Huppert gains fracking ban on Britain’s most protected land
Cambridge MP Julian Huppert has won an outright ban on fracking in some of Britain’s most protected countryside.
New research project makes sound sense
An alternative to traditional audio description, which is added to TV and film for visually impaired audiences, is being developed by an audio expert at Anglia Ruskin University.
A wider vision - Malawi update from Citystay
Citystay provides an update on its work with the Lifeline Fund in Malawi.
PPD expands clinical supplies facility in Athlone, Ireland
Pharmaceutical Product Development, LLC (PPD) has completed an expansion of its clinical supplies facility in Athlone, Ireland, that will enable the company to double its packaging warehousing capabilities and quadruple its distribution services. The additional space also enables the company to enhance support of clients’ clinical trials.
New book explains how to develop reliable embedded systems
SafeTTy Systems will provide free copies of a popular new book on reliable embedded systems at their workshop at the UK Device Developers' Conference.
The absence of light plays a central role in e-Luminate Cambridge Festival event
Following the great success of last year’s event, the Dark Concert is set to return to Cambridge as part of e-Luminate’s closing ceremony.
Breathing Buildings sponsors Cambridge Engineers!
Breathing Buildings sponsored the prizes at an Engineers' evening at Girton College on Friday 16 January. The engineering students got together to learn about some of the exciting and challenging fourth year undergraduates research projects being undertaken
Cyber London: Europe’s first cyber security accelerator programme and business incubator
The launch of ‘Cyber London’ (Cylon), Europe’s first business accelerator programme and incubator space dedicated to developing and supporting cyber security startups, was announced today by a team of experienced investors and entrepreneurs.
ClickTale raises $35m to accelerate global expansion in a growth equity round led by KKR
Funding from leading global investment firm to be used to accelerate further development and global rollout of ClickTale’s leading Digital Customer Experience technology for enterprises
Attain your personal best
What do you excel at? More importantly, what do you excel at, love doing, want to do MORE and get better and better at, says Hilary Jeanes of PurpleLine Consulting.
Endomag’s Sentimag® trial begins in the US
Endomag, the cancer healthcare company, has announced the completion of the first procedures in the USA using its Sentimag® and Sienna+® system for staging breast cancer, marking the start of its pivotal clinical trial.
The search is on for EY’s Entrepreneur of the Year 2015
EY is pleased to announce the official launch of Entrepreneur Of The Year 2015, a programme considered the world's most prestigious business award that celebrates the region’s most dynamic entrepreneurs.
Cresset publishes January newsletter
Cresset, innovative provider of computational chemistry software and services, has published its latest newsletter.
CUH in the top 15 for low mortality rates
CUH is one of only 15 NHS Trusts in England which has lower than average death rates, according to an independent body.
Birketts sponsors Edouard Manet exhibition in Norwich
Birketts is delighted to be the principal sponsor of Homage to Manet in association with the East Anglia Art Fund and Arts Council England.
Researching hormones and behaviour? Come to a Salimetrics Spit Camp in Cambridge
Learn "All about Saliva" on one of the training days at the Salimetrics Saliva Laboratory, based at Anglia Ruskin University in Cambridge.
Domino announces presence at Label&Print '15
Domino has confirmed its plans to attend Label&Print ’15 (NEC Birmingham, 25–26 February), the UK’s largest print for packaging exhibition.
1Spatial takes FME World Tour to Perth and Sydney in April/May
1Spatial, the spatial big data company, will take the Australian leg of the FME World Tour to Perth, Western Australia in addition to Sydney in April/May this year, with new cloud-based data transformation and application integration capabilities on show.
'H is for Hawk' by Helen Macdonald is Costa Book of the Year
H is for Hawk by Cambridge academic Helen Macdonald has beaten bookies’ favourite, How to be both by Ali Smith, to win the title of 2014 Costa Book of the Year. H is for Hawk, part memoir and part nature book, is the author’s personal account of training a goshawk as a way of dealing with grief following her father’s death.
Tackling teenage acne with light therapy
Eight in 10 teenagers get some form of acne and the lasting impact on self-esteem is not to be underestimated, as it can cause permanent scarring. Many of the prescription treatments, which include antibiotics and the contraceptive pill, can also have side-effects. A safe, clinically proven alternative to medication is blue and red light therapy and Lumie Clear is the first to combine these…
Destination exploration: Twilight at the Museums 2015
Museums and collections across Cambridge are opening their doors after dark on Wednesday February 18 (4.30pm-8.30pm) for an evening of nocturnal fun and adventure. Thirteen venues are taking part with free drop-in and bookable events.
Rapidox gas analysers designed for a variety of applications
Cambridge Sensotec has manufactured the Rapidox range of gas analysers for over 15 years. During this time, the instruments have been used in a wide range of industries for an array of applications.
Shared, collaborative workspaces and the challenges of mobile, hand-held technologies
Mobile technology is revolutionising the way we do business, but what is the impact on our working environment and employees, and how do we manage these changes?
Revival is planned for the historic Officers’ Mess at IWM Duxford
South Cambs District Council has recently granted planning permission for change of use at The Officers’ Mess at IWM Duxford, from D1 to B1 (office). Mantle will be converting the impressive Grade II listed building into a high quality business centre, offering office space to small and medium companies.
North West Cambridge local centre proposals approved
Proposals for the new market square and surrounding local centre facilities within the North West Cambridge Development have been approved by the local authorities.