Calling all chocolate lovers
Do you love to indulge in chocolate? If so, we have the event for you! Local Cambridge volunteers are hosting a chocolate tasting event to raise vital funds for the 2,900 people affected by cancer in Cambridgeshire, and you are all invited!
The perils of precaution
As the European Environment Agency publishes a second report on the application of the precautionary principle, the Scientific Alliance asks whether it is being taken too far.
Brand creation project demonstrates capabilities of The Briefing Room
Extensive strategic input paired with outstanding creative work underpins the comprehensive brand and marketing support work behind the launch of a new portfolio of Cigarette Alternative Products (CAP) for BioProgress Technology Ltd in March, Cambridgeshire.
Strem Chemicals UK on target for growth
Strem Chemicals UK Ltd has achieved a place on the prestigious Growth Accelerator, a partnership between private enterprise and government, launched by Vince Cable as a £200 million programme to deliver growth support to ambitious SMEs.
Angola’s PAENAL Yard adopts AVEVA Marine to drive down production costs
AVEVA announced that Porto Amboim Estaleiros Navais Lda (PAENAL) Yard, an Angolan joint venture between Sonangol, SBM Offshore and DSME, has implemented AVEVA Marine for the integrated 3D design of offshore steelwork and outfitting across its construction yard.
Huppert pushes case for new station and East-West rail
MP Julian Huppert pressed the case for Cambridge’s new Science Park station with Rail Minister, Simon Burns yesterday (Thursday) at a four county rail summit, to push forward the campaign to improve rail travel across East Anglia.
2013 Slade Lectures unveiled
The 2013 Slade Lectures in Fine Art will be given by the Aga Khan Professor of Islamic Art at Harvard University, Gülru Necipoğlu, who will speak on the interconnected architectural cultures of three early modern Islamic empires.
Do you know how to argue? Would you like to improve with the help of a barrister?
The Oxford English Dictionary has a number of definitions of argument, including a 'debate, especially heated'. This is what we often think of when we use the term. However, another definition is a 'reasoning process'. (OED) It is the latter term which is of interest to Inspiring Partnerships, which is offering a one-day course on influencing skills on Feb 19 in Cambridge led by Mike Magee of…
PR and marketing agency makes a conscious addition
Conscious Communications, the Cambridge-based PR and marketing agency, has boosted its team with the appointment of Nicola Collenette as Account Director. Nicola joins the original founding team of three, Alison Taylor, Kelly Allnutt and Zoë Scorer.
Eurotech expands distribution agreement with Avnet Electronics Marketing
Eurotech have expanded their distribution agreement with Avnet Electronics Marketing to include their Everyware Cloud M2M platform in North America, enhancing an already strong portfolio.
The 1953 floods 60 years on: Have we learned lesson?
Sixty years after the devastating floods of 1953, the UK remains under threat of rising waters in the face of climate change and increased rainfall. Continued investment in infrastructure must be matched with increasing the flood resilience of communities, say experts.
POLAR celebrates 25 years in the IT/web business
POLAR Communication Services, founded by Gennaro Coppolaro (pictured), have recently celebrated 25 years in the IT/Web industry.
Cambridge scientists create 3D microchip
Scientists from the University of Cambridge have created, for the first time, a new type of microchip which allows information to travel in three dimensions. Currently, microchips can only pass digital information in a very limited way – from either left to right or front to back.
Bailey Fisher appoints international serial entrepreneur as Chairman of Warwick Warp
Bruno Moreau is an international serial entrepreneur and electronic transaction expert, recently appointed by Bailey Fisher as Chairman of specialist biometrics company Warwick Warp. Bruno joins Warwick Warp from ASK S.A, a world leader in the area of contactless transport cards and identity solutions such as biometric passports.
VirtualStudio.TV video newsletter January 2013
This month’s newsletter features product launches, location shoots, induction videos and video updates, created in VirtualStudio.TV's Cambridge studio and using its portable solution. Here’s to an action packed 2013!
Zinwave 4G DAS technology facilitates in-building wireless coverage for LTE networks
Building owners and carriers in the US choose Zinwave 4G DAS because of its frequency support capabilities and future-proof advantages.
Scientists discover ‘switch’ that turns on aggressive infection in superbug
University of Cambridge researchers have discovered how an antibiotic-resistant superbug exploits oxygen-limited conditions in the lungs of patients with severe respiratory disease to thrive.
Outsell chooses Linguamatics as one of top 30 companies to watch in 2013
Leading industry analysts, Outsell, Inc., identify Linguamatics as “on trend” with market dynamics. Outsell includes Linguamatics in its most recent Information Industry Outlook.
Mobas celebrates 10 years of success
10 months, 10 events, £10k, three charities – and it all kicks off with a Valentine’s fire walk.
Google funds Raspberry Pis for UK schools
The Raspberry Pi Foundation announced that it had received a grant from Google Giving which will provide 15,000 Raspberry Pi Model Bs for schoolchildren around the UK.
'Relatively Absolute': new exhibition opens at Wysing
A new exhibition opens at Wysing Arts Centre near Cambridge at the end of next week (February 10). Relatively Absolute is a group exhibition consisting of newly commissioned work, as well as the source material that has informed its making, by the 12 artists and the writer and musician who worked at Wysing Arts Centre during 2012 on its residency programme.
Think business education – Think Peterborough!
Businesses in and around Peterborough are being encouraged to “Think Peterborough” with the launch of a new education partnership in the city.
MCS agency transforms to add value to East Anglia businesses
Newly-based Bury St Edmunds agency, MCS, has transformed itself with new team members, a new website, a new logo, and new positioning. New services offered include strategic planning, enhanced web build capabilities, SEO, email marketing and social media. The agency will ‘add value’ to brands by creating ‘outstanding ideas that stand out’.
Mantracourt expands workforce to address increased demand for instrumentation products
Leading UK manufacturer of electronic instrumentation products, Mantracourt, has announced that it has expanded its workforce in recent months in order to address an increasing demand for its measurement products and to help further grow overseas sales.
Minister calls on MPs and local councils to back pop-up shops
Pop-up shops are a great way to get empty shops back into use, help develop small businesses and breathe new life into high streets, Minister Mark Prisk told a group of MPs and local businesses.