Cambridge Science Centre raises seed capital
The Cambridge Science Centre formally kicked off its fundraising campaign by announcing its successful registration as an educational charity and the raising of initial seed capital. The 12-month fundraising campaign will secure funds for three years of operations leading to the set-up of the Science Centre in central Cambridge. This will coincide with the assembly of a significant Board of…
Brewery backs students’ new beer idea
Two Anglia Ruskin University students are swapping the lecture hall for a brewery as they aim to win a prestigious international business competition.
Rainforest remedy could spell end of dental pain
An ancient Incan toothache remedy – for centuries handed down among an indigenous people in the rainforests of Peru – could be on the cusp of revolutionising worldwide dental practice.
Into Sport Group signs landmark deal with Olympic national governing body
Cambridge based technology company, Into Sport Group, is pleased to announce that BADMINTON England will begin using their Performance product to track and manage all of their elite athletes - including those competing in the London Olympic Games.
ITV’s Sara Price joins growing team at Somersault Video Productions
Somersault Video Productions have cemented their position as the leading production company in the region with the recruitment of Sara Price from ITV.
Energy nationalism
Nuclear power delivered by a French company and subsidised by UK taxpayers and consumers is not a unique situation. The Scientific Alliance considers the broader context.
Captum MasterClass focuses on licence valuation
New half day MasterClass, which takes place on Tuesday 24 April 2012 (1:30pm - 4:30pm) at the Hilton Newbury Central Hotel, provides a comprehensive overview of licence valuation concepts.
Network Design brings Xaar technology to life with augmented reality
Network Design is celebrating a successful and creative Augmented Reality (AR) campaign it has developed for Xaar.
Faster security forensic analysis with announcement of new technology partnership
Real Status, an IT infrastructure modelling and data visualisation software company, has announced a partnership with Sourcefire, Inc., a leader in intelligent cybersecurity solutions, to reduce the time to complete security forensic analysis for faster, more informed decision-making.
Winners celebrate Pi Day with a Raspberry Pi
element14, the first collaborative community and electronics store for design engineers and electronics enthusiasts, powered by Premier Farnell, has announced the three winners of its global “Raspberry Road Test” challenge.
Nano-Carbon Enhanced Materials Consortium launches in Cambridge
The first Nano-Carbon Enhanced Materials Consortium (NCEM-1) will launch at Downing College, Cambridge on 19th May 2012. The mission of the consortium is to facilitate the commercial uptake of technologies based on nano-carbon materials such as graphene and carbon nanotubes.
Entrepreneurs to benefit from new scholarship fund
Cambridge Judge Business School, University of Cambridge, is delighted to be able to offer scholarships for 2012 entry to the Postgraduate Diploma in Entrepreneurship through the Entrepreneurship Alumni Scholarship Fund.
Measles outbreaks in the UK - news from The Travel Clinic
The Health Protection Agency is reporting a large rise in measles cases recently. As The Travel Clinic has been reporting, many people are not protected, particularly small children and unprotected adults over the age of 24. This outbreak is reported from Portmadog in Wales, Cheshire, and unofficial reports locally say that measles are present in Saffron Walden.
New EU herbal remedy laws need urgent review, warns Global Regulatory Services
A regulatory consultancy for the herbal industry is urging EU health officials to review new laws which came into force in April last year, warning that it is being flouted by a number of companies to avoid its costly licensing process, and that its future in Europe is at risk.
India's polio milestone
March 8th 2012 saw India release the headline: 'India – Polio Free'. This came about as the last case of this crippling disease was detected on January 13 2011 in a two year old girl in West Bengal state. A full year without new cases means India is no longer ‘endemic’ for polio, leaving only Afghanistan, Pakistan and Nigeria.
Amino’s new Freedom Live media gateway makes European debut at IP&TV World Forum 2012
Amino Communications, the leading IPTV/OTT solutions provider, will give a European debut to its new Amino Freedom Live media gateway at the IP&TV World Forum 2012 at London’s Olympia later this month.
Masterclass for tech start-ups looking to optimise online presence
The importance of social media and online marketing to early stage businesses based on innovation and/or technology is the focus of the next StartUp Masterclass supported by the University of Cambridge’s Centre for Entrepreneurial Learning (CfEL) on 26th March. The event, which takes place at Cambridge Judge Business School, will explore the role and application of online marketing, social media…
Health Innovation Challenge Fund opens for proposals in five healthcare areas
The Wellcome Trust and Department of Health have opened a new call for proposals under the Health Innovation Challenge Fund, which is open to a wide range of organisations, including small companies and start-ups. Unlike previous rounds, this call covers five separate areas of special interest.
XJTAG launches multiport JTAG testing solution
XJTAG has today launched a multiport JTAG controller that can run boundary scan tests on up to four circuit boards at once.
MasterClass: Technology Valuation
New Half Day MasterClass. Valuing technology presents some unique problems. The forthcoming Captum Capital MasterClass on April 24th, in association with BioTrinity, will review commonly used techniques for technology valuation.
So what's coaching REALLY like?
In the final article on coaching published during International Coaching Week, Hilary Jeanes of PurpleLine Consulting talks to one her clients about his experience of coaching.
AVEVA PDMS selected by Conmore for new projects in process and energy industries
Malmö, Sweden: AVEVA (LSE:AVV), announced today Conmore Ingenjörsbyrå AB has selected AVEVA PDMS as its primary 3D engineering design application.
ARM Cortex-M0+ processor lays foundation for Internet of Things
ARM has announced the ARM® Cortex™-M0+ processor, the world’s most energy-efficient microprocessor. The Cortex-M0+ processor has been optimized to deliver ultra low-power, low-cost MCUs for intelligent sensors and smart control systems in a broad range of applications including home appliances, white goods, medical monitoring, metering, lighting and power and motor control devices.
Idea Transform partners with Humanitarian Centre and CUTEC to support Global Health Hack Day
As part of its programme to help develop innovative ideas that can make a positive difference to society, Idea Transform is joining forces with the Humanitarian Centre and the Cambridge University Technology and Enterprise Club (CUTEC), to support the forthcoming Global Health Hack Day.
Webinar explores how to achieve profitable client relationships
kpi-insight consulting, provider of consulting services and business management solutions to the professional services industry, today announced details of an upcoming webinar hosted specifically for professional services firms.