Superbug MRSA susceptible to existing antibiotics
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) has become a serious problem, forcing doctors to turn to antibiotics other than penicillin or penicillin derivatives, or to different drug cocktails, which are often less effective in treating hospital and community based infections.
Find your next job at Cambridge Network's Recruitment Evening
Jobseekers - take the opportunity to meet headline sponsor DisplayLink and a host of other exciting technology companies at Cambridge Network's Recruitment Evening next Tuesday (2 July) at the Postdoc Centre in Eddington, Cambridge (6pm-9pm).
Cambridge Index slides 0.2%
The Cambridge Index declined 50.8 points or 0.2% to close at 25536.5, as Index heavyweights such as AVEVA Group and Greene King posted weekly losses to their share prices.
Sensors in Medicine 2019 - final call for abstracts
The final Programme for Sensors in Medicine 2019 is about to close, but there are still some presentation slots available. Abstracts for oral presentations at Sensors in Medicine 2019 will be accepted up to 28 June. Poster abstracts can be accepted up to 14 August.
Rubber Cheese co-founder Kelly Molson wins 'Business Woman of the Year' at the SME Hertfordshire Business Awards 2019
Rubber Cheese co-founder Kelly Molson wins “Business Woman of the Year” at the SME Hertfordshire Business Awards 2019.
Why do you need to distinguish between employee satisfaction and employee engagement?
Employee satisfaction and employee engagement are sometimes used interchangeably. While both are imperative to an organisation’s people strategy, it is employee engagement that drives business performance.
Horse racing jockey Frankie Dettori is podcast guest
George & Charlie Off The Bridle are in front of a live audience in London for the first time, and with a very special guest.
National Grid: Operating the GB transmission system, carbon free, by 2025
Richard Smith, Head of Commercial at National Grid will give a keynote talk at the 10th anniversary Cleanpower Smart Grids Conference in Cambridge on Day 2 (Tuesday 2nd July 2019), in a session with Anser Shakoor, ABB; Victoria Doherty, QinetiQ, Emily Orton CMO of Darktrace and moderated by Pamela Taylor of Taylor MacPherson, a former Director at Ofgem.
Sylvain Vittecoq, CTO of CyanConnode plc, speaks at Cleanpower 2019
Sylvain Vittecoq, CTO of CyanConnode plc, will speak at #cpsg19 in Cambridge next week (1 July) on the benefits of RF mesh networks for smart metering, smart grid and IoT. This presentation provides an overview of wireless radio frequency (RF) mesh technology and the benefits in Smart metering, Smart Grid and IIoT.
Tap into more reliable revenue streams for your law firm
Address increased customer expectations with fast, incisive AI technology that your legal staff will welcome.
Key insights from the 2019 Internet Trends Report
Back again for 2019 is Mary Meeker’s internet trends report. First issued in 1995 it still has enormous relevance, packed with everything you need to know about what trends will dominate the market and have an impact on businesses and tech. Here’s what I found most interesting but if you’re keen to know more then have a read here. Although be warned, there are 333 slides!
The Crown & Punchbowl features in new Catalyst Magazine
The Loci Interiors-designed Crown & Punchbowl features in yet another Cambridge magazine.
Hewitsons in conversation with Silverstone Technology Cluster to promote regional investment
Hewitsons disputes and litigation Head, Dominic Hopkins, has been interviewed by Longhurst CEO and Silverstone Technology Cluster member Chris Broome for a podcast series as part of a programme that promotes the Cluster and regional investment.
The use of cashflow modelling
One of the many services which forms NW Brown's wealth management offering is cashflow modelling, which can form an important part of a client’s financial planning process.The firm explains...
Birketts advises NW Brown on merger
Top 100 law firm Birketts has advised NW Brown, the Cambridge and Norwich-based provider of wealth management and employee benefits services, on the merger of its financial services operations with Brown Shipley. The financial terms of the proposed merger have not been disclosed.
Expedeon AG introduces Lightning-Link Metal Labeling Kits to support single cell analysis
Novel antibody labeling immunoassay technology for multiplex immune profiling addresses one of the fastest growing, billion-dollar life science market sectors.
Cambridge's iconic Hobson House to be given new lease of life as boutique hotel
One of Cambridge's most iconic buildings is to be given a new lease of life following the decision by Cambridge City Council to grant permission for the conversion of the city's historic former police and fire station into a 57 all-suite luxury boutique hotel and destination tearoom.
Babel: Luxembourg's National Day
Yesterday (June 23), was Luxembourg’s National Day, which also commemorates the birthday of Grand Duchess Charlotte who ruled for nearly 50 years. Luxembourg, officially the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, is a small landlocked country in western Europe. Babel provides a short snapshot of Luxembourg's Cultural differences...
PolyMERIC: New centre of excellence for polymer technology
A collaboration between TWI Ltd and London South Bank University has resulted in the creation of a new world class centre of excellence for polymer technology – named PolyMERIC (The Polymeric Materials, Engineering, Research and Innovation Centre) – which aims to advance the research and development of polymeric materials, and how they can be used by the industry.
Graphene to enable future space exploration
Cambridge researchers have embarked on a campaign of zero-gravity parabolic flights to test novel thermal management graphene devices for space applications.
Breath Biopsy Conference 2019 - register your interest now
The Breath Biopsy Conference 2019 - Owlstone Medical's community meeting for breath researchers- will take place on 13th and 14th November in Cambridge.
Event inspires female engineers of the future at International Women in Engineering Day celebration
More than 250 students from 24 schools across East Anglia enjoyed an insight into the world of engineering at an event last week co-sponsored by ScottishPower Renewables.
Birketts sponsors Charity of the Year Award
Charity Today’s annual Charity of the Year Award has received a welcomed boost after Birketts agreed to support the event.
Hewitsons strengthens its construction practice with Partner appointment
Law firm Hewitsons is pleased to have recently expanded its construction team with the appointment of Partner Simon Wain.
IT Governance receives recognition at Newmarket Service Excellence Awards 2019
IT Governance, the leading provider of cyber risk and privacy management solutions, has been awarded the ‘Highly Commended’ distinction at the Newmarket Service Excellence Awards 2019, organised by Love Newmarket’s BID (Business Improvement District).