Major London hospital uses ProtoCOL 3 to track spread of antibiotic resistant superbugs
Synbiosis, a long-established, expert manufacturer of automated microbiological systems, is pleased to announce its ProtoCOL 3 automated colony counter is being used at a major teaching hospital in London to accurately track the spread of Carbapenem-Resistant bacteria (CRB) superbugs.
Create compelling business videos using your smartphone
Cambridge TV is holding a one day masterclass on Wednesday 17 October to show you how to create strong video content - using a tool most people have: a smartphone.
PervasID receives £1.6 million investment to progress RFID technology
PervasID has completed a Series A investment and received an Innovate UK grant to progress RFID technology developed at the University of Cambridge.
Campaign for Female Education kicks off global celebration of a global cause
In 1993, the Campaign for Female Education (CAMFED) was founded with a mission to educate marginalised girls in rural and remote sub-Saharan Africa. What started with a bake sale to support 32 girls in Zimbabwe to go to school has grown into a movement which, 25 years later, has educated 2.6 million children, and launched young women across five countries into entrepreneurism and leadership roles.
Scientists reveal plan to target the cause of Alzheimer’s disease
Researchers have developed a new way to target the toxic particles that destroy healthy brain cells in Alzheimer’s disease.
Combined Authority launches bold, innovative and ambitious housing strategy
The Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority Board has today (September 26) agreed a bold, innovative and ambitious housing strategy to help tackle the region’s housing needs.
Urine liquid biopsies could help monitor bladder cancer treatment
Scientists have shown for the first time that immune cells in the urine of bladder cancer patients accurately reflect those in the tumour environment, according to research* published today in the Journal of Experimental Medicine.
Cambridge BID announces winners of the sixth mystery shopping awards
Cambridge Business Improvement District (BID) held its sixth annual Awards evening last week to recognise and reward the highest levels of customer service among Cambridge businesses.
'My employee won’t work their notice period'
Whether or not you saw it coming, an employee leaving can present a problem for your business. But there are a few steps you can take to make your life a little easier should this happen. The latest HR Dept blog shows how to handle these potentially difficult situations.
Free Excel Power BI help - how to sort by month or by anything using Power BI!
Computer Tutoring offers handy pointers to help you master Excel Power BI.
Babel: Can you say the world’s twistiest phrases?
Babel is today celebrating the European Day of Languages and would like to share a little bit of fun. One aspect of mastering a language is being able to conquer its tongue twisters. In English, this might be “around the rugged rock, the ragged rascal ran” or the childhood favourite “she sells seashells by the seashore”.
Ebola and Lassa fever targeted by new vaccine trial and improved surveillance
Scientists hope that a new approach to vaccine development, combined with improved surveillance of potential future threats of outbreak, could help to massively reduce the impact of deadly diseases such as Ebola, Marburg and Lassa fever.
Flexera first to take software monetisation technology to the edge
Flexera's FlexNet Edge enables software updates and insights for Edge devices, adding more control and security to the software supply chain.
Managerial temperament: harness emotions to achieve objectives
Emotions can poison decision making and lead to short-sightedness, but passion can also inspire commitment and creativity. The key is to harness emotions so they help achieve objectives, advises Professor Christoph Loch, Dean of Cambridge Judge Business School.
£400,000 grant pot launched to help communities
Voluntary and community groups are being asked to step forward and bid for a share of over £400,000 of grant funding to make sure vital services are delivered in South Cambridgeshire villages.
Villages getting more influence over design of new development
Eight South Cambridgeshire villages are getting more of a say in the look and feel of new development in their communities, as part of a ground-breaking planning initiative.
Cambridge Electric Transport makes commuting greener with new electric bike service
Cambridge Electric Transport is expanding its e-Bike Cambridge! service for commuters on 1 October to three pick-up points at Longstanton and Milton Park & Rides and Cambridge North station.
LabKey and Linguamatics partner to extract clinical insights from Big Data in healthcare
Integrated NLP data management solution speeds clinical data abstraction and curation for disease registries, clinical research and quality reporting...
In the nick of time for homeowners – Hive Hub 360 receives police accreditation
The latest gloomy figures from the Office for National Statistics shows a nine per cent increase in burglary offences across England & Wales. No better time then for Centrica’s Hive branded smart home products, including the uber-smart Hive Hub 360, to receive police accreditation for crime prevention.
Wellcome Sanger Institute at 25: how the genomic revolution is changing medicine
This October, the Wellcome Sanger Institute, one of the world’s leading centres of genomic research, celebrates 25 years of research and discovery through genome sequencing. In the same week, the NHS will become the first health service in the world to routinely offer genomic medicine as part of patient care.
Second round of business-led Prosperity Partnerships launch to link research with industry
Seven new Prosperity Partnerships projects that will build links between the UK’s research base and leading industry partners such as AkzoNobel, AstraZeneca, Google, Rolls-Royce, Tata Steel, and Weir Group, plus small-to-medium enterprise, Oxford PV will be unveiled today by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC).
Cambridge Index jumps 3.2%
The Cambridge Index advanced 882.4 points or 3.2% to close at 28,561.2, as seven of the top ten Index heavyweights posted weekly gains to their share prices.
Lumeon named a Gartner Cool Vendor in health value delivery
Lumeon, the leader in Care Pathway Management (CPM), announced that it has been included in Gartner’s new report, Cool Vendors in Health Value Delivery.
Cambridge law firm brings Brexit expertise to transport conference
Those in the transport industry needing some clarity on Brexit will find expertise on hand from law firm Stone King.
Everyone could be an expert
Technology in the commercial drone industry is still advancing, so there is a need for continual training if pilots want to stay abreast of the latest developments, says Ely Aviation.