Why data is so important to educating girls in Africa
Technology, and the infrastructure that allows it to be used across the globe, is often taken for granted. But in sub-Saharan Africa, technology and connectivity are not always easy to locate, purchase or use. And yet, technology can be an important tool in closing the huge gaps in education that exist in some of its most remote rural communities.
CIC commits £19 million to six recent investments
Cambridge Innovation Capital plc has committed £19 million to six investments since raising £75 million in August 2016. The £75 million funding round increased CIC’s funds under management to £125 million. CIC has provided funding to three existing portfolio companies, Imagen, PragmatIC Printing and Undo, and three new businesses, Carrick Therapeutics, Fluidic Analytics and PervasID.
New Xaar 502 printheads deliver quality and flexibility for coding and marking applications
Xaar plc, the leader in industrial inkjet technology, is delighted to announce the launch of the Xaar 502 product family of high-performance greyscale piezoelectric drop-on-demand printheads designed for a wide variety of applications.
Up to 10-fold increase in assay sensitivity - discover Morffi™ at MEDICA 2016
BBI Solutions will be showcasing its Morffi™ signal enhancement technology on Stand F26 in Hall 1 at MEDICA 2016.
Huttie and Jackson Fire & Security announce closer working relationship
A unique partnership has been announced between two prominent Cambridge companies, Huttie Mechanical & Electrical and Jackson Fire & Security. The partnership will see the two companies share offices and work jointly to deliver electrical and mechanical projects in the Cambridgeshire area.
What is the Article 50 High Court case, and why is it so important?
A very important High Court decision is awaited in the matter of Santos and M -v- Secretary of State for Exiting The European Union. It concerns a judicial review brought following the EU referendum on 23 June 2016 and is scheduled to be given today (3 November 2016). Tim Ridyard, Head of Regulatory Law at Woodfines Cambridge, explains.
Raspberry Pi joins London Stock Exchange Group’s ELITE
London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) today welcomes Cambridge's Raspberry Pi, developers of affordable credit card sized computers that help teach programming to people across the world, to its international business support programme. Thirteen companies join the sixth cohort of the UK programme, and 31 join Italy’s tenth cohort.
lewis andersen completes brand overhaul for global economics consultancy
Cambridge based brand and communications specialists, lewis andersen, have completed a brand overhaul for Cambridge Econometrics. The project included facilitating development of the business strategy, followed by a new brand identity, strapline, website, external promotional materials and brand guidance for staff.
IT Governance launches Certified EU GDPR distance learning training courses
IT Governance, the leading provider of information security and data protection expertise, is announcing the launch of its new Certified EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Foundation and Practitioner distance learning training courses to help people involved in GDPR compliance get a comprehensive and practical understanding of the Regulation.
RealVNC launches VNC Connect at SpiceWorld 2016
RealVNC, the original developer and provider of VNC remote access and control software, has announced the release of a major new remote access product called VNC Connect.
Cambridge Nanotherm expands manufacturing capability to enable a new generation of LEDs
Cambridge Nanotherm expands its manufacturing base for thermally-efficient MCPCBs to meet new customer requirements and volume demand, with further enhancements of the manufacturing process to follow.
Pain in the machine: a Cambridge Shorts film
The pain we experience as humans has physical and emotional components. Could we develop a machine that feels pain a similar way – and would we want to? The first of four Cambridge Shorts looks at the possibilities and challenges.
Take a campus tour from your front room
Prospective Anglia Ruskin University students will be able to use the latest technology to tour the facilities on its campuses without leaving the comfort of their own home.
Bids invited for small-scale public art S106 grants
The latest funding round, offering grants of up to £15,000 for small-scale public art projects, has been launched by Cambridge City Council.
Daniel Zeichner MP gets on his bike to raise money for poppy appeal
Daniel Zeichner MP has taken part in a charity static bike ride in Parliament to raise money for the Poppy Appeal. Daniel cycled 1.79 miles in five minutes as part of the event being hosted by the Industry and Parliament Trust (IPT) which aimed to get parliamentarians cycling for twelve 12 hours straight.
Event creation takes centre stage at clic+
Event professionals from across the UK gathered at Robinson College to explore event creation at the last clic+ Club seminar of 2016.
Pitchfest finalist Joyner Bolt selected for Innovate 2016 National Investor Showcase Day
Joyner Bolt, an Ely based start-up and developer of innovative task specific spiked timber fixing designed for the construction industry, has been invited to attend Innovate 2016, the annual global spotlight on UK innovation, hosted by the Department for International Trade and Innovate UK at the Manchester Central Convention Complex this week.
BBC’s 'The Apprentice' winner 2015 Joseph Valente joins Sleep Easy 2016
Could you beat the Apprentice? YMCA Cambridgeshire & Peterborough is excited to announce that the winner of The Apprentice 2015 and Managing Director of ImpraGas, Joseph Valente, will be joining the hardy souls of Peterborough for Sleep Easy 2016.
IT Governance offers 10% discount on cyber security solutions
IT Governance, the leading provider of cyber security expertise and solutions, is announcing a 10% discount on a wide range of cyber security solutions.
Re-enacting the first night of television, 80 years on
Cambridge researchers and students have recreated John Logie Baird’s cumbersome ‘flying spot’ camera for a documentary about the first live scheduled BBC television broadcast on 2 November 1936.
Infrastructure golden age beckons if engineers adopt digital thinking, says new ICE President
A new golden age of infrastructure – delivering economic growth and better quality of life – is within our grasp if engineers embrace new technology and the mind-set to exploit it. That was the message of new ICE President Tim Broyd at his inaugural address last night.
Benchmarking clarifies the future of Internet of Things
Dr Peter Harrop, Chairman of IDTechEx, outlines a newly researched IDTechEx report, Internet of Things 2017-2027.
Repositive launches microbiome data collection
Repositive, a software company developing novel tools to improve discovery and access to human genomic research data, has expanded its Specialised Data Collections, with the addition of microbiome data.
Scheme provides a healthy boost for people in East Barnwell
A scheme to improve people’s health by boosting access to advice on benefits and a range of other issues is being extended thanks to its resounding success.
Documentation toolkits reduce costs by streamlining ISMS implementation, says IT Governance
IT Governance, the leading provider of information security expertise and solutions, is encouraging everyone involved in information security management system (ISMS) implementation projects to take advantage of the ISO 27001 ISMS Documentation Toolkit to reduce costs and time spent.