Horizon Discovery strengthens Board with appointment of Non-Executive Directors
Horizon Discovery™ Group plc, the international life science company supplying research tools to organisations engaged in genomics research and the development of personalised medicines, today announces the appointment of Dr. Susan Galbraith, Senior Vice President and Head of Oncology Innovative Medicines at AstraZeneca, and Susan Searle, co-founder and ex-CEO of Imperial Innovations Group plc,…
Case studies open the door for the technology sector
Doing Words asked two very different technology companies - eg Technology Ltd of Cambridge and Dublin-based Cellusys - why they, and their clients, value case studies so highly.
Theorem prover sheds new light on stem-cell behavior
Advances in computer science in recent years have had dramatic effects on how more traditional sciences are conducted in the 21st century. That has become common knowledge by now, but if you require further proof, just turn to the June 6 issue of Science.
MagicSolver is on the ball with World Cup app
Cambridge University spin-out company MagicSolver has jumped on the World Cup bandwagon with its latest app - World Cup Calendar 2014, described as "the ultimate application for Brazil 2014".
Major Bavarian fire services select Sepura radios
Sepura announces the award of two prestigious contracts to its long-standing German partner Selectric GmbH for the supply of TETRA radios and accessories to the fire brigades in the cities of Ingolstadt and Augsburg in Central and Western Bavaria respectively.
Overnight closures on A11 in Suffolk as part of the dualling scheme
As work to improve the A11 Fiveways to Thetford continues, road users are advised that there will be road closures on the A11 in Suffolk this week.
Marks & Clerk LLP wins ‘highly recommended’ status
Intellectual property firm Marks & Clerk in the UK has been awarded a ‘Highly Recommended’ status by one of the world’s foremost intellectual property (IP) publications.
'Introduction to contracts’ training day focuses on life sciences companies
Marks & Clerk Solicitors LLP Cambridge and One Nucleus held a training day last week on an ‘Introduction to contracts’. The course, delivered by Managing Associate Simon Portman, was aimed at individuals involved in the negotiation and management of contracts in life sciences companies of all sizes and university and NHS Trust tech transfer offices.
GCI and C3 announce joint development venture
GCI, a privately owned information technology provider, has chosen multichannel communication software specialist, C3, as one of its key technology partners.
Latest eco data offers comprehensive coverage: enhanced traceability & ecoinvent integration
Granta Design, the leading providers of materials information technology, have announced the latest updates to their environmental data for materials.
The skills gap split open
The upturn in the economy and increase in hiring is creating a worrying phenomenon. DID hiring strategies. Managers writing job descriptions designed for people with Dissociative Identity Disorder or split identities. The worst cases involve multiple personalities, not just two.
New programme for ventures in the business of social change
Entrepreneurs with ambitions to set up or grow an existing business dedicated to making a positive social impact can apply to join a new programme launching in Cambridge that aims to boost the growth of social businesses in the East of England.
Smartphones will play a major role in 2014 World Cup
Half of smartphone-owning soccer fans across Australia, Brazil, China, Colombia, France, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Mexico, the United Kingdom and United States plan to use mobile to follow the game, says new research.
Abigail Trencher promoted to partner
Birketts, the full service top 100 UK law firm based in the East of England, has announced the promotion of Abigail Trencher to partner, based at its Cambridge office.
The formula for achieving your potential
Understanding what gets in your way and how to get over the obstacles is the key to achieving your potential. Here's the formula, says Hilary Jeanes of PurpleLine Consulting.
International student cricket at Fenner's, 9th-11th June 2014
Cambridge University, Irish Universities and Scottish Universities will be competing for the Hone-MacGregor trophy at Fenner's, sponsored by DFJ Esprit, the international venture capital firm.
The Bavarian Red Cross chooses Sepura
The Bavarian Red Cross - Bayerisches Rotes Kreuz - (BRK) has selected Sepura TETRA radios for all rescue services organisations in the Bavarian federal state. This prestigious contract was won by Selectric GmbH, Sepura’s sole partner in Germany.
Bango and Etisalat sign operator billing partnership; Google Play first app store to go live
Mobile payments leader Bango and telecoms giant Etisalat Group have entered into a partnership to deploy Direct Operator Billing (DOB) across Etisalat Group’s markets in Asia, the Middle East and Africa. Etisalat has become the first operator to offer DOB for Google Play users in the Middle East.
Smart Series conference captures the top tech topics in Cambridge
The Smart Grids & Cleanpower Conference in Cambridge this week captured the top tech topics, with in-depth and showcase talks from serial entrepreneurs, startups, techies and grant-givers.
Google and Ubisense show how location intelligence brings network operations into focus
In response to the increasing demand for enterprise location intelligence by cable and telecommunications providers, Google and Ubisense will participate in a webinar hosted by OSP Telecom Network Solutions next Tuesday (June 10) at 2 pm ET.
Meet the 'Mind Your Head' Ambassador: Mark Blundell
Are you a fan of The Apprentice or Dragons’ Den? Do you want to have a go at taking part in something similar?
Open consultation on development plans for Cambridge Judge Business School
Members of the public are invited to an open consultation at Cambridge Judge Business School next Thursday (June 12) to find out more about the School's plans for development in 2015-2017.
Success for Managers Tip #69: Do the mice play when the cat’s away?
Do you ever feel frustrated by colleagues, friends, family members or people working in your business who don’t do what they ought to do… unless you’re standing over them?
Best Employer case study: Luminus Group
Pioneers of high quality affordable housing and community involvement, Luminus Group, has an employee engagement strategy to be very proud of. It is also very ambitious.