Abcam's Scientist of the Month: Katharine Wrighton
Have you ever wondered what it is like to be an editor at a high impact journal? Katharine Wrighton, Chief Editor of Nature Reviews Molecular Cell Biology, talks about her journey from laboratory to editorial office.
Big Data and Policy: report from the first of three workshops
On 3rd December 2014 CSaP ran the first of its Data Science and Policy workshops, entitled "Big Data and Policy".
NHS Genomic Medicine Centres announced for 100,000 Genomes Project
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has been announced by NHS England as one of 11 Genomic Medicine Centres that will lead the way in delivering the 100,000 Genomes Project.
Battling with acne while trying for a baby?
Treating acne when you are trying for a baby can be difficult. Hormonal control with the mini-pill is not possible and oral antibiotics can cause mottling of a baby’s teeth. An attractive alternative is light therapy which is also safe to use throughout pregnancy and when breastfeeding.
CSR unlocks the Internet of Things with ARM mbed OS connectivity
CSR plc has announced details of its upcoming release of connectivity solutions for the new ARM® mbed™ operating system (OS) that will enable developers to produce complete Internet of Things (IoT) solutions with increasing speed and ease.
The Brains behind cutting energy waste for major uranium producer
IntelliSense.io is working with one of the world’s largest uranium producers on its Green Smart Mine innovation programme to reduce energy waste and improve production.
Plus ça change…
COP20 in Lima continues the cycle of high expectations and low achievement, says The Scientific Alliance.
'Governments need to release more spectrum for mobile broadband'
Speakers at Cambridge Wireless conference say that there could be trouble ahead unless action is taken at WRC-15.
Festive tastes have changed but Christmas is still a cracker
Some of Britain’s traditional Christmas favourites are losing their appeal, a new study of spoken English has revealed.
Boost your professional qualifications at Cambridge Regional College
New evening classes starting at Cambridge Regional College this January could provide a great opportunity to learn a new skill, improve your professional qualifications or just start a new hobby.
$1m to fund new Ebola test
Product design and development firm Cambridge Consultants is working with non-profit enterprise Diagnostics For All to develop a low-cost point-of-care device for testing patients for the Ebola virus. The device is set to overcome many of today’s Ebola diagnosis challenges.
Urgent funding appeal from Headway Cambridgeshire: can you spare £4 this Christmas?
Just £4 from your Christmas shopping this week will change the future for brain injured adults
New funding in place to help vulnerable homeless people
Some of Cambridge’s vulnerable people will be helped thanks to additional funding over the next two years.
Twelve take-off tips for Christmas - ho ho ho away you go
Stansted Airport is gearing up for a busy festive getaway with over 820,000 passengers forecast to travel through the terminal between now (19 December) and 2 January 2015.
Conscious Communications achieves Investors in People Bronze
Conscious Communications has become the only public relations and marketing consultancy in Cambridge to be awarded Investors in People Bronze, the UK's leading accreditation for business improvement through people management in the UK. This demonstrates a commitment to employees and represents a solid foundation of good practice in a socially responsible organisation.
MRCP(UK) qualifications provide gateway to international medicine
Membership of the Royal College of Physicians provides internationally-recognised qualifications that can help individuals to achieve their professional goals at home and abroad.
Camlab challenges customers to think differently
Leading laboratory equipment supplier Camlab is proactively helping its customers to improve their workflows by looking at the laboratory environment in a refreshing new way.
Voyage Manager launches next generation travel tracker
Leading travel tracking provider Voyage Manager releases the next generation travel tracker.
Zinwave to launch new unified connectivity solution for wireless and IP communications
Zinwave’s new unified connectivity suite will deliver a one-layer network that supports all mobile, public safety and IP services.
Cambridge BHF Furniture & Electrical store urgently seeks donations
Cambridge British Heart Foundation (BHF) Furniture & Electrical store is urgently appealing to local residents to have a clear out and donate any unwanted household goods such as sofas, beds, dining tables, wardrobes and TVs. One hundred percent of the profits raised from donations will go into the fight against heart disease and fund the BHF’s life-saving research.
Have you been looking to find replacements for some of Siemens' discontinued RIA kits?
Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics (formerly DPC) and Diasorin will discontinue the supply of their RIA product lines and stop all assistance for these products in 2014.
Eight simple Marketing and PR tips for SMEs
Good marketing is a crucial part of any company’s business strategy. However, when competing against major players, small businesses often struggle to establish themselves in the market without spending vast amounts of money on marketing and PR. Justine Smith, Managing Director of KISS PR offers SMEs her top tips for gaining cut through in a cost effective manner.
New York trade mission: women in business
The latest Santander Breakthrough Trade Mission saw nine female delegates head to New York to explore the potential of the US export market
Open University combines open access with research excellence
The Open University’s (OU) results in the Research Excellence Framework (REF) published today (Thursday 18 December) demonstrate world leading research excellence in many of its subjects. The OU is unique among UK universities having both an access mission and demonstrating research excellence.
Latest assessment of UK academic research ranks UEA 21st in the country
The quality and impact of research carried out at the University of East Anglia (UEA) has improved dramatically over the last six years, according to a major Government analysis released today.