Enjoy a unique evening with Ocean Software at The Centre for Computing History
Founded in 1984, Ocean Software became one of the largest European video game developers/publishers of the 1980s and 1990s, developing dozens of games for a variety of systems. Their back catalogue includes titles such as Chase HQ, Daley Thompson's Decathlon, Robocop, Matchday, Highlander, The New Zealand Story, Jurassic Park and many more!
Brand new Bubble Rush comes to Huntingdon in July
Arthur Rank Hospice Charity and Huntingdon Gymnastics Club have joined forces to bring a unique family-friendly 5K to Huntingdon’s riverside in July. Described as 5K of fast, frothy fun, Bubble Rush is the first and only such event in the region and one of just a few of its kind across the world!
Train to be an astronaut at the Cambridge Science Centre
Could you be an astronaut? Join the Cambridge Science Centre this half-term for a programme of astronaut training activities to see if you're made of the right stuff!
Gold nanoparticles hold great promise for the early detection of disease
Nanotechnology has the potential to increase our ability to understand the fundamental working of living cells. Many potential applications for metal nanomaterials as biosensors and biolabels are under investigation. They have found use in cellular studies, enhanced spectroscopic techniques, biochips, and protein and enzyme analysis.
CogniDox adds Forms Builder, TaskFlows and Digital Signing in new Version 9.0
Cognidox today announced the availability of CogniDox Version 9.0.0 with additional Document Management, Workflow, and Data Integrity features.
Cambridge Network's Jobs Fair is a fantastic success
After months of planning and weeks of hard work, the Cambridge Network team is proud to say that its Recruitment Gateway Jobs Fair exceeded all expectations.
Cambridge City Council election results announced
Elections to Cambridge City Council were held yesterday (Thursday 5 May). Fourteen seats were contested. Turnout for the local elections was 40.1%.
Beko Plc collaborates with UK R&D talent
Leading appliance manufacturer, Beko Plc, introduced itself to the UK and Cambridge innovation community at a networking event hosted by its Research and Development Centre at Pembroke College this week.
‘Forgotten Spaces’ achieves memorable triumph
A student who has designed a flat-pack emergency shelter has won £13,000 in a competition for entrepreneurs of the future.
Stifling innovation
Classing new plant breeding techniques as GMOs threatens to make the EU even less competitive, warns The Scientific Alliance.
Psychologists - quantify your research using a saliva Cortisol test
Calling all Psychologists - quantify your research results with an easy to use, minimally invasive, cost effective Saliva Test using the world's best commercially available Cortisol Assay.
Scientists develop human embryos beyond implantation stage for first time
A new technique that allows embryos to develop in vitro beyond the implantation stage (when the embryo would normally implant into the womb) has been developed by scientists at the University of Cambridge, allowing them to analyse for the first time key stages of human embryo development up to 13 days after fertilisation. The technique could open up new avenues of research aimed at helping…
Walking and cycling good for health even in cities with higher levels of air pollution
The health benefits of walking and cycling outweigh the negative effects on health of air pollution, even in cities with high levels of air pollution, according to a study led by researchers from the Centre for Diet and Activity Research (CEDAR) and Medical Research Council Epidemiology Unit at the University of Cambridge.
KISS announces latest consumer tech win
Pet lifestyle specialist, SureFlap has appointed KISS as its PR agency.
Join in and spin this weekend for Arthur Rank Hospice Charity
Five enthusiastic members of Neil Marsh Health and Fitness, Willingham, will be taking part in a 24 hour-long energy-defying Spinathon today (Friday 6 May) and tomorrow (Saturday 7 May).
Hindsight Software achieves Cyber Essentials certification with IT Governance's DIY service
Cyber security consultancy firm and CREST-accredited certification body IT Governance has helped Hindsight Software Ltd achieve certification to Cyber Essentials.
Stanton Shallcross and Provoke Me join forces
Cambridge advertising, marketing and digital agency, Stanton Shallcross has acquired local digital marketing and social media experts, Provoke Me.
Management buyout completed at leading strategic energy consultancy
PEM Corporate Finance, the Cambridge-based corporate finance adviser, has supported Element Energy Ltd with the partial buyout of the existing shareholders, facilitating for the formation of an expanded management team.
The Grafton Centre to be rejuvenated with £18.5m refurbishment
Cambridge's Grafton Centre has announced plans for an exciting refurbishment programme, to rejuvenate the centre and create a more inviting shopping and dining destination for locals to enjoy. Owner Legal & General Property (LGP) is investing in the region of £18.5 million in the centre, and will be making improvements to entrances, lighting, the creation of new shops, and bright open spaces…
Designed by farmers, driven by GPS
GPS positioning can be made accurate to within a few centimetres using a technique called ‘Real Time Kinematics’ developed by farmers. It can be used to guide farm machinery along controlled traffic systems, improving accuracy of inputs and minimising impact on the soil.
Anglia Ruskin student lands inaugural Hachette illustration award
Anglia Ruskin University student Mark Nicholas has been named as the inaugural winner of the Carmelite Prize, a new illustration award run by Hachette Children’s Group.
Cambridge hi-tech developers' conference goes from strength to strength
The Cambridge Embedded Systems Conference last week was attended by engineers and computer scientists from across the UK.
Linx employees complete marathon fundraising
Two employees from St Ives-based Linx Printing Technologies have raised almost £4,000 for charity by running the London Marathon. Ian Holmes and Maria Wright completed the race on Sunday 24th April, in aid of two children's charities of their choosing.
Bidwells and VINCI Construction UK host Contractors vs Consultants charity rugby match
Following the success of last year's inaugural Contractors vs Consultants rugby match, more than 25 local companies in the construction industry once again took to the field last week for another full contact charity event with a difference. The game at the Cambridge University Rugby Union Football Club raised an amazing £5,288 for Alzheimer's Research UK, which is locally based at Granta Park.
Bango launches Direct Carrier Billing in India with Google Play and Idea Cellular
Bango plc, the mobile payments company, announces that it has implemented Direct Carrier Billing (DCB) for Google Play with Idea Cellular in India. This is the first time Android users in India have been able to charge purchases in the Google Play store to their phone bills.