Multi-million pound contracts up for grabs at airport business event
A super-sleek VIP aircraft hangar at Stansted Airport was transformed into a city style trading hall as hundreds of businesses bid for contracts worth millions of pounds.
Cambridgeshire traders export £37million worth of goods in September
Companies in Cambridgeshire have exported over £37million worth of goods in September with top destinations including Russia, Turkey and Egypt.
Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group wins prestigious business award
Cambridge-based aircraft maintenance, modification and design company Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group has won a coveted award at the Institution of Mechanical Engineers’ Manufacturing Excellence Awards 2014.
North West Cambridge Masterplan wins prestigious award for AECOM
AECOM’s masterplan for the North West Cambridge Development has won the ‘Future Projects – Masterplanning’ Award at the 2014 World Architecture Festival (WAF).
IPPM helps Vodafone and Interserve
IPPM Ltd Director John Bridges has been helping Vodafone Group and Interserve Plc. to manage business change and transformation.
Injection pen simplifies life with diabetes
Cambridge Consultants has designed a smart injection pen to help diabetes patients track their insulin delivery.
New rules on inheritance - do I still need a Will?
The rules of intestacy in England and Wales changed on 1st October, as the Inheritance and Trustees' Powers Act 2014 came into force. Karl Dembicki of Woodfines Solicitors explains why you still need to write your Will.
Small cell experts raise questions of standards, interoperability and performance
While small cells have the potential to meet growing demand for mobile data and improve urban connectivity, they need to be automatically and smoothly incorporated into the existing macrocell network, raising questions of standards, interoperability and performance, according to industry experts at the Cambridge Wireless Small Cells Special Interest Group (SIG) conference yesterday (Weds).
Salt marsh plants key to reducing coastal erosion and flooding
The effectiveness of salt marshes – wetlands which are flooded and drained by tides – in protecting coastal areas in times of severe weather has been quantified in a study by researchers from the University of Cambridge.
Intelligent LED Solutions launches new range of industrial UV LEDs
UK LED specialist Intelligent LED Solutions (ILS) has announced the launch of a new range of high power UV LEDs for demanding industrial applications.
SCC recertified as Cisco Gold Partner for outstanding performance
SCC has been recertified as a Cisco Gold Certified Partner in the UK for its outstanding performance so far this year.
Survey finds 40% of manufacturers have no visibility into real-time status of their process
Ubisense reveals findings of its 2014 Smart Manufacturing Technologies Survey.
Exciting seminar programme announced for this year’s Peterborough B2B Exhibition
Key business leaders have signed up to deliver a programme of exciting and inspirational workshops and seminars at the B2B exhibition taking place on 22 October.
Digitron extends its range of high quality hand-held digital thermometers
Digitron – an Elektron Technology brand – has announced new additions to its extensive range of robust hand-held digital thermometers.
Vibrant and engaging party launches Creative Industry Finance
Last week saw the launch of Creative Industry Finance (CIF), a ground-breaking programme providing business support and access to finance to enable the growth and development of England’s cultural and creative industries.
Green politician questions ‘myth’ of progress
Green Party politician and philosopher Rupert Read will discuss whether progress is actually a good thing in the opening talk of the Global Sustainability Institute seminar series at Anglia Ruskin University in Cambridge on Monday (6 October).
Online resource supports the work of biodiversity conservation organisations
A free online resource, launched yesterday (Weds), will help conservation organisations share expertise and tools, aiding them in addressing some of the planet’s most challenging conservation issues.
Stem cells: master builders, drug testers, immortal elements
Professors Austin Smith and Robin Franklin discuss how Cambridge scientists are helping to provide a stream of new knowledge about how our bodies are made and maintained, and how stem cells can fulfil the promise of being one of medical research’s great hopes.
Employing reservists: do you know the drill?
Legal changes concerning the employment of Reservists came into force yesterday (1 October).
Legal 500 recognises Birketts’ strength
The Legal 500 rankings (released yesterday, 1 October 2014) recognise Birketts LLP as one of the strongest firms in the East of England with 34 tier one rankings, up from 32 last year.
Amazon trip makes Guinness World Records
Cambridge Judge Business School faculty member Mark de Rond’s ‘epic journey’ rowing down the Amazon has officially entered the Guinness World Records.
Quotient Clinical showcases RapidFACT™ and six poster publications at AAPS
Quotient Clinical, the Translational Pharmaceutics™ company, will present the third annual RapidFACT™ (Rapid Formulation development And Clinical Testing) User Group Meeting, as well as six poster publications, at the forthcoming 2014 AAPS Annual Meeting and Exposition from the 2nd to 6th of November in San Diego, USA.
Website helps maths and physics school students work it out
School physics students and their teachers can now tackle an interactive library of problems designed to develop their physics and maths problem-solving skills, thanks to isaacphysics.org, the latest strand of the Rutherford School Physics Partnership.
Industry survey aims to provide valuable insight into ICT systems in retail and manufacturing
A new industry survey invites C-level executives in the UK manufacturing and retail sectors to share their views on how IT strategies can influence and impact business growth and risk management.