Mantracourt introduces wireless temperature acquisition module
Leading electronic instrumentation manufacturer Mantracourt has announced the release of its new wireless telemetry temperature acquisition module, which enables the remote collection and processing of temperature measurements.
Down’s syndrome stem cells used to model Alzheimer’s
Scientists at the University of Cambridge have developed a new and innovative way to study Alzheimer’s disease in the lab. The stem cell technique, which allows researchers to track the disease over a matter of weeks, could provide a valuable tool for scientists to unravel the complexity of Alzheimer’s and test potential new treatments.
CRC fees waiver boosts apprenticeships
A ‘No Fees for SMEs’ offer by Cambridge Regional College to mark National Apprenticeship Week has helped boost apprenticeships in the region.
Call for Cambridge companies to compete in charity karting challenge
Cambridge companies have just six weeks to sign up to a Corporate Karting Challenge that will raise money to boost the provision of prostate cancer care for local men undergoing treatment at Addenbrooke’s Hospital.
Bright Publishing announce ACT as their Charity of the Year
ACT, the independent charity for Addenbrooke’s and the Rosie hospitals, is delighted to have been chosen as Bright Publishing’s Charity of the Year for April 2012 to April 2013.
Protect the fruits of your invention!
Sci-tech broker La Playa comes to the aid of vulnerable R&D labs with the launch of Lab PortfolioTM, a flexible, modular insurance policy designed for start-up, early stage and SME research and development businesses.
Horizon Discovery joins 4D Cell Fate consortium
Horizon Discovery, a leading provider of research tools to support the development of personalized medicines, today announced it has joined the EU-FP7 funded ‘4D Cell Fate’ consortium, whose aim is to shed light on how stem cell re-programming and differentiation is regulated at the epigenetic level.
Quadro director speaks at Westminster R&D forum
Professor Phil Gray, a National Director of BDI (British Design Innovation), is to represent the Industrial Design profession at a major gathering of national business, government and university representatives on 23 February.
Key account manager at Focus
Focus on Training has expanded its account management team to further develop its high level of service.
Healthcare Messaging uses signagelive to help hospitals and patients
UK company, The Healthcare Messaging Group, is providing NHS Hospitals with a digital signage solution that works to benefit both the hospital and the patients.
Critical stage of embryonic development now observable
A novel approach in the study of the development of mammalian embryos was this week reported in the journal 'Nature Communications'. The research, from the laboratory of Professor Magdalena Zernicka-Goetz of the University of Cambridge, enables scientists to view critical aspects of embryonic development which were previously unobservable.
See Xaar technology come to life at FESPA Digital
For the first time, visitors to the Xaar stand (E40) can see the company’s technology in 3D using augmented reality at FESPA Digital (21st – 24th February 2012, Barcelona).
Xaar brings inkjet decoration technology to Indian ceramics market
Xaar invites visitors to Indian Ceramics 2012 to see how the Xaar 1001 industrial inkjet printhead with TF Technology™ can help transform their business.
Shingles vaccine now available from The Travel Clinic
Zostavax, the shingles vaccine, has just been released and is now available in the UK at The Travel Clinic Ltd.
Nujira releases handset RF power amplifier characterisation system
Nujira Ltd has launched a new handset RF power amplifier (PA) characterisation system, the NCT-T9102, targeted at OEMs, chipset suppliers and PA vendors wishing to measure the performance of Envelope Tracking RF PAs for low power applications.
Huppert invites musicians to Rock the House
MP Julian Huppert is giving talented Cambridge musicians the chance to Rock the House by nominating themselves for a national competition.
Dolomite and GigaGen collaborate to develop novel droplet merging technology
Dolomite, a world leader in the design and manufacture of microfluidic systems and devices, is pleased to announce its collaboration with GigaGen Inc. (San Francisco, CA) in the development of a novel Droplet Merger Chip for massively parallel single cell genetic analysis.
Attend Bench to Boardroom free and win an Ipad with Remtec
On March 6th 2012 Remtec are attending the One Nucleus Bench to Boardroom conference at Newmarket Racecourse. This event will attract over 500 visitors and 60+ exhibitors from the healthcare marketplace.
A lost world? How zooarchaeology can inform biodiversity conservation
A new study of tropical forests will provide a 50,000-year perspective on how animal biodiversity has changed, explored through an archaeological investigation of animal bones.
CareerStart seeks candidates for work experience pilot
Do you know any young people looking for a job, who would benefit from valuable work experience? Cambridge Network is trialling a new scheme to help break the vicious cycle of 'no job, so no experience...no experience, so no job'.
Mobas realigns digital management team
Continuing apace as one of the fastest-growing integrated agencies in the East of England – Mobas has restructured key positions within its digital division.
Apollo author touches down in Cambridge
Mark Dalgarno, organiser of Code Generation 2012, is pleased to announce that David Woods, space enthusiast and author of popular space book, “How Apollo Flew to the Moon” is giving an evening talk on the Apollo Landings on Thursday 29th March at Churchill College, Cambridge from 19.00 - 20.30.
‘Match Fund Challenges’ on the way for Cambridgeshire charities and community groups
Local charities and community groups needing a boost for their funding should contact Cambridgeshire Community Foundation to find out how to register on Localgiving.com and double the value of online donations they generate.
Research within the NHS – life science companies invited to share their thoughts and exper...
Innovative life science companies are invited to share their thoughts and experiences about research within the NHS at a One Nucleus workshop in Newmarket next month led by Greer Deal, Director of Global Regulatory Services.
What employers need to know about apprenticeships
National Apprenticeship Week saw a great deal of attention focused on recruiting apprentices and what a boost this can be to many businesses. If you’ve found yourself wondering about taking on an apprentice, Keeping HR Simple explains what you should know.