Policing: two officers ‘on the beat’ prevent 86 assaults and save thousands in prison costs
The results of a major criminology experiment in Peterborough suggest that investing in proactive PCSO foot patrols targeting crime ‘hot spots’ could yield a more than five-to-one return: with every £10 spent saving £56 in prison costs.
Darwin’s 'true century' was delayed until animal biographies illuminated social evolution
Over the past 50 years, long-term studies following individual animals over entire lifespans have allowed insight into the evolutionary influence of social behaviour – finally fulfilling the holistic approach to evolution first suggested by Darwin, argues the author of a new milestone work on mammal societies.
Volunteers honoured by leading disability charity
The contribution and commitment given by volunteers in Cambridgeshire has been recognised in a special presentation by leading disability charity Papworth Trust.
Join Innovation Forum at the Cambridge final of IMAGINE IF!
The Innovation Forum is a global network of over 10,000 innovators that builds bridges between industry, academia and government. It breaks down barriers that slow the progress of technology commercialisation and push on the leading edge of new tech opportunities globally.
Points of View: Inflation
This week Oliver Phillips of NW Brown focuses on inflation.
Domino tastes success in the EDP Awards at Drupa 2016
Bar Hill-based Domino Digital Printing Solutions is celebrating winning a prestigious international accolade at the leading exhibition for the global printing industry.
AIM Altitude stretches the boundaries for Virgin Australia
AIM Altitude has stretched the geographical and engineering boundaries to produce the stunning new Business Class Bar and Lounge for Virgin Australia’s newly refitted Boeing 777-300ER aircraft.
Student makes her mark with Fine Art award
Michalina Paveley has won the 2016 Dr Supanee Gazeley Fine Art Prize for her series of sculptures inspired by nature. The prize is open to all final year BA (Hons) Fine Art students at Anglia Ruskin University and is awarded to the best work on display at the annual Degree Show. In addition to a trophy, the prize also comes with a cheque for £2,000.
AlgoDynamix presents at WIRED Money 2016
AlgoDynamix will be presenting at the WIRED Money 2016 event in London next week (23rd June 2016).
Cyan acquires Connode to expand global reach and portfolio
Cyan, the integrated system and software design company delivering mesh based flexible wireless solutions for utility metering and lighting control, announces its intention to acquire standards-based software company Connode, subject to shareholder approval.
Kerio Control 9.1 brings more next-generation firewall capabilities into the reach of SMBs
New release of network security solution introduces new next-generation firewall capabilities, simplified deployment and advanced monitoring and notifications.
SCOTUS paves the way for enhanced damages with Halo ruling
On June 13, 2016, the Supreme Court issued its opinion in Halo v. Pulse, overturning the Federal Circuit’s long-standing two-step test for willfulness and enhanced damages in patent-infringement cases.1 The Court’s ruling changes the patent-infringement-damage landscape in three important ways.
Organisations in East Anglia paying more to attract high calibre employees
Salaries across East Anglia are starting to increase as the job market becomes more competitive, according to the latest salary and recruitment report by Pure.
Jobs market in the East fighting fit
Employment prospects in the East of England remain in firmly positive territory with hiring intentions of +9% for the second consecutive quarter, according to Manpower, the world’s workforce experts. The Outlook is well above the UK average of +5%. However, skills shortages in the region are making it harder for employers to find and recruit top talent.
Chocks away for e-Go aeroplanes' first customer
e-Go aeroplanes has celebrated the hand-over of its first production aircraft to its first customer at a launch event at the company’s premises in Conington.
Brains Eden 2016 receives a record number of university registrations
The UK’s largest student games festival, Brains Eden, has received a record number of registrations this year, as more games students from across Europe recognise the value of the festival.
Cambridge Index drops 1.7%
The Cambridge index declined 1.7% or 286.8 points to close at 16,868, as eight of the top ten index heavyweights recorded weekly losses to their share prices.
New Silicon Fen company set to revolutionise cash deposit market
A new FinTech company, Insignis Asset Management, launched today to transform the management of cash savings and deposits.
Energy & Grids leaders come to Cambridge: two weeks to go, few places left!
More than 100 global business leaders, policy makers, entrepreneurs, academics and the media will converge on Cambridge towards the end of this month ( 27-28 June 2016) for the 7th Smart Grids & Cleanpower IIoT Conference. Meet RWE, UK Power Networks, DECC, Ofgem, National Grid, Capita, AMT Sybex, Sentec Sensus, Arrowhead, Cambridge & Oxford Universities at the brand new Robinson Executive…
Second University Of Naples installs world's first VEVO® MD from FUJIFILM VisualSonics
Fujifilm is first to market with Ultra High Frequency Ultrasound System for Human Studies.
Tying up loose ends: what lies around the corner... 20 years from now?
A ruling has awarded an ex-wife with a settlement 20 years after divorce, showing the importance of fully settling financial claims at the time of divorce. Woodfines Solicitors discusses the landmark case.
Join East Anglia’s growing network of Best Employers
East Anglia’s top employers will be announced on 6 October at the next Best Employers Eastern Region event, an ongoing initiative run by Pure and eras Ltd to support the development of local organisations, boost the regional economy and to celebrate the region’s fantastic businesses.
Record breaking May at Stansted as passenger numbers soar
London Stansted enjoyed another record breaking month as the UK’s fourth busiest airport welcomed over 2.1 million passengers in May 2016.
How to build a healthier city
Life in towns and cities can grind you down, but putting health and wellbeing at the centre of new housing and infrastructure developments could make for happier, healthier citizens.
Nano ‘hall of mirrors’ causes molecules to mix with light
Researchers have successfully used quantum states to mix a molecule with light at room temperature, which will aid in the exploration of quantum technologies and provide new ways to manipulate the physical and chemical properties of matter.