AVEVA releases Pipe Stress Interface for ROHR2
AVEVA further demonstrates open approach with bidirectional interface between AVEVA PDMS and pipe stress analysis software.
Which is more expensive: a security breach or a security assessment?
IT Governance, the cybersecurity experts, have today advised that organisations that are not testing their IT systems and web applications regularly are likely to pay a high price in the event of a security breach.
The rise and rise of ‘second screening’
The rise of ‘second screening’ - the use of other screens, such as laptops, smartphones and tablets while watching TV – is a source of excitement and concern for many in the TV and technology industry, according to a new report from Deloitte launched this week.
Regional variations in student STEM opportunities 'worrying'
Education for Engineering has published a report examining national and regional participation and attainment in science and mathematics across England.
Boost your career with training this autumn
If you're feeling energised by Olympic success and revitalised by your own summer holiday, think about how you might boost your career by undertaking new training this autumn. The opportunity is right on your doorstep: Cambridge Network's Learning Collaboration is ramping up to offer more quality courses than ever before.
How offshore wind turbines could be more efficient
A Cambridge University study suggests that offshore wind farms could be 100 per cent more efficient in terms of energy payback if manufacturers embraced new methods for making the structures that support the turbines.
Genetic roulette in a new world
Dr Robin Hesketh, Senior Lecturer in Cambridge University's Department of Biochemistry and author of Betrayed by Nature, explains how advances in inexpensive, rapid gene sequencing and expression analysis is revolutionising cancer research and the development of new treatments.
Cambridge Index gains 2.0%
Global equity markets managed to overcome Eurozone debt fears, following encouraging economic data and as Germany indicated support for the European Central Bank’s bond-buying plan. The Cambridge Index gained 2.0% or 222.1 points to 11,115.9, with eight of the top ten index heavyweight stocks ending ahead.
Lookout Call offers ‘affordable staff safety’ says Addaction
Working closely with individuals and their families who have experienced problematic substance misuse forms a major part of Addaction's treatment ethos. The charity runs over 120 drug and alcohol projects throughout the UK, and often these treatment services are delivered on a one-to-one basis. Addaction Scotland decided to invest in lone worker safety system Lookout Call to protect these lone…
p2people makes finding preferred jobs just a little easier!
p2people has just added a “related jobs” feature. So now at the end of each job, there's a list of related jobs for the one currently being viewed.
Cresset announces appointment of David Bardsley as Sales Director
Cresset BioMolecular Discovery is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr David Bardsley to the newly created role of Sales Director at Cresset Group. David joins Cresset from Synergy Health Plc where, as Sales Director of the Healthcare Solutions division, he was responsible for the organization delivering product solutions to healthcare professionals and institutions.
Cambridge academic to give Royal Institution’s Christmas Lectures
The renowned Cambridge chemist Peter Wothers will give the Royal Institution’s 2012 Christmas Lectures. The exciting, demonstration packed, three-part series called The Modern Alchemist will be broadcast on the BBC this Christmas
Arctic ice & human carbon: Examining global warming evidence
Recent reporting of the Greenland surface-melt and the Berkeley Earth project has stoked the climate change debate. But how do these relate to existing global warming knowledge?
Demand for superfast broadband - Cambridgeshire campaign hits 13,000 signatures
Residents and businesses are demonstrating there is strong demand for superfast broadband across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. Latest figures show more than 13,000 residents and businesses have registered their demand for better broadband to support the countywide Connecting Cambridgeshire campaign.
High Performance Working & Innovation - '15 Minute Expert' Report
A number of leading organisations are recognised as high performance working environments. They enjoy a sweet-spot of enhanced business, staff development and an ability to undertake change.
Zumba session to raise money for Big Push for the Rosie
A charity Zumba session will take place at Sawston Sports Centre on Saturday 1 September (2pm) to raise money for the Big Push for the Rosie campaign.
Cambridge interactive event solutions start-up takes gold at Technology Conference
Blendology took first place at the Technology Venture Conference 2012 to win a suite of prizes, including support and advice from KPMG worth over £10,000.
CRUFC Fixtures List for 2012-2013
Come along to the Grantchester Road club for an afternoon of great sport and socialising, or follow the Cambridge Rugby Union Football team to away matches:
Product launch disasters – and how to avoid them!
How can you avoid product launch disasters? What are the tell-tale signs that your launch is in trouble? What constitutes best practice in modern product management? Find out at this free event.
Dan is chosen to light up Cambridgeshire
Dan Gordon, Principal Lecturer in Sports Science at Anglia Ruskin University and a former Great Britain Paralympian, has been selected to carry the Paralympic Torch from Trafalgar Square in London to Cambridge on Friday, 24 August.
Where are they now?
Last month graduates of Cambridge University’s MPhil course in Engineering for Sustainable Development (ESD) came back to the Engineering Department from all over the world to celebrate the programme’s tenth anniversary and catch up on developments.
Japanese Encephalitis outbreak is reported
An outbreak of Japanese Encephalitis (JE) infection has been reported from the Sivasagar district of Assam State in the far northeast of India. Health officials report 22 deaths from JE with a further 28 suspected cases currently receiving treatment in hospital.
Wysing Arts Contemporary presents: 'Solid on our Source Planet'
Next month sees an exhibition of contemporary art curated by Wysing Arts Centre.
ChargeBox® chooses Blue Chip’s RE2 for public phone charging technology
Blue Chip Technology has announced that their RE2, a small format ARM based single board computer, has been chosen by ChargeBox® to provide control, connectivity and display capabilities to their public phone charging technology.
CSR debuts first SiRFstarV™ chip optimised for mobile devices
Cambridge, UK and Sunnyvale, California, USA Continuing its SiRFstarV™ rollout, CSR plc (LSE: CSR; NASDAQ: CSRE) has introduced the new SiRFstarV 5t tracker, the first SiRFstarV architecture product optimised to deliver continuous, highly accurate location awareness to the latest generation of smartphones, tablets and other mobile devices.