Surge in fingerprint recognition points way to mainstream biometric authentication in the UK
Almost four-fifths (79 per cent) of smartphone owners use their device’s fingerprint scanner, according to research by Deloitte – higher than in any developed country surveyed. More than a third of smartphones (36 per cent) in the UK now have a fingerprint reader. In a sign that consumers are becoming more enthusiastic about biometric technology, usage of fingerprint sensors increased by a third…
Predicting house prices
An increase in short selling of real estate investment trusts (REITs) can help forecast a decrease in housing prices the following month, finds new study co-authored by Dr Pedro Saffi of Cambridge Judge Business School.
Genetics study adds further evidence that education reduces risk of Alzheimer’s disease
The theory that education protects against Alzheimer’s disease has been given further weight by new research from the University of Cambridge, funded by the European Union. The study is published in The BMJ.
Clean energy: experts outline how governments can successfully invest before it’s too late
Researchers distil 20years of lessons from clean energy funding into six ‘guiding principles’. They argue that governments must eschew constant reinventions and grant scientists greater influence before our “window of opportunity” to avert climate change closes.
Price Bailey Cambridge extends technology offering with new appointment
Price Bailey chartered accountants and business advisers has appointed Andrew Mason as a new Director in the Corporate team at its Cambridge office.
Researchfish examines 'Societal Impact of Novo Nordisk Foundation Grants 2016'
A report on the 'Societal Impact of Novo Nordisk Foundation Grants 2016' has been published. The Foundation made DKK 4.2 billion and DKK 1.1 billion in grant-awarding and payouts in 2016 and used Researchfish to gather the evidence that their funding was making a difference.
Birketts' teams are 'Walking Home for Christmas'
Teams from across Birketts, the full service, top 100 law firm based in the East of England, are putting their best foot forward and ‘Walking Home For Christmas’.
TWI builds on links with China and explores technologies at the International Graphene Summit
TWI’s Surface Engineering Consultant, Dave Harvey, presented at the recent International Graphene Summit in Beijing. This event, co-organised by TWI China Industrial Member, AECC BIAM, celebrated the recent opening of the Beijing Graphene Industry Innovation Center.
RSPCA partners with PitPat in bid to improve welfare of pooches
Animal charity partners with dog tech firm in bid to improve welfare of pooches RSPCA and PitPat team up to get paw-some dogs and their owners exercising, playing and spending time together!
CIC backs AI company Cytora
Cambridge Innovation Capital is backing AI insurance tech company Cytora as part of a £4.4 million funding round alongside a range of investors including insurance companies QBE and Starr.
AVEVA named Britain’s Most Admired Company in the software and computer services sector 2017
AVEVA, the engineering, design and information management software leader, has been named Britain’s Most Admired Company in the Software and Computer Services Sector 2017 for the third time, having previously won the award in 2014 and 2015.
Mobas campaign scoops prestigious industry marketing awards
Mobas and its long-term client Reynaers have scooped an award at the prestigious Construction Marketing Awards 2017.
Cambridge Consultants is accepted for NVIDIA deep learning Service Delivery Programme
Product design and development firm Cambridge Consultants is the first company in EMEA to be accepted into the NVIDIA Partner Network (NPN) Service Delivery Programme, reflecting the company’s expertise and track record of innovation in AI and machine learning.
TWI demonstrates solutions for aero engineering at the Advanced Engineering Show
TWI Ltd took the lead in demonstrating product and process solutions for the aerospace industry at the recent Advanced Engineering Show at the NEC in Birmingham.
Strem Chemicals releases unique silica nanomaterials into the UK and Ireland
Strem Chemicals UK has a new family of silica nanospheres to improve the activities of catalytic reactions. These are novel high surface area silica nanoparticles.
Scientists to map areas at risk from liquefaction
A team of researchers have joined forces to investigate and find solutions to tackle one of the most devastating forms of seismic phenomenon – liquefaction. Anglia Ruskin leads a €4.9m project to understand these earthquake-induced disasters.
Cambridge MP welcomes scientist to Parliament in Royal Society pairing scheme
Daniel Zeichner, MP for Cambridge, has this week taken part in the Royal Society’s Pairing Scheme. This initiative pairs scientists with MPs, and they shadow each other, first in Westminster, in order to learn more about how policy is made and how politics works. Later, MPs get the chance to join the scientists in their work places to learn more about scientific research.
Greenwoods Solicitors LLP supports Fairline’s expansion plans in Southampton
Greenwoods Solicitors LLP was delighted to act for Oundle-based client Fairline Yachts to secure its expansion into a 5-acre (20,000 sq metre) facility in a waterside location.
UltraSoC and Percepio partner to offer embedded analytics platform for real-time systems
UltraSoC, the leading provider of embedded analytics technology, and Percepio AB, the leading specialist in software tracing tools for real-time operating systems, have announced a partnership to produce the industry’s most comprehensive solution for designing and debugging complete, robust real-time systems.
Local environmental projects could receive boost from Sustainable City grants
Local projects aimed at improving energy efficiency, reducing waste, promoting sustainability and countering the effects of climate change could be in line for funding of up to £10,000 from Cambridge City Council.
Cambridge fundraising campaign passes £1 billion milestone
The campaign for the University of Cambridge and Colleges has reached the £1 billion mark, enabling it to respond to the new and complex challenges facing the world.
IDTechEx launches research in life sciences
IDTechEx, a market intelligence company with nearly two decades' worth of experience tracking the cutting-edge developments in science and technology, has expanded its expertise into the life sciences.
PA Consulting Group expands offer to the aviation sector through acquisition of Nyras Limited
PA Consulting Group has signed an agreement to acquire Nyras Limited, the international aviation consultancy. Nyras is the only consultancy in the air transport industry authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to undertake commercial and transactional advisory services in the aviation sector. Nyras will bring new capabilities to PA, and enable the global aviation team to offer…
Christmas advertising on both sides of the pond
What can American Christmas ads learn from our tear-jerking ones?
What GDPR means for marketing
Another heavyweight acronym has entered the scene: GDPR. It stands for General Data Protection Regulation, and a lot has already been written about what it is and why it is, but the big question is: what does it mean for marketers?