Comparison study finds Salimetrics Cortisol Assay 'superior'
The Salimetrics Cortisol Assay is superior to all other commercially available products, according to a recent study published in the journal Psychoneuroendocrinology.
Tame your computer - give it a squeeze
In her regular series for Cambridge Network members, software training expert Karen Roem offers handy tips to help you 'Tame your computer'. This week she describes how to squeeze those last lines onto a single page (Word 2007-2013)..
'Cool' million for UK firm at CERN
UK company Arcade has won £1 million of contracts at CERN, home of the Higgs boson discovery, to upgrade ventilation systems essential in the day-to-day running of the experiment.
Mobas continues growth with new PR director
Leading creative agency Mobas has appointed a new Director of PR, following a significant period of growth for the department and across the business.
Learn about biobusiness innovation in a cluster
Hear Jane Osbourn, Site Leader, Vice President Research and Development, MedImmune Cambridge in a podcast for the Entrepreneurs and Experts series prepared by The Centre for Entrepreneurial Learning (CfEL) at Cambridge Judge Business School. Jane is a guest speaker at the upcoming conference ‘Beating the odds: growing biobusinesses today’ on 3rd October.
Ground-breaking ceremony heralds 'visionary' University Technical College
The new University Technical College for Cambridge has marked a key moment with a ground-breaking ceremony attended by Cambridge MP Julian Huppert and Cambridge University Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Education, Professor John Rallison.
PA patents dynamic QR authentication system to prevent fraud
PA Consulting Group has patented a new technology that allows consumers to instantly confirm the authenticity of luxury goods, tickets and other items via their smartphone.
CambridgePPF submits final call for City to reverse Green Belt development plans
Local charity Cambridge Past, Present & Future (CambridgePPF) is making a final call for Cambridge City Council to suspend its plans for excising more Green Belt land for development.
Looking to export? Look into forthcoming UKTI events
UK Trade & Investment is offering a host of opportunities in and around East Anglia in the upcoming months for businesses within the local area who are looking to export abroad.
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.