Lafuma and ViewRanger partner in France on app for outdoor adventures
French outdoor sports brand Lafuma, specialized in trail running, trekking and hiking equipment, and ViewRanger, the leading app for outdoor enthusiasts, have confirmed a deal that sees the two companies co-operating to deliver the ultimate mapping and navigation app for outdoor enthusiasts in France.
Environmental training now available in new formats
Workplace Law launches environmental training in new formats, making it easier for businesses to implement sustainable practice.
The truth about brand programmes, value systems and mission statements
There is a story. A global multi-national went through a rebranding process and came up with a typical set of corporate values: communication, respect, integrity and excellence....
Significant progress achieved in AIMS™ EUV Project
The Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology business group of ZEISS made significant progress in the development of the actinic aerial image metrology system AIMS™ EUV. First images of EUV photomasks were taken by the prototype of the system.
Cambridge Intelligence doubles in 6 months
Cambridge firm celebrates continued rapid growth, doubling their client base in six months.
ViewRanger helps Natural Resources Wales promote walking and cycling in Wales
Natural Resources Wales and its Local authority and voluntary sector route managing partners have seized the opportunity to add value to Wales’ rich legacy of walking and cycling routes by making them more readily available to the public with ViewRanger, an intuitive route publishing website and award-winning smartphone app.
Shooting Image films the Magpas Helimedix helicopter crew in action!
Shooting Image Ltd has chosen to sponsor Magpas Helimedix and so it is producing (free of charge) a number of films to help explain the many different facets of the important work they do.
Business leader joins university Board of Governors
Anglia Ruskin University has welcomed Mr Keith Attwood, former chief executive officer of e2v Technologies, onto its Board of Governors.
Out of Africa: the evolution of Plasmodium vivax
Researchers have shown that Plasmodium vivax, which causes the majority of human malaria infections in Asia and Latin America, actually originated in Africa.
EMC adapted environmental test chambers launched
New benchtop environmental test chambers allow thermal cycling in an EMC shielded environment.
Smart glass mimics structure of moth eyes
A newly-developed coating could enable buildings to have antireflective self-cleaning windows and could increase the efficiency of solar cells.
Pushed to the margins: call for academia to do more to support female progression
More than 50 senior members of staff at the University of Cambridge have called for a rethink on how success is valued and measured in academia so that women are not disadvantaged in academic appointments and promotions.
Extreme weather and climate change
As the flood waters recede, do we understand what has caused the exceptional weather? asks The Scientific Alliance.
Eurotech announces DynaCOR 30-10, a new fanless core i7 rack mount computer
With a high performance Intel Core i7 CPU and a rugged, fanless design, the Eurotech DynaCOR 30-10 is suitable for a wide range of industrial and transportation applications.
Stansted welcomes MP on fact-finding visit
Transport Select Committee member, Jim Fitzpatrick MP, visited Stansted Airport this week on a fact-finding trip as part of his Industry and Parliament Trust (IPT) Fellowship - the charity that works to promote mutual understanding between Parliament and business.
Brand Recruitment takes part in #TheChangeChallenge
The team at Brand Recruitment is always keen to support charities and do its bit to raise both money and awareness. Last year the team had a lot of fun supporting the charity Breakthrough Breast Cancer by taking part in the ‘Pink Bake Off’ and raising £91.35. So this year after hearing about Breakthrough Breast Cancer’s brilliant new social media fundraising campaign ‘#TheChangeChallenge’, Brand…
Cambridgeshire and East of England top for infrastructure construction in the UK
Nearly half of the total value of infrastructure construction projects in the UK were awarded in Cambridgeshire and the East of England last month, according to a report released today.
Key industry anniversaries to be embraced at BGAD Cambridge
The UK’s 10th Business and General Aviation Day (BGAD) will once again be hosted by Cambridge International Airport on Tuesday, September 23, 2014 in association with European Business Air News - which marks a significant (25th) anniversary this year.
AstraZeneca scientists to work alongside researchers at Cancer Research UK Cambridge
AstraZeneca has announced that it has entered into a collaboration with the Cancer Research UK (CRUK) Cambridge Institute to temporarily locate up to 60 AstraZeneca scientists in the Institute.
Nujira speeds Envelope Tracking adoption with ‘EasyET’
Nujira Ltd, the world’s leader in Envelope Tracking (ET) technology, has announced the availability of EasyET, a new development toolkit that radically simplifies the deployment of ET and enables handset designers to achieve maximum RF front end system performance with minimal design effort. Nujira will be showing EasyET at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, 24-27 February.
Website launched to bring history to the 21st Century
A project to research and revive some of the best traditions of Cambridgeshire has now launched its new website.
Cambridge webinar for executives gives insight into general management transition
Business executives facing the challenge of transition into general management can attend a free webinar to be held by Cambridge Judge Business School Executive Education, part of the University of Cambridge, in March.
World's first crowdfunding platform for 'Mumpreneurs' launches
The world’s first ever crowdfunding platform dedicated to helping aspiring and existing 'mumpreneurs' raise the necessary funds to further their business ambitions has launched. The platform is built on a core belief that female entrepreneurship is no longer a gender issue but an economic issue.
Let’s talk about Islam and women’s rights
Professor Mona Siddiqui will be in Cambridge from 10 to 13 March to give a series of public talks that go to the heart of the debate that surrounds Islam and rights for women. At a concluding symposium she will be joined by a panel of distinguished speakers.
Sequitur Labs partners with Trustonic to bring “trusted mobility” to enterprises
Sequitur Labs Inc. and Trustonic have announced a partnership to improve the state of security and manageability of enterprise mobile devices.