Zero-tolerance approach to MRSA 'unachievable', study suggests
Analysis of a supposed outbreak of MRSA in a Cambridge hospital raises questions about whether the superbug can be completely eradicated, despite a national policy of zero-tolerance.
Addenbrooke’s volunteers are honoured
A volunteer has been honoured for giving 50 years of her life to patients at Cambridge University Hospitals.
Cambridge Index rises marginally
The Cambridge Index rose slightly by 3.6 points to 15,112.2, as modest gains in Johnson Matthey, DS Smith and Greene King were dampened by losses in ARM Holdings and AVEVA Group.
Summertime and the listening is easy
Glastonbury, Reading, Isle of Wight...Lion Yard Shopping Centre, Cambridge. What have they all got in common? Great live music this summer.
Chilled mirror hygrometers ensure safety of lithium-ion batteries in China
Major manufacturers of Lithium-Ion batteries in China have chosen Michell Instruments' S4000RS and S8000 Integrale precision chilled mirror hygrometers to monitor environmental conditions in their production facilities.
Quad/Graphics in Poland is first in Europe to invest in Inca Onset Q40i
Quad/Graphics, one of Europe’s leading print companies with global links, is the first to install the Inca Onset Q40i which was launched at FESPA Digital last year.
Dominic Reilly joins Howard Group Board
The Howard Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Dominic Reilly as a Non-Executive Director with effect from 1st January 2014.
Howard Board members retire
Following a combined 50 years of involvement in the Howard Group, the retirement of Judith Howard and Martin Riley was marked at a dinner in Cambridge in the summer of 2013.
IfM ECS works with Yucatan government on its industrial development strategy
IfM Education and Consultancy Services (IfM ECS) is helping the government of the state of Yucatan, Mexico develop their industrial strategy.
Illumina & Berry Genomics co-develop integrated next-gen system for review & approval by CRA
Berry Genomics Co. Ltd. announced today it has chosen Illumina Inc’s. (NASDAQ: ILMN) next-generation sequencing (NGS) technology as the platform on which Berry will secure Chinese Food and Drug Administration (CFDA) regulatory approval for clinical applications, thereby expanding access to NGS-based tests in China.
Social i Media features in the Press
Cambridge-based media communications specialists, Social i Media, have been quoted in national and trade media this summer.
C Spire selects Amino's Live Advanced Media platform for IPTV rollout
C Spire, a Mississippi-based diversified telecommunications and technology services company, has selected Amino's high-end Intel® based IPTV platform for the rollout of entertainment services across its ultra-fast 1 Gbps (Gigabit per second) consumer broadband Internet access network.
Cambridge Ahead gains five new members
Cambridge Ahead has added five more key Cambridge businesses, taking its total membership to 33 organisations. The five new members are Cambridge Consultants, Domino Printing Sciences, Mundipharma International, Red Gate Software, and The Welding Institute.
High-quality traffic-free routes encourage more walking and cycling
New study finds overall physical activity is increased by proximity to traffic-free routes.
SentiMag® now available in Australia and New Zealand
Endomagnetics is pleased to announce it has reached an agreement with Aurora BioScience as its exclusive distributor for Australia and New Zealand. This appointment significantly extends the availability of the company’s SentiMag® and Sienna+® tracer system. Breast cancer patients in the region will now have access to new technology that optimally locates lymph nodes as part of the cancer…
Cambridge CAD expert delivers engineering expertise to local startups
A new Cambridge company is offering local companies help in the field of Computer Aided Design (CAD). CaddC, founded by CAD expert John Cochrane, can provide Cambridge firms with the means to turn design dreams into reality through John’s in-depth knowledge and practical experience of SolidWorks – one of the world’s most popular CAD programs.
Study tracks the breakup of Arctic summer sea ice
As sea ice begins to melt back toward its late September minimum, it is being watched as never before. Scientists have put sensors on and under ice in the Beaufort Sea for an unprecedented campaign to monitor the summer melt.
Tame your computer - wheel through your windows
In her regular series for Cambridge Network members, software training expert Karen Roem offers handy tips to help you 'Tame your computer'. This week she describes how to preview and flip through your open windows using your mouse wheel (Windows 7)...
Two-day workshop at Zening Cyprus takes you from stress to ocean of calm
Do you find yourself plagued by worry? Suffocated by stress? Overwhelmed with everyone’s expectations of you? Do you procrastinate? Or spend your time doing things that don’t make you happy? Are there not enough hours in the day to get everything done?
Five tips to make your meeting a success
Your telemarketing company has arranged you a whole batch of really hot meetings and you’re getting nearer and nearer to the big date. What should you do; how should you act?
Downing College opens refurbished facilities with client 'thank you'
A Cambridge College is celebrating the re-opening of recently refurbished Conference facilities by making a presentation to the organisers of the first course to be run at the building 26 years ago – and the first to return to experience the new look.
Olympic level experiments look into the aerodynamics of cycling
What can the rise and fall of heart rate tell you about your fitness? Just how important is rolling resistance to track cyclists? Can the Velodrome be turned into a wind tunnel? These are questions 4th year undergraduates at Cambridge University have tackled this year with projects put forward by British Cycling.
60 Seconds to Success Tip #76: Could this attitude crash your…?
Investigations into the cause of some airplane crashes have revealed that a ‘command and control’ culture existed among pilots in a number of incidents. Research shows that either danger warnings and concerns expressed by junior pilots were ignored or junior pilots didn’t think it was their place to express them.
Marketing Masterclass: Delegate story - Huub
Sporting goods company Huub had already achieved impressive results from their marketing strategy, but a Santander Breakthrough Masterclass hosted by advertising agency Saatchi Masius proved that a little perspective can lead to even greater results
Huppert welcomes investment in aerospace research
Cambridgeshire companies are to benefit from a share of £154 million of government investment in aerospace technology.