ARU named in top 10 for graduate employment
Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) has been named as one of the top 10 mainstream universities in the country for graduate employment.
Siemens acquires UltraSoC to drive design for silicon lifecycle management
Siemens has signed an agreement to acquire Cambridge, UK-based UltraSoC Technologies Ltd., a provider of instrumentation and analytics solutions that put intelligent monitoring, cybersecurity and functional safety capabilities into the core hardware of system-on-chip (SoC).
We need wet, wet, wet, says MP
From March 2020 to May 2020, East Anglia saw the fourth driest period since records began in 1892.
8power completes successful remote conditioning trial with Anglian Water
8power is pleased to announce that it has completed a successful remote condition monitoring trial with Anglian Water. The trial used sensors and analytic services on some large water pumping assets.
New programme to accelerate AI research capability at Cambridge
A new initiative at Cambridge will equip young researchers outside computer science with the skills they need to use machine learning and artificial intelligence techniques to power their research.
Faulty brain processing of new information underlies psychotic delusions, finds new research
Problems in how the brain recognizes and processes novel information lie at the root of psychosis, researchers from the University of Cambridge and King’s College London have found. Their discovery that defective brain signals in patients with psychosis could be altered with medication paves the way for new treatments for the disease.
Birketts’ Legal Director promoted to National Chair Resolution
Resolution has announced that Juliet Harvey, Legal Director and Chartered Legal Executive in Birketts’ Family Team, has been elevated to National Chair.
Biocair transports COVID-19 antibody tests for the German Football Association
Biocair will transport selected blood samples to specialist laboratories for investigation to find out if an individual has developed antibodies against the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
SmithsonHill looks at AgriWaterTech companies pushing the boundaries of technology
With agriculture accounting for 70% of water consumption globally, huge impact can be made with technology adoption by the industry. AgriTech is stepping up to bat.
Stone King hosts free Immigration Workshop series
Cambridge law firm Stone King is running a series of free workshops in July designed to offer insight into various aspects of immigration sponsorship for a range of organisations, in particular charities, the education sector and religious orders.
Varied programme of online events for Cambridge's first South Asian History Month
Cambridge residents can join in with a virtual programme of talks, performance, demonstrations, articles, films and more during June and July, for the first ever Cambridge South Asian History Month.
Do you use a hearing aid or find yourself hard-of-hearing...or does someone in your family?
Do you use a hearing aid or find yourself hard-of-hearing...or does someone in your family? If so, Cambridgeshire Hearing Help (CHH) is setting up a new online social group - just for you!
The clock is ticking: Landlords should be aware of the deadline to recover unpaid sums from previous tenants
In the current climate, there are many landlords that will not receive payment of the June quarter's rent and many who also did not receive payment of the rent due in March. Susanne Hinde of Hewitsons discusses the issues.
New £1.3 million national research programme to evaluate coronavirus tests in hospitals, GP surgeries and care homes
Testing for coronavirus infection could become quicker, more convenient and more accurate, following the launch of a multicentre national programme of research that will evaluate how new diagnostic tests perform in hospitals, general practices and care homes.
Online event explores patient and public involvement in health research
Find out more about health research at NIHR Cambridge Biomedical Research Centre and how you can get involved.
Avacta provides update on COVID-19 rapid antigen test development partnership with Cytiva
Avacta Group plc, the developer of Affimer® biotherapeutics and reagents, is pleased to announce that the first Affimer-based rapid test strips to detect SARS-COV-2 spike protein have been developed and evaluated by Avacta’s partners at Cytiva (formerly GE Healthcare Life Sciences) and show positive initial performance data.
Case Study - Electrolux: Putting the consumer at the heart of aftermarket sales and service
Chris Dunn Consulting supported Electrolux Business Area Europe to complete an exciting transformation that put the consumer at the heart of their aftermarket operations.
Black box medicine and transparency
Like other complex algorithms, machine learning can be ‘black box medicine’ - where conclusions (that may influence decisions related to care) are made without users understanding why.
Purchasing managers’ survey indicates UK economic activity stepped up further in June as lockdown restrictions eased – EY ITEM Club comments
EY ITEM Club comments on the June “flash” purchasing managers’ survey for the UK manufacturing and services sectors.
TWI annual conference showcasing world class engineering research by international students goes ahead as NSIRC 2020 Live
In more usual times, the annual conference of the National Structural Integrity Research Centre (NSIRC) would take place this summer at parent TWI’s headquarters building in Cambridge, UK.
UK's largest genetic study into myalgic encephalomyelitis, led by a partnership of patients and scientists, is launched
A new study has been funded to analyse samples from 20,000 people with myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME), also diagnosed as chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS, or ME/CFS), to search for genetic differences that may indicate underlying causes or increase the risk of developing the condition.
HSBC joins data privacy firm Privitar’s Series C financing round with $7 million investment
Global banking firm extends strategic relationship with Privitar from customer to investor.
TR Global Group limits COVID-19 impact with a new business partnership
TR Global Group, an international events and destination management company, is today celebrating its announcement of a strategic partnership with The Handy Marketing Company.
Covid-19: The Expert View – tried-and-tested tips to help your team stay sane
After 13 weeks of lockdown, what are the best ways to keep employees engaged? Our People expert shares her secrets
Memorial Garden to ‘remember them’ and serve as South Cambs community hub
A Memorial Garden to serve as a tranquil hub for the community to meet and remember its wartime fallen has been created in Swavesey, thanks to the support of the Parish and District Councils and other partners.