Researching chronobiology? Know your analyte, Melatonin (N-acetyl-5-methoxytryptamine)
Researching chronobiology? Test your participants using minimally invasive saliva analysis (no nurse, no bloods, no needle prick, easy sample collection, any location).
Plextek Consulting Defence Group expands further
Plextek Consulting, recently named as “one to watch” in The Killer 50 list published in Business Weekly, has further expanded its Defence Group with the appointment of Peter Doig as Business Development Consultant.
Free website audit offered by Digital Clicks
For one week only, Digital Clicks offers a comprehensive look into your website, depicting key recommendations for the improvement of SEO.
Julian visits Harry's Chocs where opportunities are sweet
Cambridge MP Julian Huppert, who has campaigned for companies to employ people with autism, will visit a unique business tomorrow (Wednesday July 31) which exists to do just that.
Get ready to talk the Planck
Don’t miss the chance to quiz leading scientists from the Planck research team about their work, and how it may change our understanding of the universe, in a live webcast this week.
Green Flag waving at the top of the Gogs! Wandlebury Country Park is one of the best
Keep Britain Tidy announces a record-breaking number of award-winning parks and green spaces for 2013. Wandlebury Country Park is one of the very best in the UK – and that’s official.
Cambridge Index declines 2.8%
The Cambridge Index fell 2.8% or 429.4 points to 15,156.3, as four of the top five index heavyweights posted losses.
FluGen-Arecor partnership enhances promise of universal flu vaccine
Arecor Ltd of Cambridge received the “green light” and funding to pursue a research project applying Arecor’s innovative Arestat™ formulation technology to a promising flu vaccine, REDEE FLU™, developed by FluGen, Inc., of Madison, WI.
LEP Chairs visit Number 10 Downing Street
The Prime Minister, David Cameron, has praised the work local leaders are doing to transform local economies and encouraged them to go further to deliver long-lasting growth.
CfEL encourages enterprise in the organic electronics sector
A Cambridge entrepreneurship programme will train technologists and researchers to accelerate commercialisation and encourage venture creation in organic electronics across the EU.
East meets west with entrepreneurship education partnership
Cambridge’s Centre for Entrepreneurial Learning (CfEL) develops the entrepreneurial skills of Hong Kong University students.
AcceleratorIndia and UKIBC collaborate to launch a programme to help UK companies enter India
UK India Business Council (UKIBC) and AcceleratorIndia collaborate to launch an India Readiness Programme that combines AcceleratorIndia’s technology and innovation-led business development expertise in India with UKIBC’s network and India Business Centre platform, making it a valuable service to help British businesses enter the Indian market.
2idesign designs Cambridge Triathlon Club goody bag
Cambridge Triathlon Club’s race is in two weekends time and 2idesign has designed a transition towel to be handed out in goody bags to all those competing. 2idesign has been supporting the Cambridge Triathlon Club with all their brand and marketing aspects for the last few years.
Onespacemedia comments on the changing face of internships
Internships have become commonplace over recent years; no longer restricted to the ‘filling’ of sandwich courses, they provide a short-term apprenticeship for professional careers and are seen by many as an entry level to recruitment. Some 21.7% of summer 2009 graduates who found jobs six months later had been taken on by an employer with whom they had previously had work experience, according to…
Give your career that summer glow
A series of Cambridge Career Workshops is underway that can help you to progress your career to the highest level possible and, ultimately, help you to find the job that your skills deserve.
Yellow Fever vaccine in short supply
All travellers to parts of South America and Africa are advised to receive the Yellow Fever vaccine at a registered Yellow Fever Centre in the UK. This is a recommendation - it is not mandatory, but is advised for travellers' safety, says The Travel Clinic.
Lumora signs supply agreement with Promega for Ultra-Glo luciferase
Lumora, a provider of state-of-the-art molecular diagnostic products for the clinical and industrial market, and Promega, a leader in providing innovative solutions and technical support to the life sciences industry, have signed a supply agreement for the use of Promega’s Ultra-Glo™ luciferase in Lumora’s BART (Bioluminescent Assay in Real-Time) molecular diagnostics technology.
Age UK launches ITea and Biscuits Week: 16-22 September 2013
The humble tradition of tea and biscuits is getting a 21st century revamp as Age UK urges people to break with tradition and sit down to tea, biscuits and… technology in September. The charity is urging everyone who uses the internet and other technology to sit down with an older friend, family member or neighbour and help them get online.
Elephants never forget… to avoid the full moon
A new study has shown that the night-time foraging behaviour of elephants changes during the lunar cycle – to help them avoid contact with humans. The research, conducted by scientists at Anglia Ruskin University, has just been published by the African Journal of Ecology.
Michell creates solution for reliable RH measurement in ultra-harsh conditions
When a European OEM customer needed a reliable RH and temperature probe that would stand up to highly challenging and corrosive conditions, they contacted Michell Instruments for a solution.
The challenge of change and how to get through it
"I want to change, but not if it means changing." This quote comes from a book I read recently - The Examined Life by Stephen Grosz. Stephen is a psychoanalyst, and the quote comes from one of his patients, says Hilary Jeanes of PurpleLine Consulting.
Adaxis and Oxfam ban blisters for marathon runners
Thousands of people enter marathon events for charity each year. Many end up with blisters, some with painful nipple rash. ReSkin skin patches absorb and redirect friction and prevent issues as well as help with existing blisters or skin issues. Oxfam are working on a "Marathon kit" that will also contain a sample and leaflet on the novel ReSkin patches.
Bailey Fisher Executive Search assists ToHealth Ltd with director appointment
Bailey Fisher Executive Search is pleased to have supported the continued growth of innovative digital healthcare company ToHealth Ltd with the appointment of Robin Skinner as Director of New Product Development.
28th July 2013 is World Hepatitis Day!
The World Hepatitis Alliance is working in partnership with the World Health Organisation (WHO) to raise awareness of hepatitis, with Sunday (28 July) World Hepatitis Day.
Listening to Science
Will the European Commission make a rational decision on the definition of endocrine disruptors? The Scientific Alliance discusses the issues.