Oesophageal cancer gene identified
A newly-discovered gene linked to oesophageal cancer holds the promise of new treatments for this notoriously difficult-to-fight disease.
Designing our Tomorrow: Resources to inspire the next generation of engineers
New resources designed to inspire the next generation of engineers by bringing authentic engineering challenges into the classroom have been launched by the University of Cambridge.
Sepura case study: Improved interconnection capabilities for Qatar Ministry of Interior
Sepura shows how its Portalify Message solution has the capability to interconnect and act as messaging gateway between TETRA, email, dedicated LTE as well as the public GSM network.
'People just need coffee, power, wifi and each other': TechHub talk entrepreneurship on video
Colour Films collaborates with Cass Business School, who invite innovative tech entrepreneurs at the heart of Tech City to share the ideas behind their inventions and stories from their ventures.
Astronomers create first realistic virtual universe
Astronomers have created the first realistic virtual simulation of the Universe, tracking 13 billion years of cosmic evolution.
Well done Wintercomfort Wookiee Walkers!
Thank you to everyone who took part in the Wookiee Woodland Walk last Sunday in aid of Wintercomfort.
AstraZeneca initiates phase III immunotherapy study for MEDI4736 in patients with lung cancer
AstraZeneca today announced the start of the Phase III programme for MEDI4736, an immunotherapy in development for the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and other cancers.
Graphene & carbon-based functionals potential at the Other Place next Thursday 15 May!
HVM Graphene+ 2014 is a new conference within the prestigious HVM Conference series which has been going since 2002. The G+ Series started in Cambridge 2013. This event covers electronics, energy, aerospace, health applications via carbon-based materials - graphene, CNTs, diamond, and takes place at the Said Business School, Oxford, on Thursday 15 May. A few places remain! Entrepreneurs,…
RealVNC showcases latest in-car tech at Telematics Detroit
RealVNC, the premier MirrorLink™ supplier, is taking its leading MirrorLink demo to Telematics Detroit 2014 from 4-5th June. The demo features its MirrorLink 1.1 certified technology VNC® Automotive.
Horizon Discovery licenses CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing technology from ERS Genomics
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 it has entered into a non-exclusive licence agreement with ERS Genomics Ltd to access intellectual property (IP) relating to the CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing system.
Dust down your wedding dress for the Paddocks House Charity Moth Ball
For the ultimate fun and stylish Friday night out, local ladies are being invited to dust off their wedding dresses, gather their bridesmaids and enjoy a lively evening of dinner and dancing at a Charity Moth Ball that will be held on Friday 6 June at Paddocks House near Newmarket.
Travel outlet opens at Cambridge International Airport
Specialist travel and cruise agency, Fred. Olsen Travel, has announced that it will open a new travel outlet at Cambridge International Airport.
Environment Agency runs free business resource efficiency event
A free partnership event to help businesses use resources efficiently is being held by the Environment Agency in Peterborough.
Entrepreneurs bring new ideas to first EdTech Startup Weekend
Have you ever had an idea for improving education? Education entrepreneurs, developers and leaders are invited to the first Cambridge Startup Weekend Education on 23-25 May.
Headway hens bring a smile
Headway Cambridgeshire’s clients have been enjoying the benefits of gardening for a few years now in the garden and allotment.
Dummies guide questions ‘Blackadder bias’
To commemorate the centenary of the outbreak of the First World War, Dr Seán Lang, Senior Lecturer in History at Anglia Ruskin University, has teamed up with publishers Wiley and Imperial War Museums (IWM) to produce First World War for Dummies.
Conference will examine leadership through peace a century on from the Great War
Leadership through peace is the theme of a conference being held in Cambridge to mark the centenary of the First World War.
Mills & Reeve appointed to new NHS Property Services legal panel
Mills & Reeve has been appointed to the new legal panel for NHS Property Services Limited.
Winnie Chang joins Taylor Vinters as Partner and Head of TMT Asia
Winnie Chang has joined Taylor Vinters Singapore office as a Partner and Head of Technology, Media and Telecommunications Asia, in response to the recent growth of the firm’s practice in the region.
Breakthrough events are aimed at high potential businesses
This year will see another round of Santander Breakthrough Masterclasses, roundtables and trade missions, all designed to bring fast-growth businesses in touch with experts and give attendees practical means to accelerate growth.
Ten top tips for handling difficult conversations
As a manager, you will often have to have difficult conversations with your staff and it’s about making sure that you tackle any issues up front and don't let things escalate. The good news is, although it’s unlikely you will ever enjoy them, you can get better at handling them.
Cambridge Filmworks remembers 'The shop that time forgot'
A 19th century ironmongers, the subject of an evocative television documentary for Sky produced by Cambridge Filmworks, has recently been turned into a heritage centre thanks to the support from local business.
CCS successfully trials small cell backhaul with China Telecom
China Telecom benchmarks the CCS self-organising small cell microwave backhaul solution and proves rapid installation, maximum capacity and low-packet latency.
TriSys Business Software Ltd celebrates its 20th anniversary
TriSys Ltd, a Cambridge-based technology company that specialises in developing bespoke CRM solutions for recruitment agencies, is celebrating 20 years in business.
Pharma and medtech – friend or foe?
HealthTech Advisory, a division of Sagentia Group which delivers strategic, commercial and R&D advisory services to the medtech industry, is today joining a panel of healthcare experts to discuss the blurring boundaries between drug and device treatments.