Powerfall: new hydro technology with no rotating parts
A new electrical generation technology that operates without rotating parts has been developed by Cambridge company Ziconix Ltd. It could open up thousands of hydropower sites.
Breakthrough MS nano-therapy wins award
Nanotechnology could revolutionise treatment for multiple sclerosis (MS) patients in ground-breaking trials planned by a Cambridge scientist.
Efficiency grants scheme doubles in size
Companies looking to make energy-saving purchases can get up to £8,000 towards their outlay thanks to a newly-expanded scheme from Anglia Ruskin University.
London companies look to Cambridge as destination for events
London-based companies are increasingly looking outside the capital for places to hold their events – and Cambridge is ranking high in the popularity stakes.
Mills & Reeve and FIDAL announce affiliation
Mills & Reeve and FIDAL have signed a memorandum of understanding which highlights the growing international ambition of the leading UK law firm and further enhances FIDAL’s select network of preferred firms in key jurisdictions.
Starting your Psychology degree? Salimetrics publishes a guide to 'Saliva Research'
In 1992 Dr. Irwin Mandel addressed the first New York Academy of Sciences meeting on the topic of saliva as a diagnostic fluid, where he referred to the concept of using saliva as “a mirror of the body.” After nearly 20 years of subsequent work in this field, however, we are now witnessing a sharp rise in the acceptance of saliva as a valuable testing medium alongside, or as an alternative to,…
World’s best PCB-based thermal management available via Spirit Circuits’ Go Naked Programme
Cambridge Nanotherm and Spirit Circuits, one of the UK’s leading PCB manufacturers, announce the availability of Cambridge Nanotherm’s thermal management technology as part of Spirit’s Go Naked free PCB-prototyping service. Cambridge Nanotherm’s unique dielectric nano-ceramic material presents the world’s best solution for wicking-away heat from LEDs and other semiconductors.
Cambridge housebuilder offers family chance to live rent free for a year
Cambridge-based housebuilder Hill is offering a family the opportunity to live rent free for a year in a sustainable concept home in Cambridgeshire.
Winton Symposium tackles the challenges of a growing population
On September 29, Cambridge University's Department of Physics will host the third annual Winton Symposium at the Cavendish Laboratory on the theme of ‘Global Challenges for Science and Technology’.
Gaia discovers its first supernova
While scanning the sky to measure the positions and movements of stars in our Galaxy, Gaia has discovered its first stellar explosion in another galaxy far, far away.
Uncovering the text of the New Testament
A £1.1m campaign by Cambridge University Library to secure one of the most important New Testament manuscripts – the seventh-century Codex Zacynthius – has been a success.
Cuttsy+Cuttsy join the IPA
Cuttsy+Cuttsy are proud to announce they have been elected as a member of the Institute of Practitioners in Advertising (IPA) following a three month rigorous selection process.
Business Modelling MasterClass - places still available
There are still some places available at Captum's MasterClass - Approach to Business Modelling - which takes place in London next Wednesday (September 24th).
North West Cambridge primary school admissions information released
The University of Cambridge Primary School, located within the North West Cambridge Development, will be the first building to open as part of the scheme, before the arrival of the first residents at the start of the academic year 2015-16.
PSA Peugeot Citroën hosts first Automotive Material Intelligence Consortium meeting
Granta Design announced the initial members of the new Automotive Material Intelligence Consortium (AutoMatIC), which will include General Motors, Jaguar Land Rover, KSPG AG, and PSA.
Free webinar helps you define and fund your IP strategy
Entrepreneurs and decision makers in UK SMEs, interested in understanding the benefits of developing a clear IP strategy for their business and how to obtain funds to underpin it, will benefit from a free webinar by CambridgeIP on Tuesday, 23rd September.
Riverbed expands range on AWS Marketplace by introducing standalone Web App Firewall
With the new Amazon Machine Image for the Riverbed SteelApp Web App Firewall, customers can secure apps and websites easily and dynamically at any scale.
New tool helps put a value on what nature does for us
A new interactive online tool allows the value of an ecosystem to be calculated, and allows users to determine how altering a habitat can affect its economic, social and environmental worth.
The value of Digital Marketing
Are you looking to find out how digital media can add value to your marketing campaign? Then read on…
iPhone 6 and Apple Pay - is it a disruptor in the payments industry or an enabler?
Most of the focus around Apple's announcement of iPhone 6 is on Apple Pay. Is it really the disruptor in the industry that comment suggests or rather an enabler?
Scientists reset human stem cells to earliest developmental state
Scientists have successfully ‘reset’ human pluripotent stem cells to the earliest developmental state – equivalent to cells found in an embryo before it implants in the womb (7-9 days old). These ‘pristine’ stem cells may mark the true starting point for human development, but have until now been impossible to replicate in the lab
Zinwave and Mobilitie facilitate in-building cellular coverage at 9/11 Memorial Museum
Zinwave's wideband distributed antenna system (DAS) optimizes 4G coverage in one of the largest underground locations in the US.
Learn the latest on employment law with Birketts
The past 12 months have seen some important changes to employment law and some interesting and impactful case law developments. The Government also has plans for further change in the months ahead. Find out the latest at Birketts' big annual update seminar.
Success for Managers Tip #83: Are you false accounting in your life?
The other day Growu's Madeleine Morgan was reading the financial papers and came across a thought provoking editorial in Money Week...
Stansted is once again the fastest growing London airport
Stansted is once again the fastest growing airport in London, following a 7.2% increase in passenger numbers in the past 12 months – highlighting the important role that Stansted will play in meeting demand over the next 10-15 years.