Book your stand now at the 2015 Cambridge JobFair
THE Cambridge JobFair is returning in January, and stands are already selling fast.
2014 Deloitte UK Technology Fast 50 announced
Two Cambridge companies - AlertMe and Cambrionix Ltd - feature in the latest Deloitte UK Technology Fast 50, the annual independent ranking of the UK’s fastest growing technology companies.
R&D a key element to rebalance the economy, says Cambridge study
Renewed UK government spending on innovative R&D can create new industries, according to a new study.
Find out everything you wanted to know about 3D printing
You've probably heard people announce how 3D printing is going to change the world and how you can print 'anything' using a 3D printer. But what is the reality?
The evolution of Darwin’s Origin: Cambridge releases 12,000 papers online
The origins of Darwin’s theory of evolution – including the pages where he first coins and commits to paper the term ‘natural selection’ – are being made freely available online today in one of the most significant releases of Darwin material in history.
Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust wins national award for research impact
Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust (PHT) has won a prestigious national award for the work it has done to maximise clinical research activity across the Trust.
Hewitsons recruits charities lawyer Martyn Robinson
Hewitsons’ charities and education team has been strengthened with the addition of Martyn Robinson, a lawyer specialising in both of these practice areas.
Staying ahead of the game: Pre-empting flu evolution may make for better vaccines
An international team of researchers has shown that it may be possible to improve the effectiveness of the seasonal flu vaccine by ‘pre-empting’ the evolution of the influenza virus.
Caroline Flint MP visits Cambridge Cleantech
Caroline Flint MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, visited Cambridge Cleantech and held a roundtable with its members to discuss the key issues affecting the sector from renewable energy supplies to future cities and smart metering.
KISS PR appoints new Account Director
KISS PR has appointed Jane Kroese, a PR communications specialist with over 20 years’ experience in implementing B2B and B2C PR campaigns, to the position of Account Director.
Lauterbach sponsors the UK Device Developers' Conference 2015
Leading debug tool company Lauterbach has agreed to be a lead sponsor of next year's UK Device Developers' Conference, an event for engineers and computer scientists working in the development of intelligent systems and devices.
Horizon Discovery Group plc and Adarza BioSystems enter supply & licensing agreement
Agreement gives Horizon exclusive right to supply services on Adarza’s multiplex label-free immunoassay technology.
What should employers do to comply with the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981?
First Aid Confidence offers guidance regarding the first aid provision required within a business.
Duaklir® Genuair® approved in the European Union for COPD
AstraZeneca today announced that Duaklir® Genuair® (aclidinium bromide/formoterol fumarate 340/12 mcg) has been granted Marketing Authorisation by the European Commission (EC) to be used as a maintenance bronchodilator treatment to relieve symptoms in adult patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Quarry transformed into haven for insect life
A new study has revealed how a sand and gravel quarry in Cambridgeshire has become a haven for insect life, and is now home to a number of rare species.
Local sports stars launch Addenbrooke’s Rudolph Run
Local sports stars GB 100m paralympian, Laura Sugar from Saffron Walden and GB Bobsleigh Team member, Ross Austen from Ely will be launching this year’s Rudolph Run at Addenbrooke’s Hospital on Sunday 7 December.
Don’t start with technology, start with the people
There are considerable healthcare challenges entrenched in the developing world.
Ultimo founder to urge East of England MSBs to 'Seize Export Opportunity' at major conference
Ultimo®’s founder Michelle Mone is to be one of the keynote speakers at a major UKTI conference on 3 December at Cranfield School of Management in Bedfordshire.
Success for Managers: How to get people to like you
Whether you’re a business owner, a manager, an employee or a lover, you will always have more success when people like you.
Applications for the 2015 MacRobert Award are now open!
The Royal Academy of Engineering MacRobert Award has become synonymous with spotting the ‘next big thing’ in technology, having been established 45 years ago to identify outstanding innovation with proven commercial promise and tangible societal benefit.
Aspiration Europe unveils 'Back To The Future' inspired GoGoDragon in aid of Break Charity
Aspiration Europe unveils Back To The Future inspired GoGoDragon in aid of Break Charity, designed by local photographer, Suzi Ovens.
Innomech helps ITW to reduce manufacturing costs
Automation consultancy GB Innomech has designed and developed a fully automated assembly system to help ITW Imagedata to reduce manufacturing costs for its highest volume products. ITW is a global manufacturer of film ribbons and consumables for security and identity cards, based near Manningtree, Essex.
Computer model maps spread of toxic Alzheimer’s protein
Researchers in Canada have used a computer model to try to map the spread of toxic proteins involved in Alzheimer’s disease. The study is published on Thursday 20 November in the journal PLOS Computational Biology and can be read online here.
From classroom to Silicon Valley via the House of Commons
Yesterday (Thurs), over 100 school and university students who entered a national Appathon competition were acknowledged at a special event at the House of Commons for their innovative app ideas and prototypes.
‘Cambridge Stress Test Series’ launched with four timely risk reports
From pandemic to cyber sabotage, a new series of reports helps business prepare for potential ‘catastronomics’.