Earlham Institute launches first CyVerse-UK hub for ‘big data’ analysis
Earlham Institute establishes the first UK dedicated high-performance computing (HPC) cluster for international data portal ‘CyVerse’ - providing free, open-source genome analysis for ‘big data’ research.
Only one week left to apply for Shell Springboard
Calling low-carbon entrepreneurs! Applications for the Shell Springboard programme, which supports UK businesses with bright solutions to reduce carbon emissions, will close in exactly a week on Friday, 28th October 2016 at 5pm.
Artificial intelligence: computer says yes (but is it right?)
Computers that learn for themselves are with us now. As they become more common in ‘high-stakes’ applications like robotic surgery, terrorism detection and driverless cars, researchers ask what can be done to make sure we can trust them.
New research investigates how to make workplace culture more inclusive for women
Collaborating with Men is ground-breaking research conducted by Murray Edwards College, Cambridge, into the behaviours and perceptions of men regarding women’s workplace experiences. Up until now, most research on workplace experiences has talked to women.
Syd Barrett celebrations get underway in city
After a year of planning, Syd Barrett – A Celebration, organised by Cambridge Live in conjunction with the Barrett family and estate, finally gets underway this week with a series of events paying tribute to the former Pink Floyd legend.
Transport priorities
A good road network continues to be vital, asserts The Scientific Alliance.
Could cryptocurrency help the ‘bottom billion’?
Many of the world’s poorest poor don’t have access to a bank account and yet depend on being able to transfer money across borders. Could digital currency help? ask researchers at the Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance.
Certification to ISO 27001 proves that your organisation takes information security seriously
IT Governance, the leading provider of cybersecurity and ISO 27001 expertise, is urging organisations to achieve certification to the international standard for cybersecurity best-practice, ISO 27001, and prove to customers and stakeholders that information security is a serious matter.
Challenger brands and childbirth
KISS thinks that they should aim higher, and treat challenger brand status as a process, not an end goal.
Stephen Hawking helps to launch Centre for the Future of Intelligence
Artificial intelligence has the power to eradicate poverty and disease or hasten the end of human civilisation as we know it – according to a speech delivered by Professor Stephen Hawking yesterday evening (Weds).
High diagnostic yields by Sapientia in 100,000 Genomes Project
Congenica's genome analysis platform is detecting clinically relevant variants in 35% of first diagnostic reports delivered to the UK 100,000 Genomes Project.
Mills & Reeve advises PragmatIC on £18m fundraising
Mills & Reeve has advised Cambridge based PragmatIC Printing Limited on its £18 million fundraising from a syndicate of investors.
Winners of CW Discovering Start-Ups 2016 showcase best in tech innovation
8power, AlgoDynamix and Focal Point Positioning impress leading industry experts and investors with final pitches at last night's CW Discovering Start-Ups Competition.
CTBO appoints Chief Programmer
Steve Scott has joined CTBO as Chief Programmer. Steve's role is the CTBO in-house AMX, Crestron and Extron Programmer. Steve is also highly experienced in other areas such as commissioning, audio DSP, AV design and technical consulting.
New technical appointment at Downing College
To strengthen the service it offers to its conference clients and students, Downing College has appointed Pawel Wyskielski as Conference Support & Theatre Assistant.
IT Governance exhibits at InfoSec Week London
IT Governance, the leader in cyber security and data protection expertise, is proud to be an exhibitor at InfoSec Week London, taking place on 26-27 October 2016.
National Needs Assessment offers vision for the future of UK infrastructure
THe National Needs Assessment (NNA) of UK infrastructure was launched yesterday (Wednesday 19 October) following a collaboration of experts. The assessment has taken place over 15 months engaging with industry, investors, environmental, legal and professional bodies, politicians and opinion formers.
Cambridge prepares for the first bumper weekend of Festival of Ideas
How do we stem the trafficking of people across Europe? Who can really say what to whom on the internet? What are the distinct opportunities and challenges for 21st Century families? These questions and more will be explored during the first packed weekend of the 2016 Cambridge Festival of Ideas.
Business travel issues? Mia Bazo wants to hear from you
Cambridge travel services start-up Mia Bazo would like to help you manage your company's business travel better.
Time to have your say on river moorings
Cambridge City Council is set to launch a 12-week consultation on proposals to change the way in which it manages moorings alongside its land along the River Cam.
Novel elbow splint commences clinical trials in patients with ulnar neuropathies
Health Enterprise East (HEE), a leading NHS innovation hub, has announced that it is to commence clinical trials at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, a world renowned centre of healthcare innovation, of the Cambridge Ulnar Splint for treatment of patients suffering neuropathies at the elbow.
It’s ‘Beatriz Potter’ as student wins national prize
Anglia Ruskin University student Beatriz Lostalé Seijo has won first prize in the national Beatrix Potter Reimagined competition, held to mark the 150th anniversary of the birth of the famous children’s author.
Stone King welcomes education law experts
Cambridge law firm Stone King has strengthened its sector-leading education team with the appointment of more legal specialists.
Bango makes key hire to lead Latin American operations
Bango announces that it has hired Fernando Dias to head-up operations in Latin America. This is the latest move in Bango’s strategy to expand global support for app store partners. Based in Bango’s office in Sao Paulo, Fernando will drive the roll-out of Bango’s globally successful model for activating carrier billing across the region.
Michell Instruments introduces new dedicated gas analyzer for hydrogen-cooled generators
Michell Instruments has added an analyzer dedicated to monitoring hydrogen-cooled electricity generators to its current range of moisture and oxygen analyzers. The new XTC601 for hydrogen cooled generators has been designed with three phase profiles to cover all of the gas analysis requirements for operation and maintenance.