City schoolchildren to get more sport as Olympic legacy
Cambridge primary schools are to receive just under an extra £200,000 a year from the government to give youngsters more PE and sport.
New accelerator to disrupt funding model for energy and cleantech startups
A new technology investment fund, EcoMachines Incubator, aims to transform the early-stage funding model for hardware and engineering companies. £100,000 is available for early-stage advanced engineering startups.
Cambridge International Airport announces new business development manager
Cambridge International Airport is pleased to announce the recent appointment of Jeremy Moore as New Business Development Manager. This newly created role is central to the airport’s strategy for ongoing sustainable growth.
Mobas creates brand identity for Trumpington Place
Brand awareness will help drive sales of South Cambridgeshire’s newest development.
World's first stand-up paddleboard expedition in Arctic waters just two weeks away
The 'Polar Bears and Paddleboards' team is now only two weeks away from heading to the Arctic to undertake the world's first stand-up paddleboard expedition in Arctic waters. What started as a hazy conversation around 18 months ago has developed into a world-class project which includes supporting charities, encouraging people to get active, promoting paddleboarding as a sport and feeding…
Matchtech awards Cambridge University Eco Racing team winner of the Engineering Showcase 2013
This week engineering recruitment specialist, Matchtech, announced the winner of its 2013 Engineering Showcase, awarding first place to the project submitted by the Cambridge University Eco Racing team.
The Intoxication of Power – Leadership & Hubris
The Intoxication of Power – Leadership & Hubris, a conference jointly organised by Cambridge Judge Business School and the Daedalus Trust, will take place on Thursday 19 September 2013 at the School.
New AVEVA Bocad software offers 30-40 percent project savings
New products, enhancements and greater 3D integration increase productivity for the Plant and Marine industries.
VacZine Analytics releases MarketVIEW: Cocaine dependence vaccines
Today UK-based strategic research consultancy VacZine Analytics releases a new commercial market forecast for cocaine dependence vaccines.
New consultancy offers professional coaching for women in Cambridge
A new executive and life coaching business has been launched in Cambridge. Cambridge Coaching Consultancy, run by qualified coach Valerie Everitt, is specifically designed to deliver professional coaching services to women. Cambridge Marketing Consultancy have been commissioned to help Valerie establish her new coaching business.
Peterborough launches scheme to reduce energy prices
Peterborough City Council has launched a scheme to help drive down energy prices for city businesses.
Work starts to refurbish North Gate of Alconbury Enterprise Campus
The transformation of the security gates of a former airfield into a stylish entrance to the Enterprise Campus at Alconbury Weald is now underway.
City Hotel shows how to pamper its guests
Local suppliers and clients were invited to a Secret Garden Party at Cambridge City Hotel for canapés and cocktails.
Cresset July newsletter now available
Cresset's July newsletter is now available, with features including: investigating compound collection diversity using fields; delivering high quality library design; final call for activity miner beta testers; new ideas to suggest new chemistry or to overcome existing patents; presentations from field based chemistry Europe.
Ubisense wins >€1m contract for Smart Factory System
Cambridge, UK - Ubisense Group plc (LSE: UBI), a market leader in location-based smart technology, is pleased to announce that another large European automotive manufacturer has selected the Ubisense Smart Factory System to be deployed across its assembly lines.
HickoryTech awards new contract to Amino for IPTV set-top boxes
HickoryTech Corporation (NASDAQ: HTCO), the leading provider serving business and residential customers in the upper Midwest, has deployed Amino’s HD set-top boxes as part of its IPTV service offering.
Axiom-e engaged by NIAB Innovation Farm to run more free Masterclasses for SMEs
Following the success of its first series of business and finance Masterclasses, NIAB Innovation Farm has engaged Axiom-e to run a further series from July to September.
'Stop-start funding has hampered road networks for too long,' says ICE
The Department for Transport (DfT)yesterday (Tuesday) announced details confirming long term funding for the Highways Agency. It also published ‘Action for Roads’ which gives further information and also pulled together some of the roads announcements from the recent spending round.
Talking cars will require smart infrastructure
The universal expansion of vehicle communications systems will drive growth in the demand for automotive and roadside sensor systems, writes Andrew Ashby, automotive business development manager at Plextek Consulting.
Dementia prevalence figures in the UK show decline over past 20 years
Results from two major cohort studies, led by the University of Cambridge and supported by the Medical Research Council, reveal that the number of people with dementia in the UK is substantially lower than expected because overall prevalence in the 65 and over age group has dropped.
Norwich Business School post blog by David Willcock on launch of new book
University of East Anglia Norwich Business School have posted a blog by David Willcock to mark the launch of his new book 'Collaborating for Results: Silo Working and Relationships that Work'.
Dolomite presents new range of piezoelectric pumps
Dolomite, a world leader in microfluidic design and manufacture, has launched a new range of self-priming Stainless Steel Piezoelectric Pumps providing a flexible solution for handling of small volumes of fluid within microfluidic systems.
Domino unveils next generation full colour digital label press at Labelexpo 2013
Domino will use Labelexpo Europe 2013 for the worldwide launch of its next generation full colour digital ink jet label press. The latest Domino range offers highest levels of productivity, VDP and print resolution.
Business in Action for Addenbrooke's launches first networking event
The first of two annual Business in Action for Addenbrooke's corporate networking events is being held on Tuesday 30th July from 6pm to 8.30pm at Addenbrooke’s Hospital, with the theme of ‘Establishing a staff volunteering programme’.
ELISA: easy statistical analysis of Salimetrics assays
Salimetrics has been working with a website called MyAssays.com. They have added a page for each Salimetrics assay, within which customers can copy and paste their OD readings and obtain values for their assays. The basic service is free of charge.