Sagentia delivers alpha prototype of new microbial genotyping system for PathoGenetix
Sagentia announces that it has completed initial alpha prototype development of the RESOLUTION TM Microbial Genotyping System that it is developing for PathoGenetix Inc.
Gates Cambridge Trust announces new Provost
Leading neuroscientist Professor Barry Everitt has been appointed the next Provost (CEO) of Gates Cambridge – one of the world’s most prestigious scholarship programmes.
Graphene joins the race to redefine the ampere
A new joint innovation by the University of Cambridge and the National Physical Laboratory (NPL), the UK’s National Measurement Institute, could pave the way for redefining the ampere in terms of fundamental constants of physics.
Cambridge Index gains 2.8%
The Cambridge Index rose 2.8% or 445.6 points to 16,224.7, during the four day trading session, as nine of the top ten index heavyweights recorded gains.
Workplace Law’s biggest ever FM research programme is underway
Workplace Law’s FM survey has already generated a huge amount of responses and looks set to exceed the research programme’s success last year.
Diabetic patients at greater risk from superbug
New research published today in the Journal of Medical Microbiology highlights the danger posed to diabetic patients by the deadly superbug Acinetobacter baumannii.
Free masterclasses for small businesses in the East of England
NIAB Innovation Farm has received ERDF (European Regional Development Fund) funding to provide a series of free practical masterclasses for small and medium size enterprises(SMEs) based in the East of England.
ICE Director General listens to graduates
Civil engineering graduates in Cambridge and Ipswich met with the Nick Baveystock, Director General of the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) last week as part of a nationwide ‘listening exercise’.
'At your service' hospitality event for employers at Cambridge Regional College
Restaurant, hotel and pub bosses are being invited to find out more about hospitality training at Cambridge Regional College – with advice on funding, qualifications and apprenticeships.
Local mediation guru featured in high profile Football League Managers' magazine
John Crawley - local mediation and conflict resolution guru - is featured alongside famous football people in The Manager (the League Managers' Association magazine) giving advice on how to have successful difficult conversations. He suggests that acting like a meerkat (tune in, listen and stay calm before you react) may help, and also introduces his unique 'RESPECT' model of conflict coaching.
Smart Grids Conference: Ofgem double-bill on changing landscapes in networks and energy
'Responsive regulation in a changing energy landscape' from Adam Cooper, Ofgem's Head of Energy Policy, and 'Networks regulation driving innovation and consumer benefits. Incentivising network companies to adopt Smart Grids; and Smart grid development in Britain' from Dora Guzeleva, Head of Network Policy, will form the basis of two key talks from the government regulator at the Smart Grids…
Health charity DHIVERSE launches new initiative to help young people
Brand consultancy Provoke Me is working alongside the Cambridgeshire charity DHIVERSE - which offers sexual health and HIV support services throughout the region - to support its new ABC initiative (Advice, Balance, Choices), a programme devised to look at young people's peer to peer relationships and provide guidance through some of the difficult choices they have to make. .
Latest internship recruit joins Onespacemedia
Internships form a valuable part of the recruitment process at Onespacemedia; not only does the agency benefit from their creativity and energy, it also gets the opportunity to prepare young designers for the next step in their careers.
Thinking about joining the Twittersphere?
Social media has become a mainstay of modern business marketing, as well as a daily habit (with all associated connotations of addiction!) for millions upon millions of people.
Why would you need a health and safety consultant?
According to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), Health and Safety statistics improved in 2011/12, but the HSE reminds us that the health and safety of employees should be a priority.
John Lewis Cambridge Gourmet Challenge is in aid of The Papworth Trust
John Lewis Cambridge is hosting a Gourmet Challenge in support of Papworth Trust on Wednesday 5 June (6.15 – 8pm) in the John Lewis brasserie, Grand Arcade, Cambridge.
Black Hills Corporation selects Ubisense for network conflation solution
Ubisense Group plc (AIM:UBI), a market leader in location based smart technology, announces it has been selected by Black Hills Corporation for a network asset realignment project.
Towry charity champions and Cambridge Mayor support Women's Resources Centre
Charity champions from Towry, the wealth adviser, visited Cambridge Women’s Resources Centre (CWRC) recently to discuss its exciting new partnership with the charity and talk through plans for its support of the centre in the coming year. Members of the Towry team met with the Mayor of Cambridge, Sheila Stuart, who was also visiting the centre, one of her chosen charities for 2012-2013.
Engineering in the spotlight – Cambridge MP Julian Huppert visits TWI
Cambridge MP Julian Huppert took time from his Parliamentary schedule to visit TWI at Granta Park, Cambridge, last Friday (10 May 2013).
Collaboration redefines network design
Innovative product development firm Cambridge Consultants has collaborated with Airspan, a leading vendor of LTE small cells and broadband wireless products and solutions, to boost the data capacity capabilities of Airspan’s heterogenous network (HetNet) base stations.
Realtime software and mission critical software experts converge on Cambridge
The UK Device Developers' Conference, taking place in Cambridge this week (16th May) will offer engineers and computer scientists the chance to discuss the very latest developments in both software and hardware for safety critical systems. The Conference is an event for anyone working in the development of intelligent systems and devices.
Minister for Skills visits Marshall of Cambridge
Matthew Hancock MP, Member of Parliament for West Suffolk and Minister for Skills, recently visited Marshall of Cambridge to be updated on the work the company is undertaking and to be briefed particularly on its many and varied training initiatives. During his visit the Minister met a number of apprentices, graduate trainees and students at the Marshall AeroAcademy.
Aspiration Europe sponsors GoGoGorillas in aid of Break Charity
Earnest is a very dashing gorilla, sponsored by Cambridge-based Aspiration Europe, who will be an attention-grabbing addition to the GoGoGorillas public art trail in Norwich this summer.
Engineers question whether Heathrow can be expanded
A Transport Committee Select Committee report on aviation expansion has been published. In response the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) Director General Nick Baveystock said: “This report is a welcome contribution to the debate.
Marshall tops up money raised by marathon runners
Sir Michael Marshall, Chairman of Marshall of Cambridge (Holdings) Ltd presented four Marshall employees with cheques to top up the funds they had raised through running in the London Marathon.