UEA rises to 14th in prestigious league table
The University of East Anglia (UEA) on Norwich Research Park has leapt to 14th in the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2015, its highest ever position in this well-respected league table.
Celebrate thought at the Cambridge Festival of Ideas
Bookings open today for this year's Cambridge Festival of Ideas, now in its seventh year and bigger and better than ever. The Festival, which runs from 20 October to 2 November, explores the rich contributions the arts, humanities and social sciences make to our culture and understanding of the world.
Howard Group team takes part in Chariots of Fire 2014
Celebrating its 23rd anniversary, the Cambridge Chariots of Fire relay race took place on Sunday 21st September. The race follows in the footsteps of the famous film, taking its scenic route through the streets and colleges of Cambridge, with teams of six each running a 1.7 mile course in relay format.
New large particle inks and glazes for Xaar printheads deliver maximum creative impact
Esmalglass-Itaca and Colorobbia have announced the first custom-made digital ceramic inks and glazes for the Xaar 1002 GS40 and Xaar 001, the new high laydown printheads from Xaar. As the ceramics industry’s leading inkjet technology specialist, Xaar is driving the digitalisation of the entire tile manufacturing process.
World-leading ceramic tile printer manufacturers deliver big impact at Tecnargilla
First Xaar 1002 GS40-enabled printers debut at Tecnargilla this week giving ‘Big Colour, Big Effects and Big Advantage’
Xaar’s revolutionary ‘large-particle’ glaze Xaar 001 printhead delivers up to 700 g/m2
New printhead enables digital decorative effects, coloured glazes and functional coatings and extends the digitalisation of ceramic tile manufacturing still further.
Cambridge businesses encouraged to claim £3000 grants for faster internet
Cambridge businesses have until March 2015 to apply for a Government grant worth up to £3000 to start reaping the business benefits of faster broadband speeds and better connectivity.
Cambridgeshire’s Expedeon expands following £240,000 in new funding
Cambridgeshire-based Expedeon, a specialist in protein discovery and analysis spun out of Cambridge University in 2003, is to invest in new infrastructure and machinery following £240,000 in funding from Santander Corporate & Commercial. The business has seen a surge in UK and global demand for its hi-tech services and is expanding to accommodate new opportunities.
Tecan offers next-generation sequencing sample preparation at the touch of a button
Tecan has launched the Freedom EVO® NGS workstation to simplify next-generation sequencing (NGS) sample preparation and PCR set-up.
Quick-change materials break the silicon speed limit for computers
Faster, smaller, greener computers, capable of processing information up to 1,000 times faster than currently available models, could be made possible by replacing silicon with materials that can switch back and forth between different electrical states.
Call for entries in Horizon 2020 Competition
Ten ideas: ten prizes! Ready to win a Phase 1 or 2 funding application worth up to £10,000 in Pera Technology's unique competition?
BACTEST scoops innovation award
BACTEST has been recognised at the Food and Drink Federation Awards for its innovative Speedy Breedy technology.
Cambridge Filmworks film features Cambridge Consultants Commonwealth champion
Cambridge Filmworks would like to say a big congratulations to Cambridge Consultants Isle of Ely rower John Hale and his partner for winning gold at the Commonwealth Regatta in Strathclyde last month, bringing him a step closer to achieving his dream of competing in the Rio 2016 Olympics.
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.