Women lead Manufacturing & Graphenes Summit Industry 4.0 update session
The 15th Anniversary HVM and 4th Graphene & New Materials Conference Summit (Cambridge, 2-3 November) happens to have two sessions which have talks entirely by women speakers, though the event is of course, as usual, for all. The focus here is on the Industry 4.0 Executive Briefing Update Session, which takes place on the first day of the event: Thursday, 2 November 2017.
World's botanic gardens contain a third of all known plant species
The most in-depth species survey to date finds an “astonishing array” of plant diversity in the global botanic garden network, including 41% of all endangered species. However, researchers find a significant imbalance between tropical and temperate plants, and say even more capacity should be given to conservation, as there is “no technical reason for plant species to become extinct”.
New type of supercomputer could be based on ‘magic dust’ combination of light and matter
A team of researchers from the UK and Russia have successfully demonstrated that a type of ‘magic dust’ which combines light and matter can be used to solve complex problems and could eventually surpass the capabilities of even the most powerful supercomputers.
Venturing Forth: livil startup aims to simplify day-to-day work online
Startup founded by Cambridge Judge Business School MBA alumnus helps to make office work online easier.
Poetry prescriptions a tonic for patients
National poetry day will be a prescription for success for visitors and patients at Cambridge University Hospitals.
Mobas walks the walk with strategy led brand transformation
Leading agency Mobas has decided to put brand strategy transformation at the vanguard of its service offering in response to its belief that the traditional agency model is broken.
Anthias Consulting delivers analytical training in Africa
Anthias Consulting Trainer and Consultant Dr Giles Edwards has presented a week-long course on liquid chromatography–mass spectrometry (LC-MS) in Nairobi, Kenya.
CMR named best entrepreneurial med-tech company
The British company developing the next generation surgical robot won first place at Cambridge Independent’s inaugural Entrepreneurial Science and Technology Awards.
KISS supports Panto Wheels this Christmas
KISS is honoured to announce that it is supporting Panto Wheels – a charity founded by Cambridge Arts Theatre Trust Limited – which aims to provide children from a disadvantaged background with the opportunity to attend the Christmas pantomime.
Cambridgeshire businesses urged to help identify gaps in superfast coverage
Businesses in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough are being urged to fill in a short survey about their broadband connectivity in a bid to identify remaining gaps in superfast coverage, particularly in rural areas.
Strem Chemicals UK releases a new range of biocatalysts
Strem Chemicals UK has a history of marketing new products from within the research community; its aim is to bring new and interesting products to this field.
Duxford commemorates its finest hour in Battle of Britain Air Show
Over 18,000 visitors came to IWM Duxford on Saturday (23 September) to commemorate the Battle of Britain, as Duxford celebrated its finest hour in its centenary year.
Horizon Discovery introduces OncoSpan, the world’s largest reference standard for oncology
Horizon Discovery, a global leader in gene editing and gene modulation technologies, today announces the launch of OncoSpan, a novel cell line-derived multiplex DNA Reference Standard to support the validation of Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) assays.
Cambridge’s postdoctoral community benefits from new centre
The University of Cambridge has opened a new centre for its postdoctoral community.
Magna sweeps Automotive Composites Conference Awards
Magna swept all three awards given at the recent Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) Automotive Composites Conference and Exhibition. The awards recognize outstanding innovations in the development and use of composites in the automotive industry.
How pharma can extract greater value from population-scale studies
Dr Misha Kapushesky, Genestack CEO, discusses empowering discovery at the Oxford Global Pharmaceutical IT congress this week (27-28 September, London).
Report calls for increased awareness of ctDNA testing for lung cancer
A report published by the PHG Foundation argues that limited awareness of validated ctDNA testing technology is restricting access to targeted therapy in a sub-group of patients with non-small cell lung cancer.
Cambridge Markets team celebrates national award success
Cambridge City Council’s Markets team has been named as Market Team of the Year at the prestigious National Association of British Market Authorities (NABMA) awards ceremony.
42 Technology develops ‘smarter’ smart metering technology
42 Technology is developing a smart metering technology breakthrough that will potentially allow energy suppliers for the first time to provide customers with itemised bills and statements showing their specific electricity consumption by appliance type.
Homelessness charity launches shabby chic upcycling service for Recycle Week
Emmaus Cambridge is launching a shabby chic furniture restoration service for its customers to tie in with Recycling Week (25 Sep – 2 October).
Where to find the best free images online
Good quality images are an integral part of not only a good website or blog but also a social media campaign and generic online behaviour. But finding images can sometimes be difficult and very time consuming. Your options are to take the photos yourself, buy images from a photographer or stock image site - or find images that are free and available for use online.
New reports prove UK is ‘Science Powerhouse’
Business Minister Lord Prior launched the latest wave of Science and Innovation Audits at Venturefest East, including one developed for the East of England.
Winners of the 'Cambridge Independent' Entrepreneurial Science and Technology Awards revealed
A ceremony at Newmarket Racecourse attracted some of the brightest entrepreneurs in the region, with announcement of the winners of the Cambridge Independent Entrepreneurial Science and Technology Awards.
The Royal Mint releases limited number of Royal Air Corps £2 coins at Duxford Air Show
Aviation enthusiasts visiting the Imperial War Museums Battle of Britain Air Show at Duxford this weekend, on Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 September, may receive a rather distinctive £2 coin in their change.
Cambridge scientist leads UK’s £65m scientific collaboration with US
The UK is investing £65 million in a flagship global science project based in the United States that could change our understanding of the universe, securing the UK’s position as the international research partner of choice. Professor Mark Thomson from the University of Cambridge’s Cavendish Laboratory has been the elected co-leader of the international DUNE collaboration since its inception and…