RSC Emerging Technologies Competition is now open
Application is now open for the Emerging Technologies Competition, organised by the Royal Society of Chemistry to support innovation in chemical, life and materials sciences. It is open to individuals or teams working either at university, public sector research organisations or small companies based in the UK.
Syngene develops new imaging system
New G:BOX Chemi XRQ imaging system from Syngene offers affordable, high performance multi-application imaging.
Superconducting spintronics pave way for next-generation computing
A breakthrough for the field of Spintronics, a new type of technology which it is widely believed could be the basis of a future revolution in computing, has been announced by scientists in Cambridge.
Horizon Discovery and Transgenomic collaborate to develop genetic diagnostic tests
Transgenomic will use Horizon’s genetically defined reference standards in place of plasmid-derived controls.
Enhance your GC skills this year
Anthias Consulting has published its 2014 schedule, offering an enhanced range and increased number of courses, focusing on providing practical experience.
Neul launches networking solution for the Internet of Things
Neul Ltd has unveiled its new two-way, wide-area networking solution for the Internet of Things, called NeulNET™. Based on the Weightless™ open standard, the NeulNET™ system is designed specifically for the Internet of Things; providing coverage, battery life, module cost and simplicity of operation which far outreaches today’s GPRS, 3G, CDMA and LTE WAN solutions.
TTP and Atlas Genetics development partnership creates ultra-rapid point-of-care instrument
TTP is delighted to announce that it has completed development of the Atlas io™ Reader instrument for Atlas Genetics. The Atlas io™ system enables healthcare professionals to ‘test and treat’ infectious diseases within 30 minutes in their own offices and clinics.
Cambridge Regional College reaches record 10,000th apprentice
A teenager who found her perfect job - without leaving school - has become Cambridge Regional College’s 10,000th apprentice since it began offering apprenticeship programmes.
The world’s largest SAFe implementation and what Travis Perkins did
Software East Kicks off its 2014 Calendar of Events with an Agile Evening Event lead by Sallyann Freudenberg next Wednesday (January 22) from 6pm.
Molecular nano-spies to make light work of disease detection
A world of cloak-and-dagger pharmaceuticals has come a step closer with the development of stealth compounds programmed to spring into action when they receive the signal.
Procarta advances antibiotic development on Norwich Research Park
A novel approach that will shorten development times for new antibiotics has received over £1m of funding to scale up production and enter clinical trials. Procarta Biosystems, based on the Norwich Research Park, has been awarded two substantial EU grants to focus on ‘superbugs’ – MRSA, Clostridium difficile and the causative agent of tuberculosis.
VirtualStudio.TV appoints Peter Wilson as Videographer
Cambridge-based video production agency, VirtualStudio.TV has strengthened its team with the appointment of Peter Wilson to the position of Videographer and Video Editor.
ViewRanger Outdoors Adventure GPS launches on Amazon's Kindle Fire tablets
ViewRanger, the award-winning mapping and navigation app, is now available from the Amazon Apps Store to download for Amazon Kindle Fire and other Android smart phones and tablets. ViewRanger helps outdoor enthusiasts to plan, navigate, and share their walking, cycling, skiing and riding outdoor adventures.
Green Energy Options enables wholesale provision of home energy management services
Fully integrated, scaleable and affordable in-home energy management systems are now available for service providers to adopt, tailor and roll-out to their own retail customers.
Cleantech SMEs - are you interested in Pitching for Growth?
Does your company offer a genuinely great product/service, yet clients are sceptical when you present it to them? The Pitching for Growth Programme offers each of 10 clean technology small and medium sized businesses based in the East of England access to intensive one-to-one coaching worth £3,500.
KISS sponsors Inspiring Hertfordshire 2014 Awards for third year
The Inspiring Hertfordshire Awards 2014, run by Hertfordshire Chamber of Commerce, is now open for entry and is being supported, for the third consecutive year, by creative marketing agency, KISS.
Captured on film: footage of Cambridge student life during WWII
Previously unseen archive footage has been made available online which shows student life in Cambridge at the start of the Second World War.
Marshall ADG wins contract to sustain Royal Netherlands Air Force’s fleet of modified C-130s
Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group (Marshall ADG) has been awarded a long-term contract by the Netherlands Defence Material Organisation (DMO) to sustain the Royal Netherlands Air Force’s fleet of Hercules C-130s, which have recently received extensive Cockpit Upgrade (CUP) and Cabin Safety Improvements (CSIMP) modifications.
Local businesses receive CEDAR windfall
Three fledgling Cambridgeshire businesses are starting 2014 with a welcome boost after receiving funding from the Centre for Enterprise Development and Research (CEDAR) at Anglia Ruskin University.
Talk to Tecan @ SLAS2014
Join Tecan on booth #405 at this year’s SLAS Conference and Exhibition in San Diego, California, to discover the latest developments in automated liquid handling.
SonoSite embarks on a new era in training and education
SonoSite continues to lead the way in ultrasound education and training, opening a new UK Education Centre at Great Marlings, Luton, in October 2013.
Government launches Cyber Streetwise campaign
A new campaign to change the way people protect themselves while shopping or banking online in order to avoid falling victim to cyber criminals has been launched by the government.
Rubber Cheese designs a new website for the Chivas Brothers International Graduate Programme
Rubber Cheese is very excited to be working with Chivas Brothers on their latest website, which will target graduates to apply for their International Graduate Programme. Chivas Brothers is the Scotch whisky and premium gin business of Pernod Ricard - the world's co-leader in wine and spirits.
Cambridge Regional College offers fully-funded training to boost workplace skills
Cambridge Regional College is offering fully-funded training to small and medium-sized companies as part of a £2million European Union support package to improve professional skills at work.
Six ways to get noticed at work!
Finding your voice without treading on toes may take effort, but it’s the sensible alternative to becoming the human version of a flashing neon sign. Let your talents glow and persuade, rather than dazzle and daze. It’s time to get out there and show them what you’re made of!