A forbidden word
There's a word you often see used in job applications, biographies, social media profiles, and just about anywhere people try to cast themselves in a positive light. But if you really want to make a good impression, it should be annihilated, exterminated, and buried without trace. What is the word, and why is it so objectionable? Communications Consultant Simon Hall explains...
Revolution in diagnostics promises early disease warning for farmers
With advances in biotechnology, imaging and organic chemistry changing the way farmers are able to tend their crops and livestock, the UK’s latest diagnostic tests are to be discussed - many for the first time - at Agri-Tech East's Pollinator event in Cambridge on 13 February.
Overwhelming support from local community for Arthur Rank Hospice’s Christmas tree recycling
Volunteers and supporters helped raise over £26,500 for the Hospice collecting recycled Christmas trees over two days in January...
Novahub appointed connectivity provider for 4th Cambridge Hackathon
Cambridge-based enhanced WiFi and connectivity provider Novahub has been appointed to provide its services to Cambridge University’s Hack Cambridge event, now in its fourth year, supplying internet connectivity to 350 hackers at the 24-hour event this weekend.
Activ8rlives4 Health+Wellbeing App by Aseptika achieves CE mark as a medical device
Aseptika Ltd (Cambridgeshire, UK) is pleased to announce that its Activ8rlives4 Health+Wellness App has been approved by the UK’s Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) as a Class 1 medical device.
Can surgical navigation democratize surgery?
Cambridge Consultants recently brought together some of the brightest names and biggest companies in the medical device industry, to explore how surgical navigation can democratize surgery in the future and to envision the surgical navigation ecosystem of 2030.
Making the most of apprenticeships
Simon Fryer, CEO at KISS, says: "As an employer, we have explored a number of routes for our entry-level positions. Graduates are the standard candidates for these roles, but we’re interested in people who have followed different educational routes too."
Team’s award-winning work approved for use on the NHS
OrganOx’s metra is approved for use on the NHS with support from The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence.
Registration is open for TWI’s Fifth International Symposium on Linear Friction Welding
Registration is open for TWI’s Fifth International Symposium on Linear Friction Welding, which takes place at the Granta Centre, TWI Ltd, Granta Park, Cambridge CB21 6AL on 20-21 March 2019.
Recalling happy memories during adolescence can reduce risk of depression
Recalling positive events and experiences can help protect young people against depression in later life, suggests new research just published.
Awareness is barrier to ‘plastic-free periods’
New research indicates that more needs to be done to raise awareness of the amount of plastic contained in commonly-used menstrual products.
New year, new branding for award-winning Rubber Cheese
The team at Rubber Cheese is excited to announce the launch of its brand-new website, featuring refreshed branding, refined messaging and regular, thought-provoking insights on design, development and business strategy.
BIEA International STEM Youth Innovation Competition officially open
On the 15th of January 2019, the 2nd annual International STEM Youth Innovation Competition was officially opened at a ceremony at London’s prestigious Royal Institution (RI).
Five in five for Cambridge-based communications company, Cofinitive
What a way to start Cofinitive's 5th year, being named one of Business Weekly’s Top Image Makers 2019 in their New Year Honours, for the second year running.
Enjoy breath-taking views and support children’s hospice at the same time
East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH) is now taking applications from people who would like to join its nook Three Peaks Challenge.
Machine learning deployment launchpad Seldon secures £2.7m, led by Amadeus Capital
Seldon, the machine learning deployment specialist, today announced a £2.7m funding round led by Amadeus Capital Partners alongside Global Brain Corporation, Techstars and other existing investors.
Newcomers are shaking up traditional insurance and banking practices
Sarah Reakes, Managing Director at KISS, says: "We keep meeting disruptors making waves in traditional sectors. Recently we’ve talked about disruptors in the energy sector. This time it’s banking and insurance.
Spark selected for Wayra UK/Transport Systems Catapult Intelligent Mobility Accelerator
AI pioneer Spark EV Technology joins a prestigious programme designed to create UK leaders in the £900bn global transport systems market.
Horizon 2020 grant holders - have you submitted your details to UKRI's portal?
UK organisations holding grants from Horizon 2020, the European Union's flagship programme for research and innovation, need to submit information about them into a UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) portal designed to capture basic details about the grants.
Deyton Bell announces further expansion – Harriet Fear joins the team
Deyton Bell, the Cambridge based economic and commercial development specialists, announces exciting further expansion of the business with Harriet Fear MBE joining Director colleagues Chris Parkhouse, Steve McAteer, Pat Smith and Neil Darwin.
Cambridge joins EU partners in ten-million-euro proteomics project
The University of Cambridge has joined European partners in a major study of proteins which will shed light on the role played by biological systems in health and disease.
Public lecture series focuses on vision
How we see the world around us is crucial to our understanding of it. This year's Darwin College lecture series explores this topic, asking how we define colour, how animals adapt their eyesight to survive and how we perceive visual space.
New venue for Two Counties Business Exhibition 2019
On Wednesday 13 March, Cambridgeshire Chambers of Commerce 2019 Two Counties Business Exhibition moves to IWM Duxford Conference and Events Centre, situated at the front of its award-winning AirSpace exhibition, offering a unique and atmospheric backdrop for the day.
Registration open for NSIRC Annual Conference, 2-3 July, 2019
Registration is now open for the National Structural Integrity Research Centre (NSIRC) 2019 Annual Conference, taking place on 2-3 July at the Granta Centre, TWI Ltd, Cambridge.
Babel: Moving beyond the language learning plateau
When you start learning a new language, you have many things going for you. But after a while, you’re not learning as much as you were at the beginning. Read Babel's top tips to help you overcome your language learning plateau.