Magna’s inaugural Global Bold Perspective Award recognises inspiring design of future mobility
Imagination soared as students from around the world competed for the first-ever Magna Global Bold Perspective Award, presented at the Car Design News LA Forum during the LA Auto Show.
Sepura showcases Europe’s leading critical communications solution at PMR Expo
What drives organisations with critical communications requirements to invest in new technology?
Singapore: a pharmaceutical innovation centre for Asia
After a period of relative quiescence, the pharmaceutical sector in Asia has become active and productive across a range of activities, says Kevin Xu, General Manager of Biocair Asia Pacific.
UltraSoC joins the OpenHW Group and extends its commitment to an open-source future for technology development
UltraSoc announced it has joined the OpenHW Group, the global not-for-profit organisation established earlier this year to further the adoption of open source processors, particularly for high volume production systems-on-chip (SoCs).
Work begins on an exciting vision for Cambridge city centre
Construction has begun at Downing Place United Reformed Church. Passers-by heading to the Grand Arcade for their Christmas shopping may not notice that behind the closed doors of St Columba’s, a significant project is underway. The prominent Cambridge City centre site on the corner of Downing Street and Downing Place is to be transformed by a community with an exciting vision for Cambridge.
Johnson Matthey acquires battery anode material IP assets from 3M
Johnson Matthey, the global leader in sustainable technologies, announces that it has acquired the full intellectual property rights to a portfolio of silicon alloy based anode materials from 3M Company.
Cambridge Director takes on Himalaya trek in aid of children’s hospice
SKAT Limited recruitment firm waved off one of their Directors last week as he set out on the challenge of a lifetime in aid of East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH).
Study on open-plan offices inspires art project
A research paper about gender dynamics in open-plan offices has inspired an international art installation.
IQGeo announces winners of 2019 Customer Innovation Awards
Cambridge, 21st November 2019 – IQGeo (AIM: IQG), developer of mobile-first geospatial software for the telecommunications and utility industries, has recognized three of its customers for outstanding innovation in the use of IQGeo software.
A sense of purpose
Sarah Reakes, Managing Director at KISS, writes: I’m sure I can’t be the only person who feels the need for some clarity and direction in my life right now. It feels as if the country, indeed the world, is being buffeted from one side to another and without direction I could be buffeted along with it.
Babel Cultural Newsletter: Nigeria
Each month Babel offers free briefings and expert advice for working with different cultures to its clients, learners and friends in the industry. This month the focus is on Nigeria.
AVEVA named a leader in the 2019 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Manufacturing Execution Systems
AVEVA, a world leader in engineering and industrial software, announced today that it has been recognized by Gartner, Inc. as a ‘Leader’ in the 2019 Magic Quadrant for Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) research report. It was one of 16 companies profiled by Gartner in this sector.
Cresset and Liverpool ChiroChem collaborate to curate cost effective, novel and highly diverse compound libraries
Cresset, provider of software and contract research services for small molecule drug discovery, and Liverpool ChiroChem, (LCC) a chemical technology innovator that produces chiral small molecules for biotech and pharmaceutical R&D, announce a collaboration to design novel compound libraries with the maximum pharmacological diversity within the smallest library size.
Final report into Citizens’ Assembly published
The final report on the UK’s first citizens’ assembly dedicated to tacking transport issues has now been published.
New tool to ensure the construction industry meets its climate change responsibilities
Breakthrough innovation specialist Cambridge Consultants has partnered with Redbarn Group to develop VeriTherm, a fast and simple tool to verify the thermal performance of new buildings. It points to a future where every new home meets thermal specifications.
Market updates: Corbyn's free Broadband plan dials up popularity with millenials
Sarah Austin, Independent Financial Adviser of Martin-Redman Partners, looks at the politicial situation at home and the talk of 'green shoots' of recovery in global growth figures.
Updates to Shortage Occupation List will benefit tech companies
Recruiting international tech talent has become easier following the recent update of the UK's Shortage Occupation List.
Wind more effective than cold air at cooling rooms naturally
The effectiveness of non-mechanical, low-energy methods for moderating temperature and humidity has been evaluated in a series of experiments by researchers from the University of Cambridge.
Wanderlust leads to 20,000 mile motorcycle ride
Cambridge MBA alumnus Kirk Wilson (MBA 2007) was riding high in his career, but shifted gears with a 20,000-mile motorcycle ride around South America. He’s now published a book about it.
Free energy efficiency reviews still available to businesses
Small and medium sized businesses in Cambridgeshire are urged to sign up for a free energy efficiency review, to become less wasteful, use less energy, reduce costs and create a more sustainable business model.
BHF appeals for volunteers in the East of England to lend an ‘elfing’ hand this Christmas
The British Heart Foundation (BHF), the UK’s leading heart charity, is in desperate need of volunteers this Christmas to help raise funds for life saving research.
Mayoral team hears how St Neots Masterplan is moving ahead
Led by Mayor James Palmer, a team of officers from Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority visited St Neots to discuss the latest steps towards delivery of the town’s Masterplan.
Healx commits $20m to launch Rare Treatment Accelerator programme; appoints Dr Bruce Bloom as Chief Collaboration Officer to lead initiative
Healx, the AI-powered and patient-inspired technology company specialising in treatments for rare diseases, today announces that applications are now being accepted for its Rare Treatment Accelerator (RTA).
Mogrify wins 'Seed Stage Finance Raise of the Year' at 2019 European Lifestars Awards
Mogrify Ltd, a UK company aiming to transform the development of cell therapies, is pleased to announce that it has been recognised as the winner of the Seed Stage Finance Raise of the Year award at the 2019 Lifestars AwardsTM.
11,000 scientist signatories support a new ‘climate emergency’ paper
A new paper created by scientific and geological experts warns the global society of “untold human suffering” that will be caused by climate change unless immediate shifts in human activities take place.