BBSRC awards Cambridge £15 million to support next generation of scientists
The University of Cambridge is to receive £15 million over five years from the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) to support the training and development of 150 PhD students. Students will be trained in world-class bioscience that will help boost the economy and build on UK strengths in areas such as agriculture, food, industrial biotechnology, bioenergy and health.
EY UK revenues up 8.6% to £1.868 billion
EY, the professional services firm providing audit, tax, transaction and advisory services, has reported turnover growth of 8.6% to £1.868 billion for the year ending 27 June 2014, up from £1.721 billion in the previous year.
Michell Instruments is East Cambridgeshire Business of the Year
Michell Instruments has won three East Cambridgeshire Business Awards, including the prestigious Business of the Year.
Negative? No. Positive? Yes.
In this post, communication coach Jon Torrens explains how negative thinking can be used to create great presentations.
Food industry benefits from Digitron’s latest range of hand-held digital thermometers
Digitron – an Elektron Technology brand – has announced new additions to its extensive range of robust hand-held digital thermometers.
Discover the value of Dark Data
Reasons to attend 'The value of Dark Data' event later this month...
Mobas develops and launches new brand for Endomagnetics
Endomagnetics, the Cambridge-based developer of innovative solutions for cancer care, has appointed leading creative agency Mobas to handle its PR and marketing following the agency’s successful development of its new brand.
Ineffective website design could be losing you business
John Dibb, Head of Digital at creative agency KISS, highlights why a mobile-friendly website is essential to business growth.
Horizon Discovery Group signs co-exclusive commercial agreement with Haplogen Genomics
Horizon Discovery Group plc, a leading provider of research tools to support translational genomics and the development of personalized medicines, today announced it has entered a worldwide co-exclusive distribution agreement with Haplogen Genomics GmbH
Spit Camp Extra comes to Cambridge, allowing more time to learn saliva testing skills
Launching in January 2015, Spit Camp Extra will offer a day and an additional half-day workshop based in Cambridge at the Salimetrics Laboratory. This programme is designed for students, post-doctoral scientists or industry affiliates who would like to know more about salivary bioscience and include saliva measures in their research.
Business trust in the cloud at all-time low
Trust in the security of data held in the cloud is a rapidly growing concern for IT decision-makers within large organizations, according to a new report by BT.
42 Technology launches printing practice
42 Technology (42T) has consolidated its experience and track record in the development and application of print technologies into a dedicated printing practice to provide a more focused resource for its clients.
Top young bricklayer helps celebrate apprenticeships with Cambridge MP
Cambridge Regional College apprentice Shaun Bartram, the best young bricklayer in East Anglia, has been passing on some professional tips to Cambridge's MP.
VDI infrastructure cuts costs and boosts productivity - now possible with imaging apps
It is now possible to deploy and manage graphically intensive applications across VDI infrastructures using shared GPUs without loss of performance or degradation in user experience.
IBM's Roger Johnston speaks at Dark Data event on 23rd October
Dark Data is a relatively new concept in this data driven world we now live in. Come and listen to an IBM opinion on Dark Data from Information Lifecycle Governance Strategy Leader - Roger Johnston.
Drones - a unique report by IDTechEx
Fixed wing, airship, VTOL, quadcopter, drone, amphibians/diving, bat, bird, fly - analysts IDTechEx forecast electric vehicle sales in 37 categories, the variety increasing each year as new sectors become substantial.
Maybe it's time to create a chief relationship officer (CRO) role?
The need for HR Directors to reexamine the approach to relationship management in their organisation is the subject of David Willcock's feature article on the HRZone website this month.
Realising our Economic and Agricultural Potential: REAP conference
Agri-tech represents a huge market opportunity. The REAP conference – Realising our Economic and Agricultural Potential – provides a unique opportunity for producers and growers to voice their needs and for technologists, entrepreneurs and investors to gain a deep insight into the challenges facing this exciting industry sector.
Ink jet technology - what's the next big thing?
We've seen inkjet's dominance of the large format graphics market, and more recently the rapid growth of inkjet ceramic tile printing. Inkjet is present in just about every print market but hasn't achieved the same level of penetration - yet. The question therefore is, what is the next big thing?
Norwich Research Park receives £12.5M investment for next generation of scientists
Research institutions on Norwich Research Park, led by the John Innes Centre, receive an additional £12.5M from the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) for its doctoral training programme, confirming the Park’s status as a world-class centre of excellence for bioscience.
Huppert reinforces call for more support for postgraduates
A call for more support for postgraduate students will be reinforced by Cambridge MP Julian Huppert on Monday (October 6) when he joins a panel hosted by the National Union of Students and think tank, Million Plus.
The contradictions of biomass
Drax is the world's largest biomass electricity generator. Is this good for the environment? asks The Scientific Alliance.
Get clued up by browsing a Human Library
Cambridge’s inaugural Human Library event, organised by Anglia Ruskin University and SUN Network, aims to challenge stereotypes and promote tolerance for World Mental Health Day.
Why knowing your customers is key to powerful content copywriting
Are you still wondering whether to write a blog, newsletter or other online content? Well, this article might just nudge you into a decision, which could beckon more customers closer to your business...
High-speed portable hygrometer approved for explosive atmospheres in Brazil
Michell Instruments’ MDM300 I.S. high-speed portable dew-point hygrometer has gained certification from INMETRO, the Brazilian National Institute of Metrology, Standardization and Industrial Quality for use in hazardous or explosive atmospheres.