Birketts earns national rankings in Chambers legal directory
The results of Chambers UK 2014 have been published with some great results for leading East of England law firm Birketts.
Call for papers for Sensors in Medicine 2014
Papers are invited for the second annual Sensors in Medicine Conference which will be held in London on 25-26 March 2014. Oral and poster presentations are accepted on any innovative application of sensors in medicine and healthcare. Deadline 31 December 2013.
Doing Words is exploring the DNA of language
Doing Words' founder Kaye Coleman-Rooney is collaborating on a creative project exploring the DNA of language.
VirtualStudio.TV business video newsletter October 2013
This month VirtualStudio.TV has worked with great new client, Choice Homes, travelled up to Siemens in Newcastle to film some short vox pops with employees from different areas of the site and also filmed a very special event at the Cambridge University Press.
Video team wins new work in healthcare
Wild Lion Media has been busy in the tech and manufacturing markets recently but the video production team is delighted to be back working with the guys who are out to improve our national healthcare system.
Science, belief and policy
Policy should always be evidence-based, but sometimes we need to make our own judgement rather than bow to authority, says The Scientific Alliance.
Patient in ‘vegetative state’ not just aware, but paying attention
New research raises the possibility of devices in the future to help some patients in a vegetative state interact with the outside world.
'The honour of the snow-mountains is the snow...'
For those who live in the shadow of the world’s highest mountain range, the snow-capped peaks have long been an indicator of the ‘health’ of their community. Now researchers are raising awareness of the value of local knowledge as a proxy for gauging environmental change.
Military mental health: Join the discussion with Professor Jamie Hacker Hughes
PsychologyOnline is hosting a webinar next week (Tuesday 5th November from 1.30-2.30pm) discussing the impact that military conflict can have on the mind and how online cognitive behavioural therapy can improve access to support both on and off the battlefield.
Cambridge technology, TWI and the Bloodhound SSC project event
TWI has been invited to participate in Cambridge Network's event next week (Thursday November 7th) that will focus on the Bloodhound SSC (SuperSonic Car) project.
Møller Centre builds for growth
The Møller Centre has been granted planning permission by Cambridge City Council to expand their premises at Churchill College, Cambridge, which will support the growing demand for its residential meeting facilities and executive education programmes.
Defeat glossophobia
Communication coach Jon Torrens draws some useful speaking tips from the Google Nexus 7 commercial.
The Travel Clinic and Yellow Fever vaccine
An unexpected manufacturing issue has led to a delay in the availability of the single dose vial + pre-filled syringe presentation of Stamaril®, says The Travel Clinic. Sanofi Pasteur MSD has sourced a multi-dose presentation of Stamaril® to ensure that doses are still available within the market.
High-tech tractors cultivate a sustainable future
Cambridge Consultants uses radar expertise to develop novel farming technology.
The Internet of Things craze: stop debating terminology, start talking money
"Businesses from consumer goods companies to pharmaceuticals are jittery with excitement as smart phones and the enabling edge technologies such as wireless sensors, RFID tags and others enable new ways for them to engage with and add value to their customers." Raghu Das, CEO of IDTechEx, looks at the hype surrounding the Internet of Things.
Future internet aims to sever links with servers
A revolutionary new architecture aims to make the internet more “social” by eliminating the need to connect to servers and enabling all content to be shared more efficiently.
AstraZeneca advances Medimmune's benralizumab to Phase III in severe asthma
AstraZeneca has announced the start of the Phase III Windward programme for benralizumab, a potential treatment for severe uncontrolled asthma developed by MedImmune, the company's global biologics research and development arm.
Think Asia, think Hong Kong
Tap into a world of business opportunities through Hong Kong.
Birketts takes on the ‘Movember’ challenge
In line with the 150th fundraising challenge at Birketts, a number of its male colleagues have committed to growing a moustache during the month November, or more widely known, ‘Movember’.
Tecan’s AC Extraction Plate™ provides a unique sample preparation tool for LC-MS
Tecan’s newly launched AC Extraction Plate is a revolutionary, automation-friendly solution designed to streamline sample preparation for LC-MS analysis of small molecules.
On yer bike!
With governments around the world under increasing pressure to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions, transport systems are under scrutiny. Dr James Woodcock has introduced another factor into the equation: population health.
Business women create new forum for business solving
Business women have created a new forum for sharing feedback on their business ideas and future plans.
Will pay-TV operators and content owners cooperate or compete on second-screen apps?
As the market evolves, content owners – notably broadcasters – are increasingly moving towards companion apps that encompass their entire range of content.
Book review: 'Calling Me Home' by Julie Kibler
Book review by Cambridge Publishing Management's Claire Kanani.
Birketts sponsor Mosaic3DX
Leading East of England law firm Birketts LLP are proud to sponsor Mosaic3DX, an international event taking place in Cambridge comprising of a conference, an exhibition, and opportunities for networking.