St John’s Innovation Centre helps businesses to optimise investment proposition
Building on its extensive track record in helping companies in the East of England raise millions of pounds in grants, equity and bank finance, St John’s Innovation Centre is delighted to announce that it is providing expert support through delivery of the Access to Finance (A2F) stream of the GrowthAccelerator service.
Cambridge Cleantech launches new ‘Smart Cities’ business group - and signs up with China
Cambridge Cleantech has established a new Smart Cities Special Interest Group to tap into the local knowledge in sectors such as building technologies, smart metering and low carbon vehicles, and sell solutions to developers and local authorities at home and abroad.
Business survey provides strongest indicator yet that confidence is high
The results of the latest British Chambers of Commerce Quarterly Economic Survey have been released, providing the strongest indicator yet that business confidence has returned and that the outlook is positive for at least the next 12 months.
Cleantech is on the agenda for Ministerial visit
The Minister for Africa and the British Overseas Territories, Mark Simmonds, visited the new cleantech business incubator building in Cambridge yesterday (Monday January 6th 2014).
ECM salary survey finds graduate software developers starting on £35k in Cambridge
ECM, the Cambridge-based high-tech recruitment experts who specialise in placing exceptional candidates, have released their latest annual Salary & Benefits Survey.
Spirus appoints new Marketing Consultant
What better and more positive way to start a new year than with a new recruit? The Spirus team is delighted to welcome Wiktor Miloszewski as Marketing Consultant.
Deloitte CFO Survey: Expansion, investment and hiring key in 2014
With low levels of uncertainty, improved access to finance and greater confidence in the Bank of England's policies, Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) are gearing up for expansion, investment and hiring in 2014, according to the latest Deloitte CFO Survey.
Brush up on your interviewing skills
If your new year plans include finding new talent for your business, why not brush up on your interviewing skills? Cambridge Network's Learning Collaboration course next Tuesday (January 14th) could be just what you need.
Horizon Discovery announces new oncology research and collaboration with AstraZeneca
Horizon Discovery and AstraZeneca have entered into a research, collaboration and licence agreement to explore a range of oncology-relevant genotypes with the aim of identifying and validating a number of novel drug targets.
Exciting Mary Shelley discovery in Essex
A treasure trove of previously unpublished letters written by Mary Shelley, the author of Frankenstein, has been stumbled upon in Chelmsford.
Cambridge Consultants - a top place to work
Product design and development firm Cambridge Consultants has been named one of the best companies to work for in the UK. It has achieved a coveted place in the list of The Sunday Times 100 Best Mid-Sized Companies to Work For – the annual ranking of the cream of Britain’s motivated workforces.
The Velo Festival brings the spirit of cycling to life
With exactly six months to go until the start of the third stage of the Tour de France, a cultural and sporting festival is being announced to celebrate the famous race coming to Cambridge.
Black Power in Britain becoming 'forgotten history'
A new biography of Darcus Howe, which offers the first detailed history of Britain’s little-known Black Power movement, claims that the racism it fought is being overlooked in modern narratives about the nation’s past.
Ontario concert venue chooses BroadWeigh wireless load monitoring
Casino Rama’s Entertainment Centre in Ontario, Canada, selects BroadWeigh wireless load monitoring system to enhance the safety of stage rigging and to protect building structure from excessive loads.
Advice for football fans from The Travel Clinic
If you are planning to go to the 20th FIFA world cup in June 2014, as well as enjoying the football and wonderful atmosphere, you should be aware of the possible vaccinations and travel needs that are required.
nu Angle’s new tech assessment will drive greater value from M&A
Often brought in by multinationals to troubleshoot after a merger or acquisition deal has failed to deliver, technology strategy company nu Angle is launching a new Technology Assessment Service. It has brought in former Reckitt Benckiser head of R&D to help organisations pre-empt the common issues and gain value earlier from acquisitions.
Norwich Research Park scientists develop fast specific flu test from sugar and gold
A new approach to influenza testing – that uses sugar labelled with gold to distinguish between human and avian strains – has just been patented by researchers on Norwich Research Park. If the flu virus is detected, the rich red of the gold solution will change colour, creating a quick and simple technique that has the potential for use worldwide with minimal training.
Planning permission granted for student accommodation
Architectural designs for the new postgraduate student accommodation for the University of Cambridge at the North West Cambridge Development have been approved by the local planning authorities.
Join ‘Team Overstream’ and run for Wintercomfort in 2014
Wintercomfort Trustee Rod Cantrill ran the Beachy Head Marathon in October 2013, raising £1,500 for Wintercomfort. If, like Rod, you relish the physical challenge of an organised run and want a simple way to support Wintercomfort, join ‘Team Overstream’!
Lauterbach debug tools support Windows Embedded Compact 2013
Lauterbach, the leading manufacturer of microprocessor development tools, has recently extended its debug support for the Windows Embedded Compact RTOS family.
Learn Italian in a natural way at La Dante in Cambridge
Learn something new this term! Learn Italian in a natural way at La Dante in Cambridge.
Energi announces 'The Reliable Software Developers' Conference' for 2014
Technology event organiser Energi Technical has announced that it will be launching "The Reliable Software Developers' Conference", scheduled for May 2014.
Research in development: The importance of the research round in creative technical work
Onespacemedia’s Thomas Rumbold talks about the importance of the research and development round when delivering creative technical work.
GFX is first Fujifilm customer in North America to install Inca Onset S50i
Last year, GFX International added to its already robust digital imaging fleet by announcing the acquisition of an Inca Onset S50i.
Showcard Print boosts its POP business with installation of the brand-new Inca Onset S50i
Showcard Print, one of the leading UK providers of POP applications for the retail market, is the first European company to install the latest addition to the Inca Onset series, the Inca Onset S50i.