President makes Peterborough detour to receive book
The President of the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) Professor David Balmforth made a detour to Peterborough last Thursday to receive a special book.
Lycotec launches new website
Lycotec, the Cambridge-based company focusing on development and commercialisation of technologies based on lycopene and high carotenoids, has launched a brand new and refreshed website.
Cambridge MFin programme ranked second globally by 'Financial Times'
The Cambridge Master of Finance (MFin) degree programme at Cambridge Judge Business School was today ranked second in the Financial Times ranking of post-experience Master of Finance courses worldwide.
Young Greens pilot sustainability project at Glastonbury Festival
The Young Greens are trialling a pilot at Glastonbury to transform public camping at the festival. A team of 100, comprised of Young Greens and permaculturalists, aim to create community led and sustainable villages which will have a minimal impact on the farm and leave no trace after the festival.
Advocate General of European Court of Justice comments on 'working time'
If you have employees who have no fixed place of work, but instead their home is regarded as their "base" (for example some sales people), a recent opinion given by the Advocate General (AG) of the European Court of Justice will be of interest to you, says Nick Hall of Hewitsons.
Cambridge academic recognised for bringing engineering to life
Dr Hugh Hunt, Reader in the Department of Engineering at the University of Cambridge, has been awarded the 2015 Royal Academy of Engineering Rooke Award for outstanding contributions to the public promotion of engineering.
Cambridge based firm recognised for excellence in deal making
The team at PEM Corporate Finance (‘PEMCF’) are celebrating their inclusion in the prestigious 2015 Mergers & Acquisitions Awards Winners Guide.
InteBridge attends Shenzhen International Investment & Trade Fair
InteBridge was invited to the Shenzhen International Investment & Trade Fair.
StartUp Britain bus tour arrives in Cambridge
StartUp Britain's Summer Bus tour - which aims to unleash entrepreneurship across the country by providing inspiration, resources and advice to aspiring and early stage entrepreneurs - arrives in Cambridge on Wednesday (24th June) on Sydney Street.
Making climate change a moral issue
The Scientific Alliance discusses Pope Francis's intervention on climate change.
Lasers and accelerators symposium set to inspire, says Cockcroft scientist
From the deepest secrets of the universe to the latest applications in healthcare, materials and drug development, there will be something to interest everyone at the ‘Lasers & Accelerators for Science and Society’ symposium on 26th June 2015, and those not able to attend will have access via a webcast.
China Southern joins Stansted’s cargo network
China Southern Cargo will become the latest major carrier to join Stansted Airport’s global cargo network when it begins a new service to Guangzhou tomorrow.
Lord Sainsbury awards Honorary Degrees 2015
Eight distinguished individuals were awarded Honorary Degrees yesterday (Thurs) by The Chancellor of the University of Cambridge, Lord Sainsbury.
MP highlights Cambridge skills crisis
A ‘skills crisis’ is damaging future prosperity in Cambridge – with employers having to turn to foreign workers to plug the skills gap, says MP Daniel Zeichner.
Anglia Ruskin illustrators sweep the board!
Anglia Ruskin University students have swept the board at the 30th anniversary of the Macmillan Prize for Illustration.
Cambridge gets REAL about overcoming obstacles to global education
The Research for Equitable Access and Learning (REAL) Centre aims to promote education as an engine for sustainable development.
Industry experts, global players and start-ups line up for 7th Future of Wireless Conference
Speakers at next week's Future of Wireless Conference - from Ofcom, Qualcomm, Accenture, BT, Jaguar Land Rover, GSMA, Rohde & Schwarz, Samsung and more - will focus on opportunities for the wireless industry to harness disruptive technologies.
Concerned about outsourcing your lead generation? You aren’t the only one
Prospect Research says:"It's always the biggest concern that clients admit to us, 'How will an outside company be able to understand enough about us and speak to our prospects sensibly when they’re not experts on what we do??' Well we do, every day and very successfully.
Get to know Cambridge BID with Chairman Ian Sandison
Cambridge Business Improvement District (BID) is hosting monthly 'Get to Know the Cambridge BID with Chairman Ian Sandison' sessions.
Decision Evaluation’s new book & workshop explain method to select off-the-shelf solutions
Recent Cambridge Network member Decision Evaluation has a new book and workshop to support a method for selecting off-the-shelf solutions. Here is a chance to learn a proven, systematic and rigorous approach to such procurement.
Extremis delivers much needed classrooms to Nepal
Extremis Technology has been approached by Los Angeles-based film director Nani Sahra Walker to develop shelters for cloud learning centres in Nepal. Following the recent earthquakes Extremis is helping to modify shelters to create classrooms to help replace 3000 schools that have been destroyed.
Poor transport could derail world-leading Cambridge tech corridor
The technology corridor that runs from Peterborough through Cambridge and Stansted to London beats Singapore for investment in hi-tech and Boston, US for new jobs – but lack of transport investment could derail its success, business leaders have warned, reports Business Weekly.
Lord Sainsbury opens Endomag’s Cambridge headquarters
The cancer healthcare company Endomag has officially opened its Cambridge headquarters after relocating to larger offices in the prestigious Jeffreys Building, St John’s Innovation Park, due to its rapid growth. Lord David Sainsbury of Turville, Chancellor of the University of Cambridge, was the guest of honour.
Computer tutor designed to help English language learners
Millions of English language tests are taken each year by non-native English speakers. Researchers at Cambridge’s ALTA Institute are building ‘computer tutors’ to help learners prepare for the exam that could change their lives.
Changing regulatory landscape and cost of compliance demands a new approach
The changing regulatory landscape and increasing complexity of technologies require a new approach to compliance thinking, says Pirus Consulting.