Cambridge Compass gets the go ahead
A cluster of local development sites are celebrating after being awarded Enterprise Zone status thanks to the Greater Cambridge Greater Peterborough Enterprise Partnership (LEP).
Bulgin launches compact Buccaneer® 4000 connectors
Bulgin – an Elektron Technology brand – has expanded its ever-popular Buccaneer® range of environmentally-sealed power and data connectors with the introduction of the new Buccaneer 4000 Series.
Shahzad Ansari of Cambridge Judge wins prize at Innovation Management awards
A research paper co-authored by Shahzad Ansari of Cambridge Judge Business School has won a prize at the Innovation Management awards in Germany.
Conference venues link-in to social media training
The value of social media, how to assess its value, optimising individual platforms and developing a social media strategy were just some of the topics covered in a series of three sessions organised by Conference Cambridge for its member venues.
Who’s manning your phones over Christmas?
There's nothing better than coming back in to the office after a holiday to find an email from a potential client who has called...
Serious play: Tech Talk explores projects from the Digital R&D Fund for Arts
'Serious play' is the subject of a Tech Talk taking place in Cambridge next Thursday (December 3rd), as part of a series of regional events being offered by Nesta, Arts Council England and Arts & Humanities Research Council.
IT Governance launches fourth edition of its popular guide 'PCI DSS – A Pocket Guide'
The international information security experts IT Governance have added a new title to their catalogue: the fourth edition of PCI DSS – A Pocket Guide by Alan Calder and Geraint Williams.
Kerio Technologies announces acquisition of GetSync'd
Kerio Technologies strengthens its Cloud offering with acquisition of long-time partner GetSync'd.
EY comments: mini Budget or merely a trailer?
Stuart Wilkinson, tax partner at EY in Cambridge, comments on the Autumn Statement today: “The Chancellor has delivered on one promise – to make the Autumn Statement more about the economy and less of the mini-Budgets of his predecessors. Today was less of a mini Budget and more of a trailer for what’s yet to come."
Horizon Discovery Group plc signs three diagnostic agreements worth an initial $3.3 million
Horizon Discovery Group plc, the international life science company supplying research tools and services that power genomics research and the development of personalised medicines, today announced it has signed development agreements with three major developers of companion diagnostic tests worth an initial c$3.3 million (c£2.2 million).
EY’s Autumn Statement predictions: making sure that the plan works
While the main focus of the Autumn Statement today will be on the macroeconomic picture, the Chancellor is expected to take steps to ensure that the UK’s economy and tax system remain robust and competitive, says EY.
Peterborough named Smart City of the Year 2015
Peterborough has been named Smart City of the Year 2015 in Barcelona.
Cambridge Judge alumna is a rising star among women bio-entrepreneurs
Cambridge Judge alumna Jelena Aleksic has been named as a rising star in the BioBeat 50 Movers and Shakers Report, which identifies women who are challenging the status quo to bring new strategies and creativity to the global healthcare industry.
Glass Solutions celebrates a decade of excellence
Glass Solutions, a world leader in the manufacture of high quality, precision glassware, is the supplier of choice for numerous design agencies, architects and production companies requiring custom-designed, decorative pieces of glassware.
Feabhas offers new Design Patterns course for embedded developers
Feabhas, the UK’s leading independent provider of training and consultancy has launched a new course for real-time embedded systems software developers looking to deploy their C++ expertise in a multi-tasking, embedded environment.
Rowers celebrate start of work on new University of Cambridge rowing clubs' boathouse
Construction and infrastructure company Morgan Sindall plc has celebrated the start of work on a £2.8 million project to build a new rowing boathouse for the University of Cambridge in Ely.
Stored fat fights against the body’s attempts to lose weight
The fatter we are, the more our body appears to produce a protein that inhibits our ability to burn fat, suggests new research published in the journal Nature Communications. The findings may have implications for the treatment of obesity and other metabolic diseases.
Re-Pharm awarded patent for repurposed compound for treatment of inflammatory disorders
Re-Pharm, an early-stage drug discovery and development company based on the principles of compound re-profiling, is pleased to announce that they have been awarded a GB patent on the re-purposed compound RP0217 for the treatment of inflammatory disorders.
Maplesoft announces the Maple Ambassador Programme
Maplesoft, a leader in software products for technical education and research, has announced the Maple Ambassador programme, designed to provide increased influence and visibility for enthusiasts of its product Maple.
Sepura reveals new IP67 remote speaker microphone in Cologne
Sepura will be showcasing its IP67 sRSM, an all-weather remote speaker microphone, at PMR Expo in Cologne, Germany, this week (24-26 November).
Points of view: First State Stewart
Oliver Phillips of NW Brown focuses on fund management group First State Stewart.
Cambridge MP teams up with scientist in unique pairing scheme
Cambridge scientist Dr Marta Costa is swapping the lab-bench for the famous green benches of the Commons as she takes part in a unique scheme where MPs are paired up with leading scientists for a week at their respective places of work.
Ashton KCJ boosts corporate and commercial team with another appointment
Ashton KCJ has recruited another Solicitor to join the thriving Corporate and Commercial team in Norwich.
Apprenticeships information event is aimed at parents
Apprenticeships will be top of the agenda at a special open evening at Cambridge Regional College – for parents, rather than students.
IT Governance launches new publication 'Validating Your Business Continuity Plan'
The international information security experts IT Governance have added a new title to their catalogue: Validating Your Business Continuity Plan – Ensuring your BCP actually works by Robert A Clark.