University of Cambridge to launch major fundraising campaign
The University of Cambridge will launch a £2 billion fundraising campaign this weekend as it announces that it has already raised more than £500 million towards that total.
Cambridge innovation out in force as IET names award finalists
The 2015 IET Innovation Awards shortlist has been announced! With a reputation as one of the most rigorously peer-reviewed awards in the industry, innovators from 28 countries submitted their new work this year, and the top five in each of the 15 categories have been selected for the final.
Legal firm gets a hole in one for Addenbrooke's
Thomson Webb and Corfield, leading local legal law firm with offices in Cambridge and Histon, successfully raised £2,000 for Addenbrooke's Charitable Trust (ACT) at a charity golf day that took place at Bourn Golf and Leisure Club last month.
Antenova appoints Regional Sales Manager to join expanding USA operation
Antenova Ltd, manufacturer of antennas and RF antenna modules for M2M and the Internet of Things, announces the appointment of Robert Dumont. Robert joins the company as Regional Sales Manager and will be responsible for territories in North America and Canada.
Drivr raises £ 2.2 m to help progressive taxi operators take on Uber in the UK
Drivr, the leading provider of technology for taxi and private hire companies today announced it has closed £2.2 million in additional funding. The funding round was led by new investor The Danish Growth Fund, with participation from existing investors. The new funding brings the total amount to £6.6m and will be used to further accelerate Drivr’s growth.
Eikonix enters the stem cell research market
Eikonix, the Cambridge based imaging and life science company, are pleased to announce that they have been appointed exclusive distributor for the Stemmera range of stem cell research products.
Spirus has marketing eyes firmly fixed on the Rugby World Cup
Tania Verdonk of Spirus says:I was lucky enough to go to the South Africa vs USA rugby game last week. It is true that when a Spirus team member leaves the office, they don’t necessarily leave their keen marketing eyes at work.
ChemiSens Calorimeter helps profile polymerization reactions
A ChemiSens Calorimeter is helping researchers at Germany’s Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces to quantitatively evaluate polymerization reaction profiles and accurately determine end points.
CUH nurse scoops study grant to develop app to help intensive care patients communicate
A Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) research nurse has won a prestigious study grant to improve the care of patients on intensive care units by developing the use of an app to help them communicate.
Business protection in a nutshell: planning for the worst
Businesses and the owner/managers of businesses should makes themselves aware of the consequences of various unfortunate events happening and have measures in place to minimise the effect. The death or incapacity of directors or key members of staff can be mitigated, at least in part by the provision of life insurance before the event.
From the frying pan to the fire? Is there a good time to leave a job?
Everyone has those moments of frustration at work; an over-demanding boss, long hours, lack of career progression or the feeling that they are being underpaid or overlooked.
Somersault shortlisted for CMA International Content Marketing Awards
Somersault has been shortlisted for the 2015 CMA International Content Marketing Awards. The nomination is in the ‘Best Video’ category for the Outperformance campaign delivered for leading B2B brand Investors in People (IIP).
BlueCreation's Wi-Fi module addresses IoT with exceptional set of advantages
BlueCreation, a leading provider of wireless modules and solutions, has announced today the release of BC188, its ultra-low power Wi-Fi module.
A touch of frugal genius
A “gutsy” Indian approach to innovation is being echoed worldwide by multinational companies adopting “frugal” approaches that help them do business faster, better and cheaper.
Penningtons Manches cleantech group advises Manx Tidal Energy on seabed survey licence
Penningtons Manches has recently advised tidal energy company Manx Tidal Energy Limited (MTE), the company which has been granted a seven year survey licence by the Isle of Man Government to survey the seabed off the Point of Ayre.
Energy security will trump emissions reduction
When hard choices have to be made, voters will expect governments to keep the lights on, says The Scientific Alliance.
Air Liquide acquires PoroGen Corporation
Air Liquide Advanced Technologies US LLC has recently acquired PoroGen Corporation, a leading manufacturer of porous polymeric membranes for use in many industries including oil and gas, refining and petrochemicals, energy, power generation, and aerospace.
Immigration and asylum feature prominently at Cambridge Festival of Ideas
An insightful series of hard-hitting debates and discussions about asylum, immigration and the rise of the far right will take place at this year's Cambridge Festival of Ideas.
Kerio names Mirek Kren as new Chief Executive Officer
Kren will lead Kerio’s global management team and will be responsible for the company’s overall business strategy and operations.
Cancer Research UK launches £100M Grand Challenges
Cancer Research UK has launched Grand Challenges* - the biggest and most ambitious cancer grants in the world - which aim to overcome the greatest barriers standing in the way of beating cancer.
Internationally renowned engineer is made a Doctor of Science
The Chairman of the Cambridge Network, engineer and entrepreneur Andy Harter, received the award of Doctor of Science from Professor Michael Thorne, Vice Chancellor of Anglia Ruskin University, during a graduation ceremony at the Corn Exchange, Cambridge, this morning.
Unique collaboration between NHSA and Congenica announced at BIA Bioscience Forum
Rare disease diagnosis will be available in days, not years, as a new agreement paves the way for a consistent diagnostic platform across the North of England.
MP calls for more digital champions during Get Online Week
Daniel Zeichner MP will visit local charity Cambridge Online tomorrow (Friday) at the Hester Adrian Centre, Hawthorn Way, Cambridge, CB4 1AX as part of the annual "Get Online Week" which aims to show thousands of people how the internet can make their lives easier.
Crescendo Biologics launches new strategy in oncology drug discovery & development
Crescendo Biologics Limited, the drug discovery and developer of Humabody™ VH therapeutics, has announced the launch of the Company’s new drug development strategy.
Study shows link between tattoos and anger
A new study shows that despite now being mainstream, UK adults with tattoos are still more aggressive and rebellious than those without.