UPC 'opening for business at the start of 2017'
The Unified Patent Court (UPC) Agreement takes another step forwards with the signing of a new protocol to allow certain aspects of the Agreement to be implemented early.
Cambridge International Airport expands Scandinavian reach
Continuing the success of the Gothenburg service introduced in March this year by British Airways franchise partner SUN-AIR of Scandinavia, the airline is expanding its range of Nordic destinations from Cambridge to offer connecting services to both the Swedish capital, Stockholm as well as Helsinki, the capital of Finland.
Local band helps Cambridge switch on!
Cambridge BID is thrilled to announce that local band PYT will be helping to turn on the Christmas Lights on Sunday 15th November.
Horizon Discovery Group in-licenses oncology programme from Servier
Horizon Discovery Group plc announces today that its leveraged business unit has signed a programme in-licensing and option agreement with Servier, the independent French research-based pharmaceutical company. The agreement is potentially worth over £50 million to Horizon in preclinical and clinical milestones, payments linked to net sales, and tiered royalties on future product sales.
Why making decisions on technology is about far more than just the hardware
Do we control technology, or does technology control us? That’s a question that every business, government and individual should be asking on a regular basis – the temptation to “follow the trend” when it comes to making business decisions about technology is all too easy.
Bacteria in the world’s oceans produce millions of tonnes of hydrocarbons each year
Scientists have calculated that millions of tonnes of hydrocarbons are produced annually by photosynthetic bacteria in the world’s oceans.
Strem offers graphene nanoplatelets with improved material electronic properties
Graphene nanoparticles with “platelet” morphology consist of stacks of multi-layer graphene sheets that are identical to those found in the walls of carbon nanotubes, but the planar form is available at Strem Chemicals UK Ltd.
TechConnection 2015: Bringing together Asia and the UK
Three years ago, Taylor Vinters set up the TechConnection forum to leverage its networks in Asia and the UK to bring together some of the UK’s most innovative, high growth companies with the technology and investment community of Singapore.
BACTEST announces Piers Clark as Chairman of the board
Cambridge UK based BACTEST, inventor and manufacturer of water analysis product Speedy Breedy and waste water management solution Shepherd, has announced the appointment of Dr Piers Clark as Chairman.
Medical Device Usability’s Richard Featherstone speaks at World Usability Congress
Medical Device Usability’s founder, Richard Featherstone, will be speaking about Human Factors testing for medical devices at the World Usability Congress 2015 at the Messecongress North, Graz, Austria, tomorrow (Thursday).
Abcam’s new anti-PD-L1 antibody enables deeper insights into cancer immunology research
Abcam plc, a global leader in the supply of life sciences research tools, has announced the launch of its anti-PD-L1 primary antibody (clone 28-8). Produced using Abcam’s RabMAb® recombinant monoclonal antibody technology, the clone offers highly specific and reproducible antigen recognition to a checkpoint inhibitor critical to current cancer immunology research.
SWISS makes an entrance with AIM Altitude
The welcoming entrance to the new SWISS B777-300 ER, engineered and manufactured by AIM Altitude, is already a recognisable image, despite the fact that the first of the nine new aircraft is not due to be delivered until January 2016.
Phillips Profile wins CIPR PRide Silver Award 2015 for Community Relations
Phillips Profile says: "Generally we like to remain quiet about ourselves; our focus is always on our clients.
KISS PR wins prestigious CIPR award
KISS PR has won a silver award for best Corporate and Business Communications Campaign for its work with David Ball Group and the company’s game-changing product CEMFREE at the PRide Awards, held last week at Homerton College, University of Cambridge.
Powerful artworks to spark debate
A series of innovative and experimental artworks, ranging from installation art and photography to film and visual art, will spark debate at this year’s Cambridge Festival of Ideas, which runs from 19 October until 1 November.
Calling for help: damaged nerve cells communicate with stem cells
Nerve cells damaged in diseases such as multiple sclerosis (MS), ‘talk’ to stem cells in the same way that they communicate with other nerve cells, calling out for ‘first aid’, according to new research from the University of Cambridge.
GeoSpock captures space and time to deliver database for IoT
Specialist geospatial database technology secures £3.5m Series A funding.
Lumie lights to shine at Cambridge University Library ahead of 2016 e-Luminate Festival
Lumie bright lights are being switched on at the Cambridge University Library today to coincide with the start of the Michaelmas term.
Shell Springboard is now open for applications
Shell is calling on entrepreneurs with bright ideas for reducing carbon emissions to enter the Shell Springboard programme for a chance to receive a no strings attached grant to help scale-up their businesses.
Onespacemedia shortlisted for four awards at the Cambridgeshire Digital Awards 2015
Onespacemedia is delighted to have been named a finalist in the Cambridge Digital Awards in four categories.
What's been going on at 1plex - summer 2015
Autumn already! 1plex says: We have been so busy over the past few months that summer has gone by in a bit of a blur. So what have we been up to over the past few months? Globe trotting on lovely holidays? Well globe trotting yes, but all work related!! Here’s a round up of our summer activities…
Gartner CIO survey reveals shift towards platform thinking
(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Leading businesses must shift to platform thinking in terms of their business models, delivery mechanisms, talent and leadership, in order to survive and thrive, according to a global survey of CIOs by Gartner, Inc.
Sepura launches revolutionary picture messaging solution - from control room to the field
Sepura has launched a new feature-enhanced version of its revolutionary IMAGE application, which allows the transfer of pictures from a control room to the mobile devices of field personnel.
How to avoid cognitive fail!
Communication coach Jon Torrens shows how important it is not to overload your audience with information when making a presentation (clue: it's very important).
Sharpen your skills with Learning Collaboration courses
Effective negotiation and communication are essential skills for everyone in business, whatever your role and whichever sector you work in. Take advantage of upcoming courses from Cambridge Network's Learning Collaboration to hone your capabilities in these important areas.