Is silk the right road for eczema treatment?
Cambridge University Hospitals is taking part in a landmark study on eczema in children, to establish whether silk clothing is effective in treating the condition.
Is there a crisis in pay? Alumni and guests invited to special lecture at Cambridge JBS
A crisis in pay will be the subject of a special lecture to be given at Cambridge Judge Business School as part of the University of Cambridge Alumni Festival 2014.
Tame your computer - get clever with calendars
In her regular series for Cambridge Network members, software training expert Karen Roem offers handy tips to help you 'Tame your computer'. This week she describes how to view multiple calendars at the same time (Outlook 2007 onwards)...
Penningtons Manches launches private client practice in its Cambridge office
Penningtons Manches LLP has further extended its range of services in its Cambridge office with the recruitment of Sallyann Short, the former head of the private client team in Greenwoods Solicitors’ Cambridge office.
Connecting Cambridgeshire offers training and skills contract opportunity
Connecting Cambridgeshire has won extra Government funding to encourage women-led businesses, female entrepreneurs and young women to make the most of digital and technology opportunities. This contract is to provide digital skills and technology training in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.
Cambridge Filmworks sets sail on the Cutty Sark for Royal Greenwich Tall Ships Regatta
Cambridge Filmworks is going back in time on the magnificently restored Cutty Sark with its spectacularly created band of 'digital ghosts' on show throughout the Falmouth Royal Greenwich Tall Ships Regatta taking place over the next week.
What’s going on at 1plex– July & August 2014
The summer months have been busier than ever for 1plex Ltd. The company says: "We have been continuing our projects with existing clients as well as meeting with and working for new clients. It’s been a busy but exciting couple of months!"
Grab an Autumn Taster Membership deal at Ely City Golf Course
Golfers looking to get into the swing of a golf club membership could find the Autumn Taster deal at Ely just the ticket.
Young entrepreneur returns to Cambridge to launch innovative film discovery platform
A Cambridge Judge Business School alumna will return to the city this week to launch an innovative new platform set to become the go-to site for film discovery.
Nanotechnology used to create next-generation holograms for information storage
Holograms made of tiny particles of silver could double the amount of information that can be stored in digital optical devices, such as sensors, displays and medical imaging devices.
New puzzle magazine based on University research aims to support childhood learning
A new puzzle-based magazine founded on research conducted by academics at the University of Cambridge has been launched to support learning in the core subjects of the National Curriculum.
Fighting prostate cancer with a tomato-rich diet
Men who eat over 10 portions a week of tomatoes have an 18 per cent lower risk of developing prostate cancer, new research suggests.
Data indicates Brilique™ has flexibility to be initiated pre-hospital/STEMI patients
AstraZeneca today announced the results of the Phase IV ATLANTIC study, which indicates that the profile of BRILIQUE™/BRILINTA™ (ticagrelor) is comparable whether administered in a pre-hospital or in-hospital setting to ST segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) patients.
The challenge of engineering the Kelpies
Recently, Falkirk in Scotland saw the opening of the Kelpies, two 30-metre high horse head sculptures either side of a lock in a new canal extension.
Amino showcases expanded solutions-based connected home portfolio at IBC 2014
Amino, leaders in IPTV, is to showcase at IBC 2014 (RAI Amsterdam, 12-16 September) how its solutions portfolio is evolving to deliver the latest developments in 4K/HEVC, multiscreen content security and home monitoring and control capabilities.
Conference Cambridge exhibits for the first time at HBAA Forum
The free venue-finding service for the University, Colleges, hotels and other unique venues in Cambridge, Newmarket and beyond is marking its recent membership of the HBAA by exhibiting at the Association’s Annual Forum.
Cambridge Sensotec secures major export contract
Cambridge Sensotec Ltd, a UK based manufacturer of scientific gas analysis instruments, is proud to announce the signing of a major contract to supply the company’s Rapidox brand of oxygen gas analysers to Heller Industries Inc. Heller Industries is the world’s leading solder reflow oven manufacturer based in the USA, with manufacturing plants in China, Korea and Malaysia.
Spirus tip of the week: how to measure your ROI
Marketing performance measurement is a controversial subject. John Wanameker once famously said: “Half the money I spend on advertising is wasted; the trouble is I don't know which half”. It is somehow interesting, that even after 100 years, with all analytical frameworks and technology at our disposal and so much research done into the field, marketers still sometimes struggle when it comes to…
Cambridge researchers to hold free public meeting on dementia
Scientists based in Cambridge are holding a free public meeting about dementia on 10 September 2014.
Miss England takes the ice bucket challenge at Addenbrooke’s
The reigning Miss England 2014, Carina Tyrrell, completed the ‘Ice Bucket Challenge’ at Addenbrooke's Hospital today to raise awareness of motor neurone disease.
Product of the Week from 1Plex
Transform your meetings with the SMART Room System for Microsoft Lync, says IT company 1Plex.
Nujira shortlisted for Design Team of the Year award
Cambourne based chip company Nujira has been shortlisted for two award categories at this year’s British Engineering Excellence Awards (BEEAs). Selected by a leading panel of CTOs and electronics engineers, the Nujira EasyET team was selected for the “Design Team of the Year” award, with Analogue IC Design Engineer Benoit Labbe receiving a separate nomination for the “Design Engineer of the Year”.
Students say Gianna has the WOW factor
Drama lecturer Dr Gianna Bouchard has been nominated for an award for going the extra mile for her students – and Anglia Ruskin University as a whole could be in line for recognition.
Big strategy decisions ahead for electric cars
Those making or intending to make electric cars or their components have big strategy decisions ahead. These decisions must be made in the context of all car-like vehicles, whether homologated as cars or as something else. As the new IDTechEx report, Hybrid and Pure Electric Cars 2014-2024: Technologies, Markets, Forecasts points out, it is essential to look at the big picture
Anglia Ruskin University exhibition provides Platform for success
A special exhibition showcasing the best work from Anglia Ruskin University’s Masters art and design students will go on display next month.