Plant scientists call for rethink of GM crop regulation
Leading plant scientists have called for major changes to the way GM crops are licensed.
Syrris manufactures a unique custom reactor system
Syrris has collaborated with the Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research (KISR) to manufacture a unique custom reactor system (CRS) for the Institute’s Petroleum Research Center.
Travel for Work’s Travel Plan Awards spark interest in electric vehicles
Last week the Travel for Work (TfW) Partnership held their successful Annual Travel Plan Awards event at Alconbury Enterprise Zone, in partnership with Peterborough City’s Travel Choice team. A total of 33 employers attended, of which 22 were TfW employers.
Community centre plans approved
The University of Cambridge’s investment in community-building has reached an important milestone as the application for the Community Centre on the North West Cambridge Development was approved by the local planning authorities.
Bailey Fisher welcomes Warren East as guest speaker at CEO dinner
Bailey Fisher Executive Search was delighted to welcome one of the world’s top CEOs, Warren East, as guest speaker for a roundtable dinner in Cambridge for 24 CEOs.
Greater Cambridge welcomes game changing £billion deal
Council leaders, businesses and the University of Cambridge have welcomed yesterday's Government announcement to back a City Deal which could unlock £1billion of investment for the Greater Cambridge area.
Have a blooming good time with Cambridgeshire Libraries
Cambridgeshire Libraries are set to host a series of illustrated talks this spring by staff from the Cambridge University Botanic Garden.
Former Archbishop to speak on ethics of war
Decorated academic and former Archbishop of Canterbury, Lord Rowan Williams, will question our perspectives on war in the modern era at Anglia Ruskin’s Cambridge campus next week.
Does cloud telephony lack the silver lining?
Cloud telephony has been credited as driving unified communications (UC) forward, but is the reality really so bright? Roy Farrow, Divisional Product Director of Telephony at InTechnology Managed Services, part of Redcentric plc, considers what companies need to be aware of if cloud telephony is to deliver on its promises.
Emerald Frog Marketing wins Dragons’ Den contract
Cambridgeshire based agency, Emerald Frog Marketing, has been chosen as the marketing and PR agency for Dragons' Den winner, Bare Naked Foods.
Cambridge Filmworks moves to an ‘arresting’ new location!
The Ghostbusters had their firehouse, Batman had the Bat Cave; now Cambridge Filmworks has its very own Victorian Police Station.
Four-fold contract for GTC
Mulberry awards independent provider GTC contract for gas, electricity, water - and super-fast fibre networks
Response to 2014 Budget awarding City Deal to Greater Cambridge
Cambridge Ahead welcomes today’s announcement in the Chancellor’s Spring Statement confirming the Government’s decision to award City Deal status to the Greater Cambridge area to fund critical investment around key areas such as infrastructure, housing and transport which have presented a barrier to prosperity for the region.
Bick welcomes government backing for City Deal
Cambridge City Council Leader, Tim Bick has welcomed the Chancellor’s announcement today (Wednesday, March 19) that the long-awaited City Deal can go-ahead, bringing £1 billion worth of investment in local infrastructure.
Huppert welcomes Budget for workers, savers and business
Cambridge MP Julian Huppert has welcomed a Budget which puts more money in people’s pockets, creates more apprenticeships and helps businesses to grow.
Budget brings increase in the amount of R&D credit for SMEs
John Moore of R&D claim specialists Kingly Brookes explains that in a further measure to provide SMEs with incentives to invest in R&D, the Chancellor today announced an increase in the rate of the payable tax credit for companies claiming the R&D tax relief payable credit for SMEs.
Synthetix forms key partnership with Premier Business Audio
Leading multi-channel customer service software provider Synthetix has today announced a new partnership with Premier Business Audio.
Art & Science of Curation: panel discussion
Curating is at the heart of what makes museums, yet it means different things to different people. Join a panel of curators tomorrow evening (Thursday) as they explore the definition of curation and the role of the curators across the arts and sciences. Presented by University of Cambridge Museums as part of the Cambridge Science Festival.
Bango launches with STC in Saudi Arabia
Bango is pleased to announce the launch of Direct Operator Billing for BlackBerry World with the mobile network operator STC in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
New image analysis and colony counting solutions on show at ArabLab 2014
Scientific Digital Imaging’s [SDI’s] Syngene and Synbiosis Divisions, world-leading manufacturers of image analysis solutions, will be showing new and established automated systems to suit all budgets for quick and easy imaging of gels and blots, as well as colony counting on Stand 136 at ArabLab 2014, in the Dubai International Convention Centre this week (March 17th-20th).
Syngene expands its range of systems for imaging of 2D or 1D gels and all blot types
Scientific Digital Imaging’s [SDI’s] Syngene Division, a world-leading manufacturer of image analysis solutions, is delighted to introduce the new high sensitivity G:BOX Chemi XX6 and XX9 image analysis systems. Utilising the power of the latest CCD camera technology, these systems are suitable for scientists needing a versatile system capable of exceptional imaging of 1D and 2D gels, as well as…
Revolutionary scanner is set for production thanks to RBS funding
Objective Imaging Limited, the Cambridge-based specialist in automated medical imaging, has announced plans to commence production of a revolutionary new tissue scanner – the Glissando - thanks to funding from The Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS).
New app enables pocket diagnosis
A new app which turns any smartphone into a portable medical diagnostic device could help in the fight against diseases including HIV, tuberculosis and malaria in the developing world.
GTC announces contract for Upper Heyford: sole provider of FTTH, gas and electricity network
GTC today announces that it has been awarded the contract to provide gas, electricity and fibre-to-the-home infrastructure networks on the redevelopment of Ministry of Defence land at Upper Heyford, Oxfordshire.
North West charity chiefs sharpen up their skills
New Anglia Ruskin University course is helping dozens of third sector organisations.