Agri-tech business plan competition launches
Norwich Research Park is pleased to support GROW, the UK’s first Agri-Tech Business Plan Competition aimed at encouraging entrepreneurial thinking into the industry.
Scientists develop potential blood test to detect Alzheimer's early
New research into a possible blood test for Alzheimer’s was presented at the Society for Neuroscience conference in Washington DC on Sunday 16 November.
Bioscience and innovation for health - examining the issues
A new series of lively seminars taking a broad perspective on bioscience, health and the policy implications of innovation in the UK health system launches in Cambridge next month.
USAID, Broad Institute and Illumina partner to combat Ebola epidemic in West Africa
To help combat the Ebola epidemic in West Africa, the US Agency for International Development (USAID), the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, and Illumina, Inc., today announced they have entered into a public-private partnership to aid those on the ground who are fighting the spread of the virus.
Abcam wins ‘Best use of digital media’ at Life Science Industry Awards
Abcam plc., a leading provider of protein research tools and services, announced today that it has won the Life Science Industry Award for the ‘Best use of digital media’.
Cambridge Publishing Management raises hundreds for Macmillan Cancer Support!
Cambridge VIPs were among the many guests who supported Cambridge Publishing Management's second Macmillan Coffee Morning on Friday 26 September.
BAM Construct wins £80million contract to build central aspects of NWCD
The University of Cambridge has awarded its largest value construction package for the first phase of the North West Cambridge Development to BAM Construction.
Global eyesight study wins research prize
A study led by researchers at Anglia Ruskin University has been named Outstanding Scientific Paper by the American Public Health Authority’s Vision Care section.
Cambridge-based authors shortlisted for 2014 Costa Book Awards
Costa has announced the shortlists for the 2014 Costa Book Awards, which include Cambridge-based authors Ali Smith, Helen Macdonald and Marcus Sedgwick.
How could flexible work changes affect your SME?
SMEs could face costly tribunals following flexible work changes, warns Cambridge law firm, Stone King.
Scene and heard: a week of Cambridge poetry
Recalling the spirit of the iconic Cambridge Poetry Festivals of the 70s and 80s, a new celebration of Cambridge poetry begins on November 22, featuring performances by Vahni Capildeo, John James, Mark Ford and former Archbishop of Canterbury, Rowan Williams.
Molecular event mapping opens door to more tests 'in silico'
Scientists report a new method for establishing whether chemical compounds are safe for human use without "in vivo" testing, based on so-called "molecular initiating events" at the boundary between chemistry and biology.
Eurotech introduces Hi√e, the ultimate accelerated computing solution
Eurotech, a leader in green supercomputing technology, announced the launch of the Hi√e (High Velocity) system, the new addition to the Aurora line of supercomputers.
History comes full circle, thanks to the Addenbrooke’s choir detectives!
The Addenbrooke’s Hospital Choir has tracked down the relative of a World War One soldier who is responsible for part of their annual Christmas Carol Concert this year.
bioMérieux/Illumina to co-develop next-gen sequencing for monitoring of bacterial infections
bioMérieux, a world leader in the field of in vitro diagnostics, and Illumina (Nasdaq:ILMN), a world leader in genomics, announced they have signed an exclusive agreement to launch a next-generation sequencing (NGS) epidemiology solution for service labs. The two companies will jointly develop applications for microbiology sequencing technologies within a four-year renewable period.
Zinwave signs manufacturing agreement with Plexus
Zinwave, a global provider of wideband DAS (distributed antenna system) technology, confirms a manufacturing agreement with Plexus Corp, a global provider of optimized product realization solutions. The agreement ensures Zinwave remains a major player in the in-building DAS market.
Contextual security is key to enabling business mobility
Citrix customers adopting mobile workspaces rely on Citrix to protect data, manage and enforce policies, and ensure enterprise-class security for today’s mobile workforce.
Edwina Dunn appointed Honorary Fellow of Lucy Cavendish College
Edwina Dunn, co-founder of Dunnhumby and CEO of Starcount, has been appointed an Honorary Fellow of Lucy Cavendish College, University of Cambridge, in recognition of her continued work inspiring young women to achieve their full potential through her projects and as a successful role model for other women.
Cambridge business joins 'The Guardian' Q&A on social media marketing
Social i Media’s Anna Lawlor is to join a salubrious line-up of experts on The Guardian for a live panel debate about the future of social media for marketers.
Fitzgibbon channels Led Zeppelin into practical engineering
When it comes to research, the concept of “head-banging” most likely conjures images of researchers banging their heads against walls or dry-erase boards.
Understand the Psychology of Persuasion
Do you have to persuade others to buy, invest, change, go along with, or carry out actions in your business? If so, understanding the psychology behind how we are persuaded and why we resist is essential for an effective result. A one-day workshop from Cambridge Network's Learning Collaboration next month will give you an insight into the psychology of persuasion and the tools needed to enhance…
Patient and doctor perspectives survey results published
Team publishes the full results of a survey looking at the experiences and expectations of patients and specialist doctors in the UK and US.
Advocate General proposes that the CJEU dismiss the Spanish challenges to the Unitary Patent
Spain has brought actions before the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) (Cases C-146/13 and C-147/13) against Regulations 1257/2012 implementing enhanced cooperation in the area of the creation of unitary patent protection (OJ 2012, L 361/1) and 1260/2012 on the applicable translation arrangements.
Charities back new drug development initiative for brain diseases
Alzheimer’s Research UK has joined a global coalition of charities and funders seeking to revive stalled drug development programmes for neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s, motor neurone disease and Parkinson’s.