Earlham Institute partners with Google for next generation of coders
The Earlham Institute's (EI’s) leading open-source project for visualisation of biological data BioJS takes part as a mentoring organisation for the Google Summer of Code 2016 (GSoC) programme.
Sector shake-up as the hype shifts in the $30bn wearables market
With hype around some of the core wearable technology sectors beginning to wane, IDTechEx has released its latest analysis of this diverse and growing industry in its brand new report Wearable Technology 2016-2026.
Historians discuss Labour’s big breakthrough
The Labour History Research Unit at Anglia Ruskin University will examine “The Labour Party 1939-1951: War and Building the Welfare State” on the Cambridge campus next Thursday 14 July (7pm).
'Reality Checkpoint' to be restored to its former glory
A celebrated Cambridge lamppost is set for a new lease of life after a plan for its refurbishment was revealed. The ornate lamppost, popularly known as ‘Reality Checkpoint’, stands where the two main diagonal paths intersect in the centre of Parker’s Piece, the historic Cambridge open space managed by Cambridge City Council.
Cambs County Council ranks with the best for tackling LGBT bullying in schools
Stonewall, Britain’s lesbian, gay, bi and trans equality charity, has named Cambridgeshire County Council as one of the best local authorities in Britain for tackling homophobic, biphobic and transphobic bullying and celebrating difference in its schools.
Cambridge Summer Music Festival opens 15 July
Summer and beautiful music come together perfectly in our city each year, with the two-week Cambridge Summer Music Festival. The Festival gives audiences the chance to hear world-class musicians performing in superb venues in and around this historic university town.
Dr Hermann Hauser receives honorary KBE
Business Secretary Sajid Javid has bestowed an honorary KBE (Knight Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire) on Dr Hermann Hauser in recognition of his valuable services to engineering and industry.
RealVNC® collaborates with Frazer-Nash Research Ltd to deliver connected Metrocab
RealVNC, the global provider of VNC® remote access technology and premier MirrorLink supplier, is proud to announce its new collaboration with Frazer-Nash Research Ltd, the pioneering British technology and electric powertrain developer.
New mobile game takes on threat of global antibiotic resistance
A new game has just been released, which sees players face off against a major threat to global health. Launched by the Longitude Prize - a five year, £10 million challenge to tackle the issue of antibiotic resistance - Superbugs challenges players to destroy mutant bacteria until new antibiotics can be discovered to replenish humanity’s precious and dwindling supplies.
Science Ambassador scheme reaches 100,000 students across Cambridgeshire
Today, Napp Pharmaceuticals Limited and Mundipharma International Limited celebrate 10 years of their inspiring Science Ambassador scheme, which has now reached 100,000 children in Cambridgeshire. The scheme aims to motivate a generation of young scientists through an interactive approach to STEMM (science, technology, engineering, maths and medicine) education.
Marshall celebrates 50 years of supporting the RAF’s C-130 fleet
Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group is celebrating 50 years of supporting the UK's Royal Air Force fleet of Lockheed Martin Hercules C-130s.
New HR consultancy is open for business
A team from Canada has arrived and established London Human Resources and Training Ltd, a Cambridge-based Human Resources and Training consultancy with a London office.
Travel Counsellors introduces customer app
Gillian Fouracre of Travel Counsellors says she is excited to launch an exclusive app for her customers, so she can be with them on their travels.
New joint managing directors for strategic marketing agency Mobas
Peter Chaloner is Joint Managing Director of Mobas as the company further consolidates its position as the East of England’s leading strategic marketing consultancy.
Money Mover partners with leading biotech and life sciences organisations
Money Mover partners with Bionow and One Nucleus to help their members with international payments.
Cambridge Filmworks captures Spitfire pilots and 300mph flybys at IWM Duxford
Cambridge Filmworks takes to the skies with the Imperial War Museum(IWM), producing a series of promotional films for the Duxford Air Show Meet the Fighters in September.
Bridge the Gap opens for early bird registrations as it reaches its fifteenth year
The Arthur Rank Hospice Charity is pleased to announce that Bridge the Gap, a hugely popular annual charity walk through some of Cambridge's most scenic colleges, will return this September with plans to make the event the best yet! Early bird registration is now open.
MP climbs aboard for Catch the Bus Week
It’s all aboard for the fourth annual “Catch the Bus Week” and Cambridge MP Daniel Zeichner will be part of the celebrations as he catches a Citi 1 bus from outside Cambridge railway station today (Thursday).
Air Liquide wins the 2016 CAC 40 Annual General Meeting Grand Prize
Air Liquide was awarded the CAC 40 2016 Annual General Meeting Grand Prize, during the Paris EUROPLACE International Financial Forum, by communication agency CAPITALCOM in partnership with 14 market institutions.
Blacktrace launches Particle Works, a nano- and microstructure specialist brand
Blacktrace Holdings Limited, a leading group of companies focused on Productizing Science®, will be launching its latest brand, Particle Works, at the NANOTEXNOLOGY 2016 conference in Thessaloniki, Greece, this week (4-8 July).
Prototyping and design: hand in hand concept development
Cambridge Design Technology likes to offer a full design-to-production service for companies. To accomplish this, it has chosen to work with strategic partners that it believes to be among the best at what they do.
AlgoDynamix signs up major Silicon Valley customer
AlgoDynamix today announced acquisition of a major Silicon Valley customer under a Global production SaaS license.
MP has explosive time with local scientists
Daniel Zeichner MP met scientists from Cambridge University who are presenting their research at the Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition, an annual display of the most exciting cutting-edge science and technology in the UK.
Taylor Vinters advises Cyan Holdings plc on £6.8 million acquisition of the Connode Group
Taylor Vinters has advised AIM-quoted Cyan Holdings plc (AIM:CYAN.L), the integrated system and software design company delivering mesh based flexible wireless solutions for utility metering and lighting control, on its acquisition of the Connode Group for £6.8 million.
Bulgin extends its reach with the incorporation of Arcolectric
Bulgin – an Elektron Technology brand – has announced the strategic incorporation of sister company Arcolectric into its business offering.