Cambridge MBA in ‘Women of the Future’ shortlist
Ritika Dave, an MBA student at Cambridge Judge Business School, has been shortlisted for the MBA Star Award in the 2013 Women of the Future Awards.
Flexera Software enhances InstallAnywhere 2013
Flexera Software, the leading provider of Application Usage Management solutions for application producers and enterprises, announced today the launch of InstallAnywhere 2013. Enhancements help application producers expand their installation capabilities into complex environments while improving the customer experience.
Facing facts on renewable energy
Rising consumer bills are beginning to call government energy policy into question, says The Scientific Alliance.
MCS agency creates new logo for the Newmarket Retailers Association
MCS has created a new logo for the Newmarket Retailers’ Association to boost its profile and help continue to promote the interests of retailers in Newmarket town centre.
Scientists discover genetic disease which causes recurrent respiratory infections
Cambridge scientists have discovered a rare genetic disease which predisposes patients to severe respiratory infections and lung damage. Because the scientists also identified how the genetic mutation affects the immune system, they are hopeful that new drugs that are currently undergoing clinical trials to treat leukaemia may also be effective in helping individuals with this debilitating…
Huppert takes fight to save Picturehouse to Business secretary
MP Julian Huppert has called on Business Secretary Vince Cable to look into the Competition Commission’s decision which could force the sale of Cambridge’s Arts Picturehouse.
Graphene flagship sets sail
The Graphene Flagship – one of Europe’s first ten-year, 1bn Euro flagships in Future and Emerging Technologies – has been launched.
Collaborative research framework agreement signed with Shell
The University of Cambridge and Shell have signed an agreement which will enable them to collaborate on a wide range of new research projects, focusing on making energy more affordable and environmentally sustainable.
Amazonia at a crossroads
The Amazon rainforest faces an uncertain future – one that an international research network hopes to help steer towards sustainability.
Penningtons acquires law firm Manches as part of strategic growth plans
Penningtons has acquired the business of Manches LLP. The firm will operate under the name of Penningtons Manches LLP.
FFEI chooses Xaar 1001 printheads to drive new Graphium digital UV inkjet press
Xaar 1001 printheads have been specified by FFEI Ltd for the next-generation Graphium digital inkjet UV press. The FFEI Graphium will be distributed by Fujifilm in Europe and North America with Fujifilm Uvijet Graphium™ UV inks.
‘deskhop’ Facebook app brings remote access technology to the masses
RealVNC, the original developer and leading provider of VNC® remote access and control software, has launched ‘deskhop’, a slick new Facebook app which uses patented technology to enable people to share their computer screens with friends.
Addenbrooke’s diabetes team scoops three national awards
The adult diabetes team at Addenbrooke’s has won three awards at the only national event that recognises and rewards excellence in diabetes management and clinical practice.
Horizon Discovery selected for Tech City UK’s ‘Future Fifty’ programme
Horizon Discovery, a leading provider of research tools to support the development of personalised medicines, today announced it has been accepted onto Tech City UK’s ‘Future Fifty’ programme.
New tool helps put a value on nature
Scientists at Anglia Ruskin University have worked alongside experts from the University of Cambridge, the University of Southampton, BirdLife International, the United Nations Environment Programme World Conservation Monitoring Centre, and the RSPB, to produce a toolkit to help measure the value of ecosystems.
Mantracourt launches new size of BroadWeigh™ load monitoring shackle
UK technology company Mantracourt Electronics has announced the availability of a new 5/8" (3.25T) load-monitoring shackle to complement their BroadWeigh wireless load monitoring system and the existing 3/4” (4.75T) Crosby shackle.
Can we borrow your graduate employee for a couple of hours?
Do you employ a recent graduate or two? Does your organisation have less than 100 employees? Anglia Ruskin University would love to talk to your graduate employees at a focus group on Friday November 1st in central Cambridge.
Charities and social enterprises in need of support
A new report has uncovered the shocking state of the voluntary and social enterprise sector in the local area, warning that many charities lack the skills and funding required to survive.
Epic Amazon row ends!
Guinness World Record smashed by Cambridge rowers
Community cook book launched
A cookery book that celebrates the ‘coming together’ of an arts centre and the surrounding community will be launched with a home-made feast.
Fireman Sam shows Addenbrooke’s kids that laughter is the best remedy
Big-hearted firefighters paid a visit to the children’s ward at Addenbrooke’s hospital yesterday. The crew from Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue arrived in their fire engine and walked the wards chatting to children while a giant Fireman Sam was on hand to give cuddles and pose for pictures.
The musical ages of modern man: how our taste in music changes over a lifetime
New research charting broad shifts in changing personal music tastes during our lifetimes finds that - while it’s intrinsically linked to personality and experience - there are common music genre trends associated with key stages in a human life.
Research recommends how to tackle spread of HIV/AIDS by African truckers
An investigation into how the transport suppliers employed by multinational companies contributes to the spread of HIV in Sub-Saharan Africa urges companies to take action.
Tuning into the melody of speech
In a groundbreaking new study, Cambridge researchers have mapped out the neurobiological basis of a key aspect of human communication: intonation.