NETGEAR zooms in on its carbon footprint with CRedit360 sustainability software
NETGEAR has invested in CRedit360’s proven sustainability software to track its carbon footprint with increased accuracy.
The A to Z of biotech success for Medimmune in Cambridge
Find out what you missed at last night's (Tuesday's) Cambridge Network Business Lecture, says Dr Chris Thomas, Director of Milton Contact Ltd.
Institution of Civil Engineers honour for Dr Abir Al-Tabbaa
Congratulations to Dr Abir Al-Tabbaa of Cambridge University Department of Engineering's Geotechnical and Environmental Research Group, who has been elected Fellow of the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE).
Hugh Hunt advises on record Speed attempt
Motorcycle racer Guy Martin turned to Cambridge University's Department of Engineering for expert help in making his new Channel 4 television series, Speed.
Five top tips for implementing a performance review process
You've recruited someone and given them the tools, and the training, but now it’s important to make sure you arrange regular reviews with them. Liz Gibson of Adaptable-HR offers five top tips for implementing your own performance review process.
The war that changed everything and nothing: a series of public talks
To mark the centenary of the outbreak of the First World War, the acclaimed historian and author Margaret MacMillan will give a series of public lectures exploring the context in which international tensions led to a mobilisation of forces.
Safety critical computer systems development explored at conference
A workshop that explores the development of certified systems and devices will be run at this year's Embedded systems conference.
Mandatory polio vaccines required for India
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has advised the Government of India to take necessary precautions by seeking immunisation of incoming visitors from polio affected countries six weeks prior to their arrival in India and also to arrange Oral Polio Vaccination (OPV) for Indian citizens travelling to those countries with a view to accord protection to Indian population.
Entries invited for Cheffins Property Auction
Entries are being invited for Cheffins Eastern Counties Property Auction on March 12th.
Social i Media produce Barclays report for World Economic Forum 2014
*Cambridge Judge Business School and St John’s Innovation Centre share insights about their roles in supporting and cultivating Cambridge’s innovation ecosystem *Report commissioned by the Economist Intelligence Unit to support a speech by Barclay’s chief executive at the World Economic Forum in Davos, 22-25 January 2014 *Cambridge-based media communications start-up Social i Media authored…
Cambridge Enterprise announces 2013 results
The University seed funds, which support new companies based on Cambridge research, saw their biggest-ever return this year, according to annual results from Cambridge Enterprise, the University’s commercialisation arm. The return of nearly £7.7 million, which will be used to support future Cambridge spin-out companies, resulted from the sale of biotechnology company BlueGnome to US-based genetic…
Abcam to open office in Shanghai, China
Abcam plc, a global leader in the supply of innovative protein research tools, has announced that it will open a new office in February 2014, in Shanghai, China. The new hub is the Company’s ninth global office, and has been established to support Abcam’s focus on increasing geographic reach and improving distribution channels to rapidly growing markets.
Apply now for new Agri-Tech Grants
Applications are now open for a new Agri-Tech Grants scheme, which has been launched to support the development of new and innovative ideas in the sector.
Building Business Success with George Clarke
Essex companies can discover how embarking on a Knowledge Transfer Partnership with Anglia Ruskin University can lead to business growth, during a special event at the Chelmsford campus on Wednesday January 29th.
KISS steps up a gear: voted top 2 agency in Business Weekly’s New Year Honours
For the fourth consecutive year, Cambridge-based creative marketing agency, KISS has been named by Business Weekly as one of the top marketing agencies in the East of England in the New Year Honours ‘Image Makers’ announced on 16 January 2014.
STEM careers take centre stage for shoppers
Inspiring careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths will be taking centre stage at the Grafton shopping centre in Cambridge this weekend.
Course update from the Learning Collaboration
Are you sometimes responsible for contract negotiation? Could you benefit from a greater understanding of contract law and management? If so, a short (half day) course taking place in Cambridge early next month is for you.
Gaia-ESO data provide new insight into Galactic evolution
A breakthrough using data from the Gaia-ESO project has provided evidence backing up theoretically-predicted divisions in the chemical composition of the stars that make up the Milky Way’s disc – the vast collection of giant gas clouds and billions of stars that give our Galaxy its ‘flying saucer’ shape.
Stairways to heaven and other places
We go up and down them all the time – but seldom do we think about their historical development as elements of architecture. Staircases: History, Repair and Conservation, co-edited by architectural historian Dr James Campbell, places a neglected topic at centre stage.
IT training for teachers benefits children in Nepal
Children living in Nepal - one of the poorest countries in the world - are benefiting from the IT expertise of a Cambridge company.
Eagle confirms list of speakers for its 4th Eagle Symposium
Eagle, an expert provider of bioinformatics software and services across a wide range of the life science and other sectors, has confirmed its list of speakers for its Fourth Annual Symposium.
Zero emission taxis: GreenAir Cars attends launch
As advocates of low emission transport, GreenAir Cars was at last week's Zero Emissions London Taxi event to speak with some of the vehicle designers and discuss their innovative plans.
WaveFX films for RTÉ - Ireland's national broadcaster
Cambridge video company WaveFX were busy this week filming at Downing College for a RTE documentary on the Macular Pigment Research Group based at the Waterford Institute of Ireland.
Compact, stand-alone chilled mirror hygrometer provides boost for small calibration labs
Since its launch in 2012, the S8000 RS from Michell Instruments has proved to be a popular reference instrument with smaller calibration laboratories, enabling them to generate extra revenue by extending their service to humidity calibration.
Donate Your Dusty Devices and support Cambridge Open Device Labs
Open Device Labs (ODLs) are shared community pools of internet-connected devices such as smartphones, tablets or consoles, and are open for developers to test their websites and smartphone apps free of charge. In order for this global collaborative project to be viable, ODL is calling on Cambridgeshire organisations to “Donate Your Dusty Device".