The consequences of misunderstanding risk
Neither individuals nor governments always make rational decisions about risk, says The Scientific Alliance.
Attempt to set world record for longest solo occupation of Rockall starts this weekend!
Ex-marine Nick Hancock is starting his attempt - to land on Rockall and survive solo for 60 days, setting two new endurance records - on Tuesday (28th May). To keep in touch with his loved ones and twitter fans, Telespazio VEGA UK has supplied him with a mobile satellite communications kit.
Cambridge Flying Group celebrates 60th anniversary
The Cambridge Flying Group recently celebrated the 60th anniversary of their founding at Cambridge Airport in 1953. This happened when No 22 Elementary and Reserve Flying Training School, which had been operated by Marshall of Cambridge since 1938, disbanded.
Suffolk Show goes mobile
Agricultural shows are not always associated with being at the cutting edge with new mobile technology. However, this year the Suffolk Agricultural Association has embraced the use of mobile internet technology to deliver a new mobile responsive website design for visitors to the 2013 Suffolk Show.
Mills & Reeve reappointed as sole adviser to University of Bedfordshire
Leading national law firm Mills & Reeve has been reappointed as the University of Bedfordshire's (UoB) sole legal advisers for another five years following a competitive tender.
VirtualStudio.TV hits Primetime news!
A few months ago, VirtualStudio.TV's design team was asked to create a series of bespoke virtual studios for Expressen, a major tabloid newspaper based in Sweden.
Nujira beats own world record for ET PA linearity
Nujira Ltd, the world’s leader in Envelope Tracking (ET) technology, will be presenting new performance results at the IEEE MTT International Microwave Symposium (IMS), demonstrating that the company has bettered its own world record linearity mark for an RF Power Amplifier (PA) operating under ET conditions.
Mantracourt Electronics achieves record sales of instrumentation products
Expansion of overseas distribution and new technologies help to boost sales for UK based electronic instrumentation company Mantracourt.
Arcolectric and BioCote offer antimicrobial switches to help the fight against infections
Arcolectric – an Elektron Technology connectivity brand – has partnered with BioCote Ltd to offer a range of switches and covers with built in BioCote antimicrobial technology, providing integral protection from a wide range of micro-organisms, including bacteria, mould and fungi.
Mills & Reeve advises Sphere Fluidics on £1.65 million series A fundraising
Leading national law firm Mills & Reeve has advised Cambridge-based life sciences company Sphere Fluidics Limited on its recent £1.65 million series A funding from a syndicate of investors.
Blinkpipe's PhoneCamHD improves efficiency and output for SMEs
Blinkpipe has launched a new high quality, big screen, affordable telepresence solution.
Scientists identify molecular trigger for Alzheimer’s disease
Researchers have pinpointed a catalytic trigger for the onset of Alzheimer’s disease – when the fundamental structure of a protein molecule changes to cause a chain reaction that leads to the death of neurons in the brain.
What makes a good lead or meeting?
What makes a good lead or meeting? It's a good question, and one that is the absolute foundation of any good telemarketing campaign, says Ian Titchener, Director of Telemarketing Matters.
The Babraham Institute announces the formation of Babraham Commercialisation Services Ltd
The Babraham Institute has announced the formation of a new wholly-owned trading arm, Babraham Commercialisation Services Ltd (BCS), to support its Knowledge Exchange and Commercialisation (KEC) activities.
Let your children loose this May half term with countryside activities from CambridgePPF
There is lots to see and do at Wandlebury Country Park this May half term. Local charity Cambridge Past, Present and Future (CambridgePPF) has two special events tailored for children.
Captain Cook’s Maori paddles: an artefact of encounter
Maori paddles presented to Captain Cook’s crew on their first voyage of discovery capture the spirit of a first encounter between two cultures.
Bourne Leisure wins marketing support package from KISS
Bourne Leisure was voted Business of the Year at last week’s Inspiring Hertfordshire Awards 2013. The leisure group, which includes Butlins, Haven and Warner Leisure Hotels, won a prize of £7,500 worth of integrated marketing support from KISS Communications, one of the headline sponsors of the event.
Zinwave’s wireless coverage system chosen by Singapore’s Esplanade arts centre
Zinwave is pleased to announce that the building owners of Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay, one of the busiest performing arts centres in the world, have chosen its in-building wireless system to ensure reliable coverage for all cellular services throughout the venue.
Hospital charity receives donation on behalf of the Brand Recruitment team player
Brand Recruitment has this month recognised the hard work of Lauren Barham, part of the Candidate Engagement Team, at Brand Recruitment.
Free taster days: 'Developing managers at the frontline'
The Lord Ashcroft International Business School at Anglia Ruskin University offers a suite of management development orientated short courses that provides individuals and organisations the opportunity to reflect upon key themes and issues that are impacting organisations and business. If you're not interested in a full course, why not come for a taster?
Moixa makes the most of Grids and Cleanpower on 5 June
Chris Wright, Founder of Moixa Energy, a startup company, will outline at Smart Grids & Cleanpower (5 June in Cambridge), the value points on adding storage at the edge of the grid, installing Maslow energy storage units in customers' homes for shifting peak load demand, and making storage available for network needs. He will discuss the advantages of edge of grid over centralised and the…
Tier 1 (entrepreneur) and sole representatives – understanding your immigration options
The UK holds great opportunities for migrant entrepreneurs and businesspeople. Leslie Sarma of Penningtons Solicitors LLP examines two possible avenues to bringing your business to the UK.
Novel saltwater device helps treat cystic fibrosis
Cambridge Consultants has developed an innovative nebuliser to treat cystic fibrosis.
Takeda uses terahertz pulsed imaging for analysis of layer separation in tablets
Leading scientists at Takeda Pharmaceutical Company have conducted groundbreaking quality control research of layer separation of pharmaceutical tablets using Terahertz Pulsed Imaging (TPI™). Data collection and findings are based on their use of TeraView’s TPI imaga 2000 system and are published in the International Journal of Pharmaceutics.
Three new faces on Anglia Ruskin Board
Anglia Ruskin University has welcomed Margaret Wilson, Barbara James and Helen Meixner CMG to its Board of Governors.