‘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.
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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.
Linx Printing Technologies achieves Safecontractor accreditation
St Ives-based Linx Printing Technologies, a global leader in coding and marking solutions for a variety of industries, has been awarded accreditation from Safecontractor for its commitment to achieving excellence in health and safety.
Double BAFTA winner launches film showreel
April 2016 saw the launch of a new film showreel and website from Oggi Tomic Pictures.
Busting brain myths
Neuroscientist Dr Hannah Critchlow is heading back to the Hay Festival to take part in the Cambridge Series after being named one of the stars of the Festival last year.
Making the urban small cell happen
The long-awaited deployment of urban small cells is finally starting to happen. But the deployment challenges mean that a flexible approach to backhaul is essential, says CCS.
Less than 100 places left for Hospice’s Star Shine Stroll memory walk
Arthur Rank Hospice Charity’s twilight memory walk on Saturday 14 May has proved especially popular this year.
Pure exhibits at the Ely Cathedral Business Group 'Celebration of Business'
Pure Resourcing Solutions will be present at the Ely Cathedral Business Group “Celebration of Business” held between 13th and 16th May.
Film explores work at Microsoft Research Cambridge
Cambridge Filmworks meets the researchers at Microsoft Research Cambridge who are working at the leading edge of technology innovation.
Seven steps to writing a good LinkedIn summary
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