How do you solve an Engineering interview?: i-want-to-study-engineering.org launched
Goats, game show hosts, eyeballs and pirates are going to help the next generation of engineers win places at leading universities, thanks to a new website launched by the University of Cambridge Department of Engineering in partnership with The Underwood Trust.
Cambridge Festival of Ideas launches with over 200 events
Debates about the welfare cuts, David Beckham's philosophical awakening, the future of literature and quotas for women business leaders head the Cambridge Festival of Ideas, which launched yesterday (Wednesday).
Why waste your audience's time? Keep your presentation simple!
In this post, communication coach Jon Torrens explains the benefit of brevity.
Free workshops for South Cambridgeshire businesses
To date over 170 people have booked to attend one of the free South Cambridgeshire Business Support workshops. A number of the remaining workshops are now fully booked; however some workshops have a small number of places left.
Cambridge Network members take up the singing challenge - and learn to fly at Duxford
Doing Words Creative Director Kaye Coleman-Rooney challenged Cambridge companies to sing at last week’s Cambridge Network Breakfast Briefing. By the end of the hour-long workshop, Kaye didn’t just have representatives from SMEs across Cambridge well on the way to outstanding performances; she was offering Network members a discount on flying lessons.
AMC Exhibitions: standing ready for growth
Cambridge-based exhibition contractor AMC Exhibitions is standing out in the current economic landscape by continuing to grow in all areas of its business.
Somersault helps Babraham Research Campus to get their message across
Following a competitive pitch, Somersault Video Productions were awarded a project to produce two short promotional films for the Babraham Research Campus.
Event highlights major funding opportunities
Small to medium-sized businesses (SMEs) in the East of England are invited to attend the annual Low Carbon KEEP Accessing Funding event in Cambridge on Wednesday, November 6.
Tour de France confirms Stage 3 route through Cambridge
Cambridge city centre will be hosting the start of Stage 3 of Le Tour in 2014.
Enhancing clinical diagnostics with Tecan’s Cavro® Omni Robot
Zivak Technologies, based in Istanbul, Turkey, relies on Tecan’s Cavro® Omni Robot to automate liquid handling for its clinical diagnostic HPLC and LCMSMS systems.
New flow chemistry resource demonstrates the popularity of Syrris flow reactors
Syrris, a world leader in flow product innovation, has created a convenient reference guide highlighting the many and varied applications which have been performed using the company’s flow chemistry solutions.
David Evans steps down as Chairman of the Board for Horizon Discovery
Horizon Discovery, a leading provider of research tools to support the development of personalised medicines, today announced Mr David Evans has stepped down as Chairman of the Board. Dr Ian Gilham, who was recently appointed as a non-executive director for Horizon Discovery, will act as interim Chairman. Horizon is actively seeking a high profile non-executive with international standing to act…
Cambridge welcomes connections to the USA
Passengers from Cambridge International Airport will now be able to fly to the USA, via Paris Charles de Gaulle or Amsterdam Schiphol, with fares starting from just £320 return. The new flights are the result of a newly signed agreement between Cambridge carrier Darwin Airline and Air France.
AVEVA expands its sales presence in Africa
Luanda, Angola – 23 October 2013: AVEVA today announced a further expansion of its sales and support network for the growing African market. AVEVA has appointed GN Engineering Service & Solutions as its sales and support representative, based in Luanda, Angola.
Coffee morning: all in a good cause
On Wednesday 2nd October, CPM held a coffee morning to raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support.
Young chefs inspired by visit to top hotel
Catering students from Cambridge Regional College have been shadowing the experts on a visit to award-winning hotel Congham Hall, part of a campaign to bring closer links between industry and education.
Government announces £37 million fund for UK technology firms
Business Secretary Vince Cable has announced a £37.5 million fund for small but innovative UK businesses.
Climate change: it’s all happened before...
We are not the first to experience environmental change. Does the past have anything to teach us as we search for ways to adapt?
Most device manufacturers aren't monetizing their products' apps, leaving money on the table
New Flexera Software Application Usage Management survey reveals that device manufacturers are leveraging software to become more agile and reduce costs - but they're failing to maximize revenues.
Have you suffered from wrap rage?
According to a recent Which? survey(1), more than two-thirds of people in the UK are suffering from ’Wrap rage’ and get frustrated when trying to unwrap or open packaging for everyday products. What’s worse, 40% of consumers have reported being injured trying to open packaging.
Cambridge cluster leader on 'Where next for UK manufacturing?' at HVM Graphene Conference
Professor Sir Mike Gregory CBE will give a talk titled: "Where next for UK manufacturing?" at HVM Graphene 2013 on 5 November Cambridge. Mike reviews the trends, drivers and policies which are shaping the future of UK manufacturing. The Head of IfM is joined by the Head of Research at Nokia, Nick Coutts of Genesys and CIR, Mike Kemp of NanoKTN and Prof Pete Dobson of Oxford University in this…
The 2014 ZEISS Art Calendar is launched
The House of Photography at the Deichtorhallen in Hamburg, Germany, provided the backdrop for the presentation of the 2014 ZEISS Art Calendar this week.
Eurotech launches CPU-71-15 high performance single board computer
Eurotech, a leading supplier of embedded technologies, products and systems, today announces the CPU-71-15, a high performance Single Board Computer (SBC) based on the VMEbus 6U form factor, for commercial and military applications.
You are invited to ACT's Annual Lecture - 14th November
You are invited to join Addenbrooke's Charitable Trust (ACT) for a popular annual event, where you can hear an update on ACT's recent achievements and plans for the future, as well as an informative lecture by renowned anaesthesiologist Professor David Menon, Head of Division of Anaesthesia at the University of Cambridge.
Civil Engineers welcome possibility of Infrastructure Guarantee for regional projects
The Treasury has announced a list of infrastructure projects pre-qualified for Government funding – four of them in the East of England.