Cambridge plays a key role in the UK's digital economy, says new report
The Cambridge cluster continues to grow and make a significant contribution to the UK's digital economy, according to a new national report published today (Thurs). The Tech Nation 2016 report by Tech City UK and Nesta says turnover of digital tech businesses in Cambridge grew 46 per cent between 2010 and 2014.
Ubisense launches largest ever myWorld deployment
Ubisense Group plc, a leader in enterprise location intelligence solutions, has successfully deployed its most significant myWorld installation to-date. The rollout to several thousand employees at one of the largest gas and electric utilities in North America integrated data from over 30 unique data sources into a live operating view of the Utility’s networks.
SynBio Fund-supported bioluminescent art project 'Lo Lamento' features on BBC Cambridgeshire
BBC Cambridgeshire features an artistic collaboration between Anton Kan and Bernardo Pollack in the University of Cambridge Department of Plant Sciences and conceptual fashion designer Victoria Geany, inspired by a SynBio Fund-supported project on bioluminescent bacteria.
Cambridge Consultants staff set charity fundraising record
Staff at Cambridge Consultants have raised £40,000 for the East Anglian Air Ambulance.
Air Liquide’s plant of the future project is a 'technological showcase'
A first in the industrial gases sector, the project led by Air Liquide’s Large Industries activities in France was certified “technological showcase” by the Industry of the Future Alliance (Alliance Industrie du Futur).
University Honorary Degrees 2016
The University Council has submitted to the Regent House, the University of Cambridge's Governing Body, the names of eight renowned individuals from the worlds of sport, the arts, business, medicine and architecture, seeking authority for their admission to Higher Doctorates honoris causa.
Education and the brain: what happens when children learn?
Have you lost your house keys recently? If so, you probably applied a spot of logical thinking. You looked first in the most obvious places – bags and pockets – and then mentally retraced your steps to the point when you last used them.
Roche colleagues join fight for children with life-threatening conditions
Colleagues from pharmaceutical firm, Roche, have pledged to support local children and young people with life-threatening conditions as they announce East Anglia's Children's Hospices (EACH) as their charity of the year for 2016.
Student volunteers take on the litter louts
Students taking part in Anglia Ruskin's annual Student Volunteering Week and Cambridge's MP Daniel Zeichner will be tackling Cambridge's litter bugs tomorrow (Friday 12 February).
Trustonic simplifies security for mobile and IoT apps developers
Trustonic launches one hybrid software and hardware security solution to address the diverse security needs of IoT and mobile.
Tiled conservatory roof replacement - rules explained
Is it worth replacing a conservatory roof without gaining proper consent ?
Designing the perfect hardware - insight at H/WExpo
Chris Simmonds of 2net will discuss, "10 Things Hardware Engineers Can Do to Make Software Development Easier" at the forthcoming UK hardware designers' conference.
‘Harnessing light in medtech’ - Lumie & Polyphotonix talk at e-Luminate Cambridge
Cambridge-based light therapy specialists Lumie are partnering with medtech company Polyphotonix to present a fascinating talk on the role of light in our health as part of the forthcoming e-Luminate Cambridge Festival.
Cambridge Nanotherm presents at Strategies in Light, Santa Clara
Dr Giles Humpston, Applications Engineer at Cambridge Nanotherm, will outline how Nanoceramics can enhance thermal performance whilst reducing the cost of LED subsystems at the Strategies in Light show next month.
TTP demonstrates the art of technology
The ‘Mirage’ display technology recently developed by The Technology Partnership plc (TTP) is to feature as an art installation during the e-Luminate Cambridge Festival this month.
British Airways launches Stansted flights
British Airways is to start flying from Stansted Airport this summer to the popular holiday sunspots of Faro, Malaga, Palma and Ibiza.
Killer flies: how brain size affects hunting strategy in the insect world
Cambridge researchers are studying what makes a brain efficient and how that affects behaviour in insects.
High-tech Valentine: do dating apps on company-issued mobile devices pose a security risk?
A new Flexera Software report explains why some dating apps employees use on corporate and Bring Your Own Devices (BYOD) to find love may be risky.
Businesses invited to be part of Cambridge University's recruitment fair
Are you a local start-up or early stage business looking for Cambridge University students to help your business grow?
Landlords can claim double rent or value under old statutes
Two very old Acts of Parliament, of which both landlords and tenants are frequently unaware, enable a landlord of commercial premises to seek double value or double rent from his tenant. Anna Gora of Hewitsons explains.
How much does it cost for a Saliva test within Europe?
Salimetrics is often asked about pricing for a Saliva test, so here it provides an example of the costs involved.
Thales delivers high assurance and trust with hardware security modules (HSMs)
Thales, leader in critical information systems and cybersecurity, announces nShield XC, its next generation hardware security module (HSM) for application security.
Trinity Hall achieves Fairtrade University status
Trinity Hall has achieved Fairtrade University status in acknowledgement of its commitment to supporting and using Fairtrade products.
Project to make sure children are seen and heard
A project focusing on how pre-school children can grow up feeling more integrated in their communities is being showcased this month.
Cambridge MP tucks into a healthy breakfast for BHF
Cambridge MP Daniel Zeichner joined staff at Cambridge Regional College for a healthy cooked breakfast – and wore red – in support of the British Heart Foundation’s ‘Wear it Beat it’ campaign.