TWI Research Director elected as Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering
Paul Woollin, Research Director at TWI, has been elected as a Fellow by the Royal Academy of Engineering. Paul is one of 59 new Fellows selected at the Royal Academy’s AGM to join the Fellowship in recognition of their outstanding and continuing contributions to engineering.
Nanoparticle synthesis benefits from award-winning Syrris batch and flow reactors
Innovative batch and flow reactors from leading manufacturer Syrris are proving advantageous for a variety of nanoparticle applications, offering scientists working in the field numerous benefits.
Akendi offers user experience training in Manchester
Leo Poll, President of Akendi UK, is pleased to announce the newest location for their User Experience Professional programs - Manchester, UK. Taking place December 1st to 5th, 2014 at the Manchester Conference Centre, the courses provide professional training and certification in user experience design.
Webinar focuses on flexible displays and flexible sensors
A free webinar this Thursday (25 September 2014) will cover some of the research in the IDTechEx reports OLED Display Forecasts 2014-2024 and Printed and Flexible Sensors 2014-2024.
'Secret Millionaire' Mike receives honorary degree
A businessman who attributes his success to starting work at the age of seven will receive an honorary degree from Anglia Ruskin University in his home city of Peterborough.
28-week results from AstraZeneca's DURATION-NEO-1 Phase III study
Study showed AstraZeneca’s exenatide once-weekly suspension for autoinjection provided superior HbA1c reductions vs. twice-daily exenatide (Byetta®) in adults with type 2 diabetes.
Financial review reveals extent of savings needed
Cambridge City Council’s Mid-Year Financial Review reveals the scale of the challenge it faces following the reduction in funding from central government, and outlines its strategy for making savings while delivering the quality of services expected by Cambridge residents, and targeting poverty in the city.
Health Analytics launches latest version of award-winning informatics software for the NHS
Health Analytics is pleased to announce the launch of the latest version of its powerful suite of software products, which provide valuable business intelligence to aid service delivery within the NHS, local authorities and social services.
Have your say in the difficult decisions facing Cambridge City Council
YouChoose allows you to play the role of a council member, suggesting how the council should spend money on services.
Gaining an in-depth knowledge of nephrology
Medical specialists choosing to broaden their horizons by pursuing opportunities worldwide recognise the importance of globally acknowledged qualifications such as the Specialty Certificate Examinations (SCEs) offered by MRCP(UK).
The opinion-forming power of protest
Protesters can often shape public opinion with no real accountability, says The Scientific Alliance.
Fantasy honour for Anglia Ruskin expert
Farah Mendlesohn, Professor of Literary History at Anglia Ruskin University, has been presented with a lifetime achievement award by the British Fantasy Society.
Accio Group in the hunt for another brace of awards
More good news for Accio Group this week - and recognition of their endeavours - in the shape of two category shortlistings in the 2014 Hunts Post Huntingdonshire Business Awards.
Bidwells builds on planning expertise with major appointment
Johnny Clayton has joined Bidwells as Head of Landscape and Urban Design, leading the firm’s specialist national team to provide landscape architecture consultancy including urban design and landscape planning.
Why considering wellbeing can tie us up in knots
Without a clear understanding of what’s involved and the benefits to the business of addressing the issue of wellbeing, it can be a struggle to build a good business case and get a budget to work with.
Pure expands into IT recruitment across the East of England
Pure Resourcing Solutions, a leading regional recruitment consultancy firm, is expanding into IT, with the launch of a new division focusing on technology jobs.
PsychologyOnline named top innovator
PsychologyOnline has been recognised for its innovation in healthcare. It is making therapy for depression and anxiety more effective, more accessible and more widely available.
Orchard Street increases weighting to Cambridge with industrial estate purchase
Orchard Street Investment Management, the specialist commercial property investment manager, has completed the acquisition of five warehousing units on Cambridge Commercial Park, an industrial and trade counter estate in Cambridge, for £5.914 million.
Rabobank selects VASCO CrontoSign technology for online banking security
VASCO Data Security International, Inc., a global leader in authentication, electronic signatures, and identity management, announced today that Netherlands based Rabobank has introduced the Rabo Scanner, a VASCO DIGIPASS Authenticator featuring CrontoSign technology. It uses visual transaction signing to increase user-friendliness while providing the highest level of online banking transaction…
RiverRhee Consulting gains Cogent Sector Skills Council accreditation
RiverRhee Consulting is now a Cogent accredited provider specialising in the delivery of Workforce Development (Skills for Growth), an employer-devised training programme designed to enable science-based small businesses to develop their existing workforce.
Global violence rates could be halved in just 30 years, say leading experts
Research shows that homicide rates in many countries are falling; leading experts from around the world believe that global rates of homicide and other interpersonal violence - such as child abuse and domestic violence - could be reduced by as much as 50% in just 30 years if governments implement the right policies.
Citrix extends software-defined workplace vision
This week Citrix announced to more than 100 industry analysts the next stage in its vision for empowering people to work better.
Local display makes operation easy on Michell’s new explosion-proof moisture transmitter
Michell Instrument’s newly launched Easidew PRO XP explosion proof dew-point transmitter is now available with an optional integral display, for improved ease of use. The local display provides engineers with readings of moisture at the point of installation, enabling them to carry out checks and make adjustments conveniently and quickly without referring to their control room.
Breathing Buildings CEO named Fellow of Royal Academy of Engineering
Breathing Buildings CEO Shaun Fitzgerald has been elected a Fellow of The Royal Academy of Engineering.
CCS wins Cambridge News' Top Innovations 2014 award
CCS is proud to announce that it has won one of Cambridge News’ Top Innovations 2014 awards for its pioneering self-organising small cell microwave backhaul system.