Birketts completes share acquisition on behalf of Perivan Limited
Leading East of England law firm, Birketts, has completed a share acquisition on behalf of Perivan Limited (Perivan).
ARM concludes its acquisition of Duolog Technologies
ARM has concluded its acquisition of Duolog Technologies, a leader in design configuration and integration technology for the semiconductor industry.
Wintercomfort Children’s Poetry Competition coming soon
Officially launching in September, Wintercomfort is holding a poetry completion for two age groups: under 12s and 12-16 yr olds (Key Stage 1 and 2, Key Stage 3).
Cambridge start-up is finalist in 'Saving Lives at Birth' challenge
An Accelerate Cambridge tech start-up developing a fingerprint scanner that could revolutionise global healthcare is a finalist in the prestigious 'Saving Lives at Birth' Grand Challenge.
Citrix predicts the future of work
Analysis shows that the individual employee and the technology they uniquely choose are leading factors that will shape the workplace.
42 Technology shortlisted to design UK ‘train of the future’
42 Technology (42T) has been shortlisted in the ‘Tomorrow’s Train Design Today’ competition to design a new generation of passenger carriages for the UK rail network.
Cardiovascular disease blights the lives of 11,000 Cambridge residents
As new figures show that cardiovascular disease (CVD) takes the lives of around 240 people in Cambridge each year[1], researchers funded by the British Heart Foundation (BHF) at the University of Cambridge are fighting back.
Gays and lesbians face CV bias – study
A new study shows that openly gay job applicants are approximately 40% less likely to be offered a job interview compared to those who do not disclose their sexuality.
Researchers find a new way to make microstructured surfaces
A team of researchers has created a new way of manufacturing microstructured surfaces that have novel three-dimensional textures. The method can produce strong, lightweight materials with specific surface properties.
LEDs made from ‘wonder material’ perovskite
Colourful LEDs made from a material known as perovskite could lead to LED displays which are both cheaper and easier to manufacture in future.
Four 'big brand' lessons you can apply to your business
Here are four crucial 'building blocks' used by world-leading brands that you can apply to your business.
'Drones for commercial markets – opportunities, hype, and serious commercial challenges'
Qi3's Managing Director Robin Higgons was recently speaking at the The SCL Technology Law Futures Forum, where he provided an insider’s view on the impact of drones, the market realities and the future for drones-related businesses.
Intercede extends strategic cooperation with Trustonic to launch a MyID TAM Service
Intercede combines MyID Identity Management platform with Trustonic trusted device technology to deliver fast, simple and secure trusted application deployment to mobile devices.
Johnson Matthey, Oxford University and Diamond Light Source invest in materials analysis
Johnson Matthey and Oxford University will contribute cutting edge JEOL microscopes to the new Diamond Light Source microscopy centre.
Calling all tech start-ups to enter – Discovering Start-Ups 2014 Competition
Cambridge Wireless and SETsquared are calling on innovative tech start-ups and digital entrepreneurs from across the UK to enter the Discovering Start-Ups 2014 competition.
The Travel Clinic warns of cholera outbreaks in West Africa
Recent figures from the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) indicate that 19,370 people have contracted cholera in West Africa, the most affected countries being Sierra Leone (9,613 cases), Ghana (5,121 cases), Niger (5,023 cases), and Guinea (802 cases).
‘A sunlit picture of hell’: Sassoon’s war diaries go online for first time
Siegfried Sassoon’s First World War diaries – some bearing traces of mud from the Somme – are among 4,100 pages from his personal archive now freely available online, 100 years since Britain declared war on Germany.
Dolomite offers compact microfluidic pressure and vacuum pumps for pneumatic control systems
Microfluidic products expert Dolomite has signed an agreement with Fluika to exclusively distribute a range of low-pressure and low-vacuum generator pumps. Fitting into Dolomite’s range of Mitos microfluidic products, Mitos Fluika Pressure and Vacuum Generator Pumps are compact, lightweight and ideal for easy OEM integration into experimental set-ups.
Horizon Discovery adds three eminent CRISPR experts to its Scientific Advisory Board
Horizon Discovery Group plc, the international life science company supplying research tools to organisations engaged in genomics research and the development of personalised medicines, today announced three of the world’s leading gene editing scientists have joined the company’s Scientific Advisory Board (SAB). The scientists are Dr Emmanuelle Charpentier, Dr Keith Joung and Dr Feng Zhang.
Spectacles introduces the Work Place Catalyst Programme
Spectacles Training & Coaching Ltd announces its new Work Place Catalyst Programme, facilitating cross-company creativity and enhanced productivity at a fraction of the cost of conventional coaching.
Somersault clients put in outstanding performances at the Commonwealth Games
It’s been a fantastic couple of weeks at the Commonwealth Games for Somersault’s sporting clients.
CUH midwives lead the campaign for breastfeeding
During International Breast Feeding Week (1 to 7 August 2014), the Midwifery team at the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge is supporting a sea-change in attitude towards breastfeeding.
Wake up with Wintercomfort
Once again people across Cambridge will be putting the kettles on and getting out the egg cups to mark World Homeless day on 10 October.
How changes in flexible working legislation will affect you
Fundamental changes in the right of employees to request flexible working are now live. To help local businesses find out how this affects them, ETL Cambridge has teamed up with a leading employment law provider to offer a free no obligation contract and policies audit.
Stansted Airport offers top tips on supply chain opportunities
Over 120 delegates representing local and regional businesses gathered at Stansted Airport last week (July 29) to pick up some top tips about how to do business with companies at the airport.