Success for Managers: How to get people to like you
Whether you’re a business owner, a manager, an employee or a lover, you will always have more success when people like you.
Applications for the 2015 MacRobert Award are now open!
The Royal Academy of Engineering MacRobert Award has become synonymous with spotting the ‘next big thing’ in technology, having been established 45 years ago to identify outstanding innovation with proven commercial promise and tangible societal benefit.
Aspiration Europe unveils 'Back To The Future' inspired GoGoDragon in aid of Break Charity
Aspiration Europe unveils Back To The Future inspired GoGoDragon in aid of Break Charity, designed by local photographer, Suzi Ovens.
Innomech helps ITW to reduce manufacturing costs
Automation consultancy GB Innomech has designed and developed a fully automated assembly system to help ITW Imagedata to reduce manufacturing costs for its highest volume products. ITW is a global manufacturer of film ribbons and consumables for security and identity cards, based near Manningtree, Essex.
Computer model maps spread of toxic Alzheimer’s protein
Researchers in Canada have used a computer model to try to map the spread of toxic proteins involved in Alzheimer’s disease. The study is published on Thursday 20 November in the journal PLOS Computational Biology and can be read online here.
From classroom to Silicon Valley via the House of Commons
Yesterday (Thurs), over 100 school and university students who entered a national Appathon competition were acknowledged at a special event at the House of Commons for their innovative app ideas and prototypes.
‘Cambridge Stress Test Series’ launched with four timely risk reports
From pandemic to cyber sabotage, a new series of reports helps business prepare for potential ‘catastronomics’.
Potential costs of not having the correct first aid provision within the workplace
The negative effects of not having adequate first aid provision in place.
Focus on photography (part 2)
Spirus writes: Last week we looked at the importance of photography in marketing, and how vital it is for audience engagement. But when is it OK to reach for the smartphone, and when is it time to call in the professionals?
TWI plays its part in 'Working to Engineer a Better World'
TWI is playing its part in promoting greater understanding of the role engineering plays in our society and economy.
Politics, precaution and science
Sir Mark Walport publishes his first report as Chief Scientific Adviser. The Scientific Alliance comments...
Charity ball is a sparkling success
Partying guests tucked in to a three-course meal and danced the night away at Cambridge BID’s annual charity ball on Thursday 6 November.
Swiss energy service company ewz improves its data management with CRedit360 software
Leading energy service company ewz has joined the growing number of Swiss and German clients using the CRedit360 sustainability software to improve their environmental performance management capabilities.
Software library brings plug-and-play simplicity to Android app developers
Technology innovator CSR plc has announced the launch of its SiRFusion™ Software Development Kit (SDK) for Android application developers. The solution enables indoor positioning for Android developers looking to create next-generation apps.
Rockspring acquires Cambridge Research Park from Clearbell for £21m
Clearbell, the private equity real estate fund manager, has sold Cambridge Research Park to Rockspring Property Investment Managers for £21 million.
Mantracourt Electronics expands production capability to meet global demand
UK instrumentation manufacturer Mantracourt Electronics invests in new reflow soldering equipment to improve quality, increase productivity and support future growth.
Brain-dwelling worm in UK man’s head sequenced
For the first time, the genome of a rarely seen tapeworm has been sequenced. The genetic information of this invasive parasite, which lived for four years in a UK resident’s brain, offers new opportunities to diagnose and treat this invasive parasite.
Literacy Bridge partners with UNICEF and ARM
As the United Nations marks the 25th anniversary of the adoption of the Convention on the Rights of the Child, humanitarian technology company Literacy Bridge has announced a new multi-year partnership with UNICEF and ARM to deliver health education to 40,000 vulnerable people in Ghana.
New engineering challenge to create ‘drones’ of the future
Britain’s best young engineers will design and build life-saving unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) in a new competition run by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers.
Starlight Christmas Pantomime brings festive magic to young patients at CUH Addenbrooke’s
Christmas is a particularly difficult time of year for children to be in hospitals and hospices so this festive season, Starlight Children’s Foundation will bring a big dose of fun and laughter to poorly children at Cambridge University Hospitals when its amazing pop-up pantomime pays a visit on 25th November at 3pm.
Eight LinkedIn features that’ll make you stand out from the crowd
LinkedIn is a fantastic tool for online networking, job seeking and researching employers. Once a niche social media platform, in November 2014 it recorded more than 332 million members in over 200 countries and territories!
US2U Consulting rolls out the red carpet
US2U Consulting has produced a new film to tell people about its IT training.
Renewed focus for Sustainability East
Regional social enterprise, Sustainability East, has realigned its priorities for the coming year to focus on three key areas: health and wellbeing; growth and the built environment; and the economy, in order to provide targeted support for its customers.
Abcam's Scientist of the Month: Esteban Ballestar
Esteban Ballestar tells Abcam about work in his lab focusing on active DNA methylation, and what new developments might feature in the upcoming webinar on DNA methylation during cell differentiation.
Awards galore for Cambridge Imaging Systems
Cambridge Imaging Systems is having a very good year – not least because its Enterprise Video Platform Imagen has received two prestigious broadcast industry awards in the last couple of months, and is nominated for a third.