Dragonmobility features on the Tech Show - on Iranian TV
Dragonmobility, the Cambridge-based designer and manufacturer of innovative powerchairs for disabled but active users has again been featured on the TV - this time by the Iranian TV station Manoto 1 on their latest Tech Show.
Review explores potential benefits of computer brain training in older people
A review of existing evidence suggests that computer ‘brain training’ programmes may have some small benefits for older people, but that more evidence is required to know how long these benefits might last. The study, which pulls together data from 51 separate trials, was published this week in the journal PLOS Medicine.
Calcium loss is turning lakes to ‘jelly’
Declining calcium levels in some North American lakes are causing major depletions of dominant plankton species, enabling the rapid rise of their ecological competitor: a small jelly-clad invertebrate. Scientists say increasing ‘jellification’ will damage fish stocks and filtration systems that allow lakes to supply drinking water, and that lakes may have been pushed into “an entirely new…
Lifelong learning and the plastic brain
Our brains are plastic. They continually remould neural connections as we learn, experience and adapt. Now researchers are asking if new understanding of these processes can help us train our brains.
TGAC workshop introduces genotyping by sequencing
In collaboration with RGB-Net, a European-funded COST action on rabbit genome biology, The Genome Analysis Centre (TGAC) ran a four-day workshop aimed at introducing early stage scientists to genotyping by sequencing (GBS) and equipping them with the skills required to effectively utilise GBS in their future research.
Ubisense enhances Smart Factory for improved manufacturing efficiency
Ubisense Group plc, a leader in real-time location intelligence systems, adds powerful new capabilities to further enhance Ubisense Smart Factory, an industry-leading solution that enables vehicle and industrial manufacturers to gain the operational control required to accomplish the demanding assembly processes they are facing today and will face in the future.
‘Over-searching’ online can be detrimental
From hiring to holidays, ‘group’ searches can cause heartbreak if not managed properly.
Businesses to go behind the scenes at Borderville
Borderville Sports Centre will open its doors for a special event to bring the local business community together next week. The special behind-the-scenes tour is being hosted by New College Stamford in partnership with Stamford Chamber of Commerce.
Cambridge Judge MBA ranked sixth among non-US schools by Bloomberg Businessweek
The MBA programme at Cambridge Judge Business School has been ranked sixth among schools outside the United States in the 2014 rankings by Bloomberg Businessweek magazine, which ranked 85 US and 27 non-US schools.
Leading barrister joins Birketts
Matthew Gowen has joined the corporate criminal defence team at top 100 law firm Birketts as a barrister.
UAE Trade Mission delegate story: Craig Shaw, Advetec
Group CEO Craig Shaw plans to grow his Bath-based waste-management company Advetec by focusing on export. He explains how a Santander Breakthrough International Trade Mission to the UAE gave him a direct connection to potential clients and the wider market.
City could get more powers from Government, Huppert told
Cambridge could get more powers to make its own decisions rather than top-down rule from Government, MP Julian Huppert has been told.
Endomagnetics raises funding for US clinical trial, sales support and new product development
Endomagnetics, the Cambridge-based cancer healthcare company, has raised a further £2m ($3.12m US) to support its pivotal US clinical trial and the launch of a new cancer marker product in 2015.
Free online learning platform provides digital skills to business
Cambridge Judge Business School faculty has developed three courses – in marketing, brand-building and finance – for the new Digital Business Academy, the world’s first government-supported online learning platform being launched today in London.
Agri-tech business plan competition launches
Norwich Research Park is pleased to support GROW, the UK’s first Agri-Tech Business Plan Competition aimed at encouraging entrepreneurial thinking into the industry.
Scientists develop potential blood test to detect Alzheimer's early
New research into a possible blood test for Alzheimer’s was presented at the Society for Neuroscience conference in Washington DC on Sunday 16 November.
Bioscience and innovation for health - examining the issues
A new series of lively seminars taking a broad perspective on bioscience, health and the policy implications of innovation in the UK health system launches in Cambridge next month.
USAID, Broad Institute and Illumina partner to combat Ebola epidemic in West Africa
To help combat the Ebola epidemic in West Africa, the US Agency for International Development (USAID), the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, and Illumina, Inc., today announced they have entered into a public-private partnership to aid those on the ground who are fighting the spread of the virus.
Abcam wins ‘Best use of digital media’ at Life Science Industry Awards
Abcam plc., a leading provider of protein research tools and services, announced today that it has won the Life Science Industry Award for the ‘Best use of digital media’.
Cambridge Publishing Management raises hundreds for Macmillan Cancer Support!
Cambridge VIPs were among the many guests who supported Cambridge Publishing Management's second Macmillan Coffee Morning on Friday 26 September.
BAM Construct wins £80million contract to build central aspects of NWCD
The University of Cambridge has awarded its largest value construction package for the first phase of the North West Cambridge Development to BAM Construction.
Global eyesight study wins research prize
A study led by researchers at Anglia Ruskin University has been named Outstanding Scientific Paper by the American Public Health Authority’s Vision Care section.
Cambridge-based authors shortlisted for 2014 Costa Book Awards
Costa has announced the shortlists for the 2014 Costa Book Awards, which include Cambridge-based authors Ali Smith, Helen Macdonald and Marcus Sedgwick.
How could flexible work changes affect your SME?
SMEs could face costly tribunals following flexible work changes, warns Cambridge law firm, Stone King.
Scene and heard: a week of Cambridge poetry
Recalling the spirit of the iconic Cambridge Poetry Festivals of the 70s and 80s, a new celebration of Cambridge poetry begins on November 22, featuring performances by Vahni Capildeo, John James, Mark Ford and former Archbishop of Canterbury, Rowan Williams.