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Travel Plan Plus gears up for electric vehicle event
Travel Plan Plus (TP+) invites employers and their staff to attend the TP+ Electric Vehicle Event hosted by Cambridge Regional College, King's Hedges Road, Cambridge, CB4 2QT next Monday (27th October) between 11-3pm.
Cambridge Live seeks trustees to help kick-start new venture
Would you like to help further shape the cultural landscape in a city recently voted the number one destination for culture in the UK? Can you bring vision and drive to continue the legacy of East Anglia’s largest concert hall and Europe’s most acclaimed Folk Festival?
Scientists take step towards drug to treat norovirus stomach bug
An experimental drug currently being trialled for influenza and Ebola viruses could have a new target: norovirus, often known as the winter vomiting virus. A team of researchers at the University of Cambridge has shown that the drug, favipiravir, is effective at reducing – and in some cases eliminating – norovirus infection in mice.
CambridgeIP wins innovation funding to develop tools to explore big data
CambridgeIP, with the University of Essex and the Institute of Engineering and Technology (the IET), will collaborate on a UK government-funded project to develop new tools and methods to enable easier exploration of complex scientific literature.
Abcodia offers access to serum biobank to advance biomarkers for haematological cancers
Abcodia has announced an initiative to license access to serum samples from its unique longitudinal serum biobank for use in discovery and validation of biomarkers for haematological cancers. This unparalleled resource, believed to be the largest longitudinal collection of its kind, can substantially reduce the time to market and cost of R&D.
Penningtons Manches celebrates first anniversary as combined firm
On 15 October 2013, Penningtons Solicitors LLP and Manches LLP joined forces to become one of the dominant legal players in London and the South East. The deal captured headlines across both the national and trade press and brought 115 partners and over 600 staff together in seven locations.
NASA astronaut's mission to The Open University
Pupils from local secondary schools, academics and students had an opportunity to meet a real life NASA astronaut in a special public lecture at The Open University (OU) on Tuesday 21 October 2014.
Stansted reports 66% reduction in carbon footprint in first year of MAG ownership
Reducing carbon footprint by 66%, diverting 93% of waste from landfill and trialling new technologies to improve aircraft performance on set departure routes are just a snapshot of the highlights in Stansted Airport’s corporate responsibility report published today, reflecting on performance during the first year of M.A.G ownership.
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New publication focuses on SENSITEST® canine Lymphoma Blood Test
Avacta Animal Health’s SENSITEST® canine Lymphoma Blood Test (cLBT) is the subject of an early view, open access paper published online by Veterinary and Comparative Oncology on the 15th October.
CIT Technology launches new website
CIT technology, formerly Conductive Inkjet Technology, has launched its new website and brand. The relaunched site focuses on the company's core activities of producing inkjet printed flexible circuits.
Cambridge City Council confirms go-ahead for Cambridge Live
Cambridge City Council has formally confirmed the go-ahead for the establishment of a Cultural Trust to run its cultural venues and the Cambridge Folk Festival at a meeting of the Community Services Scrutiny Committee.
REAP conference explores 'smart use' of land and technology
It's just three weeks until the Agri-Tech East REAP - Realising our Economic and Agricultural Potential - conference, which takes place in Cambridge on November 12th. If you are interested in learning about the latest developments and issues in farming, science and technology, sign up today.
KPMG launches Enterprise offering for small and medium businesses in Cambridge
KPMG has announced the launch of KPMG Enterprise, a new strategic investment totalling £40m which will see the firm expand its service offerings to the growing network of 4.9 million privately-owned businesses across the UK.
Cambridge Index rises 4.3%
The Cambridge Index climbed 4.3% or 619.65 points to 14,893.9, as seven of the top ten index heavy-weights posted weekly gains.
Montessori nursery school to come to Haverhill Research Park
A detailed planning application for a Montessori nursery school at Haverhill Research Park has been submitted by Jaynic Investments, the developer of the park, to St Edmundsbury Borough Council.
CDP awarded certification to ISO13485 and ISO9001
Innovative technology and design consultancy Cambridge Design Partnership has achieved the international standard for medical device quality management, as its long-term commitment to quality results in rapid accreditation to ISO 13485.
Small cell microwave backhaul pioneer CCS expands deployment with China Mobile
CCS (Cambridge Communication Systems Limited), creator of the world’s first self-organising small cell microwave backhaul system for mobile networks, today announces that China Mobile has expanded its deployment of CCS’ technology with a new installation in its Fujian Mobile branch.
ET market set for rapid growth to 4 billion units by 2018
Envelope Tracking (ET) adoption rates will soar, according to a new forecast analysis published today by the global ET chip company, Nujira Ltd. The company’s research predicts that the total market for ET will exceed 4 billion units a year by 2018, representing a $3 billion market opportunity over the next five years as ET becomes ubiquitous across the 4G smartphone market.
WaveFX gets cooking with TV chef James Martin
Local video company WaveFX was commissioned to capture a unique cookery experienced hosted by celebrity chef James Martin in the heart of London.
Clock change is here but Lumie Light Therapy can help
The clock change this Sunday (October 26th) signals darker winter days - but light therapy can help, says Cambridge-based light therapy specialist Lumie.
Internet of Things: who will be the winners?
Raghu Das, CEO of IDTechEx, introduces the IDTechEx report Internet of Things (IoT): Business Opportunities 2015-2025.
Global Alliance for Genomics and Health members meet to advance genomic data sharing
The Global Alliance for Genomics and Health convened its second major meeting of 2014 yesterday (Monday), bringing together more than 250 international leaders to collaborate on the development of innovative solutions to accelerate sharing of genomic and clinical data.
Tecwyn hopes to put rivals to the sword
An Anglia Ruskin University student has been selected to represent Great Britain in the traditional Japanese martial art of Iaido.