Carbon offsets could help lower emissions without harming the economy
Carbon taxes, offsets and other market-based measures could effectively address the impact of CO2 emissions from the aviation and international shipping industries, without significant financial impact to the world’s poorest countries, according to a new study led by researchers from the University of Cambridge.
Linx staff go cake crazy for Macmillan Cancer Support
Staff at Linx Printing Technologies, based in St Ives, held a coffee morning and sold home-made cakes last week in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support.
Argon Design achieves groundbreaking results for high performance trading systems
Argon Design Ltd, a design services company specializing in complex digital systems has developed a high performance trading system using a heterogeneous mix of technologies to minimize trading latency.
Up to 100% R&D funding available with Horizon 2020
The new EU Framework Programme, Horizon 2020 for Research and Innovation, starts in 2014 and has a €70 Billion budget to support your R&D! The ICT Knowledge Transfer Network is bringing an information event to Cambridge, providing an introduction to Horizon 2020. New simplified rules, up to 100% of your direct R&D costs covered.
Polio threat in Israel, reports TheTravel Clinic
Naturally occurring polio virus has been found in 91 sewage samples across Israel. There have been no paralyzing illnesses caused by polio in Israel or the West Bank and Gaza, but the findings suggest that the virus is circulating in the environment, says The Travel Clinic.
Enjoy an evening with The Bloodhound Project
A Cambridge event on November 7th will highlight local companies involved in a supersonic engineering adventure.
Time for some realism
As the IPCC releases the first part of its Fifth Assessment Report, it is time to question whether their dogmatic approach to reasonable criticism will hinder rather than help their agenda, says The Scientific Alliance.
Celebrate with La Dante!
Join La Dante on 30 September at Trinity College to celebrate their fifth anniversary
Forum project contract signed by CUH and John Laing
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) and John Laing have signed contracts to deliver the Forum project on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus (CBC). The Forum, which will be designed by global architecture practice NBBJ, will comprise a new post-graduate medical education centre, a private hospital and a hotel and conference centre.
Sagentia founder Gordon Edge dies at 76
Gordon Edge, the founder of Scientific Generics - now Sagentia - has died, aged 76.
New Master for Churchill College
The Queen has approved the appointment of Professor Dame Athene Donald to the Mastership of Churchill College, Cambridge.
Visit Xentech Solutions at the Electronics Design Show
Visit Xentech Solutions at the Electronics Design Show and Conference, at the Ricoh Stadium (2nd and 3rd October), to have the chance to meet face to face with real design engineers who can solve real problems. Whether it is a new idea needing prototypes, or a project that is in need of some extra specialist help, talk to Xentech Solutions.
Give them a chance to say ‘Yes!'
The reaction to a request from someone and the way of asking things of people can powerfully affect the quality of our working and personal relationships.
Workplace Law’s Head of Environment appointed to 2050 Group
Peter Watts, Head of Environment at Workplace Law, has been appointed to the 2050 Group, a dynamic industry group comprising young professionals, all representing a range of disciplines across the built environment.
Praise for Cambridge Judge Business School’s Mark Thompson
Policy Exchange, a leading think tank, credits Judge Business School’s lecturer Mark Thompson for firing up the Digital Government Agenda.
Folic acid deficiency can affect the health of great, great grandchildren
Folic acid deficiency can cause severe health problems in offspring, including spina bifida, heart defects and placental abnormalities, say researchers.
Execl Lasers to distribute Gigaa Laser medical lasers in UK
Excel Lasers Limited has signed an agreement with Gigaa Laser of China to distribute their medical laser equipment in the UK. The use of lasers in medical procedures continues to grow as the advantages of these portable and cost-effective instruments become more and more apparent.
Green liberalism report released
Cambridge Cleantech has supported Nick Clegg, the Deputy PM’s call to support the growth of the cleantech sector nationally.
Text and the message: Russia's early 'information age'
It may be a modern term, but information technology is as old as civilisation itself, and its impact on past societies was often just as profound. An ambitious project is tracing how such innovations created a complex graphic environment in Russia, during an earlier information age.
Brand Recruitment shortlisted for 4 MARA awards
Brand Recruitment is pleased to announce that it has been shortlisted for four categories in the prestigious annual Marketing and Advertising Recruitment Awards (MARAs), which will be taking place later on this year.
'Legal 500' places Mills & Reeve at number 4 in the UK
The latest edition of respected legal directory The Legal 500, which was published yesterday (25 September 2013), ranks Mills & Reeve as the 4th best law firm in the UK in terms of the number of top tier recommendations received.
Nujira welcomes publication of MIPI Alliance eTrak specification
Nujira Ltd, the world’s leader in Envelope Tracking (ET) technology, has welcomed the publication of the MIPI Alliance Analog Reference Interface for Envelope Tracking (eTrak) specification.
XJTAG heads to the Electronics Design Show
Visit XJTAG stand K50 at the Electronics Design Show next week (2-3 October in Coventry). Created with electronics design engineers in mind, the event makes its debut alongside the annual Engineering Design show at the Ricoh Arena.
Cambridge Sound adds that VIP touch to Cambridge events
Cambridge Sound, the area's premier hire and events company, has now added VIP red carpet, chrome poles and red ropes to its growing list of hire and event stock.
SCC wins prestigious Oracle Excellence Award...
SCC wins prestigious Oracle Excellence Award for Specialized Partner of the Year – EMEA in Systems and Storage