Intertek acquires Melbourn Scientific Ltd
Cambridge-based Melbourn Scientific Ltd has been acquired by Intertek, the leading quality solutions provider to industries worldwide.
AstraZeneca collaborates with Cambridge medical research institutions
AstraZeneca announced that it has entered into an agreement with the University of Cambridge and Cancer Research UK for a two-year collaboration on three pre-clinical and clinical oncology projects.
Historic civil engineering archives achieve UNESCO status
Membership records contained in the historic archives of the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) are to be inscribed in the UNESCO Memory of the World Register, in recognition of their international importance.
Countdown to entry for Young People of the Year Awards
With just a few weeks left before entries for Cambridgeshire’s Young People of the Year 2013 (YOPEY) closes, KISS Communications is urging final nominations to be submitted.
Nigel Hood appointed Managing Director of Linx Printing Technologies
Linx Printing Technologies, the leading global provider of coding and marking equipment, has announced the appointment of Nigel Hood as Managing Director.
Argon demonstrates new M2M/IoT technology at Nerve
Technology and Product Development company, Argon Design, demonstrated revolutionary "Machine to Machine" (M2M) wireless technology "Weightless" (using TV Whitespace spectrum) for the first time in public at the recent Nerve summit in Cambridge.
XJTAG extends test boundaries with XJInvestigator
XJTAG today releases its new product XJInvestigator, designed to optimise its JTAG tool suite for the production environment.
Anglia Ruskin adds to third sector expertise
Anglia Ruskin University has appointed John Thompson as its new Professor of Social Entrepreneurship.
Amino enhances multiscreen capability
Amino Communications, leaders in IPTV, has announced a range of enhanced multiscreen capabilities for its Aminet IPTV product range when running on key partner Minerva’s iTVFusion 5 video service management platform.
Churchill Archives Centre celebrates 40th year with UNESCO award
The Cambridge archives which hold the papers of Sir Winston Churchill and Lady Thatcher is celebrating the inclusion of its core collection on the UK National Register of Documentary Heritage, a standard linked to the United Nations Cultural arm.
Artist in focus: Christopher Wood
This summer, Kettle’s Yard reveals a unique collection of work by English artist Christopher Wood, for the third in its series of Artist in Focus exhibitions.
Call for entries for 2013 Deloitte UK Fast 50 awards
Entries have now opened for the 2013 Deloitte UK Technology Fast 50 awards. The awards, now in their sixteenth year, recognise and rank technology companies with an exceptional growth in turnover over the past five years.
CambridgeIP announces the launch of the world’s first global patent search portal with mobile
CambridgeIP has developed a free iPhone and iPad App to DiscoverIP’s global patent collection. An industry first, DiscoverIP and its mobile application will provide seamless mobile access to the global patent library for innovators, industry experts, patent agents and others around the world.
Top Translation Tip #9 - try to avoid slang
It is great to be able to add local flavour or keep an informal feel to your document for translation to the target language, says First Edition Translations.
CKLG Accountants appoint new CEO
CKLG Accountants are delighted to announce the recent appointment of Lawrence Golding as CEO, by the Board of Directors.
Miniature load cell amplifier used for Antarctic project
Mantracourt Electronics’ miniature load cell and strain gauge amplifier (ICA4S) was chosen as a key component in a project to build a drill that recently extracted a 763m ice core from the Ross Ice Shelf in western Antarctica.
Communication tip: conquer fear with perspective
In this tip, communication coach Jon Torrens describes a way to diminish your fear using your own experiences.
ArtVPS launches Royal themed render contest
Following the resounding success of previous competitions, ArtVPS has today announced a Royal theme for this year's Shaderlight render contest.
Sagentia acquires OTM Consulting Limited
Sagentia Group plc has acquired the entire share capital of OTM Consulting Limited (OTM), and its wholly owned US subsidiary (together OTM Group), an international technology management consultancy specialising in the oil, gas and alternative energy sectors, in a deal worth £6.5 million.
Nujira extends foundry partnership with TowerJazz
Cambridge, UK and Migdal Haemek, Israel - Nujira Ltd, the world’s leader in Envelope Tracking (ET) technology, and TowerJazz, the global specialty foundry leader, have today announced the companies will extend their partnership agreement to include production of Nujira’s latest NCT-L1300 Coolteq.L ET modulator chip for LTE handsets.
New opportunities to treat bowel cancer
Researchers have discovered the genetic processes that cause specific types of bowel cancer. Using this knowledge, they identified cancer drugs that target these genes. Their findings offer the opportunity to develop personalised treatment based on a person’s genetic profile.
Property industry can have a ball with ‘intelligent’ buildings
Earlier this year, a giant beach ball was placed on the roof of an empty building at Old Street’s “Silicon Roundabout” in east London’s Tech City. It marks the site of Derwent London’s planned White Collar Factory building, which, when completed, is expected to save the equivalent of 180 giant beach balls of carbon emissions each year.
Balkan Holidays launches 2014 summer packages from Cambridge
Independent tour operator, Balkan Holidays, the UK’s leading tour operator to Bulgaria, has announced that it will be launching packages from Cambridge Airport, as part of its summer 2014 programme. Balkan Holidays will be offering departures in May and September 2014 from Cambridge Airport to Bourgas, Bulgaria.
Cambridge Index gains 4.4%
The Cambridge Index rose 4.4% or 626.2 points to 14,923.9, as nine of the top ten index heavyweights posted gains.
Family bonds: how does surrogacy impact on relationships?
Preliminary results from a pioneering study at Cambridge University paint a positive picture of the relationships formed between surrogates and the families they help to create.