Free event to help businesses grow in Fenland
Businesses in Fenland will discover the benefits of bringing new skills into their business at a free event taking place in Wisbech next week.
Birketts’ marketing team receives two Cambridgeshire Digital Awards
The marketing team at top 100 law firm Birketts secured two awards at last night’s Cambridgeshire Digital Awards: receiving a gold award for ‘Use of Video for Business’ and a bronze award for ‘Use of Social Media for Business’.
Going social? Then get visual
It’s now very common knowledge among marketers that humans are visual creatures and thus visual content can drive sales and improve the success of content marketing. We've seen a sharp increase recently in social media channels really starting to take this seriously and using this to benefit their business.
Chamber helps businesses trade with Egypt
Exporters will be urged not to avoid doing business with Egypt at an event taking place in Cambridge next week.
Success for Sookio in Cambridgeshire Digital Awards
Digital content specialists Sookio picked up two awards at the inaugural Cambridgeshire Digital Awards, the benchmark for online business in the region.
Opinion: Blocking out the sun won’t fix climate change – but it could buy us time
Hugh Hunt (University of Cambridge Department of Engineering) discusses whether we could directly engineer the climate and refreeze the poles.
More or less ethical: study looks at negotiating tactics
The ethics of a person’s negotiating tactics may differ according to the nationality of the other party to the negotiation, according to a new study.
Toast it note: trade mark application fails to stick
Recently, the UK Trade Mark Registry rejected an application for the sign 'TOAST IT NOTE' in class 16 following an opposition by 3M Company.
L2S2 launches disruptively low cost, rapid mobile and conventional software development
L2S2 Ltd has developed Xenplate as a platform technology for very rapid delivery of new software projects, particularly for mobile applications. It has a rich feature set for real world applications and a world class security model.
Blowing the whistle on wrongdoing in your charity - how are employees protected?
The Charity Commission has recently (October 2015) issued guidance for charity employees who uncover malpractice, but how does the Charity Commission deal with such allegations? And what about the charity’s volunteers? Christine Berry, a partner in the Taylor Vinters’ charities team, addresses these questions.
Sensing in the air: imaging moves to new heights
Agri-Tech East's Remote Sensing and Monitoring Group will discuss the pros and cons of imaging height at its next meeting.
Team needed to collaborate on charity Christmas tree collection!
Arthur Rank Hospice Charity has started a search for special individuals and businesses to help with a festive fundraising initiative.
Mills & Reeve advises on technology tie-up to develop new solutions for Internet of Things
Mills & Reeve has advised on the sale of award winning research organisation Sentec.
Evolution website sets out to tackle great scientific unknowns
Ever wondered if a fly can ride a bicycle, or whether you could survive only on water? A new website on evolution, created by Cambridge scientists and featuring contributions from luminaries including Sir David Attenborough, has some intriguing answers.
Creator of Corpus Chronophage receives Harrison Medal
Inventor and horologist Dr John C Taylor - creator of the famous Corpus Chronophage in Cambridge - has been awarded the prestigious Harrison Medal by the Worshipful Company of Clockmakers at the annual Livery Dinner at Drapers’ Hall, London.
Stretham Community Primary School strides out for Ely Festive 5K!
A team of nearly 50 from local school, Stretham Community Primary, will be taking part in Arthur Rank Hospice Charity’s Ely Festive 5K Fun Run this Sunday.
Intelligent Display Solutions sponsors Cambridge Hardware Developers' Conference
Display technology specialist, Intelligent Display Solutions (IDS) has announced that it has agreed to be a lead sponsor of H/WExpo, a new UK conference for developers of electronic and computer hardware. IDS will explain and demonstrate the latest display and touch technologies at the event next year.
Zinwave opens new regional offices in Macau
New offices allow Zinwave to accelerate growth in APAC and expand its footprint in existing and new markets globally.
GoPro accused of infringing Polaroid’s design rights
Stobbs IP writes: Proceedings have been brought against GoPro in the US by Polaroid for the alleged infringement of their design rights. In January 2014, Polaroid applied for registered design rights in the US (known as a ‘design patent’ under US law) in respect of its cube-shaped compact video camera.
Mobile World Congress: chance of a lifetime for British startup
KPMG and UK Trade and Investment (UKTI) are offering the opportunity for four mobile startups to showcase at 4YFN (4 Years From Now) at Mobile World Congress 2016. Over 100,000 people are expected to attend the conference in February next year.
Tier 2 Consulting builds patient record portal for 14M Genomics cancer research work
To facilitate the dissemination of Patient Test Reports (PTR), 14M Genomics commissioned Tier 2 Consulting to build a highly secure web portal for participating clinicians across Europe to retrieve and download PTRs.
Air Liquide announces agreement to acquire Airgas
Air Liquide, world leader in gases, technologies and services for Industry and Health, and Airgas, one of the leading suppliers of industrial gases and associated products and services in the US, have announced an agreement under which Air Liquide will acquire Airgas.
Endurance descendants to mark centenary by completing ancestor’s unfinished business
The family of the chief scientific officer from Ernest Shackleton’s famous Endurance expedition are to mark its centenary by completing part of his intended route to the South Pole and by digitising unpublished journals kept by their ancestor, James Wordie.
EY study shows contribution of Premier League and Clubs to UK economy
The Premier League and its Clubs contributed £3.4bn to UK GDP in 2013/14, according to a new report from EY.
Cambridge shows solidarity with Paris
Following the Paris attacks, the French community in Cambridge is organising a rally to stand in solidarity with the victims, their families and the people of Paris.