Bidwells appoints David Henshaw as Partner in Project Management
Bidwells, a leading property consultancy has appointed David Henshaw as a Partner in the Project Management Team in Cambridge.
Mitrokhin’s KGB archive opens to public
KGB files from the famous Mitrokhin Archive – described by the FBI as ‘the most complete and extensive intelligence ever received from any source’ – are open to the public for the first time.
Birketts advises on sale of Beaumont Forest Holdings Limited to Grafton Merchanting GB Ltd
Leading East of England law firm, Birketts, has advised the shareholders of Beaumont Forest Holdings Limited on its sale to Grafton Merchanting GB Ltd.
Kidney transplants on the increase at Addenbrooke’s
More people are receiving successful kidney transplants at CUH Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge, than ever before.
King Abdullah University explores carbon-nano structures with AIXTRON system
AIXTRON SE announced today that King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Saudi Arabia, has ordered an AIX BM plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition system for growth of graphene and carbon nanotubes. The reactor, capable of handling 4-inch substrates, will be delivered in the third quarter of 2014.
Can your business benefit from Destination Digital funding?
The Destination Digital scheme offers a 40% discount for projects up to £4,000 on digital products and services such as: new websites and overhaul projects, video and animation, digital brochures and social media campaigns. Your business can even be granted a voucher of up to £3,000 to cover the one-off connection cost to upgrade your broadband!
Magnifique! Le Tour comes to Cambridge
In a flurry of excitement, the Tour de France, the world’s greatest cycling race, came to Cambridge yesterday. Thousands of people lined the route to cheer the riders as they made their way through the city to start the third stage of the race, which took them through Essex and on to London, finishing on the Mall outside Buckingham Palace.
8 ways for new clients to get the most of a web project
As a new client, managing a creative or technical project of any size can be a foreign and daunting task. Onespacemedia’s Head of Product Thomas Rumbold outlines the best way to get the most out of your project - and keep it on time, on track and on budget.
Cambridge CMOS Sensors deliver the world's smallest gas sensor
Cambridge CMOS Sensors Ltd (CCS) announced today that it has selected the ASE Group as its semiconductor assembly and test partner to deliver the world’s smallest metal-oxide (MOX) gas sensors, geared specifically towards consumer applications.
Woodfines Tour de France
Woodfines Tour de France triumph in support of Arthur Rank Hospice.
Growth Deal heralds new era for Greater Cambridge Greater Peterborough economy
The Greater Cambridge Greater Peterborough (GCGP) Local Enterprise Partnership has agreed an historic Growth Deal with the Government which will see £71.1million invested, bringing transport projects, innovation and educational centres, homes and jobs to the region.
Huppert welcomes historic deal delivering more city investment
MP Julian Huppert has welcomed an historic agreement between the people of Cambridge and Peterborough and the government, building on the success of the Cambridge City Deal to deliver more than £70 million in further investment to the region.
Saving energy and space with superconductors
Cambridge Research Fellow Dr Mark Ainslie, an electrical engineer, is looking at how superconductors can make electric motors work better.
Planned roadworks in the East of England this week
The Highways Agency has issued a summary of work being carried out in the region this week (Monday 7 – Sunday 13 July 2014).
Growth Deals: firing up local economies
As part of its long-term economic plan to secure Britain’s future, the Government today is agreeing a series of Growth Deals with businesses and local authorities across England.
Bottisham Village College pupils win science equipment for their school
A team of pupils from Bottisham Village College has won £1000 of new science equipment for the school in a science and technology competition for year 7 and 8 students in Cambridgeshire.
Cambridge Filmworks and Praslin Pictures win International award for Tony Benn documentary
Cambridge Filmworks' recent documentary film collaboration with Praslin Pictures has just won the prestigious Audience Award at the Edinburgh International Film festival.
Cambridge workers quizzed about their quality of life
Cambridge Ahead, a group of businesses and academic organisations dedicated to making Cambridge the pre-eminent, small city in the world, has embarked on a survey which aims to reveal what the typical employee of a Cambridge business or organisation feels about their current quality of life.
Thousands to party on Parker's Piece for Big Weekend
A momentous weekend for Cambridge will begin with fireworks and will end with a world-famous cycling event. The Big Weekend, sponsored by Anglia Ruskin, is taking place from today on Parker’s Piece in the city and will see thousands turn up to a free weekend of music and festivities.
Japanese encephalitis outbreaks reported
Outbreaks of Japanese encephalitis - a mosquito-borne infection confined to Asia - have been reported this month from Taiwan, Malaysia, Vietnam and India, where nearly 190 people, mostly children from poor families, have died due to suspected encephalitis.
Carat Computer Systems boosts marketing with new appointment
Carat Computer Systems, the specialist IT supplier based in Cambridgeshire, recently employed Grant Cole for a new marketing role within the company. The extra acquisition is part of a fresh marketing campaign, aiming to raise the profile of Carat Computer Systems in the Cambridgeshire area.
Bulgin launches premium, vandal-proof piezo switches
Bulgin – an Elektron Technology connectivity brand – is pleased to announce the launch of its new line of IP68 and IP69K rated piezo switches, designed to meet the needs of a wide range of demanding applications.
Sensors in the Environment 2014 Conference - call for papers and early registration open
Sensors in the Environment 2014 is an exciting new conference by Sensor100 and will follow the same format as the very successful Sensors in Medicine series. Sensors in the Environment 2014 will bring together leading academic researchers with sensors companies and governemnt organisations to explore sensor applications in air and water monitoring.
e-Go appoints Chief Executive Officer from industry
e-Go aeroplanes Limited announces the appointment of Chief Executive Officer, Adrian Hillcoat, aeronautical engineer and private pilot, who assumes the position from 1st July 2014.
Cambridge Network members learn about Haverhill Research Park
Members of Cambridge Network learned about Haverhill Research Park this week and were told about the opportunities there are for small and large organisations to grow on the site.