Minister congratulates Huppert's "robust campaigning" as schools get £20m boost
Cambridge MP Julian Huppert has been congratulated in Parliament for his “robust campaigning” on extra funding for Cambridgeshire schools as it was announced that they will get an extra £20 million from next April.
Charity banquet at Cambridge Regional College helps children's hospices
A fabulous charity Asian banquet to celebrate apprenticeships at Cambridge Regional College has raised £2,250 for EACH, East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices.
EngD student wins Richard Dolby Rolls Royce Prize
Nick Brown – a Surrey Engineering Doctorate (EngD) student spending four years with TWI Ltd has won the Richard Dolby Rolls Royce Prize for his research into an alternative way of machining composite materials. Open to all professional members of The Welding Institute, the prize was awarded to Nick following his presentation to a panel that included TWI's current and former research directors.
The Cambridge ‘Medical’ Science Festival
Cambridge Hospitals (CUH) in partnership with the Cambridge Science Festival is proud to welcome visitors to the Cambridge Biomedical Campus (CBC) to explore some of the life-changing medical research conducted in Cambridge.
Anthias Complete GC & GC-MS course hosted in Abu Dhabi in May 2014
Anthias Consulting is running their first course in the Middle East in May, as part of their 2014 overseas training programme. The 5-day Complete GC and GC-MS course will be hosted by the Emirate of Abu Dhabi National Rehabilitation Centre in UAE on the 11-15 May 2014. This will run as part of Anthias Consulting’s Course Hosting Scheme where they are looking to host their courses at various…
Cambridge animation scoops BFI award
From 12 Years A Slave to Dallas Buyers Club, the films winning most praise at this year’s award ceremonies have tackled some tough issues. Now, a Cambridge-made animation about the challenges of leaving care has scooped best documentary in the British Film Institute Future Film Festival for young film-makers.
Argon Design licenses HEVC/H.265 streams technology to Advanced Micro Devices
Argon Design Ltd., a leading supplier of advanced video verification solutions, has announced the licensing of their Streams and Coverage Tool to Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD), a leading global semiconductor company. AMD will use Argon’s technology to validate its video decoder design and ensure that its designs are fully compatible with the latest HEVC video compression specification.
Lauterbach presents debug tools at Bristol software testing conference
The world leading debug tool company will discuss advances in intelligent debug tools and software testing in Bristol next week (17th March).
Charged atmosphere promised at Travel Awards ceremony
Companies who have made a massive contribution to reducing congestion and improving the health of their workforce will get to try out electric cars at a special awards ceremony.
Cambridge to host hi-tech Developers' Conference
The UK Device Developers’ Conference is to take place at Bar Hill, Cambridge, on 22nd May.
Mobas lends support to Petals charity
Mobas, the leading creative agency, will be working closely with new client Petals to publicise the charity’s fantastic work across Cambridgeshire.
MedImmune and University of Cambridge announce oncology research collaboration
MedImmune, the global biologics research and development arm of AstraZeneca, and the University of Cambridge today announced they have entered into a three-year oncology research collaboration. This partnership aims to advance cancer research by using imaging technologies to measure key biologic changes within growing tumours.
Xaar launches the all new Xaar 1002 ceramic printhead
Xaar, the world’s leading inkjet technology specialist, is pleased to announce the launch of the All New Xaar 1002. This next generation printhead redefines the standard in single-pass ceramic tile decoration, delivering exceptional print quality and productivity to manufacturers worldwide.
Xaar launches the all new Xaar 1002 GS6 printhead for UV applications
Xaar, the world’s leading inkjet technology specialist, is pleased to announce the launch of the All New Xaar 1002 GS6 for UV applications. This next generation printhead redefines the standard in single-pass printing, delivering exceptional print quality and productivity to manufacturers worldwide.
Breathtaking science images go on show
The winning pictures from this year’s Wellcome Image Awards, which offer an up-close and personal look at the world of science, will be on show at Anglia Ruskin University in Cambridge from this Saturday (15 March) until 29 March.
Airline suspends Cambridge flights to Amsterdam and Geneva
Following the recent major investment in Darwin Airline by Etihad Airways, the newly renamed airline - Etihad Regional - has been reviewing its current network of routes across Europe. As a result of this review, Etihad Regional will be temporarily suspending services between Amsterdam, Geneva and Cambridge from 30 March 2014.
Cambridge Filmworks helps celebrate the life and work of Irish poet Seamus Heaney
Academics and poets from around the world came together at Cripps Court, Cambridge, last week to commemorate the work of Seamus Heaney, widely recognised as one of the major poets of the 20th century.
Green Energy Options launches heating project on Kickstarter
Green Energy Options (geo) has launched its first direct-to-consumer product on Kickstarter. You might wonder why – after eight years dealing with utilities and partners – a tech company would take the plunge to sell directly, but one look at the system will tell you all you need to know.
Research student wins £10,000 award for best PhD dissertation
Andrew Gordon Wilson, a research student in Cambridge University Department of Engineering’s Machine Learning Group, has won a £10,000 G-Research award for his PhD dissertation.
It’s all work, work, work for Anglia Ruskin students!
Business students at Anglia Ruskin University are being given an early taste of the workplace thanks to an innovative internship programme. Anglia Ruskin’s Lord Ashcroft International Business School is working with a number of high-profile employers, including Barclays, KPMG and Reed Smith LLP, to offer the opportunity to students within the faculty.
IDTechEx research discovers cell phone problems are huge market opportunities
There are many cell phone problems that represent huge commercial opportunities over the coming decade as their form and function are transformed beyond recognition, writes Dr Peter Harrop, Chairman of IDTechEx.
Eight essential tips to creating a winning award application
With the glamorous movie industry award season upon us - and the Cambridge Business Awards happening next week - Pure Resourcing Solutions is joining the buzz of the glitzy ceremonies by adding its own little twist.
Offshore energy sector receives £2.5M boost with new innovation grant
Grant funding programme, Supply Chain innovation for Offshore Renewable Energy (SCORE), offers East Anglian SMEs an exciting opportunity to access funds to drive forward innovative products and processes that benefit the region’s offshore renewable sector’s supply chain.
Dynatem introduces CPU-162-14, a rugged COM express module with second generation Intel® core
The CPU-162-14 is a Type 2 COME module that operates in extended temperature range (-40º to +85ºC).
CFO Dinner: ‘IPO, is this the feast before the famine?’
Bailey Fisher Executive Search recently held the latest in its regular series of dinners aimed at high growth focused business. The CFO Dinner was chaired by Deloitte Partner, Richard Thornhill, who heads the IPO Services team, leading all AIM and Main market listings.