Cambridge University Museums joins Conference Cambridge portfolio
The official venue-finding service for the University of Cambridge, the Colleges and other unique properties has announced that five of Cambridge University’s Museums have joined the Conference Cambridge portfolio.
Prof Bob Watson receives United Nations award for services to science
The Champions of the Earth Award is the United Nations’ highest environmental accolade, awarded to those whose service to the environment is saving lives, improving livelihoods and bettering environmental governance and conservation.
Who wants to win some books?
To celebrate Eimear McBride’s incredible debut novel, Cambridge Literary Festival is offering FIVE free copies of A Girl is a Half-Formed Thing.
Shell Springboard applications close on 5 December 2014
Small enterprises applying for the 2015 Shell Springboard Awards only have until 5pm, Friday 5th December 2014, to submit an entry for the chance to win a “no strings attached” business award worth up to £150,000.
Michell humidity calibration instruments ensure product quality in pharmaceutical production
Michell Instruments not only produce a comprehensive range of humidity calibration instruments and equipment, the company’s world-wide network of application engineers offer support and training in this complex field, which ensures that pharmaceutical companies get the best value for money from their investment.
Breakthrough Business Class: conquering international trade
A series of six Breakthrough Business Classes from Santander guides delegates through different areas of business growth and development.
Intellectual Property - what investors are looking for and avoiding the pitfalls
J A Kemp is hosting a free webinar on the subject of ‘What investors are looking for and avoiding the pitfalls’ for all businesses.
Patent Box – compromise with Germany
The UK and Germany have reached a compromise over tax breaks provided for by the UK Patent Box.
New partnerships put Milton Keynes at heart of $400bn Smart Cities revolution
Tech Mahindra Ltd. a specialist in digital transformation, consulting and business re-engineering, today announced that it has joined forces with The Open University (OU) and Milton Keynes Council (Council) in leading the charge in the United Kingdom’s Smart Cities revolution.
Brookside actress made Champion of Alzheimer's Research UK
Former Brookside actress Paula Frances Muldoon, from Waterloo in Merseyside, has been made a Champion of Alzheimer’s Research UK in recognition of her exceptional support of the charity.
Women in science and engineering celebrated at 2014 WISE Awards
Nine role models championing the cause of women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics were presented with a national award by HRH The Princess Royal last night (Thurs) in a glittering ceremony to mark the 30th anniversary of the WISE Campaign.
Birketts sign up to the Corporate Covenant
Birketts, the multi-award winning top 100 law firm based in the East of England, has signed a pledge to support employees who train, and are often deployed, as Reservists.
The art of engineering: images from the frontiers of technology
From the kaleidoscopic swirl of a neural network, to ribbons of crystals unfolding like sheets of wrapping paper, to the relief on the faces of villagers in Malawi after their local well was repaired, the breadth of engineering research at the University of Cambridge is reflected in the images produced by the winners of this year’s Department of Engineering photo competition.
Farmers showcased at FWAG presentation evening
Ashton KCJ Solicitors was once again delighted to sponsor the prestigious Suffolk Farm Conservation award, awarded by Suffolk Farming & Wildlife Advisory Group (Suffolk FWAG). The award was made at the presentation evening held on 5 November 2014.
ZEISS offers advanced microscope technology for imaging of cleared tissue
At the annual Neuroscience meeting in Washington, DC, November 15-19, 2014, ZEISS will present new microscope hard- and software for imaging of cleared tissue.
Genetic modification and Europe
The Scientific Alliance discusses the ousting of the EU chief scientific adviser...
Dolomite’s Resealable Chip Interface offers easy access to microfluidic chip surface
Dolomite – the pioneering microfluidics specialist – has launched a Pressure-driven Resealable Chip Interface System designed for applications requiring quick and easy access to the microfluidic chip surface.
Headway Cambridgeshire occupational therapist visits the NEAThome
Occupational Therapy Week 2014 may be over, but we can still focus on the benefits of occupational therapy, says Headway Cambridgeshire.
Success for Managers Tip: How to create instant confidence
Do you ever feel frustrated when your confidence fails you at the most crucial moments? Do you wish that you could turn on the confidence tap exactly when you needed it?
New imaging method could improve treatment of UK's 5 million asthma sufferers
A new method of observing exactly what happens to drug particles as they travel from an asthma inhaler to the lungs could lead to the development of more efficient asthma treatments.
TWI contributes to major growth in the Innovation, Research and Technology sector
Results of the Oxford Economics study extend the recent Hauser Report to show the full value of the wider sector to UK plc.
Sodexo Defence Partners chooses Signagelive-powered digital menu board
Sodexo Defence Partners, a worldwide supplier of facilities management and quality of life services to the armed forces, has implemented a Signagelive-powered digital menu board solution in two new restaurant facilities in Merville Barracks, Colchester. The new solution helps ensure compliance with PAYD (pay as you dine) services implemented by the military.
Batteries – the light at the end of the tunnel
Storing electricity could save UK plc billions in the long term, says Hugh Massam.
Report predicts a century of droughts, floods and crop failures
By 2060 social security systems across the world may function almost entirely to cope with natural disasters and emergencies, according to a new report.
SonoSite helps clinicians make the grade
Delegates attending the Derby Ultrasound in Critical Care (DUCC) training courses are gaining valuable hands-on experience using SonoSite’s point-of-care ultrasound systems.