How to survive a zombie apocalypse
The Open University’s computing expert, Dr Neil Smith has created a programme that models a zombie apocalypse to tell us what our best chance of survival is.
Systena Corporation integrates RealVNC’s MirrorLink automotive technology to Tizen IVI
RealVNC™, the provider of VNC® remote access software, and Systena,a Service Solution Business, today announced that they have teamed up to bring RealVNC’s MirrorLink Certified™ 1.1 technology, VNC Automotive, to Systena’s demo unit that has recently been showcased at the Smartphone and Mobile Expo in Tokyo from 29 - 30th October 2014.
US FDA approves once-daily XIGDUO™ XR tablets for adults with Type 2 Diabetes
First US approval for once-daily tablet combining SGLT2 inhibitor and metformin HCl extended-release
More than 60 buildings in Cambridge get free public Wi-Fi
More than 60 buildings in Cambridge will be transformed into free wi-fi hotspots, it was announced today.
Chamber calls for end to meaningless planning consultations
Cambridgeshire Chambers of Commerce is calling on the government to make planning consultations more meaningful amidst claims that public opinion is simply ignored unless it fits with the government’s agenda.
Showa Denko qualifies AIXTRON’s next generation 8x150mm silicon carbide production system
AIXTRON SE, a worldwide leading provider of deposition equipment to the semiconductor industry, announced today that Japanese manufacturer Showa Denko has successfully qualified the company’s most recent system for manufacturing silicon carbide (SiC) epitaxial wafers.
Domino's Thermal Ink Jet video puts its coding and marking capabilities in the spotlight
Leading coding and marking specialist Domino Printing Sciences today premiered a video highlighting the coding and marking capabilities of the G-Series thermal ink jet (TIJ) printer.
Are marketers getting into the Halloween spirit for 2014?
Despite the retailer boost that's forecast for Halloween, according to Offerpop, only 24% of businesses plan to have a mobile holiday display.
CCS heads to finals of Fierce Innovation Awards for small cell microwave backhaul solution
CCS (Cambridge Communication Systems Limited), creator of the world’s first self-organising small cell microwave backhaul system for mobile networks, today announces that it has been selected as a finalist for this year’s Fierce Innovation Awards: Telecom Edition, an operator-reviewed awards programme from the publishers of FierceWireless, FierceTelecom and FierceCable.
Science starts at home for children of TGAC
The Genome Analysis Centre (TGAC) opened its doors for its new event ‘Children of TGAC’ that gave the staff’s children the opportunity to put their own questions to the scientists.
ARM launches embedded systems Education Kit to make students work-ready
ARM today unveiled a low-cost toolkit for universities, enabling educators to teach industry-standard embedded systems design and programming concepts.
Wearable technology ecosystem to assemble at IDTechEx events
IDTechEx’s event Wearable Technology LIVE! is a conference and tradeshow being held on November 19-20 in Santa Clara, California.
Business is Great for EMBA participant and entrepreneur Timo Schmidt
Gousto co-founder, Timo Schmidt, continues to achieve recognition and gain funding as he embarks on the EMBA programme to build on his business success.
'More power to the East?'
BBC East Sunday Politics invites interested Cambridge business people to the recording this Sunday (November 2nd) of its special Devolution Debate programme called “More power to the East?”
The ‘ultimate’ stem cell
In the earliest moments of a mammal’s life, the developing ball of cells formed shortly after fertilisation ‘does as mother says’ – it follows a course that has been pre-programmed in the egg by the mother. Extraordinary as this is, what happens then is even more remarkable.
Huppert's fight prompts first parliamentary drugs debate in a generation
Cambridge MP Julian Huppert takes his fight for a change in the drug laws to Parliament today (Thursday), prompting the first full Parliamentary debate on the issue in a generation.
Want your .uk domain name?
If you have an existing .co.uk domain name, you are eligible for a .uk suffix as well. Nominet have reserved over 10 million .uk domains for existing domain name holders.
OU academic recognised for ‘pivotal’ role in sustainable forestry development
The Institute of Chartered Foresters (ICF) has awarded Honorary Fellow titles to two leading figures in the forestry industry, including Dr David Humphreys, Reader in Environmental Policy at The Open University.
Anglia Ruskin Professor to edit new online journal
An Anglia Ruskin University professor known worldwide for his work investigating the biology of cancers is to edit a new open access journal.
Distinguished Research Lecture explores healthcare innovation
Join Microsoft Research on 18 November to hear from Professor The Lord Darzi of Denham.
Cambridge Epigenetix raises $5.5M in Series A funding
Cambridge Epigenetix (CEGX), a UK-based life sciences company, today announced the appointment of Dr Fedja Bobanovic as CEO and the recent completion of a $5.5M Series A financing led by New Science Ventures. Also joining the round were founding investors Syncona Partners and Cambridge Enterprise.
Mills & Reeve provides pedal power for cutting-edge biotech company
Mills & Reeve has advised Cambridge based Bicycle Therapeutics, a next generation biotherapeutics company, on its Series A investment round, raising up to £20 million ($32 million) from existing investors.
Johnson Matthey agrees to acquire battery materials business from Clariant
Johnson Matthey today announces that it has entered into an agreement to acquire the battery materials business of Clariant AG (Clariant) for US $75 million. The business is a leading supplier of lithium iron phosphate cathode material to the lithium-ion battery sector for automotive and non-automotive applications.
How to build a billion dollar business
Find out how Abcam became a billion dollar company from its co-founder, Dr David Cleevely, at CfEL's Enterprise Tuesday on 4th November. He'll talk about the lessons for growing successful companies through this example and through other big businesses that have come out of Cambridge.
The High Commissioner of India visits the University of Cambridge
What India offers to UK students and businesses, and how UK academics can contribute to India’s success were among the topics discussed when the Indian High Commissioner to the UK, Mr Ranjan Mathai, visited Cambridge Judge Business School this week (Monday October 27th).