Higher dose of chemotherapy reduces risk of breast cancer recurrence and death
Giving chemotherapy drugs every two weeks instead of the usual every three weeks reduces the risk of breast cancer recurrence and death, according to new research.
Cambridge teenagers inspired for careers in tech with Amazon
Students from Long Road Sixth Form College enjoyed a day out with a difference last week when they attended a Skillathon event at Amazon’s Cambridge Development Centre.
Wine before beer, or beer before wine? Either way, you’ll be hungover, study finds
“Beer before wine and you’ll feel fine; wine before beer and you’ll feel queer” goes the age-old aphorism. But scientists have now shown that it doesn’t matter how you order your drinks – if you drink too much, you’re still likely to be ill.
Quantum collaboration to benefit academia and industry
UK researchers and industry will soon be able to process unprecedented amounts of data and harness powerful simulation capabilities, thanks to the arrival of a new Quantum Learning Machine at a UK Research and Innovation-supported high-performance computing research facility.
Do you know your market value?
If you are looking to change jobs, considering asking for a pay rise or just curious as to how your salary compares to others, then Pure’s free salary comparison tool can help you.
3D printed realism from Stratasys helps bring ancient artefacts to life
Underscoring the power of realism in 3D printed models, Stratasys (Nasdaq: SSYS) and Google Arts and Culture are re-imagining some of the world’s most cherished artefacts and historical monuments through additive manufacturing. Backed by advanced color and multi-material functionality of the Stratasys J750 3D Printer, historians can now re-create these items digitally and physically – raising…
Domino Printing strengthens commitment to customers with two key appointments
Domino Printing is making significant strides towards best-in-class customer satisfaction following two senior appointments – Marianne Wright as Customer Experience Director and Eddie Storan as Head of Global Services.
Thrive on change (or 10 lessons in running a digital agency)
Sookio's Founder and Director, Sue Keogh, is talking this month at Digital People in Peterborough and CamCreatives about what she’s learned in her ten years of running a digital marketing agency. What wisdom does she have to share?
Bridging the divide
There's a simple trick to help you get your message across in a talk, lecture or presentation, writes Communications Consultant Simon Hall, but it's one which is all too often forgotten...
FCA warns about rogue firm, RB Wealth, which claims to operate from Cambridge and Malta
The FCA is warning people to be careful of rogue firm, RB Wealth, which claims to operate from Cambridge and Malta and offer investments and other services.
International Workplace celebrates success at Learning Awards
International Workplace celebrated success at the Learning Awards 2019 last night as a finalist in the ‘Learning Technologies’ category.
Quantum leap on the horizon?
Cambridge researchers are devising new methods to keep sensitive information out of the hands of hackers. They launched the UK’s first ‘unhackable’ network – made safe by the “laws of physics” – in 2018.
Cambridge Science Festival: technology – what next?
Are quantum computers the ultimate tool for discovery? Can we make algorithms trustworthy? Is technology making us miserable? What next for Alexa?
Syrris helps improve sustainability in commercial laundry
Syrris provides award-winning chemistry products to a range of research and development chemists and engineers, including Xeros Technology Group, a company specializing in novel and sustainable polymer solutions to advance the commercial laundry industry.
The Rising Festival 2019: #BalanceforBetter for International Women’s Day
The Rising Festival will take place on Saturday 9 March and promises to be a thought-provoking day with plenty of opportunities for personal growth and professional development among speakers and attendees from a diversity of backgrounds.
Smartphone use risks eye examination misdiagnosis
Clinicians who use smartphones to capture photographs of patients’ eyes risk misdiagnosis if they base their decisions on objective data extracted from non-calibrated cameras, according to new research published this week in the Nature journal Scientific Reports.
Cambridge Judge Business Debate Podcast looks at energy and energy policy
A ‘tough sell’: why it is so difficult to address climate change on a global scale.
Unsettling research
No ivory tower here: how academics are affected by research in unsettling contexts like refugee camps, prisons and rape-crisis centres.
New senior appointments for Ashtons Legal Personal Injury team
Ashtons Legal has made three senior appointments within its Personal Injury division. Hannah Clarke, Mick Upton and Sarah Barratt have all taken on new roles in the Top Tier regional team.
Azuri and FirstBank Nigeria partner to bring solar to millions and deepen financial inclusion
Azuri and First Bank of Nigeria Limited today announced a unique partnership that will help deepen financial inclusion in Nigeria while bringing affordable, reliable and clean power to millions of Nigerians.
CIC leads PragmatIC’s latest funding round
Cambridge Innovation Capital has led the latest funding round for PragmatIC, a world leader in ultra-low cost flexible electronics, raising a further investment of over £13 million. This investment, from existing and new investors, will enable PragmatIC to continue to increase production of its flexible integrated circuits (FlexICs).
BETT 2019: KISS Account Director at the world’s biggest education technology event
Jane Kroese, Account Director at KISS, writes: I recently spent the day at BETT 2019 looking at and talking all things education. Two minutes in and it was pretty clear that school life and learning has been revolutionised by tech. So what were my highlights?
Vision for new town north of Waterbeach confirmed
A vision for a vibrant, thriving new town in South Cambridgeshire has been approved by the District Council’s Cabinet.
Visiting restrictions protect patients against norovirus
Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge is seeing a rise in cases of norovirus, the bug which causes diarrhoea and vomiting.
Two weeks left for rural groups to apply for £50,000 from The Prince’s Countryside Fund
Applications for grants from The Prince’s Countryside Fund close on February 21st 2019. The Fund gives out grants twice a year, and projects in rural areas across the UK can apply for funding of up to £50,000 in the spring round of funding.