Husband and wife roped into tall challenge for EACH
Charity volunteer Graham Shipley has roped his wife Kim into a high-up challenge as the duo take on East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH) Peterborough abseil.
Leading Edge Only ensures Cambridge Network innovators get their solutions seen
Leading Edge Only (LEO) launches a three-month free trial for Cambridge Network members to get their innovative solutions promoted to potential clients globally.
PGT initiates US operations through premises in Cleveland Ohio
Population Genetics Technologies Ltd (PGT), a leading developer of infectious disease diagnostic tests based on unique proprietary technology that greatly enhances the sensitivity of Next Generation Sequencing (NGS), today announced the initiation of operations in the United States with the establishment of premises in the Baker Electric Building in Cleveland’s health-tech corridor.
Local contractor appointed to build the new Montessori Nursery at Haverhill Research Park
Jaynic, the developer of Haverhill Research Park has awarded a £400.000 construction contract to local builder KT Construction to build the new Colourbox Montessori nursery school on the park and work has started on site this week.
Norfolk management consultancy uses UKTI support to pursue Middle Eastern contracts
Last week Rachel Blackburn, CEO of management consultancy US2U Consulting, discussed her export strategy with Prime Minister David Cameron at the launch of his East of England campaign – a sure sign that export activity is increasing her credibility both at home and abroad.
Future leaders sought in infrastructure and built environment
The EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Future Infrastructure and Built Environment at the University of Cambridge is accepting applications for the last remaining places for entry to its graduate programme in October 2015.
Schlumberger launches two new full-azimuth multiclient surveys in the US Gulf of Mexico
Latest technologies for survey acquisition and imaging employed to support operational decisions
Shell Enterprise Conference 2015 takes place next week
The Shell Enterprise Conference for low-carbon innovation provides a unique opportunity to meet other entrepreneurs in the low-carbon sector, including alumni of the Shell Springboard and Shell LiveWIRE programmes, to network, exchange ideas and discuss the challenges of starting-up and scaling-up in the UK.
Carbon accounting
How should we best count GHG emissions and will it make any difference? The Scientific Alliance considers the question.
‘Low interest rates are set to last’
Interest rates are not going to rise anytime soon, according to Kate Barker, former member of the Bank of England Monetary Policy Committee. She will be speaking in Cambridge on Monday (March 23rd).
Origami Energy has gone social
Origami Energy now has a Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn presence. The company says: "We're still in the early stages of our journey but keep an eye on us there!
Marks & Clerk leads debate on how to optimise technology transfer
Simon Portman, Managing Associate, M&C Solicitors, explains how to navigate the perils and pitfalls of the commercialisation process.
Mills & Reeve crowned ‘Employer of the Year’ at 2015 Business Excellence Awards
Pure Resourcing Solutions (Pure) would like to congratulate Mills & Reeve, which was crowned ‘Employer of the Year’ at last night’s prestigious Cambridge News Business Excellence Awards.
Government invests in 'big data' for agri-tech with Centre for Agri-informatics
Good news for agri-tech in this week's Budget: Rothamsted Research has been selected as the headquarters for a new Centre for Agricultural Informatics and Sustainability Metrics, which aims to make more effective use of datascience and modelling for the agri-food industry.
Woodfines sponsors a nationwide search for new carols
A Carol for Christmas returns to give composers across the nation a chance to have their carol performed in the stunning setting of King’s College Chapel, Cambridge this December, conducted by Stephen Cleobury, broadcast on Classic FM and published by Edition Peters.
Sir Venki Ramakrishnan confirmed as President Elect of the Royal Society
Nobel laureate Sir Venkatraman (Venki) Ramakrishnan has been confirmed as President Elect of the Royal Society.
Have your say on proposals to improve Cherry Hinton High Street
Cambridgeshire County Council and Cambridge City Council seek local input to the Cherry Hinton High Street consultation on proposals to improve the lay-out, look and feel of the street.
MedImmune establishes collaboration with São Paulo Research Foundation, Brazil
MedImmune and São Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP) in Brazil will invest up to $2 million each to fund selected projects in cardiovascular and metabolic disease areas.
Ubisense to launch new Smart Factory modules for Industry 4.0
Ubisense Group plc, a global leader in location intelligence solutions, will launch two major new modules at Hannover Messe for its market-leading Smart Factory system.
CRFS showcases RFeye product range at ITU World Radiocommunication Conference
CRFS is to exhibit at the ITU World Radiocommunication Conference Preparatory Meeting (CPM) in Geneva, from next Monday (23rd March) through till Thursday 2nd April 2015.
Seven key signs that you are a good employer
If you ever question whether you are successful as a good employer and whether your engagement strategy is working well, Pure Resourcing Solutions can give you guidance to help you identify some of the typical signs.
Activ8rlives wins 'Manage My Condition' prize at AXA PPP Health Tech & You Awards
Activ8rlives has won the prestigious AXA PPP Health Tech & You Award for 2015* in the category of “Manage My Condition” for its healthcare technology and medical devices that focus on successfully helping people to self-manage their conditions, in particular those 5 million in the UK with long-term respiratory disease.
Tests show Nanotherm substrates running up to 47°C cooler than competing solutions
Tests by The LIA Laboratories show Cambridge Nanotherm’s solution offered best-in-class thermal management solution for LEDs across comparative products tested at the same time. “The proof is in the pudding,” says Ralph Weir, CEO. “We not only run cooler but can deliver significant BOM savings to LED manufacturers.”
Confidence Tip: How to get paid more
There are strategies used by the highest-paid and most successful people anyone can use to get higher rewards for their work.
Kim Findlay awarded Royal Microscopical Society Vice President's Medal
Kim Findlay, head of bio-imaging at Norwich Research Partner the John Innes Centre (JIC) has been awarded the Royal Microscopical Society (RMS) Vice President’s Medal for her outstanding contribution to the field of electron microscopy in plant and microbial imaging.