Cambridge Filmworks and Praslin Pictures win International award for Tony Benn documentary
Cambridge Filmworks' recent documentary film collaboration with Praslin Pictures has just won the prestigious Audience Award at the Edinburgh International Film festival.
Cambridge workers quizzed about their quality of life
Cambridge Ahead, a group of businesses and academic organisations dedicated to making Cambridge the pre-eminent, small city in the world, has embarked on a survey which aims to reveal what the typical employee of a Cambridge business or organisation feels about their current quality of life.
Thousands to party on Parker's Piece for Big Weekend
A momentous weekend for Cambridge will begin with fireworks and will end with a world-famous cycling event. The Big Weekend, sponsored by Anglia Ruskin, is taking place from today on Parker’s Piece in the city and will see thousands turn up to a free weekend of music and festivities.
Japanese encephalitis outbreaks reported
Outbreaks of Japanese encephalitis - a mosquito-borne infection confined to Asia - have been reported this month from Taiwan, Malaysia, Vietnam and India, where nearly 190 people, mostly children from poor families, have died due to suspected encephalitis.
Carat Computer Systems boosts marketing with new appointment
Carat Computer Systems, the specialist IT supplier based in Cambridgeshire, recently employed Grant Cole for a new marketing role within the company. The extra acquisition is part of a fresh marketing campaign, aiming to raise the profile of Carat Computer Systems in the Cambridgeshire area.
Bulgin launches premium, vandal-proof piezo switches
Bulgin – an Elektron Technology connectivity brand – is pleased to announce the launch of its new line of IP68 and IP69K rated piezo switches, designed to meet the needs of a wide range of demanding applications.
Sensors in the Environment 2014 Conference - call for papers and early registration open
Sensors in the Environment 2014 is an exciting new conference by Sensor100 and will follow the same format as the very successful Sensors in Medicine series. Sensors in the Environment 2014 will bring together leading academic researchers with sensors companies and governemnt organisations to explore sensor applications in air and water monitoring.
e-Go appoints Chief Executive Officer from industry
e-Go aeroplanes Limited announces the appointment of Chief Executive Officer, Adrian Hillcoat, aeronautical engineer and private pilot, who assumes the position from 1st July 2014.
Cambridge Network members learn about Haverhill Research Park
Members of Cambridge Network learned about Haverhill Research Park this week and were told about the opportunities there are for small and large organisations to grow on the site.
MOD selects Marshall for deployable infrastructure support
Support for a range of containerised deployable systems for the UK Ministry of Defence is to be provided by Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group, with G3 Systems as its partner, following the award of an enabling contract.
Xaar launches new printhead to ensure graphics customers remain at the leading edge of print
Today, world-leading inkjet technology specialist Xaar is proud to launch the Xaar 501 GS8, a high-performance graphics printhead delivering exceptional print quality, industrial-level reliability and high production up-time. The new printhead incorporates PrecisionPlus™, a brand new architecture from Xaar designed to enable indoor and outdoor signage printers to remain at the leading edge of…
What happens when the money runs out?
The Scientific Alliance discusses the consequences of a cap on renewables subsidies and lower energy prices.
Launch of compliance academy signals new era for compliance
Cambridge Judge Business School and Barclays Bank have established the first executive education academy in excellence in compliance.
Surprise aircraft announced for the Flying Legends Air Show
The Fighter Collection is delighted to announce a surprise addition to the flying participation for the Flying Legends Air Show at the Imperial War Museum, Duxford, on Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 July 2014, when over 50 historic aircraft from across the world will be on display.
First national model for bovine TB calls for greater focus on cattle
The majority of outbreaks of bovine TB within cattle herds are caused by multiple transmissions routes – including failed cattle infection tests, cattle movement and reinfection from environmental reservoirs such as infected pastures and wildlife – according to the first national model of bovine TB spread, just published.
Hop on a bike – see more of cultural Cambridge with a new free map
With the Tour de France departing from Cambridge on Monday (7 July), a new free map showing the cultural treasures of Cambridge and the cycle routes between them has been developed by Cambridge City Council and the University of Cambridge Museums, with support from Arts Council England.
Antenova M2M appoints Rob Orford as European Sales Manager
As the market for M2M connected devices takes off, Antenova M2M, the specialist manufacturer of standard embedded surface mount antennas and RF antenna modules, has appointed Rob Orford as European Sales Manager.
Zinwave DAS enhances network coverage in sports stadiums and arenas
The Zinwave distributed antenna system (DAS) is becoming the system of choice for high density buildings.
ICE calls for waste tsar
The European Commission has announced new recycling targets for municipal waste and packaging, while outlining plans for a ban of burying recyclable waste in landfill as of 2025.
Engineer Dr Richard Thomas gains prestigious LabVIEW Qualification!
PTP's Senior Software Engineer Dr Richard Thomas has just been awarded LabVIEW Embedded Systems Developer Certification by National Instruments.
Dynamic Creative designs new Corkers crisps packaging and advertising campaign
Working closely with Corkers, Dynamic Creative was involved at an early stage in the brand development for Corkers crisps and re-designed its range extension packaging.
New restaurants, bars and cafes unveiled for £80million terminal transformation at Stansted
Contemporary, convenient, innovative and stylish – four simple words describe the exciting line up of new restaurants, bars and cafes being unveiled as part of Stansted Airport’s £80million terminal transformation.
CUH has ‘improved patient care’: healthcare regulator
The healthcare regulator has said today that Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) has improved the way it provides care for patients and its financial sustainability.
Enkris Semiconductor demos high voltage GaN HEMT structures on 200mm silicon with AIXTRON
Chinese semiconductor specialist Enkris Semiconductor, Inc. has successfully demonstrated the manufacture of high voltage Gallium Nitride HEMT (High Electron Mobility Transistor) structures on 200 mm Silicon (GaN-on-Si) with an AIXTRON tool.
The Welding Institute presents Annual Awards
The Welding Institute’s Annual Awards and Dinner took place on 1 July 2014 at King’s College, Cambridge, with over 200 invited guests from industry and academia.