How to optimise social media platforms for business
As a small business owner, your to-do list most of the time feels like a never ending task. So when it comes to Social media being added to that list, it can be a tad overwhelming and frustrating. With so many platforms, tips, advice and experts out there, it is very hard to get a clear understanding of which platforms to use and how in order to maximise their potential.
AMS Technologies introduces development kit for adjustable liquid cooling up to 1.6 kW
AMS Technologies introduces a very compact and low-vibration solution for liquid cooling that can be modulated within a wide range. The mLC-KIT 1600 with dimensions of a typical 19-inch rackmount case is the latest addition to the Mini Liquid Cooling Kit series with a model that provides up to 1.6 kW cooling capacity.
SmithsonHill submits outline plans to deliver new AgriTech park in Cambridge
SmithsonHill, a joint venture between Russell Smith Farms and Hill Commercial Investment, has submitted an outline planning application to deliver one of the UK’s most significant AgriTech parks in South Cambridge. The new park will offer more than 1 million square feet of lettable employment space and adjacent agricultural land to firms specialising in the AgriTech sector.
Medtech Accelerator awards £500k to ground-breaking medical technology projects
Medtech Accelerator, a joint venture with innovation hub Health Enterprise East (HEE), has unveiled its latest round of successfully funded projects, with financial awards totalling nearly half a million pounds.
Arm to help deliver skills revolution with new government T level qualifications
Two Arm employees have been appointed to the UK Department of Education’s new advisory T level panels in the biggest ever overhaul of technical education in Britain.
Join Arthur Rank Hospice this Sunday for a moment of reflection to remember loved ones
Over 600 guests have confirmed they will be part of Arthur Rank Hospice’s Light up a Life service this Sunday (3 December) from 5pm, in the grounds of its Shelford Bottom home.
Pirus Consulting joins TOPRA Special Interest steering committee
Dr Mehryar Behizad, Principal Consultant of Pirus Consulting, was invited by The Organisation for Professionals in Regulatory Affairs (TOPRA) to join its Special Interest steering committee in Medical Devices in September 2016. This has given the firm an opportunity to make a contribution to the regulatory knowledge in this field.
NHS Trust helps older people to stay safe this winter
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is urging residents to be especially careful while out and about on foot as forecasters warn the region is heading for a cold snap.
Birketts advises Brown&Co on Barford+Co merger
Top 100 law firm Birketts has advised Brown&Co on its merger with St Neots-based Barford+Co.
St John’s College achieves national allergy accreditation
A Cambridge College is celebrating its success in achieving official UK recognition as an Allergen Accredited Venue – one of few organisations currently to hold the accolade.
Going beyond genomics to a healthier future
Genomic medicine is here to stay – but more needs to be done to ensure NHS patients can benefit, was the message coming loud and clear at the conference held by Cambridge health policy think tank, the PHG Foundation, this week. Learning from the genomics experience will be crucial as new technologies come on stream to transform and personalise healthcare delivery, delegates were advised.
Murray Edwards College stars in accommodation audit
A Cambridge College is celebrating receiving a Three Star Campus Rating for the third time, following an in-depth audit of the standard of en suite accommodation it provides for conference delegates and B&B guests.
Former students celebrate outstanding success
A number of incredible success stories were celebrated last night as Anglia Ruskin University held its second annual Vice Chancellor’s Outstanding Alumni Awards.
How to write blog titles: the only guide you need to read
Ever feel like your blog traffic could use a boost? In most cases, the solution is right at the top of the page. Sookio talks about titles, and breaks down six easy ways to draw visitors into your world.
Support for static data added to Source Control for Oracle tool
With the speed of software development increasing, more and more companies and organisations are recognizsng that version controlling code is becoming as important for databases as it is for applications. In recognition of this, Redgate has upgraded its Source Control for Oracle tool so that it version controls static data within databases as well as database schemas.
Adder Technology first KVM manufacturer to join AIMS alliance as IP adoption accelerates
Adder Technology, the high performance, IP-based KVM (keyboard, video, mouse) specialist, has announced it has joined the Alliance for IP Media Solutions (AIMS), a not-for-profit trade alliance, as an associate member.
Event celebrates Cambridge Ambassador Programme in bringing conference business to the city
Academics from Cambridge University and representatives from Cambridge-based organisations were joined by the Mayor of Cambridge at an event to celebrate the successful promotion of Cambridge as a global centre of excellence and a unique location for international conferences.
The mysterious world of MOFs
Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs) highly porous materials with well-defined, 3-D ordered structures - have developed into a most exciting field.
Let’s meet for a coffee - all 350 of us!
When someone we’re doing business with says “Let’s meet up at Costa for a coffee”, we assume they mean a quiet one-to-one to discuss a project. We don’t expect it to be a meeting with 350 other people, complete with speakers, presentations and videos. But then we’re not Costa Coffee.
Internet Watch Foundation appoints Andrew Puddephatt as its Independent Chair
The Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) has announced human rights and digital policy expert Andrew Puddephatt as the Cambridge-based charity’s new Independent Chair.
Continuum Technologies, Snaptivity win the 2017 Nokia Open Innovation Challenge
Startups pioneering innovations in wearable nanotechnology and connected media won top honours at the Nokia Open Innovation Challenge. In partnership with NGP Capital, the Challenge called for ideas, technologies and new business models that will help enable a smart, safe and sustainable world.
Form the Future helps young people prepare for future careers in business
Although Cambridge is often described as a vibrant place for entrepreneurs to start a business, many companies in the area are struggling to find qualified employees because young people don’t have skills or experience in business. This is what Anne Bailey and Michaela Eschbach, co-founders of Form the Future venture, are trying to address.
Eye contact with your baby helps synchronise your brainwaves
Making eye contact with an infant makes adults’ and babies’ brainwaves ‘get in sync’ with each other – which is likely to support communication and learning – according to researchers at the University of Cambridge.
World's largest linear friction welded component optimised for use in commercial aviation
TWI has recently showcased the world’s largest Linear Friction Welded (LFW) component – an aluminium wing rib for commercial aircraft.
TwistDx features in landmark 200th peer-reviewed publication
TwistDx is celebrating the publication of the 200th peer-reviewed paper to feature its up and coming Recombinase Polymerase Amplification (RPA) technology, complementing existing publications in fields as diverse as water testing, biodefense, food species verification, and clinical and veterinary diagnostics.