Blindingly fast computers within reach
Alumni of the University of Cambridge, including from the Department of Engineering, have gone on to found Optalysys, a company with the goal of making computer processors that use light instead of electricity.
Skills shortage starting to undermine UK export growth
Two thirds of exporters are struggling to recruit skilled staff, figures released today by the British Chambers of Commerce reveal.
Develop your negotiating skills in international trade
Enterprise Europe Network will be running a workshop on 6th October in Cambridge on negotiating internationally, which will equip businesses with the tools and practical support they need to succeed.
Maths A-level numbers continue to rise
The number of A-level mathematics entries across the UK is up 4.4% on last year, with 92,711 students sitting the exam.
New figures show UK workers are in need of excitement
More than one in three (35%) office workers in the UK have admitted to finding their work away days boring, with over a third (37%) confessing they actually dread them, according to new statistics* released by the British Heart Foundation (BHF).
Chinese cave ‘graffiti’ tells a 500-year story of climate change and impact on society
Unique inscriptions found in a cave in China, combined with chemical analysis of cave formations, show how droughts affected the local population over the past five centuries, and underline the importance of implementing strategies to deal with climate change in the coming years.
Interactive Business Dynamics plans workshops for growing businesses
Looking for growth? Consider the 4 Ps....People-Perception-Persuasion-Process, says Interactive Business Dynamics.
Parents fill in ‘guidance gap’ over career advice for school-leavers in East of England
With A-Level results released this week, over half of parents in the East of England say they will have the biggest influence over their child’s next steps, but most aren’t fully aware of the non-university options available, reveals new research from graduate recruitment company, GTI media, and professional services firm, EY.
What are the Big Data challenges for Cambridge-based businesses?
The University of Cambridge Big Data Strategic Research Initiative, in partnership with Cambridge Network, is carrying out a survey to identify the current interests and needs of local firms in dealing with ‘Big Data’.
Cambridge Consultants unveils the future of neuromodulation
Miniaturised implants providing targeted nerve stimulation – perhaps even put in place via a simple injection in the doctor’s surgery. That’s the vision for the future of neuromodulation painted by product design and development firm Cambridge Consultants.
On the origin of (robot) species
Researchers have observed the process of evolution by natural selection at work in robots, by constructing a ‘mother’ robot that can design, build and test its own ‘children’, and then use the results to improve the performance of the next generation, without relying on computer simulation or human intervention.
Postdoc business plan competition open for entries
Cambridge Enterprise and the Entrepreneurial Postdocs of Cambridge (EPOC) have launched a new business plan competition aimed at helping University of Cambridge postdocs successfully commercialise their ideas.
Artist 'shoots for the stars' with support from Woodfines
Woodfines client Alex Chinneck has once again defied the laws of gravity with his latest art installation, ‘A Bullet from a Shooting Star’, the landmark project in the 2015 London Design Festival. It will be on display on the Greenwich Peninsula beginning 19th September, and will literally stand an electricity pylon on its head.
Deloitte makes senior appointment in Cambridge office
Deloitte has a new partner in its private markets team in Cambridge and two new director promotions too.
Visitors see transformational leadership at Worldwide Fruit
US2U Consulting and Saudi Arabian delegates view Transformational Leadership in action during a visit to Worldwide Fruit in Spalding.
Predators might not be dazzled by stripes
New research using computer games suggests that stripes might not offer the ‘motion dazzle’ protection thought to have evolved in animals such as Zebra and consequently inspired ship camouflage during both World Wars.
Birketts' seminars aim to demystify disputes
Birketts' construction law seminar series this autumn will take the form of a mock adjudication hearing, during which its Construction and Engineering team will provide a useful insight into the common problems associated with adjudications and the most effective way of commencing and running adjudications.
Cambridge Judge Business School invites you to its Open Day
Cambridge Judge Business School is opening for the day this October and invites you to learn more about its degree programmes and courses for business professionals, including the full-time MBA, the Executive MBA, the Master of Finance, Executive Education programmes and the Postgraduate Diploma in Entrepreneurship.
Cambridge Nanotherm makes the finals of the 2015 R&D 100 Awards
Cambridge Nanotherm, a producer of innovative nanoceramic thermal management technology, has been named as a finalist in the R&D 100 Awards, otherwise known as the “Oscars of Invention”. Since 1963 the R&D 100 Awards have identified revolutionary technologies newly introduced to the market.
Your views sought on current immigration policy
Former Cambridge MP Julian Huppert is asking Cambridge business people to contribute to an inquiry into the effects of the current immigration policy.
Alan Turing Institute up and running
National institute for the development and use of advanced mathematics, computer science, algorithms and ‘Big Data’ has announced its first director, and will start research activities in the autumn.
CDP develops connected wearable for medics to save lives in disasters and on the battlefield
Innovative technology and design consultancy Cambridge Design Partnership today announces that it has developed the world’s first wearable device designed to measure and monitor the vital signs of multiple trauma patients for emergency response in disasters and battlefield situations.
AstraZeneca and Heptares Therapeutics enter agreement for immuno-oncology treatment
AstraZeneca and Heptares Therapeutics, the wholly-owned subsidiary of Sosei Group Corporation, today announced that they have entered into a licensing agreement under which AstraZeneca will acquire exclusive global rights to develop, manufacture and commercialise the adenosine A2A receptor antagonist, HTL-1071, a small molecule immuno-oncology candidate, and potential additional A2A receptor…
AMIHO Technology launches ultra-compact Wireless M-Bus module
AMIHO Technology, experts in wireless communications, announce a new ultra-compact and cost effective Wireless Meter-Bus communication module, the AM090, aimed primarily for connecting Smart Meters and Internet of Things devices.
Cambridge Centre for Computing History adds extra events to summer programme
Due to unprecedented demand, the Cambridge Centre for Computing History has added added extra workshops and events to its summer programme, as well as being open seven days a week (10am to 5pm until Sunday 6th September).