Still time to have your say as A14 consultation continues
The Highways Agency is urging those who use the A14 and who live or work nearby to get online and have their say on the plans for the £1.5bn A14 Cambridge to Huntingdon improvement scheme. The consultation started on 7 April and closes on 15 June.
Thames Valley Police increase their Sepura radio fleet
Thames Valley Police have extended their long-standing relationship with Sepura, choosing the SRG3900 GPS to replace 675 of their existing fixed and vehicle-based mobile radios.
Roadshow tour urges Cambridge’s small businesses to 'get growing'
Small businesses in Cambridge are being encouraged to grow in 2014, thanks to a new Government-backed business tour.
AstraZeneca posts first quarter results
Pascal Soriot, AstraZeneca's Chief Executive Officer, commenting on Q1 2014 results, said: "The first quarter has seen continued momentum across the business and our revenue growth reflects the increasing contribution from the five growth platforms that showed strong performance.
CPL's 'Impact' magazine for the Market Research Society nominated at industry awards
Memcom, the organisation for membership marketing professionals, has shortlisted CPL's Impact magazine for its annual marketing and communication awards in London.
Independent survey proves that bksb is UK's number one functional skills solution
Recently released figures prove that bksb is the most popular solution for English and maths within FE Colleges.
Got any suggestions on how to prevent accidents that cause brain injury?
Headway Cambridgeshire invites you to take part in an event based on the format of the BBC's The Apprentice on the evening of 7 May 2014 at the Frank Lee Centre at the Cambridge Biomedical Campus from 5-8.30pm.
Riverbed executive appointed to TSIA Professional Services Advisory Board
Riverbed Technology (NASDAQ: RVBD), the leader in application performance infrastructure, announced that Art Harding, Riverbed’s Vice President of Worldwide Professional Services, has been appointed as a member of the Technology Services Industry Association (TSIA) Professional Services Advisory Board.
Support staff nominated for national awards
Employees are hoping to gain national recognition after Anglia Ruskin was nominated in three different categories in the Times Higher Education Leadership and Management Awards (THELMA).
Impact of whooping cough vaccination revealed
The most comprehensive study to date of the family of bacteria that causes whooping cough points to more effective vaccine strategies and reveals surprising findings about the bacteria’s origin and evolution. The new results could alter public health strategies to control this respiratory disease, which kills 195,000 children worldwide each year.
Overnight home use of artificial pancreas ‘feasible and beneficial’
Children with type 1 diabetes have been able to use pioneering artificial pancreas technology, developed at the University of Cambridge, for the first time overnight at home without the supervision of researchers.
Join the Team in 2014 and run the British 10k London Run for SOS Children
On Sunday 13th July you could be part of Team SOS Children running this year’s British 10k London Run. The charity has 100 places on this year’s event and would love to have you onboard its 2014 Team.
Photograph a civil engineering project and win £50
Entry is open for the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) annual photograph competition. 'This is Civil Engineering', now in its seventh year, seeks images to show the public what civil engineering is about. There are two prizes of £50 each for the best image from within the East of England the best image outside the region.
JDR wins Queen’s Award for Enterprise in international trade
JDR, a leading provider of technology connecting the global offshore energy industry, is proud to announce it has won a 2014 Queen’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade. This prestigious award recognises JDR’s success in international oil, gas and renewable energy markets.
Marketing jobseekers benefit from Brand Recruitment's new app
Marketing jobseekers across Central and Eastern England can now benefit from Brand Recruitment’s handy app which is now available to download on all platforms.
The first General Ecosystem Model is released
In a paper released today, scientists at UNEP-WCMC and Microsoft Research describe the world’s first General Ecosystem Model that attempts to simulate all life on earth – both on land and in the ocean.
Region's catering sector looks for new apprentices
Jobs in the hospitality sector in the region are booming, with vacancies for apprentice chefs, waiters and event assistants looking at an all-time high, say employment experts at Cambridge Regional College.
Asymptote launches the VIA Freeze range of controlled rate freezers at ISCT Paris
Cambridge-based cryopreservation specialists Asymptote Ltd will launch its unique range of liquid nitrogen free controlled rate freezers specially designed for the needs of regenerative medicine at the annual meeting of the International Society for Cellular Therapy (ISCT) to be held in Paris.
Success for Managers Tip #63: Why won’t they listen?
Madeleine Morgan of Growu explains how stress can make us deaf...and how to stop it.
Boeing honours Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group for exceptional performance
Boeing has presented Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group with a Supplier of the Year award for its performance on the P-8 maritime patrol and reconnaissance aircraft.
Bulletproof nuclei? Stem cells exhibit unusual absorption property
Stem cells – the body’s master cells – demonstrate a bizarre property never before seen at a cellular level, according to a study just published from scientists at the University of Cambridge.
Zero hour contracts are ‘tip of the iceberg’ of damaging shift work, say researchers
New report shows that zero hour contracts are only one of a wide number of flexible employment practices that are abused by managers - leading to financial insecurity, anxiety and stress in the workforce. Researchers say the Government consultation was too narrow and call for legislation requiring employers to defend scheduling decisions.
Zinwave expands its commercial presence in Australasia
New appointments further demonstrate Zinwave’s commitment to accelerate growth of its unique wideband active DAS technology globally.
IECEx certifications gain Michell world-wide approval for Exd analyzers
Michell Instruments has recently gained IECEx certification for its Exd range of moisture, hydrocarbon dew-point, oxygen and binary gas analyzers. Adding this certification to the range means the analyzers now have approvals for installation in hazardous areas around the world.
Headway Cambridgeshire minds your head and opens its doors!
Headway Cambridgeshire held a Spring Open Day at its hub in Fulbourn last week.