Why jumping genes don’t send us into meltdown
A team of researchers has explained why the so-called “jumping genes” found in most living organisms don’t ultimately kill off their hosts, putting an end to a long-standing scientific mystery.
Presentation tip: get back up again
In this presentation tip, communication coach Jon Torrens tells you how, following a bad presentation experience, it's essential to get back to presenting as soon as possible.
Flexible space in a flagship building at the heart of Alconbury Enterprise Campus
The Incubator - the flagship building of Alconbury Enterprise Campus – is starting to excite the interest of small and start-up businesses as it rises from the former airfield which is being transformed into Alconbury Weald.
Leprosy still a threat for travellers, says The Travel Clinic
The BCG vaccine can be used to protect against Leprosy. Reviews of current evidence show the BCG vaccine consistently shows some degree of protection against the disease but this level of protection can vary.
Gaming’s coming home to Cambridge
The Brains Eden 2013 Gaming Festival, backed by BAFTA, will be held at Anglia Ruskin University in Cambridge from 28 June until 1 July. Ian Livingstone CBE, one of the founding fathers of the UK games industry and the man behind Lara Croft: Tomb Raider, will kick-off the festival on Friday, 28 June.
Clear strategy and urgent ‘shake-up’ needed to set transport on right track, say experts
Political disagreement on projects, patchy investment, inadequate maintenance and the absence of clear, strategic thinking is undermining the contribution transport infrastructure could make to economic growth, competitiveness and quality of life, according to the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE).
Computing history museum finds an innovative way to raise funds
As a new museum for Cambridge, The Centre for Computing History - which has relocated here - is looking at innovative ways to raise funds and help local businesses.
Parliament to debate cycling report after Huppert's call
MP Julian Huppert has succeeded in his call for a Parliamentary debate into a report on how to make cycling safer across Britain.
Cambridge students race for the Rainforest
Students from the University of Cambridge are among seven teams from across the UK who have made it into the final of the npower Future Leaders Challenge 2013 – a national competition which tasks undergraduates to devise green projects and inspire people in their universities to live more sustainably.
Presentation tip: look and learn
In this presentation tip, communication coach Jon Torrens tells you how it's worth watching the best presenters to learn from them.
WaveFX films and streams event LIVE from Victoria Park London
WaveFX, a Cambridge based video company, LIVE streams another event from the heart of the capital.
Workplace Law lifts off for a Help for Heroes skydive
Following the success of its fundraising events this year, Workplace Law has set a new and exciting challenge – a 14,000 feet parachute jump for Help for Heroes. The skydiving team will include Kimberley Greed, Workplace Law Environmental Consultant and her friend, Annabel Rabbets, Marketing Assistant at Raytheon UK.
Mother wins BP Portrait Award 2013 for portrait of her 35-year-old son
Berkshire based South African artist Susanne du Toit wins £30,000 prize
'Library Futures' - JBS hosts 43rd European Business Schools Librarians’ Group Conference
Cambridge Judge Business School is delighted to be hosting the 43rd European Business Schools Librarians’ Group (EBSLG) conference this week (17-20 June 2013).
Free 30 minute online marketing review of your website
If you’re interested, Digital Clicks is providing this free service on Wednesday 26 June only.
Mills & Reeve supports HBC Vehicle Services Group MBO
Mills & Reeve has advised the management team at HBC Vehicle Services Group on all legal aspects of their management buy out of the business.
Cutting-edge technology for nuclear decommissioning – LaserSnake enters its second phase
As part of a substantial boost of £31 million of government funding for technology development in the nuclear sector, the LaserSnake project is entering its second phase to develop high-powered laser cutting systems and robots for remote nuclear decommissioning.
Mobas launches Asia website for Taylor Vinters
Integrated agency Mobas expands client offering with a second website for Taylor Vinters – this one for its Singapore market.
Wireless lifeline offers hope for people with diabetes
Product development firm Cambridge Consultants today announced that it is working with the Institute of Metabolic Science (IMS) at Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge on groundbreaking research to create an artificial pancreas.
Warley Design helps develop next-generation optical repeater for subsea cable systems
Warley Design Solutions has helped a leading global supplier of optical networking solutions to develop an industry-leading next-generation optical repeater for subsea cable systems.
Anglia Ruskin expert addresses growing problem
Dr Aled Jones, Director of the Global Sustainability Institute at Anglia Ruskin University, will deliver a keynote presentation focusing on the scarcity of vital resources at the sixth annual Agriculture Investment Summit in London next week (26-27 June).
Chancellor confers University of Cambridge Honorary Degrees 2013
The Chancellor of the University of Cambridge, Lord Sainsbury of Turville, yesterday (Tuesday) conferred Honorary Degrees on eight distinguished individuals at a congregation in the Senate House.
Engineering the future
The UK needs to recruit more bright, young engineers - but what do young people really think engineering involves? Tim Minshall decided to find out.
£2.4 million boost from the UK Commission for Employment and Skills (UKCES)
A successful nationwide scheme which helps to improve the employability and academic achievement of young people is coming to fruition, thanks to a £2.4 million boost from the UK Commission for Employment and Skills (UKCES) announced by HRH the Prince of Wales earlier this year.
eg technology deliver innovative cell separation instrument for ANGLE plc
eg technology has today announced the completion of the development of the Parsorter PR1 instrument for ANGLE plc including the identification of and documentation transfer to ANGLE’s manufacturing partner, Cogent Technology Ltd.