£85 million gift from the Dolby family to transform Cambridge science
The University of Cambridge has received an £85 million gift from the estate of Ray Dolby, founder of Dolby Laboratories and its world-renowned Dolby Noise Reduction, Dolby Surround, and successor audio signal processing technologies, which have revolutionised the audio quality of music, motion pictures, and television worldwide.
The New Year resolution that can generate £7bn for savers
Giles Hutson, CEO of Insignis Cash Solutions, explains how active cash management can create a much-needed boost for UK savers and the economy...
New Cambridge spin-out, Intellegens, secures funding to develop its innovative approach to AI
Intellegens, a new company spun out of the University of Cambridge to develop and commercialise novel artificial intelligence (AI) software, has received funding to help further develop its toolset.
How can we tackle the problem of marine litter?
One of the world’s leading experts on marine plastic pollution will deliver a free public talk at Anglia Ruskin University in Cambridge next Monday, 11 December (5pm).
Budget 2017: best bits
Confluence Tax held a post-budget tax briefing for companies in the biotech and tech space on November 23, 2017. Here the team shares the ‘need to knows’ for all knowledge-intensive companies and investors...
The rising requirements for media storage and the need to plan ahead
In our personal lives, and at work, digital media is at the heart of everything we do. We capture, we save, we share, we comment, and we use digital media to communicate in our increasingly digital world. Jenny Ridge of Third Light explains why storage requirements have and will continue to rise, and why it's important to plan ahead.
UK Antarctic Heritage Trust team leads Antarctic mission to preserve historic expedition base
A team of seven experienced conservators are heading to one of the most hostile places in Antarctica on a mission to save a site of significant Antarctic heritage.
Whittlesey shop manager takes great strides for charity
A charity shop manager has really proved her dedication to the cause by walking 100 kilometres (62 miles) along the banks of the River Thames.
New appointment at Bidwells enhances economics offering to clients
Bidwells, one of the UK’s leading property consultancies, is strengthening its Economics Team with a key new appointment.
Study reveals Generation Z lives through digital experiences
The digital world must increasingly be more entertaining, more secure, more predictive and more personalised to connect, says WP Engine study with The Centre for Generational Kinetics.
Project examines ethics of the fashion industry
An exhibition reflecting on the ethics of the production, consumption and disposal of the clothes we wear has gone on display in Cambridge.
Comprehensive code analysis added to leading SQL formatting tool
SQL Prompt, the industry-leading tool from Redgate Software for writing, formatting and refactoring SQL code, has been enhanced yet further with a new code analysis feature. Now, as well as offering advanced IntelliSense-style code completion, it alerts users to known code issues and hidden pitfalls as they type.
Luminescence takes two gongs at the Construction Marketing Awards 2017
The Luminescence Property Marketing & PR team continues its winning streak, securing TWO gongs at the national Construction Marketing Awards 2017.
Posts you cannot boost any longer on Facebook
As always, Facebook is constantly working on improving its platform and more importantly growing its revenue from a multiplicity of advertising options. Nonetheless, that constant evaluation of the platform also offers insights as to the types of ads, promotions etc. that do not necessarily work as well as others.
CMR named in UK’s top 10 business disruptors to watch
CMR Surgical, the British company developing the next-generation surgical robot, has been named in Virgin Media’s top 10 Business Disruptors in the UK.
Cambridge BID's annual charity ball raises over £2,000 for Cambridge Street Aid
CAMBRIDGE Business Improvement District’s (BID) Sparkle & Shine ball celebrated its 10th anniversary on Thursday night, raising much-needed funds for local homeless initiative, Cambridge Street Aid.
Ubisense’s IIoT platform improves manufacturing efficiency for Lockheed Martin’s F-35 program
Lockheed Martin Aeronautics has licensed Ubisense SmartSpace for deployment at its F-35 program at Fort Worth to improve manufacturing efficiency.
SpeeDx Pty Ltd establishes US-based operation
SpeeDx Pty. Ltd, a developer of advanced multiplex molecular diagnostic solutions, announced the incorporation of a US-based subsidiary company, SpeeDx Inc.
Tunnels under Cambridge could solve congestion, says expert
Tunnelling under central Cambridge could provide a real solution to some of the city’s growing traffic congestion problems.
Ieso Digital Health named in 'Sunday Times' Virgin Media Business Disruptors to Watch
Ieso Digital Health, the UK’s leading provider of online, evidence-based cognitive behavioural therapy, has been named as one of the top ten ‘disruptors’ in the ‘Sunday Times Virgin Media Business Disruptors to Watch 10, powered by Fast Track’.
Cambridge Index eases 1.3%
The Cambridge Index dropped 1.3% or 326 points to settle at 24,335.6, as the top four index heavyweights posted weekly losses to their share prices.
Scooters head in the right direction for children’s charity
A group of scooter riders from Ely and surrounding villages has donated £850 to East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH).
The Force was with us...
Jeremy Rose of Creative Solutions recalls the work his team carried out for Surrey Police about 10 years ago...
'MasterChef: The Professionals' serving up at the Institution of Civil Engineers
MasterChef: The Professionals will be serving up a celebratory dinner at the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), the world’s first professional engineering body, ahead of the Institution’s 200th anniversary in 2018. The episode will be on air at 8pm this Thursday (7 December).