PHG toolkit in Brazil 2014 transfer deal
PHG Foundation director, Hilary Burton, was in Brazil last week to officially hand over ownership of the PHG Foundation-developed Health Needs Assessment Toolkit for Congenital Disorders, to a consortium from a national centre of excellence in genetics and congenital disorders based in Porto Alegre.
Fundraising drive raises thousands for charity partner
Stansted Airport staff have helped raise £14,426 for the Essex and Herts Air Ambulance after a year-long fundraising drive. The charity was the focus of the airport’s fundraising efforts after being chosen as its charity partner for the 2013/14 financial year.
Somersault wins Investors in People account
Somersault, a leading video communications agency based in Cambridge, has won an 18 month contract with Investors in People.
Breathing Buildings selected as New Energy Pioneer
University of Cambridge spin-out Breathing Buildings has been recognised as one of ten companies driving change in the energy sector, thanks to its natural ventilation technology which can reduce heating bills by as much as 50%.
Cambridge Consultants announces new appointment in India
Ambuj Jain joins Cambridge Consultants to drive drug delivery growth in India.
Alumna Alice heads up prize-winning team exploring viruses as a way to treat breast cancer
An ingenious idea to mimic how viruses work in the body to deliver highly targeted cancer treatments has netted funding for a Cambridge team led by CJBS alumna Alice MacNeil.
Ubisense selected to provide location intelligence systems to US government agencies
Ubisense has been selected by Savi Technology in an RFID-IV contract win to provide real-time indoor location systems to federal agencies to enhance global asset planning and logistics tracking.
NetXtra launches new membership and charity online resource centre for Conference House
NetXtra launches a new website and email marketing platform for Conference House – a leading resource for not-for-profit and membership industry news, events, jobs and other information.
Ubuntu Club celebrates diversity and disability
The next Ubuntu Club party on April 25th in Cambridge is about Combating Discrimination against Persons with Disabilities.
Nottinghamshire Police renew contract with Sepura
Nottinghamshire Police have once again placed their trust in Sepura, submitting an order for 3000 hand-held radios to refresh their existing fleet.
A14 improvements start next week
A scheme to help drivers by increasing capacity and reduce journey time delays on the A14 near Cambridge will get underway next week, says the Highways Agency.
RealVNC's technology integrated into Ag Leader precision farming displays
Ag Leader, a market leader in agricultural technology farming tools from planting to harvesting, has integrated RealVNC’s remote access technology into its precision farming displays. The in-cab displays control field operations and record field data to provide farmers with valuable information to assist with management decisions.
Cable marks multi-million pound boost for East of England businesses
Business Secretary Vince Cable is visiting automotive specialist Millbrook in Bedford today (10 April) as it is announced the company will take a share of £6 million awarded to East of England projects from the Government’s Regional Growth Fund (RGF).
Red Gate offers Cambridge makers free places at BLN IoT Forum
Red Gate offers free places to Cambridge makers with an interest in the Internet of Things to attend IoT Forum 2014 (#IoT14) next week (April 15th 2014).
New planning roles now in force
In August 2013 the Government published a consultation proposing five new ‘permitted development rights’, which basically give a right to make changes to a building without the need to apply for planning permission.
Discover the latest advances in canine lymphoma with Avacta Animal Health
Avacta Animal Health invites members of the veterinary profession to join its free webinar on April 24th, hosted by CPD solutions.
Success for Managers Tip #61: Do you feel torn in two?
Do you sometimes feel torn in two? As if a part of you wants to do and be something completely different to the other part of you?
Feabhas presents at UK Reliable Software Developers' conference
Embedded software development experts Feabhas have announced that they will be co-presenting a half-day workshop at the forthcoming Reliable Software Developers' conference that will explore the concepts and thinking behind the latest MISRA C coding standard.
Come and hear the story behind e-Go aeroplanes
Don't miss the chance to hear the story behind e-Go aeroplanes - a Cambridge start-up formed to develop and manufacture advanced light aircraft - at the next Cambridge Network event on Tuesday April 29th.
Tour de France start line marked
Christian Prudhomme, General Director of the ASO, organisers of the Tour de France, visits Cambridge to mark the start of Stage 3 of the race.
MCS creates new website for NE Suffolk Citizens Advice Bureau
MCS, the brand and digital agency based near Bury St Edmunds, has designed and built a new website for the North East Suffolk Citizens Advice Bureau (NESCAB) which serves the region from its offices in Beccles, Bungay, Halesworth and Lowestoft.
Planning underway for regeneration of area around Cambridge Science Park Station
Local councils have opened initial discussions with landowners and stakeholders near the site of the planned Cambridge Science Park railway station to gather views on how to regenerate the area and create new jobs.
SBRI Healthcare awards funding of £12.7 million to a record 44 companies
SBRI Healthcare, an NHS England funded initiative to develop innovative products and services that address unmet health needs, today announced a record 44 companies will share £12.7million development funding in the latest rounds of the scheme.
Last chance for budding UK entrepreneurs to win £10,000 in business start-up funding
Budding entrepreneurs across the country have just one week left to enter into a nationwide competition to help make their business idea a reality and qualify for a place in a national final with the chance to win £10,000 in business start-up funds and on-going business mentoring.