Living in a material world: why 'things' matter
Things structure our lives. They enrich us, embellish us and express our hopes and fears. Here, four academics from different disciplines explain why understanding how we interact with our material world can reveal unparalleled insights into what it is to be human.
Cambridge Festival of Ideas prepares for a bumper first weekend
A packed programme of events focusing on the theme of ‘truth’ form part of the annual two-week celebration of arts, humanities and social sciences at the Cambridge Festival of Ideas this weekend.
Study shows alarming decline of native ladybirds
A long-term study has highlighted the alarming decline of native ladybirds in the UK – as recordings of the invasive harlequin ladybirds continue to rise.
Preparing for recruitment events: are you ready to attract the best?
September was packed full of recruitment events, networking and job fairs. Katherine Wiid of Career Ambitions says: "What struck us was not the number of fantastic candidates, enthusiastic employers or tempting job opportunities. There were plenty of candidates, employers and job opportunities, but not many that really stood out."
‘Lookout Call’ supports CPSL MIND
Leading mental health charity receives welcome donation from lone worker safety specialists Lookout Call.
Penningtons Manches expands Cambridge office following record growth
The Cambridge office of leading law firm Penningtons Manches has made a number of new appointments.
Medical device development experts Team Consulting exhibits at drug delivery conferences
Leading medical device designers Team Consulting will be exhibiting at a number of drug delivery industry conferences around the world over the coming months.
Creative Review: Been there, done that - delivered the T-Shirt
Creative Solutions' clients normally use their services to communicate with potential clients or investors. When a corporation has a presence all round the world, though, it can also be crucial to communicate with their staff, and it was the Employee Portal campaign that Millicom appointed Creative Solutions to undertake.
Could the connected home be the heart health clinic of the future?
In the area of heart health, small behavioral changes can have a significant impact in the long-term. Data received from 24/7 monitoring in the home could allow healthcare professionals to interrogate subtle data changes that may lead to prevention and early intervention. So what would one day in this home health clinic feel like and what kind of insight could be gained?
Swirles Court officially opened
On Saturday 14 October, the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cambridge, Professor Stephen J Toope, and the Mistress of Girton College, Professor Susan J Smith, opened Swirles Court.
New fundamental biology may aid cancer treatments
New research represents a promising step towards better understanding of a key cancer gene.
RDM starts autonomous vehicle testing on Cambridge Guided Busway project
Tests on a groundbreaking new autonomous bus system have started in Cambridge, which could provide up to 100 additional journeys every day.
FUJIFILM SonoSite supports the next generation of doctors
FUJIFILM SonoSite continues to maintain its strong focus on supporting medical training and education, and recently supplied instruments for a series of ultrasound workshops at the Doctors Academy International Medical Summer School.
New research reveals petals produce a ‘blue halo’ that helps bees to find flowers
Latest research using plants from Cambridge University Botanic Garden’s plant collection has found that several common flower species have nanoscale ridges on the surface of their petals that meddle with light when viewed from certain angles.
Ingenza advances inABLE® biomanufacturing technologies in collaboration with Syngenta
Ingenza has reached a major technical milestone with Syngenta in their collaboration to develop efficient manufacturing technologies for innovative crop protection products.
Martin Hoather confirmed as GIS Chief Operating Officer
GIS is pleased to confirm the appointment of Martin Hoather as Chief Operating Officer (COO), strengthening the company’s focus on operational control and processes.
Olympic Gold medallist Max Whitlock receives honorary degree
Olympic Gold medal-winning gymnast Max Whitlock MBE received the award of Honorary Doctor of Science from Professor Iain Martin, Vice Chancellor of Anglia Ruskin University, during a ceremony at Cambridge Corn Exchange yesterday (Tuesday).
Explore the exciting calendar of events at Cambridge Centre for Computing History
From its new women in computing exhibition to music workshops, academic talks to pop-up gaming – the Centre for Computing History has it all this month.
Thales: Data breaches at US financial services businesses on the rise
Nearly nine out of 10 surveyed financial IT professionals feel their business is vulnerable to data threats, according to a new report from Thales, a leader in critical information systems, cybersecurity and data security.
First detection of gravitational waves and light produced by colliding neutron stars
In a galaxy far away, two dead stars begin a final spiral into a massive collision. The resulting explosion unleashes a huge burst of energy, sending ripples across the very fabric of space. In the nuclear cauldron of the collision, atoms are ripped apart to form entirely new elements and scattered outward across the Universe.
Cambridge Pixel supplies radar trackers to enhance target detection at Chinese airports
Cambridge Pixel, a developer of radar display, tracking and recording sub-systems, is supplying radar trackers, through local agent Aeroer, to the Second Institute of Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAACSRI) for integration with their modern airport surface movement systems.
Magna to build new paint line in Slovenia to support Austrian vehicle production
Due to a full book of business at its contract manufacturing facility in Graz, Austria, Magna will build a second paint shop 75 kilometers away in Maribor/Hoče, Slovenia.
Fertility Fayre takes place in Cambridge on Saturday 4 November
Bourn Hall Clinic is hosting its second Fertility Fayre on Saturday 4 November at its historic Cambridge clinic to coincide with Fertility Awareness Week.
What’s new at Lab Innovations 2017
Lab Innovations kicks off in only a few weeks on the 1st and 2nd of November at the NEC, Birmingham.
Hameeda achieves a truly remarkable First
By any standards, being awarded a First Class Law Degree is an impressive feat. However for 23-year-old Hameeda Hussani, who will receive her award from Anglia Ruskin University in Cambridge today (Wednesday 18 October), it marks just the latest achievement of her truly remarkable journey.