Scientists identify mechanism that helps us inhibit unwanted thoughts
Scientists have identified a key chemical within the ‘memory’ region of the brain that allows us to suppress unwanted thoughts, helping explain why people who suffer from disorders such as anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, and schizophrenia often experience persistent intrusive thoughts when these circuits go awry.
Regional fundraising festival is a roaring success
The fourth annual Cambridge Roar Festival ended on a high this year following its longest and busiest year to date. From June to the end of September, more than 3,000 people attended the Festival’s series of 12 high-profile events. Even more remarkable, the Festival raised £30,000 across the three months for the three charities it supports.
Price Bailey Charity fun day raises funds for Alzheimer’s Research UK
Employees of the Cambridge office of chartered accountants and business advisers Price Bailey have raised more than £2,500 following the firm’s annual charity fun day in aid of Alzheimer’s Research UK.
IPPM Ltd partners with digital transformation specialist Digital Works Group
IPPM Ltd is delighted to announce its partnership with Digital Works Group (DWG) to help organisations improve their digital capability and to rapidly move up the digital evolution curve.
Energy saving improvements make a splash at Abbey Pools
Cambridge City Council has made a number of improvements at the Abbey Leisure Complex as part of its work to cut energy use, reduce carbon emissions, and tackle climate change.
Effects of increase to age 68 for State Pension
State Pension ages have been increased by the Government as a result of retirees living longer and having to pay the State Pension for more years than expected.
2idesign wins an amazing five awards at The Cambridgeshire Digital Awards 2017
2idesign has won an amazing five awards (the most for any one agency) in the final of The Cambridgeshire Digital Awards 2017.
Sponsors announced for 2017's largest business conference in Cambridgeshire & Peterborough
On the 6th December, prominent business and public-sector leaders will come together at the Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Economic Growth Conference – the region’s largest business conference of the year.
Biomaker Fayre showcases 40 open source, low-cost biological instruments
There was a real buzz in the air when 40 interdisciplinary teams exhibited their prototypes for the 2017 Biomaker Challenge at the University of Cambridge Department of Engineering.
Fertility nurse Jennie in national spotlight
A fertility expert from a top Cambridge NHS clinic will this weekend (4 and 5 November) address a national information event for couples dreaming of starting a family.
Stansted Airport Meet the Buyers event beats records: £200m worth of contracts up for grabs
London Stansted Airport’s 17th annual Meet the Buyers event welcomed nearly 300 businesses from across the East of England and London, all eager to showcase their products and services and potentially secure new business deals with some of the region’s biggest organisations.
Hewitsons rated in 2018 Chambers & Partners Guide
Law firm Hewitsons is delighted to announce top rankings in the 2018 UK Chambers and Partners legal directory.
Cambridge team takes top prize in international robotics competition
A Cambridge student team has won first prize in an international robotics competition, with a robotic arm the students developed and programmed themselves.
Stansted Airport plans community feedback events to update on future growth plans
London Stansted Airport is to host a number of community feedback events in the coming weeks to update local residents about its revised proposals for future growth over the next decade within current flight and environmental limits.
The complexities of innovation
Innovation isn’t as simple as choosing from a menu – it depends on a company’s organisational structure, says new paper co-authored by Professor Stylianos (Stelios) Kavadias of Cambridge Judge Business School.
Cambridge Epigenetix strengthens leadership team to support development of diagnostics
Cambridge Epigenetix (CEGX), a pioneer in the development and application of epigenetic technologies, announced that it has appointed diagnostic experts, Hayden Jeffreys as Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Dr Joanne Mason as Vice President (VP) of Biomarker Discovery.
Why employers should implement health and dental plans for employees
These days many of us work long hours, often outside the core Monday to Friday, 9 to 5 period, facilitated by technology that allows us to work from any location. These work pressures can make us prone to illness leading to time off work, which is not good for business.
INTEGRA highlights benefits of low retention pipette tips
INTEGRA has released an application guide highlighting the importance of choosing the right disposable tips for the liquid you’re pipetting. The recently published Performance of Low Retention GripTips from INTEGRA demonstrates how these high quality consumables can improve pipetting performance for viscous and low surface tension liquids.
Point-of-care ultrasound invaluable for treatment of ICU patients
Point-of-care ultrasound is proving indispensable in the intensive care unit at Southampton General Hospital.
MP applauds Origami Energy success at Cleantech Venture Day Awards
The new Cleantech Venture Day, held recently in London, has been heralded as a great success by attendees, investors and pitching companies alike.
Cambridgeshire Digital Awards winners announced
Progressive businesses, charities and education providers have been recognised for their online work at the third Cambridgeshire Digital Awards.
BioBeat unveils 2017’s 50 Movers and Shakers
A new report, released today, unveils 50 female leaders in healthcare business in the UK, including 14 from Cambridge and the surrounding area.
Amazon welcomes first employees to new Development Centre site in Cambridge
Amazon today opened the doors to its new Development Centre site in the heart of Cambridge. Located at One Station Square adjacent to Cambridge Station, the new building is a 60,000 sq. ft. development that will when at full capacity be home to over 400 highly-skilled employees including machine learning scientists, knowledge engineers, data scientists, mathematical modellers, speech scientists…
Cambridge Festival of Ideas closes with record attendance
The tenth Cambridge Festival of Ideas has wrapped up after record attendances for the over 200 events dedicated to thought-provoking ideas and discussion.
Double success for Sookio in the Cambridgeshire Digital Awards 2017
Sookio is delighted to announce double success at the Cambridgeshire Digital Awards this year, sweeping awards in both the Best Blog and Best Use of Video for Business categories.