Cambridge Wireless experts make 2015 predictions
Industry experts from Cambridge Wireless (CW), the leading global community for companies involved in wireless and mobile technologies, have made their personal predictions for 2015. CW Special Interest Group (SIG) champions comment on a wide range of topics, from the evolution of wearable devices and the promised launch of the Apple iWatch to the hype surrounding the Internet of Things and the…
Abcam partners with A*STAR’s Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology
Abcam plc, a global leader in the supply of life science research tools, announced today it has signed an exclusive partnership agreement with the Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology (IMCB), a research institute under the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore.
Revamped website unravels mysteries of DNA
As genomics transforms healthcare in the UK, a revamped website - yourgenome.org - to inform and inspire the curious about advances in DNA sequencing is set to launch at the Association for Science Education’s Annual Conference.
Breathing Buildings CEO appointed as Visiting Professor in Sustainable Buildings
Breathing Buildings is delighted to announce that its CEO Dr Shaun Fitzgerald FREng has been appointed a Royal Academy of Engineering Visiting Professor in Sustainable Buildings at the University of Cambridge, from 1 January 2015.
Funny money
In banking, trust and benevolence don’t mix, finds new research from David De Cremer of Cambridge Judge Business School.
CRFS White Paper focuses on spectrum monitoring and geolocation systems
Bo Peng of CRFS has authored a White Paper which provides a brief overview of the current spectrum management challenges facing agencies across the world and some of the trends in spectrum monitoring.
Beware unexpected changes in pension auto-enrolment
The treatment of equity partners of LLPs needs to be examined by anyone who has to set up an auto-enrolled pension scheme, following a change in interpretation in case law. Getting it wrong could be awkward and expensive, so good, timely advice is almost essential.
Responsive material could be the ‘golden ticket’ of sensing
A new responsive material ‘glued’ together with short strands of DNA, and capable of translating thermal and chemical signals into visible physical changes, could underpin a new class of biosensors or drug delivery systems.
Transversal tipped for future entry in Business Weekly's Killer50
Transversal is pleased to announce that it has been ranked on Business Weekly's Killer50 Ones to Watch. The definitive list flags up companies capable of breaking into the very top echelon based on their exciting technology and international growth potential.
First strategic marketing appointment for Cheffins
Cheffins is ramping up its investment in marketing and public relations in 2015 with the inaugural appointment of a Marketing Manager. The firm has appointed Sharon Hamilton to lead and deliver its marketing and communications programme as the firm prepares for further growth in 2015.
PwC Masterclass: A lesson in driving growth
An understanding of what drives growth, as well as the right information to control and fund that growth, will significantly enhance your business, as delegates at Santander Breakthrough UK's latest Masterclass discovered.
MedImmune hosts a DMU seminar for details of a new biopharmaceutical distance learning course
De Montfort University’s Quality by Design group invites you to attend the launch event at MedImmune on Granta Park next Tuesday (January 13) for their new distance learning module in Quality by Design.
Riverbed helps Blach Construction simplify and improve IT infrastructure at remote job sites
SteelFusion helps Blach Construction achieve its “#1 priority” of simplifying and improving IT infrastructure at remote job sites.
AVEVA boosts Promer’s project quality and efficiency
A leading Turkish Engineering office will use AVEVA’s Integrated Engineering & Design solution on major greenfield and brownfield projects.
Confidence Tip: How to be wealthier this year
You could take wealth to mean money - but many people who have lots of money don’t feel wealthy.
Cambridge academics honoured in the 2015 New Year Honours List
Members of the University of Cambridge have been recognised for their outstanding contributions to society.
KISS appoints new PR intern
KISS PR has appointed Meredith Ash as a PR Account Executive Intern. Meredith will be joining KISS for three months and will work closely with the team to gain insight and experience within the industry. KISS PR launched its paid three month internships several years ago, with many of the team starting their KISS career this way.
PTP tones up industrial print technology for Domino
Domino Printing Sciences produces industrial printers which include an IMBA (Ink Management Block Assembly) to distribute the ink controlling pressure and flow rate. To test IMBA functionality, Domino needed a bespoke text fixture to check for pressure drops and assess leak rates.
Love thy client
Let’s be honest, February is a pretty depressing month. It’s cold, it’s dark, and there’s usually no hint of spring in the air. Its only saving grace is that it’s short...and that it’s a great opportunity to show your clients, or even suppliers, some love.
Cambridge Nanotherm builds-in capacity to continue rapid expansion
Cambridge Nanotherm announces the switch on of a new electricity substation to cope with demand for its nanoceramic thermal management products. The new substation increases electricity capacity fourfold, to cope with increasing demand for production of nanoceramic thermal management technology.
CID in hot water
Cambridge Industrial Design has worked with local company Viridian Solar to design and develop ‘The POD’ – a revolutionary domestic, solar heating hot water tank.
CBRE Global Investors - 'introduction to real assets' training seminar
Edupension is pleased to announce the ‘Real Assets’ training seminar for institutional investors. Taking place in Cambridge on 28 January 2015, this free of charge educational seminar is designed to provide training for pension officers and elected members on the core technical requirements needed to make effective decisions.
2015 Business Excellence Awards feature the TWI Award for Technology Export
With the nomination process underway, TWI is encouraging companies to consider their last 12 months in terms of export success. This award recognises companies in the Cambridge region that have in the last year successfully exploited or exported a technology, product or service into international or emerging markets.
Sharpen your skills with the Learning Collaboration
Start 2015 the way you mean to go on - by sharpening your skills or acquiring new ones with Cambridge Network's Learning Collaboration.
PhD Physiologist seeks a new challenge for 2015
My name is David Marlin and I have a PhD in physiology and biochemistry. I had a long career in research but in recent years I have been involved in exhaled breath diagnostics, point of care devices, biometrics, sport and ambulatory monitoring.