petrochemical conference PEFTEC
Anthias Consulting Director Diane Turner has been selected to present at leading international petrochemical conference PEFTEC in Antwerp in November.
Ashton KCJ recruits specialist Construction solicitor
Ashton KCJ is pleased to welcome a new solicitor, Sarah Duncan, to the firm.
Medical device software - do you understand how software is regulated?
A free BSI webinar on Friday November 20th will help you to understand software as a medical device.
Recruitment process: traditional vs modern…
Whether we like it or not, we are becoming increasingly connected. It’s a simple fact that improvements in modern technology have changed the way many of us now live our lives – in fact adults in the UK now spend on average a shocking two hours 26 minutes (non voice) each day on mobile devices.
Bidwells stays top of the Cambridge market league table for 5th year in a row
Bidwells' Cambridge Business Space Agency team has been named top of a league table for a leading online news, research and information service for the commercial property market.
Birketts advises Palletforce PLC on £30m sale to EmergeVest
Birketts LLP, the top 100 law firm based in the East of England, has advised leading pallet network business Palletforce on its sale to international private equity firm Forcefield Bidco Limited, a company set-up by Hong Kong based EmergeVest. The £30m acquisition has now received shareholder approval and completed the necessary legal process.
Awards honour the best of public relations across East of England
The best of public relations in East Anglia and Thames & Chiltern were announced at the 2015 CIPR Anglia, Thames & Chiltern PRide Awards, which gathered together more than 100 of the region's public relations professionals to celebrate at Homerton College, Cambridge.
Stansted Airport owner increases contribution to UK economy but reduces environmental impact
Figures released by Stansted Airport’s parent company, Manchester Airports Group (MAG), show that the Group has increased the value its airports generate for the UK and for the communities in which they operate, while significantly reducing their environmental impact.
Internationally renowned Cambridge engineer is honoured
Technology pioneer Professor William Webb has been given the award of Doctor of Technology by Vice Chancellor of Anglia Ruskin University, Professor Michael Thorne, during a ceremony in Chelmsford.
Research looks at how to keep the supply chain flowing
In this age of rapid and escalating change, what can businesses do to flourish? Take a look at their supply chains, say researchers in the Centre for International Manufacturing, based on their research in the UK and India.
Festival of Ideas shines spotlight on horses’ role in the criminal justice system
The unlikely role of horses in criminal justice, a panel discussion at the Cambridge Festival of Ideas, aims to put the spotlight on their unsung role in prison therapy and in policing Britain’s streets.
Cambridge MP takes on blindfolded challenge through the city
Cambridge MP, Daniel Zeichner will walk blindfolded through Cambridge tomorrow (Friday), setting off from outside the Guildhall, assisted by a guide dog and sighted guide from the Guide Dogs for the Blind Association. The MP will experience the everyday hazards of street signs, wheelie bins, lamp posts and cars parked on pavements that blind and partially sighted people have to negotiate.