Strem Chemicals used for innovation
Strem UK Limited is the sole distributor for Strem Chemicals in the UK and Ireland. But what do its chemicals actually do?
Milbank Concrete Products: working with IfM ECS to cement its growth through innovation
Milbank Concrete Products is one of more than 100 smaller manufacturers that IfM Education and Consultancy Services (IfM ECS) is working with as part of the PrISMS programme – and this case study highlights the difference it has made.
Gene discovery provides clues to how TB may evade the immune system
The largest genetic study of tuberculosis (TB) susceptibility to date has led to a potentially important new insight into how the pathogen manages to evade the immune system. Published in the journal Nature Genetics, the study advances understanding of the biological mechanisms involved in TB, which may open up new avenues to design efficient vaccines for its prevention.
NGS expert leads world-class Institute’s cutting-edge genome analysis
Dr Daniel Swan joins The Genome Analysis Centre (TGAC) as Head of Platforms & Pipelines group to lead the research Institute’s suite of advanced genome analysis facilities.
Chelmsford students show their strength
A team of high-flying business students from Chelmsford has reached the national final of the prestigious Universities Business Challenge.
Cambridge collaborators to 'take back ownership of maths'
Teachers, academics and the wider maths community need to wrestle back ownership of the subject, Cambridge Assessment’s Group Chief Executive has told a conference about the future of maths.
One week left to go for Sensors in Medicine 2015 Conference
The third Annual Sensors in Medicine Conference 2015 will bring together academic research, clinicians and industry to discuss leading edge applications of sensors in medicine and healthcare.
The Care Act 2014: what it means
The first part of the much talked about and consulted on Care Act 2014 comes into force in England and Wales on 1 April 2015. Amy Wallhead of Hewitsons outlines its implications.
CogniDox adds Product Manager and InfoSec features in new Version 8.9
Cognidox today announced the availability of CogniDox version 8.9.0 with additional Product Manager and Information Security features.
Learn about the practice of Project Management
Are you sometimes called upon to manage projects? Learn how to develop good Project Management practice at a course next month organised by Cambridge Network's Learning Collaboration.
Domino's D320i keeps Sharp Packaging in good health
Sharp Packaging Services, a division of UDG Healthcare PLC, is a global provider of outer packaging for healthcare, pharmaceutical and biotech products.
eLife supports the Jisc Publications Router
The UK’s Research Excellence Framework Policy for Open Access requires that authors’ final peer-reviewed manuscripts must be deposited in an institutional or subject repository within three months of acceptance for publication. The policy applies to research outputs (such as journal articles and conference proceedings) accepted for publication after 1 April 2016.
Free Public WiFi network makes Cambridge area superconnected
A new Public WiFi network has launched in and around Cambridge, which is fast becoming a super connected city where people can access the internet on the move.
JDR expands service footprint in West Africa
JDR, a leading provider of technology connecting the offshore energy industry, has expanded its footprint by establishing a new service and maintenance facility in Port Harcourt and Lagos, Nigeria in partnership with Royal Niger Emerging Technologies.
Cash will help students protect bright ideas
Anglia Ruskin University has won a Government grant of £71,000 to boost Masters’ students understanding of intellectual property guidelines.
Tame your computer - flag for follow up
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 display your flagged messages in a "For Follow Up" folder (Outlook 2010-2013)...
Seven days left to register for workshop: Medical Device Clinical Trials
Conducting clinical trials is an essential step between the lab and the market place for new medical devices, but how difficult is this requirement to fulfill? Complex and bureaucratic? Difficult to engage clinical partners? Time consuming and costly? Come to the Workshop and find out the reality.
Horizon and Desktop Genetics launch gUIDEbook bioinformatics software for CRISPR gene editing
Horizon Discovery Group plc, a leading provider of research tools to support translational genomics and the development of personalised medicines, today announced the launch of gUIDEbook™, developed in collaboration with Desktop Genetics. gUIDEbook bioinformatics software has been designed to support researchers working with CRISPR genome editing.
More leading brands join menu at Stansted
The £80million transformation of Stansted Airport’s departure lounge is emerging from behind the hoardings as even more leading brands join the menu in the new dedicated area for cafes, bars and restaurants - giving passengers even more choice where to wine and dine before taking flight.
Woodfines provide legal support to renowned artist Alex Chinneck
Alex Chinneck has once again defied the laws of gravity with his latest art installation - ‘Pick yourself up and pull yourself together’ - commissioned by car manufacturer Vauxhall. This installation was displayed at London’s South Bank Centre.
Graduate engineers visit TWI to capitalise on oil and gas expertise and knowhow
Young engineers from one of TWI’s Industrial Member companies visited the organisation’s Cambridge headquarters recently to find out more about how TWI supports their work.
Eliminate risk when speaking
Communication coach Jon Torrens describes how to make things a little easier when making a presentation.
AVEVA inspires the next generation of Korean ship designers
AVEVA Marine and AVEVA Bocad licences are to be used in over 20 academic institutions.
Somersault named as finalist in 2015 Recommended Agency Awards
Somersault has been named as a finalist in two categories for the Recommended Agency Awards 2015. For the second year running, Somersault has been nominated as a finalist in the ‘Corporate Communications Agency of the Year’ and ‘TV/Video/Audio Production Agency of the Year’ categories. In 2014 Somersault went on to win the ‘Corporate Communications Agency of the Year’ award.
Calling all volunteers! Cambridge Literary Festival is fast approaching and needs your help
If you love literature, have a passion for politics, rave about rhymes or are interested in meeting some of today’s brightest writers, thinkers, historians, scientists, artists and political commentators then join the festival fun as a steward this April.