Exclusive category at international health awards announced for MedTechSouthEast finalists
AXA PPP healthcare has confirmed the ten winners of Design Council’s latest design innovation competition MedTechSouthEast will be automatically entered into the Health Tech and You Awards 2016.
Lumie light therapy to banish the winter blues post clock change
“The Lumie light box makes such a difference in my life.” Light therapy is key to banishing the winter blues that affect up to 24%* of us as we face shorter, darker days following next Sunday’s clock change, says Cambridge-based light therapy specialists Lumie.
New microscopic imaging technology reveals origins of leukaemia
Scientists at the Cambridge Institute for Medical Research at the University of Cambridge and the Medical Research Council Laboratory of Molecular Biology have taken advantage of revolutionary developments in microscopic imaging to reveal the origins of leukaemia.
New graphene based inks enable high-speed manufacturing of printed electronics
A low-cost, high-speed method for printing electronics using graphene and other conductive materials could open up a wide range of commercial applications.
Cambridge Live confirms improved conferencing offer following takeover of key venues
Cambridge Live has confirmed that it is investing in improved conferencing facilities at two of the city's most prominent venues, the Cambridge Corn Exchange and Guildhalls.
Concentrate on core skills with courses next month
Cambridge Network's Learning Collaboration offers a range of courses to help staff in member companies to develop core skills. Courses next month look at facilitation and communication - specifically writing for PR and for business in general.
RealVNC® showcases latest in-car technology at TU-Automotive Japan 2015
RealVNC, the global provider of VNC® remote access technology and premier MirrorLink™ supplier, will be demonstrating its most recent automotive solutions at TU Automotive Japan 2015 this week (20th – 21st October).
Opportunities galore on offer at Stansted Airport’s jobs fair
A career in the cockpit or the chance to work in Stansted’s recently transformed iconic terminal will be up for grabs this week, including over 50 pilot and cabin crew opportunities with leading air charter services airline, Titan Airways, at a record breaking Stansted Airport jobs fair.
Free events mark Black History Month
Anglia Ruskin University will mark Black History Month by hosting two free events on its Cambridge campus this weekend (Saturday 24 October).
Siemens selects Teltronic solution for Monterrey Metro
Siemens has selected Teltronic, part of the Sepura Group, to provide a new TETRA system for Metrorrey, the urban transport network of the city of Monterrey, Mexico. The network consists of 40 kilometres of metro lines, as well as Transmetro, the rapid transit bus system (BRT) with a fleet of around 200 buses.
Executive MBA programme rises in its second year in 'Financial Times' rankings
Cambridge Judge Business School’s Executive MBA (EMBA) degree programme for senior working professionals was today (19 October) ranked 24th in the Financial Times (FT) ranking of global MBA programmes, up from 36th last year.
1Spatial wins IRLOGI award with Ordnance Survey Ireland
1Spatial, the global spatial software firm which manages the world’s largest spatial data, has won the IRLOGI Space and Place award for Most Innovative use of Technical Infrastructure in a GI Solution.
Development Needs Analysis benefits SMEs
More and more Cambridge SMEs are improving their staff and their business prospects by taking up the development needs analysis (DNA) service offered by Cambridge Network’s Learning Collaboration.
Cambridge focuses on healthcare with diverse events this autumn
Cambridge puts the spotlight on healthcare over the next few weeks, with a series of events in the city exploring the future of the NHS; translating genomics into biobusiness; and the potential for new ideas and technology to transform the way we monitor health and treat disease.
The 8th Cambridge Festival of Ideas launches
Cambridge Festival of Ideas 2015 launches today with over 250 events exploring arts, society and culture.
New heart valve could reduce need for life-long medication
Today the British Heart Foundation (BHF) announces funding of over £750,000 to University of Cambridge researchers looking to develop a new type of man-made heart valve which could be used to treat people whose heart valves are permanently damaged.
Tame your computer - data additions
In her regular series for Cambridge Network members, software training expert Karen Roem offers handy tips to help you 'Tame your computer'. This week she describes how to add additional data to an existing chart (Microsoft Excel*)...
Contractor announced for £6.3million road improvements in Cambridgeshire
A contract worth £6.3million will see improvements take place in Cambridgeshire, providing smoother and safer journeys for drivers.
British fingerprint drug screening innovator expands into Cambridge
Intelligent Fingerprinting, the British company developing the world’s first portable fingerprint-based drug screening device, is expanding its operations by setting up a new global headquarters at Evolution Business Park in Cambridge.
Mills & Reeve recognised in 'Financial Times' Innovative Lawyers Awards 2015
National law firm Mills & Reeve has once again featured in the annual Financial Times Innovative Lawyers Awards.
Minister experiences an ‘eye-opening’ tour
Anglia Ruskin University welcomed Jo Johnson MP, Minister of State for Universities and Science, to its Cambridge campus last week.
‘Never miss the chance to make a worthwhile comment’
Pure Resourcing Solutions hosted its inaugural Women in Leadership Alumni event last week, bringing together recent graduates and current alumni to network and hear from three inspiring leaders from key industries.
SBRI Healthcare funds companies to develop game-changing technologies
SBRI Healthcare, an NHS England funded initiative to develop innovative products that address unmet health needs, today announced the 11 companies that have successfully reached the next phase (Phase 2) of the clinically-led competition.
IDTechEx research finds RFID market exceeds $10bn milestone in 2015
RFID is thriving, reaching total sales of $10.1bn in 2015, with a large scope ahead for continued roll-out in many established markets and growth in new markets, writes Raghu Das, CEO of IDTechEx.
Cambridge researchers quantify biomechanical noise in cancer cells
In an article recently published in the Journal of the Royal Society Interface, Cambridge researchers reported on a new method to measure biomechanical noise in cells under normal growth conditions and when subjected to increasing levels of environmental stress. The new method may provide the basis for a tool to study complex disease mechanisms like cancer.