The Making of a Smart Tunnel: measuring tunnelling history for the first time
The Cambridge Centre for Smart Infrastructure and Construction (CSIC)'s instrumentation is set to demonstrate the behaviour of a cast iron tunnel to a scale that has never been done before using ground breaking technologies.
University of Cambridge Training School to provide primary education in North West Cambridge
The Department for Education has supported the application by the University of Cambridge to establish a University Training School as part of its North West Cambridge Development.
Local start-up celebrates second anniversary: 'Keeping it in Cambridge'
Cambridge Event Management organised a superb networking evening last week to celebrate the excellent centre for business that Cambridge has become. Hosted by Robinson College, the occasion included a warm welcome and drinks reception.
Tame your computer - modify your subject
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 rename the subject line of an email message you've received (Outlook 2007-2010)...
Marshall Aviation Services appoints James Dillon-Godfray as VP Business Development
James Dillon-Godfray has taken up a new role as Vice President Business Development at Marshall Aviation Services, the expanding commercial aviation arm of Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group, based at Cambridge Airport, effective immediately.
Invoice finance: a flexible way to access new funds
Invoice finance is a popular funding solution, useful for easing cashflow gaps. It is also becoming more flexible: it is increasingly possible to find providers who will advance funds against a single invoice rather than a whole sales ledger.
Five ways you can benefit from an award!
These days there’s an award for almost every area of business – from best social media campaign to the most innovative company. Whatever the accolade, scooping the top spot can bring you a lot of positives - it’s a superb reputation-booster, but which categories could deliver the most value back for your area of work?
Mobas and Taylor Vinters reveal secrets of a successful brand
Leading creative agency Mobas will be teaming up with next-generation law firm Taylor Vinters in March to present expert advice on what makes a brand successful.
£5 million funding announced to support economic growth
A successful funding scheme has launched a £5 million pot to help unlock jobs and accelerate economic growth by investing in local projects.
St Edmund’s College Cambridge elects The Hon. Matthew Bullock as its new Master
The Hon. Matthew Bullock has been elected as Master of St Edmund’s College, Cambridge. He will take up office in October 2014 and succeeds Professor Paul Luzio, who has been Master since 2004.
Back from the brink?
The European Commission this week published its new proposals on climate and energy policy. The Scientific Alliance offers its view.
"Turned parts" specialist exhibits at Southern Manufacturing Show
Acro Engineering is to exhibit at UK manufacturing show to highlight its extensive CNC production capability.
Success for Managers Tip #50: Are you addicted to stress?
Madeleine Morgan of Growu talks more about stress...
Landis+Gyr announces release of Command Center 6.1
Latest software supports new Smart Grid devices and IPv6 gateway.
Inspiring research through industrial collaboration
The Department of Engineering at the University of Cambridge, supported by the Royal Academy of Engineering, has created a new post of Visiting Professor of Innovation.
Near error-free wireless detection made possible
A new long-range wireless tag detection system, with potential applications in health care, environmental protection and goods tracking, can pinpoint items with near 100 per cent accuracy over a much wider range than current systems.
Marshall Aviation Services honours apprentices
Marshall Aviation Services, part of the Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group, has honoured four worthy apprentices at an Awards ceremony at the company’s Broughton, North Wales facility.
Top British retailer sets up shop at CUH Addenbrooke’s
Work has begun on building a new M&S Simply Food store at Addenbrooke’s hospital in Cambridge.
A dangerous way to cure a winter cold
Using steam inhalation products to cure a winter cold can do more harm than good, according to doctors at one of the UK’s leading burns centres.
Bidwells planning advice integral to Darwin Green success
Advice from the planning team at leading UK property consultancy Bidwells has proved critical in obtaining outline planning permission for the first phase of a major new urban extension to Cambridge.
CUH and council partners take ‘Action On Energy’
The Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) sustainability team and Council partners will roll out the Action on Energy scheme next week, in the hope of inspiring staff, patients and visitors to ‘Think Green’ and make better energy choices.
Free breakfast seminar - best practice approaches to efficient sustainability data management
The volume and complexity of the sustainability data organisations need to collect is constantly growing. Once this data has been captured and analysed it needs to be communicated to stakeholders on an increasingly frequent basis. As many sustainability practitioners know all too well, this process can take up significant time and resource, putting pressure on sustainability teams.
Redcentric extends cloud portfolio to launch Database-as-a-Service (DBaaS)
Cloud services provider Redcentric launches DBaaS to help manage, consolidate and virtualise databases for strategic growth management.
Homes proposals could develop jobs and protect services
Cambridgeshire County Council is set to discuss proposals to take the first step in the authority becoming a property developer, using its own land to get the best value for tax payers.
BBC Radio 4 highlights community conservation
Dr Chris Sandbrook, Lecturer in Conservation Leadership at UNEP-WCMC, joined the well-known television and radio presenter Monty Don on the BBC Radio 4 series Shared Planet to share his expert knowledge on community conservation.