Johnson Matthey acquires battery anode material IP assets from 3M
Johnson Matthey, the global leader in sustainable technologies, announces that it has acquired the full intellectual property rights to a portfolio of silicon alloy based anode materials from 3M Company.
Cambridge Director takes on Himalaya trek in aid of children’s hospice
SKAT Limited recruitment firm waved off one of their Directors last week as he set out on the challenge of a lifetime in aid of East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH).
Study on open-plan offices inspires art project
A research paper about gender dynamics in open-plan offices has inspired an international art installation.
IQGeo announces winners of 2019 Customer Innovation Awards
Cambridge, 21st November 2019 – IQGeo (AIM: IQG), developer of mobile-first geospatial software for the telecommunications and utility industries, has recognized three of its customers for outstanding innovation in the use of IQGeo software.
A sense of purpose
Sarah Reakes, Managing Director at KISS, writes: I’m sure I can’t be the only person who feels the need for some clarity and direction in my life right now. It feels as if the country, indeed the world, is being buffeted from one side to another and without direction I could be buffeted along with it.
Babel Cultural Newsletter: Nigeria
Each month Babel offers free briefings and expert advice for working with different cultures to its clients, learners and friends in the industry. This month the focus is on Nigeria.
AVEVA named a leader in the 2019 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Manufacturing Execution Systems
AVEVA, a world leader in engineering and industrial software, announced today that it has been recognized by Gartner, Inc. as a ‘Leader’ in the 2019 Magic Quadrant for Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) research report. It was one of 16 companies profiled by Gartner in this sector.
Cresset and Liverpool ChiroChem collaborate to curate cost effective, novel and highly diverse compound libraries
Cresset, provider of software and contract research services for small molecule drug discovery, and Liverpool ChiroChem, (LCC) a chemical technology innovator that produces chiral small molecules for biotech and pharmaceutical R&D, announce a collaboration to design novel compound libraries with the maximum pharmacological diversity within the smallest library size.
Final report into Citizens’ Assembly published
The final report on the UK’s first citizens’ assembly dedicated to tacking transport issues has now been published.
New tool to ensure the construction industry meets its climate change responsibilities
Breakthrough innovation specialist Cambridge Consultants has partnered with Redbarn Group to develop VeriTherm, a fast and simple tool to verify the thermal performance of new buildings. It points to a future where every new home meets thermal specifications.
Market updates: Corbyn's free Broadband plan dials up popularity with millenials
Sarah Austin, Independent Financial Adviser of Martin-Redman Partners, looks at the politicial situation at home and the talk of 'green shoots' of recovery in global growth figures.
Updates to Shortage Occupation List will benefit tech companies
Recruiting international tech talent has become easier following the recent update of the UK's Shortage Occupation List.
Wind more effective than cold air at cooling rooms naturally
The effectiveness of non-mechanical, low-energy methods for moderating temperature and humidity has been evaluated in a series of experiments by researchers from the University of Cambridge.
Wanderlust leads to 20,000 mile motorcycle ride
Cambridge MBA alumnus Kirk Wilson (MBA 2007) was riding high in his career, but shifted gears with a 20,000-mile motorcycle ride around South America. He’s now published a book about it.
Free energy efficiency reviews still available to businesses
Small and medium sized businesses in Cambridgeshire are urged to sign up for a free energy efficiency review, to become less wasteful, use less energy, reduce costs and create a more sustainable business model.
BHF appeals for volunteers in the East of England to lend an ‘elfing’ hand this Christmas
The British Heart Foundation (BHF), the UK’s leading heart charity, is in desperate need of volunteers this Christmas to help raise funds for life saving research.
Mayoral team hears how St Neots Masterplan is moving ahead
Led by Mayor James Palmer, a team of officers from Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority visited St Neots to discuss the latest steps towards delivery of the town’s Masterplan.
Healx commits $20m to launch Rare Treatment Accelerator programme; appoints Dr Bruce Bloom as Chief Collaboration Officer to lead initiative
Healx, the AI-powered and patient-inspired technology company specialising in treatments for rare diseases, today announces that applications are now being accepted for its Rare Treatment Accelerator (RTA).
Mogrify wins 'Seed Stage Finance Raise of the Year' at 2019 European Lifestars Awards
Mogrify Ltd, a UK company aiming to transform the development of cell therapies, is pleased to announce that it has been recognised as the winner of the Seed Stage Finance Raise of the Year award at the 2019 Lifestars AwardsTM.
11,000 scientist signatories support a new ‘climate emergency’ paper
A new paper created by scientific and geological experts warns the global society of “untold human suffering” that will be caused by climate change unless immediate shifts in human activities take place.
Award-winning training provider expands premises on Hills Road
First Intuition Cambridge Ltd, an award-winning accountancy training provider, is expanding its premises by taking over the whole building it currently occupies in central Cambridge.
Abiom equips Dutch National Police with Sepura radios in national refresh programme
Sepura and its Dutch partner Abiom have won multiple agreements to refresh the nationwide deployment of TETRA mobile and hand-portable radios used by the Dutch Police, having been awarded every one of the recent tenders for the provision of critical communications solutions.
Strem Chemicals UK and DZP Technologies work together
Strem Chemicals is delighted to announce that DZP technologies have released new products, nanoflake MoS2 and WS2 inks, which are now distributed by Strem Chemicals in the UK.
The Productivity Benefits of Remaining ‘In The Zone’
How ThoughtRiver’s new Microsoft Word Plug-in gives legal professionals access to powerful contract pre-screening technology without leaving Word.
Accurate record-keeping can protect your business
The HR Dept hopes that you never have to face an employment tribunal. But tribunal claims are up 26% from last year, so here's some advice that shows how accurate record-keeping can protect your business.