Purple plaques celebrate female innovators
Nine purple plaques have been installed to celebrate the achievements of pioneering female inventors after a nationwide search. The commemorative plaques have been placed across the UK to recognise the winners of the 2019 Women in Innovation Awards, announced by Business Secretary Greg Clark today, International Women’s Day.
Ambitious plans for full fibre connectivity across Cambridgeshire
Cambridgeshire County Council is setting out forward thinking plans to increase ‘full fibre’ coverage across the county, so that homes and businesses can benefit from high speed digital connectivity and next generation mobile services.
Metropolitan Police Service invests in Sepura TETRA terminals in force-wide refresh
The Metropolitan Police Service has selected Sepura’s SC2 Series of TETRA terminals to replace their existing fleet in an agreement forming one of the largest single orders ever received by the UK-based TETRA specialist manufacturer.
Lawyers show their true colours on International Women’s Day
A century after women were first allowed to practise law, the predominantly female staff at Top 50 law firm Penningtons Manches in Cambridge celebrated International Women’s Day.
Ceremony marks start of work on Chisholm Trail
Councillors and campaigners broke ground at a ceremony today [Friday 8 March] to mark the beginning of construction on the Abbey-Chesterton Bridge and Chisholm Trail which will further improve cycle links in Britain’s cycling city.
Top 21 #OnetoWatch recognition reflects the range of innovation across the East of England
Cofinitive is delighted to announce the Top 21 in its #OnetoWatch campaign, recognised at the inaugural event hosted at The Bradfield Centre yesterday (Thursday 7th March 2019).
A private opinion on Brexit
Following a guest lecture by Professor Hans-Werner Sinn, at which he proposed a creative solution to share the social costs of immigration, Cambridge Judge Business School Dean Christoph Loch shares his own personal views on Brexit.
Stratasys releases fourth quarter and full year 2018 financial results
Stratasys Ltd (NASDAQ: SSYS) has announced financial results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2018.
Prospective drug found by testing in human heart muscle grown from stem cells
Scientists have found a potential new drug for treating the heart damage caused by a heart attack by targeting the way the heart reacts to stress, according to new research published in the journal Cell Stem Cell and funded by the MRC, the British Heart Foundation and Wellcome.
Cambridge MP joins panel discussion on rights and responsibilities of refugee integration
Daniel Zeichner, Member of Parliament for Cambridge, will join a panel discussion on the rights and responsibilities of those involved in refugee integration tomorrow (Saturday 9 March 2019).
Biocair helps send worms into space
An international project is underway involving various leading universities and agencies, including the UK Space Agency, the European Space Agency and the University of Nottingham, to try and understand more about astronauts losing muscle mass in space.
Forensics expert is awarded Churchill Fellowship
Anglia Ruskin University forensic scientist Zoe Cadwell has been awarded a prestigious Churchill Fellowship to help her carry out important new research alongside experts in Canada and Australia.
Hewitsons expands Private Wealth and Agriculture teams
Hewitsons has further strengthened two of its distinguished specialist teams in Cambridge with new appointments, as the law firm continues to invest heavily in legal talent.
Boardroom monoculture means missed opportunities
Today, International Women’s Day, Sarah Reakes, Managing Director at KISS, says we still have a long way to go to achieve equal rights for women.
Birketts advises buyer of Cotswold Eggs Ltd
Cotswold Eggs was established in 1972 and their eggs are sourced from local farms in the Cotswolds and surrounding areas. The wholesale business supplies premium quality eggs to retailers, including large supermarkets, farm shops, hotels, pubs, guest houses and restaurants.
Robot swarms to offer truly precise agriculture at a plant level
Experts to debate applications, progress and ethics of swarm robotics at Agri-Tech East event on 25 April 2019 in Cambridge.
STEM leaders work to address industry issues and take action with Cambridge LaunchPad
Nearly 50 delegates from schools and leading businesses from across Cambridgeshire gathered at Schlumberger Cambridge Research to discuss the issues facing the STEM industry and to learn how Cambridge LaunchPad aims to address these in our region.
Key appointments strengthen RSM East Anglia and Cambridge offices
Leading audit, tax and consulting firm RSM has appointed two new Associate Directors in its East Anglia office.
University of Manchester and Owlstone Medical partner for asthma diagnostic development
The University of Manchester and Owlstone Medical, a global diagnostics company developing a breathalyzer for applications in early disease detection and precision medicine, today announce the award of an Asthma UK/Innovate UK grant for the improvement of asthma diagnosis.
Be the next speaker at Arm TechCon 2019
Arm is pleased to announce the opening of the Call for Papers for its international event Arm TechCon, taking place October 8-10, 2019.
Price Bailey raises over £5,000 for Action Medical Research at Charity Ball
On 1st March, Price Bailey held their second annual charity ball to raise funds for a group of staff who are taking part in a 240 mile cycle ride from London to Paris in July in aid of Action Medical Research.
Birketts’ Partner wins Client Choice Award
Birketts is delighted to announce that Alex Davey is the exclusive winner of the Shipping & Transport category for the UK at the Client Choice Awards 2019 run by the International Law Office and Lexology.
Bailey Fisher hosts life sciences leadership dinner - Doing business with China
Bailey Fisher Executive Search welcomed business leaders from Cambridge’s growth companies in Life Sciences & Health Technology to discuss “Doing business with China” at the latest in a series of topical peer-to-peer events.
Roland DG adds PDF 2.0 compatibility to wide format devices
Global Graphics Software's latest Harlequin® RIP OEM to offer upgrades compatible with the ISO PDF 2.0 standard is Roland DG with its VersaWorks 6 RIP and print management software.
Council details Brexit priorities for local businesses
Council efforts to manage the impact of Brexit on South Cambridgeshire businesses will focus on five areas, including improving the flow of information and advice.