Inspiring images: engineering captured on camera
From rainbow coloured liquid-crystal molecules, to tunnels deep under the ground, this year’s entries from the University of Cambridge Department of Engineering photo competition help to bring engineering brightly and vividly to life.
University chef delivers masterclass to culinary competitors
Top Cambridge University chef Lee Corke has been giving young chefs an insight into preparing dishes for competition in a masterclass at Cambridge Regional College.
Tide comes in for Daniel
Former UK Defence Secretary Liam Fox turned to MFin student Daniel Yates when he needed to get his head round complex financial matters for his new book, Rising Tides.
Deep time, earth to solar system: Artists in discussion as part of the Festival of Ideas
Artists in residence on the North West Cambridge development explore and share their initial ideas for artistic responses in a free talk called ‘Deep time, earth to solar system’ on Friday 25 October as part of the Cambridge Festival of Ideas.
Big innovations in water sought by Anglian in an entrepreneur-packed session at SHCP13
Steve Kaye, Head of Innovation at Anglian Water, moderates a technology rich session on intelligent water at Smart Homes 2013 on 5 November in Cambridge. Seven short talks will cover all areas of upcoming water solutions, starting with a talk from customer-facing Linda Berkshire for a terrific briefing on this cleantech segment.
International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
International Day for the Eradication of Poverty is celebrated every year on 17th October. The theme this year is, “Working together towards a world without discrimination: Building on the experience and knowledge of people in extreme poverty”.
Ann Fisher of Bailey Fisher meets with David Cameron to discuss barriers to growth for SMEs
Ann Fisher, Founding Partner of Bailey Fisher Executive Search, met with David Cameron this week to discuss barriers to growth for early-stage companies & SMEs. Talk focused on reduced NI payments, banking support & the indirect costs of employing a team.
Huppert welcomes move to clampdown on cyclists without lights
MP Julian Huppert spoke out in Parliament yesterday in favour of a proposed change in the law which would give Police Community Support Officers new powers to clamp down on cyclists riding without lights.
IT Governance to host a second ISO27001:2013 transition webinar due to unprecedented interest
IT Governance Ltd, the global leader in information security and ISO 27001 compliance expertise, is going to host a repeat of their very successful ISO 27001:2013 Transition Webinar.
MedImmune Cambridge supports Society of Biology’s ‘Big Biology Day’
MedImmune Cambridge was pleased to support the Society of Biology’s ‘Big Biology Day’ at Hills Road Sixth Form College on Saturday 12 October 2013, held in partnership with the University of Cambridge Science Festival.
Transforming you and your enterprise
Find out how the Postgraduate Diploma in Entrepreneurship programme offered by Cambridge Judge Business School can transform entrepreneurial ambition into real action and new enterprises. Sign up for the latest event by Monday 21 October 2013.
iExit: Managing the sale of your tech company
We've all heard of billion-dollar exits in the States, but what about smaller technology businesses over here in the UK? Chris Chapman explains how to get your exit strategy right.
MRC Technology to join innovation network at Stevenage Bioscience Catalyst
Stevenage Bioscience Catalyst (SBC), the UK’s first open innovation bioscience campus, and MRC Technology, a life science technology transfer organisation, are pleased to announce the relocation of MRC Technology's drug discovery activities to the Stevenage campus.
Art & Design from 1860 - Antiques of the Future?
Cheffins Art & Design from 1860 auction will be held on Thursday 24 October at 11.00am. This sale will include items ranging from contemporary glass, to works of art, fashion, furniture and paintings. If contemporary art & design is something that you love, whether for aesthetic reasons or investment this is a fascinating and varied sale with just over 400 lots and not to be missed.
Top award for a golden oldie
Terry Holloway, Group Support Executive for Marshall of Cambridge, has been presented with a Gold Kestrel lapel badge by the Royal Aeronautical Society in recognition of his membership of the Society for 50 years.
University of Cambridge to lead new Doctoral Training Partnership
The University of Cambridge is leading one of 11 new Doctoral Training Partnerships announced by the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC).
Dracula & Wizard of Oz at Cheffins Book Auction 17th October - just in time for Halloween!
Cheffins Auctioneers Specialist Book sale will include approximately 370 lots of books, maps and prints. With estimates ranging from £40 to £12,000 there is something for everyone at the sale, which will start at 11.00am tomorrow (17th October).
M2M services in Brazil set to expand as supportive regulatory activity gains momentum
Recent regulatory changes could drive a period of high growth in Brazil's M2M market, and the more-optimistic outlook has not gone unnoticed outside the country's borders.
Limited day passes left for Mexico 2013 conferences
Zing Conferences has a limited number of Day Passes still available for its conferences in Mexico 2013. A Day Pass includes your admission to the conference for the duration of the event, lunch and refreshments throughout the conference day and admission to the Gala Dinner.
New malaria vaccine on the horizon?
A new malaria vaccine may be available in the next few years, says The Travel Clinic.
Ubisense Smart Factory System selected for global automotive OEM
Ubisense Group plc (AIM: UBI), a market leader in real time location intelligence solutions, is pleased to announce its selection as preferred supplier to a global automotive OEM for its factories in North America.
Calling all Cambridge professionals who have behaved badly
We’ve all been involved in situations at work where we didn’t behave as we should have, when a situation has gone out of control and we wish it could have turned out differently.
How would you define the meaning of Social Media?
Brand Recruitment recently posted an entry on Twitter to its followers which stated “QUESTION: If you had to define the meaning of #SocialMedia in one or two words, what would you say? We like #Connecting...” as the Brand team was interested in hearing their thoughts.
Cambridge Corporate Charity Challenge supports BBC Children in Need
Cambridge companies are invited to enter the ‘Cambridge Corporate Charity Challenge 2013’ on the afternoon of 15 November 2013, organised by Menzies Cambridge Hotel and Domino Printing Sciences.
Plastic Logic and Cambridge Graphene Centre in manufacturing & electronics session
Manufacturing, electronics, photonics and touch-displays are the key topics of this exciting session at the High Value Manufacturing & Graphene Conference in Cambridge on November 5.