Carnivores of the world
An exhibition of beautiful, detailed paintings depicting all the world’s carnivores by top wildlife artist Priscilla Barrett will be on display at the University Museum of Zoology, Cambridge from today (Friday March 23) until Thursday April 5 inclusive.
Who wants to be an engineer?
Some of our most brilliant inventions came about by mistake. Tomorrow (Saturday), the Institute for Manufacturing will open its doors to children aged five upwards - and show them just how exciting engineering can be.
Anglia Ruskin team retains BUCS judo crown
Anglia Ruskin University retained their men’s team title and topped the overall medal table at the British University and Colleges Sport (BUCS) Judo Championships in Sheffield.
Experience key as netXtra launches new website for Institution of Lighting Professionals
Following recent website launches for the Institute of Fundraising and Cambridge Network, netXtra has again consolidated its position as the membership and not-for-profit sector's first choice for member-focused online solutions. This latest in a long line of prestigious launches sees netXtra deliver a new dynamic website for the Institution of Lighting Professionals.
MBA startup Arcus Global wins 'Cambridge Graduate Business of the Year' Award
Arcus Global has been awarded the 'Cambridge Graduate Business of the Year' at Business Weekly’s Awards at Queens’ College. The award, which is sponsored by the Centre for Entrepreneurial Learning (CfEL), is aimed at companies founded by Cambridge University alumni, and at least three years out of academia, that have demonstrated strong commercial progress.
RSP merits success
RSP Safety Services is delighted, as four of its delegates achieved a 100 per cent merit pass in the CIEH (Chartered Institute of Environmental Health) Level 3 Health and Safety in the Workplace examination.
WAN optimisation is a key driver behind the increase in remote working
Dr Steven Turner, VP of IT optimisation at Intergence, has revealed that WAN (Wide Area Network) optimisation is one of the key drivers behind the increase in remote working, enabling networks to speed up bandwidth-hungry applications, relieve traffic congestion and reduce latency across remote branch offices.
Voyage Manager tweets
Voyage Manager can now automatically tweet travellers’ current travel status.
First ICE East of England Chairman’s Apprentice appointed
The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) East of England Regional Board has instigated a Chairman’s Apprentice scheme, allowing a graduate member to shadow the Chairman and gain valuable CPD experience. The first Apprentice to be appointed is Ashkan Rohani, an Assistant Engineer at Pell Frischmann in Bishop’s Stortford.
Can a scientist believe in God?
Robert Asher addresses key questions at the intersection of religion and science in 'Evolution and Belief: Confessions of a Religious Paleontologist'.
Orangeries or Lemons?
Be careful if planning an Orangery structure, as you could end up buying a 'Lemon'.
ViewRanger honoured with 2012 Appy Award
ViewRanger, the award-winning outdoor navigation app, developed by Cambridge company Augmentra is honoured to be the 2012 Appy Award winner for the Mapping/Location Based category.
Comment on the broadband investment in yesterday's budget
Commenting on the broadband investment in yesterday's (Wednesday's) budget, David Halstead, TMT Partner at Deloitte said: "The initiative announced in yesterday's budget is an exciting development for broadband users in the UK.
Civil Engineers respond to Budget
Commenting on the Budget, Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) Director General Nick Baveystock, said: “The Chancellor rightly reinforces the promises the Prime Minister set out on infrastructure earlier this week – to provide a more stable framework for potential investors to secure long term funding for our vital infrastructure networks, and ultimately translate the National Infrastructure Plan…
Cambridge Director completes fearsome double ski marathon challenge for children
Justin Hayward, Founder & Director of CIR, which celebrated 10 years of business in strategy consulting and conferences on 7 March 2012, has completed both charity ski marathons and returned to base. This type of challenge has recently been mirrored by royalty (Pippa & James Middleton) and BBC producers.
Key role for Mills & Reeve’s new office ‘ambassador’
Leading national law firm Mills & Reeve has named a new head of its 300-strong Cambridge office tasked with driving further growth in East Anglia.
Installation of the Chancellor
Lord Sainsbury of Turville was installed as the 143rd Chancellor of the University of Cambridge in a special ceremony in the Senate House yesterday (Weds) morning.
Chance to explore Anglia Ruskin at Uni4U
Hundreds of schoolchildren from across the region will visit Anglia Ruskin University’s Cambridge campus this Saturday [24 March] for Uni4U.
aioTV OTT platform optimised for Amino’s set-top boxes
aioTV has announced the availability of its OTT video platform optimised for Amino’s Aminet A140 IPTV/OTT set-top box.
Ever wondered ‘What Would Helen Mirren Do?’
Anita Parry is bringing her one-woman show What 'Would Helen Mirren Do?' to the Mumford Theatre at Anglia Ruskin University in Cambridge next month (10-14 April).
Wysing Young Artists Exhibition takes place this weekend
Young artists participating in a talent development programme will be exhibiting their work at Wysing Arts Centre this weekend.
Jagex Games Studio crowned Best Internship Provider
Cambridge-based Jagex Games Studio, the UK’s largest independent Games developer and publisher, has been crowned overall winner as the National Council for Work Experience (NCWE) reveals its 2012 award winners.
You - the brand
Understanding your skills, values and attributes helps you build your own personal brand, says Hilary Jeanes of PurpleLine Consulting.
Budget response from Cambridge MP Julian Huppert
Cambridge MP Julian Huppert said of today's Budget: “I am delighted that through this Budget we have been able to deliver on our key promise to give ordinary workers in Cambridge another £220 cut in their income tax bills and take hundreds more low-paid workers out of paying income tax altogether
Institute of Directors responds to 2012 Budget
Chris Parkhouse, Chairman of the Institute of Directors in the East of England, has made a statement in response to today's Budget.