3D-printed robot hand ‘plays’ the piano
Scientists have developed a 3D-printed robotic hand which can play simple musical phrases on the piano by just moving its wrist. And while the robot is no virtuoso, it demonstrates just how challenging it is to replicate all the abilities of a human hand, and how much complex movement can still be achieved through design.
Blurring the lines: PR and social trends for 2019
There has been an interesting mix of earned and owned activity propelling the biggest global brands in 2018. What will follow in 2019?
Cambridge Index drops 1.9%
The Cambridge Index declined 393.4 points or 1.9% to close at 20,781.7, as eight of the top ten Index heavyweights posted weekly losses to their share prices.
Superpowers and secret weaknesses
Knowing yourself means being able to look after your customers better, and these two simple questions can help, writes Communications Consultant Simon Hall.
Audio Analytic partners with Frontier to bring you smarter smart speakers
Audio Analytic demonstrated its sound recognition software running on Frontier Smart Technologies’ smart speaker reference platform as part of its intelligent home showcase at CES 2019.
MRC researcher stars in the BBC RI Christmas Lectures
MRC researcher Professor Bobby Gaspar, whose gene therapy trial into the rare ‘Bubble baby’ disease has been supported by the MRC since 2007, will be interviewed on stage by Professor Aoife McLysaght, the programme’s Genetics Society Special Guest Lecturer.
What you need to know if you are giving or getting a drone for Christmas
Drones are expected to be one of the most popular gifts over the forthcoming festive period, with thousands of people set to be opening their new aircraft on Christmas day. Following yesterday’s chaos at Gatwick airport, Ely Aviation’s senior drone pilot and academy instructor Ian Titchener lays bare what you can and cannot do with drones...
Blogging to boost business: don’t be last to join the party
Businesses that blog get 67 per cent more leads than those that don’t.
Emergency team thanks secret Santa
Christmas came early for staff at the Accident and Emergency Department at Addenbrooke’s Hospital today (Friday 21 December) – thanks to their very own secret Santa.
Getting to the grassroots of L&D in the UK
Optimus Learning Services has launched its second annual Learning and Development survey. The company is focusing this year’s survey on Learning and Development at the grassroots level - what is really happening within L&D departments.
Snow wonder Lakelon’s a winner!
They’re all Christmas crackers! That was the verdict of judges at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust when they reviewed entries into this year’s annual Christmas card competition.
Mum and daughter’s tuneful top ten turn for homeless charity
A mother and daughter from The Cambridge Building Society feature on a Band Aid-style single released last week to raise money for a homeless charity.
Hewitsons donates winter foodbank collection
Law firm Hewitsons has donated a large collection of food and other essentials to a Cambridge charity to help those most in need this winter.
Bird migration and conservation clues in robin and turtle dove genomes
The European robin and Turtle dove have had their genetic codes sequenced and assembled for the first time by scientists at the Wellcome Sanger Institute and their collaborators.
Charlene’s viral video is sign it’s Christmas
Move over Rudolph – when it comes to Christmas it’s staff at Addenbrooke’s Hospital who have it in hand.
Marshall signs 14-year contract to support Royal Netherlands Air Force C-130H
Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group has secured a contract with the Royal Netherlands Air Force to sustain its C-130H fleet through to its out of service date.
University of Cambridge awarded £200,000 to invest in data science for heart disease research
The British Heart Foundation (BHF) and The Alan Turing Institute have awarded the University of Cambridge over £200,000 for new, cutting-edge research that could transform how we diagnose and treat many heart and circulatory conditions.
Barrington cement factory chimney demolished
Earlier today the iconic Barrington chimney was demolished as part of a series of works that will see the former Cemex cement works site transformed into a new community by leading housebuilder Redrow.
Synthwave, sketches and schooling: what's inspired the Sookio team this year?
From podcasts to influencers and galleries to digital courses, here's what's inspired the Sookio team this year. How about you?
The Cambridge chooses charity partners for 2019
Four charities have had an early Christmas present with the news that they will be The Cambridge Building Society’s charity partners in 2019.
Ten ways to increase SEO and drive traffic to your website
Search engine optimisation (SEO) is an important tool for PR and marketing.
KISS creative team grows in strength with the appointment of new designers
Graphic Artist Andy McLaughlin and Senior Designer Matt Sanderman both bring years of experience to KISS, as well as impressive portfolios of work for prestigious clients.
Disrupting the energy market
Once a goal is defined, innovators improve the route that already exists, while disruptors have a clear goal, but get there in a new way.
Distilling human truths: why marketing benefits from high-quality research
Matt Higgs joined KISS in the spring of 2018, bringing with him years of experience in research into brand strategy, based on stakeholder interviews and focus groups.
Taymount Clinic media campaign nets KISS a CIPR PRide Award
KISS wins the Silver Award in the Consumer Relations Campaign category of the Anglia Thames and Chiltern CIPR PRide Awards 2018.