Cambridge researcher drives in the Mongol Rally
Will Midgley, a Research Associate in Low Carbon Delivery Vehicles in the Cambridge University Department of Engineering's Applied Mechanics group, will drive from Cambridge (UK) to Ulaanbataar (Mongolia) as part of the Mongol Rally 2013.
Linx distributor appointments strengthen Brazilian presence
Leading global coding and marking specialist Linx Printing Technologies has strengthened its presence in Brazil with the appointment of two new distributor partners.
Workplace Law interviews Chris Kane - CEO BBC Commercial Projects
On Monday, 10 June 2013 Chris Kane, CEO at BBC Commercial Projects, spoke at the close of ThinkFM and gave a rare insight into managing facilities at the BBC, one of the world’s largest broadcasters.
Xaar presents first-class printhead performance at Forn&Cer
Xaar, the world’s leading independent supplier of industrial inkjet printheads, will highlight how the unique design and performance of the Xaar 1001 inkjet printhead has made it the printhead of choice for ceramic manufacturers at Forn&Cer (Stand D2, 18-21 June 2013, Sao Paulo, Brazil).
Secret life of the cat - beyond and inside the cat flap
Holdsworth Associates is working together with SureFlap, the microchip-operated pet door company, in their ‘Neighbourhood Cat Campaign’, a project aiming to tackle feline turf-wars. SureFlap is investigating the Secret Life of the Cat to find out more about these fascinating creatures.
Is there a crisis in farming?
Poor harvests are predicted in the UK this year, but does this give us any reason to worry about food security? The Scientific Alliance examines the issue.
Cambridge’s biotech industry 'vulnerable' after US Supreme Court bans gene patents
Intellectual Property specialists Marks & Clerk in Cambridge comment on yesterday's US Supreme Court ruling on the patentability of isolated DNA.
Literacy, not income, key to improving public health in India
New research suggests public health in developing countries may be better improved by reducing illiteracy rather than raising average income.
Cambridge named Academic Centre of Excellence in Cybersecurity Research
The University of Cambridge has been recognized as an “Academic Centre of Excellence in Cyber Security Research” (ACE-CSR) by the UK Government.
Students enjoy clean sweep at Macmillan awards
Artists from Anglia Ruskin University have swept the board at the prestigious 2013 Macmillan Prize for Children’s Picture Book Illustration.
CPM gets a little Tipsy in the office...
Cambridge Publishing Management (CPM) welcomes Tipsy, a very cute company mascot.
In my opinion: Nipping sickness absence in the bud
Each month Liz Gibson of Adaptable HR will be asked questions about common HR problems faced by business owners and management teams. She’ll be giving her expert opinion on a number of HR issues over the coming months and sharing advice on what you can do to help your business cope should it ever happen to you.
Creating conversations between researchers and government
With the release of its inaugural Annual Report, the Cambridge University Science and Policy Exchange (CUSPE) is poised to become the premier platform at the University for early-career researchers to engage with the policy world.
Zing Conferences holds its first ever UK event - in Cambridge!
Zing Conferences is pleased to announce that it will be holding a conference in Cambridge, UK. The topic will be DNA polymerases: biology, diseases and biomedical applications, and the conference will take place at Robinson College on Sunday August 31st 2014 - Thursday September 4th 2014.
Indonesian operator Telin joins the SwiftServe CDN Federation
PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia International (Telin) is now offering content delivery network (CDN) services, based on the CDN they built using SwiftServe technology. Telin is also generating revenue by delivering content on behalf of the SwiftServe CDN Federation, which it has joined.
BioMed Realty celebrates one year anniversary of Granta Park acquisition
Life science real estate specialist BioMed Realty Trust, Inc (NYSE: BMR) today celebrated with an on-site event for the first anniversary of its aquisition of Granta Park, the state-of-the-art life science park located in the heart of the Cambridge Science Cluster.
New arrival at CPM
On 23 April Claire Kanani joined the CPM team as Marketing/Personal Assistant.
Cambridge Regional College opens new £3 million construction centre
Celebrity builder Tommy Walsh was at Cambridge Regional College yesterday to open a new £3 million construction workshop.
Amino and Intracom Telecom provide IPTV entertainment solution to major operator
Amino Communications, leaders in IPTV/OTT, and its digital content delivery solution partner Intracom Telecom have been awarded a new contract for the delivery of IPTV HD set-top boxes to a major South Eastern European operator.
Molecular ‘sieves’ harness ultraviolet irradiation for greener power generation
Latest research uses membrane technology for ‘energy efficient’ gas separation - a crucial part of many major industrial processes and important focus for increased sustainability in global energy production.
Cambridge unveils plans to become Retrofit City
A new network of public and private sector organisations aims to carry out retrofits across Cambridge, bringing down carbon emissions, cutting energy costs, and helping to make it the first city to meet the UK Climate Change Act carbon reduction target of 80% by 2050.
Cambridge Museum launches Digital Digging App
Atlas Live's Interactive Galleries app is helping museum visitors delve through thousands of years of local history. The iPad app has been launched by Cambridge's Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology and provides insight on local artefacts contained in the fascinating ‘Cambridge Wall’ display.
Cresset’s BlazeGPU delivers fast virtual screening on affordable hardware
Cresset, innovative provider of chemistry software and services, announces the release of the GPU version of Blaze, the leading virtual screening platform. BlazeGPU runs at 40 times the speed of Blaze using affordable consumer hardware, making this effective lead generation tool accessible to any research lab.
Become a nature detective at Bioblitz Cambridge 2013
If you enjoyed this year’s BBC Springwatch, here is the chance to get up close and personal with nature and take part in a major wildlife survey coming up at Wandlebury Country Park. Volunteers are needed for a 24-hour survey of local flora and fauna.
Sagentia launches STEM bursary
Science and engineering students at leading UK universities are invited to apply for paid bursaries totalling £25,000 with a leading global research and development consultancy. Sagentia, which undertakes innovation, technology and product development work globally on behalf of leading organisations and start-ups in the medical, industrial and consumer products sectors, is offering 10 bursaries…