Success For Managers Tip: How do you escape from a Betari’s Box?
This might sound like something from Dr Who, writes Madeleine Morgan of Growu, but stick with it.
Open University warns of risk to UK economy of ignoring benefits of part-time study
British industry cannot afford to overlook the benefits of part-time study, according to The Open University, as new research shows the economic impact of the OU to be more than £3bn.
Birketts advises on shareholder exit for Youngman Group, having advised on original MBO
The multi-award winning Birketts' corporate and commercial team has advised the shareholders of Youngman Group on a successful exit, having advised on the original MBO in 2005. The financial value of the acquisition was not disclosed.
AIX R6 sets new standards in LED manufacturing
AIXTRON’s next generation MOCVD tool excels through top level production performance, lowest cost of ownership and major productivity increase.
Cambridge Festival of Ideas wraps up biggest year yet
The street banners are down, the fuchsia-clad volunteers have gone home. But the ideas shared over the fortnight of art, social sciences and culture still echo for thousands of attendees, inspiring conversations and sparking new interests.
'Vision and tenacity of early engineering greats is needed to tackle future challenges'
If the engineering community is to rise to the challenges presented by global mega-trends such as climate change, population growth and resource depletion, we will need to “adopt the vision, tenacity and ingenuity of our Victorian forebears”, according to the new President of the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), Professor David Balmforth.
Clearing a path for electrons in polymers: closing in on the speed limits
A new class of low-cost polymer materials, which can carry electric charge with almost no losses despite their seemingly random structure, could lead to flexible electronics and displays which are faster and more efficient.
Birketts provides free entrepreneurial support for game developers
The technology team at leading East of England law firm, Birketts, is supporting gamers in Essex by working alongside The Eastern Enterprise Hub.
Digital boost available for businesswomen in Cambridgeshire
Connecting Cambridgeshire has launched a scheme to help women in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough start or grow their own businesses, or return to work.
Cambridge Intelligence named one of the UK’s most innovative companies
Cambridge-based data visualization firm, Cambridge Intelligence, is celebrating having been named one of the UK’s most innovative young businesses in this year's Startups Awards.
AstraZeneca PLC reports third quarter of growth
Pascal Soriot, AstraZeneca's Chief Executive Officer, commenting on the company's third quarter and nine months 2014 results, said: "I’m pleased to report our third consecutive quarter of revenue growth, driven by a strong contribution from our growth platforms."
FluGen-Arecor successfully completes project to develop stable liquid universal flu vaccine
FluGen-Arecor partnership successfully completes Innovate UK SMART Grant-funded project to develop stable liquid formulations of promising Universal Flu Vaccine REDEE FLU™.
'Four ways to wake up feeling better in winter'
Olivia Parker of The Telegraph reports on new scientific research into the "waking up process", featuring the research of Angela Clow, Professor of Psychophysiology, University of Westminster, into the Cortisol Awakening Response (CAR) and that burst of Cortisol received by our brains during waking.
Potential Alzheimer's antibody crosses blood-brain barrier in primates
A US study has shown that an antibody being explored for its potential to fight Alzheimer’s disease is capable of crossing the blood-brain barrier in non-human primates – a crucial part of developing treatments for the disease. The study was published yesterday (November 5) in the journal Science Translational Medicine.
Books and bubbles!
Once again the Cambridge Champagne Company is delighted to support the Cambridge Literary Festival's Winter event on Sunday 30 November.
Mills & Reeve advises on US$3bn acquisition
Mills & Reeve is advising Columbus International Inc and its shareholders on the sale of Columbus to Cable & Wireless Communications plc.
GTC and Direct Save Telecom provide more choice for consumers
GTC has announced that from today householders will have more choice of broadband and phone provider via its market leading Fibre-to-the-Home (FTTH) networks.
Leadership skills void is a big concern for public sector
Budget cuts are hampering the ability of the public sector to train and retain its workforce, according to a report by Anglia Ruskin University and iGov Survey.
POODLE and LogMeIn: what you need to know
With many companies now reliant upon remote access software for support, Ixer has found a helpful article from LogMeIn (thanks to Lisa_K8), which addresses the potential vulnerabilities.
AstraZeneca to divest Myalept to Aegerion
AstraZeneca today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with Aegerion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. to divest Myalept™ (metreleptin for injection), an orphan product that is indicated to treat complications of leptin deficiency in patients with generalised lipodystrophy.
SMART kapp: the dry-erase board is reinvented
1plex Ltd is pleased to announce that it is now taking orders for the award-winning SMART kapp™, the 21st century dry-erase board.
New sensor technology enables the remote monitoring of cracks
UK company Montec Systems Ltd has introduced a new system for the monitoring of cracks in brick and masonry structures, such as buildings, bridges and tunnels.
CambridgePPF signs Statement of Common Ground with local councils
Cambridge Past, Present & Future (CambridgePPF) – the charity working to keep Cambridge special – has announced that ahead of the Examination in Public of the Local Plans, it signed a Statement of Common Ground with Cambridge City Council and South Cambridgeshire District Council (SCDC).
Fresh boost for Chesterton and Mitcham's Corner
Chesterton and Mitcham’s Corner in Cambridge are set for a boost following a new appointment by Cambridge City Council.
London Stansted urges Network Rail to show more ambition to unlock growth at the airport
London Stansted is urging Network Rail to show more ambition and greater vision to deliver faster rail services to unlock the airport’s potential and improve services for commuters.