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Bidwells hosts grand opening of new Stonecross residential office
More than 100 people gathered for the grand opening of the Stonecross residential office, which has undergone a major refurbishment programme to provide the Bidwells' team with a striking new venue fit for the 21st Century.
Just released in the UK! A new nickel precatalyst for cross-coupling reactions
Strem UK is pleased to introduce a new Nickel (II) precatalyst for use in cross-coupling and cyclization reactions.
Horizon Discovery Group plc launches new e-commerce platform and expands UK headquarters
Horizon Discovery Group plc, the international life science company supplying genomics research tools and services that power genomic research and the development of personalised medicines, today announces the launch of its new e-commerce platform and integrated web-shop, and the expansion of its UK-based headquarters.
Open Day sparks the start of a new era of research for TWI
3D printing (laser additive manufacture), linear friction welding, and X-ray microscopy were among the eye-catching technical demonstrations presented by TWI staff along the route at the organisation’s recent open day at its new buildings in Cambridge.
A teaspoon of telemarketing with a pinch of direct mail
Here's a lead generation recipe for success offered by Prospect Research...
Charity seeks diagnostic partners to deliver new patient treatments
MRC Technology (MRCT), an independent life science medical research charity, has launched a Call for Diagnostics. It is seeking academic and industry collaborators to develop diagnostic tests in areas of unmet patient needs.
Hot processor speeds up UK genome analysis
The Genome Analysis Centre (TGAC) is the first Institute in the UK to deploy a new bioinformatics processor called DRAGEN™, which dramatically reduces genomic pipeline run times from hours to minutes.
Cambridge to host Hardware Developers' Conference in 2016
A new annual technology event kicks off near Cambridge in April 2016. H/W Expo is a two day conference that enables hardware developers to explore the latest silicon solutions, new hardware development tools, and the latest test instrumentation and manufacturing technologies.
Electricity storage could put 'electric economy' within reach
Electricity storage could offer a secure, affordable and cleaner future for Britain’s electricity grid if regulators, Government and industry took steps to break down the barriers that are hindering its potential, according to the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE).
Bango is number 1 for app store carrier billing
It’s official...the Bango Payment Platform powers more app store carrier billing deployments than anyone else.
Earthquake rocks Afghanistan and Pakistan – an area prone to magnitude 7 quakes
Professor Simon Redfern of Cambridge University's Department of Earth Sciences discusses the devastating earthquake that struck Afghanistan on October 26 and the geological triggers that caused it.
Health Enterprise East refreshes branding and launches new website
Health Enterprise East (HEE), a provider of business and innovation management services to the NHS and industry, has launched its new website following a refresh of its branding.
This Girl Can - paralympic sport runs local sessions for visually impaired girls
In partnership with This Girl Can, Goalball, the only sport invented especially for the visually impaired, will be running a girls-only taster session at their thriving Cambridge team on 7th November.
High Court ruling issued in Uber taximeter case - Taylor Vinters comments
The High Court has declared that the use of the Uber Driver app is not a taximeter for the purposes of Section 11 (3) of the Private Hire Vehicles (London) Act 1998. As a result, Uber drivers can continue operating their private hire vehicles in London without the need to obtain hackney carriage licences.
Avidity-IP helps Cambridge Bio-Augmentation Systems win MassChallenge 2015
At the MassChallenge UK Awards, Cambridge Bio-Augmentation Systems, was named a 2015 winner by MassChallenge, the no-equity startup accelerator. CBAS is a medical devices company making a dedicated connector for amputated limbs to take the pain out of prostheses & give device choice back to the amputees that need them. Avidity-IP’s CTO Adrian Howson provided commercial, technical and regulatory…
HR Connection 2015: Managing a workforce across EMEA and the Americas
The HR Connection International Conference is for HR professionals and in-house counsel managing workforces on a multi-national scale, and aims to tackle the complex issues they face on a daily basis.
Director of Cambridge Judge Executive MBA programme chosen as Guest Editor
The California Management Review has named Khaled Soufani, Senior Faculty in Management Practice (Finance) and Director of the Executive MBA programme at Cambridge Judge Business School, as a Guest Editor for an upcoming special issue on “the circular economy.”
Open source biometric system takes big leap forward thanks to help from Redgate
A team from Redgate Software, the Cambridge UK based company behind the world’s leading SQL Server and .NET development tools, is devoting a week to work on the code for an open source biometric fingerprint system that will improve the lives of the poor in the developing world.
Cambridge Consultants develops eco-friendly spray technology
A new generation of spray technology from product design and development firm Cambridge Consultants has the potential to dramatically reduce the use of chemicals in agriculture – saving farmers money and helping to protect the environment. The volume of weedkiller, herbicides, insecticides and fungicides applied to crops could drop by more than 99%.
Cambridge Index rises 6.2%
The Cambridge Index surged 6.2% or 1033.3 points to settle at 17,698.4, as nine of the top ten index heavyweights posted weekly gains.
Two Cambridge MBA programme alumni are finalists at 'Women of the Future' Awards
Two alumni of the Cambridge MBA programme at Cambridge Judge Business School are finalists in the “MBA Star” category of the Women of the Future Awards, which recognise successful young women in the UK. The awards will be announced at an event in London today (Tuesday).
Plans submitted for new play facilities at Great Kneighton Country Park
Countryside, the developer behind the multi award-winning Great Kneighton development in Trumpington, Cambridge, has submitted its planning application for the next phase of the 120-acre Country Park at Great Kneighton. The ambitious plans include a skate park, play area, and 1km trim trail, with public art integrated into the design, courtesy of one of the largest public arts programmes in the…
Could you help credit unions help local people?
Local credit unions are looking for volunteers to help residents benefit from the financial services they offer.