Autistic children struggle with sensory discomfort
A new study by Anglia Ruskin psychologists examines the difficulties faced by autistic children in the classroom.
Telexsus runs hardware testing workshop at H/WExpo
Electronic development tools and instrumentation specialist Telexsus has announced that it will be running a free two-hour workshop at HW/Expo, a UK conference for hardware developers. Engineers are invited to bring their own hardware to the "JTAG practical workshop" to find out what JTAG boundary-scan tools can test on their own boards.
UltraSoC and Lauterbach deliver universal SoC debug environment
UltraSoC and Lauterbach GmbH announce a collaboration that creates the industry’s most powerful, fully-featured independent system-on-chip (SoC) development and debug environment.
Donald Trump and the PR paradox
Alex Larkinson, PR Account Executive at KISS, examines Donald Trump's PR strategy.
Online elocution lessons now available
Cambridgeshire Elocution is makings its classroom lessons available online.
Downing College event shows off new facilities
Event organisers were welcomed to Downing College recently as a thank you for their business during 2015 and to learn about new additions to the conference team and portfolio of facilities.
CCS signs global agreement with Ericsson
CCS has signed a global value-added reseller (VAR) agreement with Ericsson. The agreement will give Ericsson customers access to CCS’ Metnet, the world’s first self-organising small cell microwave backhaul system, and helps CCS reach new markets across the globe.
Councils set their initial terms on Government 'Three counties devolution plan'
Yesterday’s (Tuesday's) meeting of council representatives from across Cambridgeshire, Norfolk and Suffolk was called at very short notice and South Cambridgeshire District Council was represented by its Leader, Councillor Ray Manning and Cambridge City Council by Councillor Kevin Price, Executive Councillor for Housing.
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Winners of £40,000 low-carbon Shell Springboard award announced in Cambridge
Finian Parrick from Zero Carbon Future, Michael Murray of NVP Energy and Tony Dye of Epicam were each named regional winners at the Shell Springboard event in Cambridge last night (Tuesday), seeing off competition from 140 other businesses across the UK. They each scoop £40,000 funding and proceed to the Shell Springboard 2016 national final, taking place in London next month.
Mills & Reeve advises on the lowest interest bearing bond issue ever for a UK university
Mills & Reeve, regarded as an expert in alternative sources of financing for not-for-profit institutions, has advised Cardiff University on the launch of a £300 million public bond issue.
Bango boosts Japanese operations with new office and senior executive hire
Bango has expanded its global footprint by strengthening its Japanese presence. A newly opened office in Tokyo for Bango Japan will be headed up by a senior Japanese executive, part of Bango’s continued commitment to support its partners in major mobile markets.
Are your employee benefits costing you more than others in your industry?
Calling all employers in the Life Science, Pharmaceutical and Biotech industries. Does your employee benefits package attract the best people? Are your employee benefits costing you more than other businesses in your industry?
Cambridge Science Festival 2016 investigates the bonds between mother and baby
The link between a mother and her baby is profound, and ongoing research discussed at this year’s Cambridge Science Festival (7-20 March) suggests the extent of mother and baby brain interaction could be much deeper than we thought.
New tech startup Raremark unites with Cambridge charity Findacure
Raremark and Cambridge-based charity Findacure today announced a partnership to create the first digital, medical patient timeline. Raremark and Findacure have seen first-hand how patients with a rare condition find it difficult to explain their complex medical history to doctors. To support the technical development, Raremark has launched a crowdfunding campaign on Syndicate Room.
The 16 predictions for 2016: Frost & Sullivan identifies trends
In 2016 the world becomes more ‘uberized’, augmented reality goes mainstream, cognitive technology is on the rise and the focus is on women in leadership. These dramatic changes are happening here and now. How are they going to affect us? What will the impact be?
Daniel Zeichner MP and Lewis support Alzheimer’s Society’s Fix Dementia Care campaign
Lewis and Morse star Kevin Whately joined Cambridge MP Daniel Zeichner to back a new Alzheimer’s Society campaign.
Spinal injury and ‘biorobotic control’ of the bladder
There are many challenges facing people with spinal cord injury – and walking again is often the least of their problems. Cambridge research could help patients take control of their lives once more.
How much does it cost for a hair test within Europe?
Salimetrics is often asked about pricing for a Saliva test, so here it provides an example of the costs involved for hair testing.
Epicam wins Shell Springboard Regional Award 2016
Epicam competed with eight regional finalists to present LAESAR, an energy storage system that will enable power to be delivered to the grid at times of peak loading and premium pricing.
Innovate UK seeks energy 'game changers'
Innovate UK is to invest up to £1.5 million in technical feasibility studies to encourage new entrants to the energy sector and stimulate the adoption of disruptive technologies. Up to a further £500,000 is also available from the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) for support of relevant projects.
Celebration of innovation unveiled
A celebration of innovation has been launched by the Greater Cambridge Greater Peterborough Enterprise Partnership (LEP).
World-first duet unveiled at Geneva conference
A unique musical performance, featuring a duet for flute and flautist, promises to be the highlight of the ITCR-Physics in Health CERN conference in Geneva this evening (Tuesday).
Cambridge Index sinks 5.4%
The Cambridge index slid 5.4% or 872.7 points to close at 15,271.1, as nine of the top ten index heavyweights posted weekly losses to their share prices.
GTC celebrates fibre milestones with two new fibre contracts
GTC today announces the signing of two new contracts to deliver Fibre to the Home to developments in London and High Wycombe. This comes on the back of a series of fibre milestones: