Awards recognise University of Cambridge researchers
Researchers from across the University of Cambridge have been recognised for the impact of their work on society, and engagement with research in the inaugural Vice-Chancellor’s Impact Awards and Public Engagement with Research Awards.
New £400 fines set to tackle blight of fly tipping
A report published by Cambridge City Council proposes the adoption of new national powers that could see fixed penalty notices (FPNs) of up to £400 introduced to tackle small scale fly tipping*.
EURO 2016 mobile apps may pose more risks to companies beyond employee distraction
UEFA European Championship apps may violate Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policies, says Flexera Software.
clic+ club and lecture series no 2 - 'Event planning' for event organisers
Event planning is the subject of a free clic+ club lecture taking place at Robinson College, Cambridge, on Thursday 7th July (2.00-4.00pm).
Chelmsford set for dragon invasion
The Essex Dragon Boat Games return on Sunday 26 June and Birketts is delighted to once again co-sponsor the event.
Do you need a little help planning: projects
This article looks at some of the hidden costs involved in taking on a project.
Cambridge 'brain gain' as inward investment grows
When Amazon acquired Cambridge-based Evi Technologies it also decided to invest in the city; building a large development centre to house the Evi Team and others such as Prime Air, in order to benefit from the entrepreneurial landscape. This is an example of a growing trend of multi-national companies attracted to the city, identified by the new book Cambridge Phenomenon: Global Impact.
Somersault partners with Arthur Rank Hospice Charity to launch 'Team Arthur' campaign
Somersault has partnered with the Arthur Rank Hospice Charity to launch 'Team Arthur', a new campaign designed to aid fundraising and raise awareness for the Cambridgeshire charity.
Tell me a good story, says Syngenta Ventures MD ahead of GROW final
The big challenge for early stage entrepreneurs seeking venture capital is to become a compelling storyteller, says Michael Lee, Managing Director of Syngenta Ventures. Hear him describe how to capture the interest of corporate venture capitalists at the final of the Agri-Tech East GROW business plan competition tomorrow (22 June). A few places are still available.
Cambridge Index loses 1.3%
The Cambridge index fell 1.3% or 220.9 points to finish at 16,647.2, as seven of the top ten index heavyweights posted weekly losses.
Looking to gain funding for your project?
Why not join Business Shaper Group at the next Funding Gap Event in Cambridge on Thursday (23rd June)?
Cambridge landmark, Bull’s Dairies, goes under the hammer with Cheffins Auctioneers
The landmark Bull’s Dairies building on Hill’s Road will be sold at the next Cheffins auction tomorrow (22nd June).
Cambridge MFin programme ranked first globally by Financial Times
The Cambridge Master of Finance (MFin) degree programme at Cambridge Judge Business School was today ranked first in the Financial Times ranking of post-experience master of finance programmes worldwide.
IT Governance congratulates T-Systems Limited for achieving Cyber Essentials certification
IT Governance, the cyber security consultancy firm and CREST-accredited certification body, has helped information and communication technology company T-Systems Limited achieve certification to Cyber Essentials.
Hewitsons strengthens its real estate practice with partner promotion
A widely-respected real estate solicitor has been promoted to partner by law firm Hewitsons.
Grant enables study into impact of traumatic amputation on families
Forces in Mind Trust (FiMT), established to help ex-Service men and women make a successful transition back to civilian life, has awarded a grant of £137,605 to Blesma, The Limbless Veterans, to carry out a two-year study into the impact of traumatic limb loss on the families of those who have been injured. The study will be carried out by Anglia Ruskin University.
School visit strengthens Domino links with local community
Bar Hill-based Domino Printing Sciences is demonstrating its commitment to the community by inviting pupils from a local school to make an educational visit to its headquarters.
Traceable humidity calibrations from a portable humidity calibrator
Michell Instruments' HygroCal100 is a lightweight, portable humidity verifier, which uses its reliable internal polymer reference to provide automatic verifications of the accuracy of RH probes.
Cystic Fibrosis Trust invests over £90,000 in innovative Cambridge projects
The Cystic Fibrosis Trust has announced two Cambridge based projects as part of its new Clinical Excellence and Innovation Awards.
Students invent new technology to improve later life
A team of post-graduate students has published research with the potential to transform the lives of millions of older people around the world.
Abcam appoints Gavin Wood, former Affymetrix executive, as Chief Financial Officer
Abcam plc, a global leader in the supply of life science research tools, announces that Gavin Wood, former Executive Vice President (EVP) and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Affymetrix Inc., is to succeed Jeff Iliffe as Abcam's CFO.
Strike a pose - bringing crop analysis into the 21st Century with automated field phenomics
Scientists from The Genome Analysis Centre (TGAC) and the John Innes Centre (JIC) have received a grant from Norwich Research Park Translational fund for CropQuant, a computerised infield crop monitoring workstation for precision agriculture.
Lycotec introduces the world’s first longevity SIRT chocolate
Lycotec, which has developed smart chocolate as a platform for a new generation of functional food, introduces the world’s first longevity SIRT chocolate to the technology and scientific community later this month.
Cambridge University and GSK partner to discover and develop novel HIV therapeutics
A new collaboration between University of Cambridge researchers and global pharmaceutical company GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) has been established to discover and develop new medicines to treat HIV.