Liam, 12, who raised £22,509 in memory of twin sister, cuts ribbon at EACH shop
A schoolboy who organised two football matches for East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH), netting £22,509, is to cut the ribbon at the charity’s new shop in Ely.
BlueStack™ brings disruptive innovation to Bluetooth audio
BlueStack™ launches today, a dual-mode Bluetooth software stack with a unique commercial model. Cambridge Consultants provides the IP for a one-time fee, creating a customizable platform for connected audio products.
Roll up, roll up for Cambridge’s first Cargo Carnival!
Camcycle, the Cambridge Cycling Campaign, is marking World Car Free Day with a grand cycling parade of pedal-powered cargo!
Cambridge MP celebrates community’s efforts to cure blood cancer
Daniel Zeichner, MP for Cambridge, has praised residents in Cambridge this September, Blood Cancer Awareness Month, as charity Anthony Nolan reveal that Cambridge constituency comes top in the East of England for having the most residents on the stem cell register. In Cambridge, 2083 potential stem cell donors are registered with Anthony Nolan, with 178 added in the last year.
New drugs could reduce risk of heart disease and diabetes when added to statins
New drugs that lower levels of triglycerides (a type of fat) in blood could further reduce the risk of heart attack when added to statins. These new drugs, which are in various stages of development, could also reduce blood glucose levels and the risk of diabetes, according to a new genetic study from the Medical Research Council Epidemiology Unit at the University of Cambridge.
Conference season is back, and Team is all packed
This October, Team will be exhibiting, speaking and attending various events in Europe and North America.
Comment on plans for new village at Bourn Airfield
Plans for a new village on Bourn Airfield have been submitted to South Cambridgeshire District Council – and residents can now comment on the proposals.
The new ‘Rising Path’ opens at Cambridge University Botanic Garden
The Rising Path at Cambridge University Botanic Garden, designed to offer a fresh perspective on the Garden’s historic Systematic Beds, will open to the public on Saturday (22 September 2018).
'Significant breakthrough' in understanding the deadly nature of pandemic influenza
Researchers at the University of Cambridge and the University of Oxford have discovered a new molecule that plays a key role in the immune response that is triggered by influenza infections. The molecule, a so-called mini viral RNA, is capable of inducing inflammation and cell death, and was produced at high levels by the 1918 pandemic influenza virus.
How to avoid being replaced by robots
Balint Bertok, alumnus of the Postgraduate Diploma in Entrepreneurship programme (PGDE 2017) at Cambridge Judge Business School, recently gave a TEDx talk about artificial intelligence (AI) in Cergy-Pontoise, France.
Survey into public’s views on rape compensation
A criminologist at Anglia Ruskin University is asking the public to take part in a survey that could help shape policy around compensation provided to rape victims.
The Cambridge hosts another First Time Buyer event
The Cambridge Building Society strengthens its support for potential customers looking to own their own home, by hosting another informal evening event for First Time Buyers early next month.
Rising Stars – seeking stellar startups for national pitch competition
Tech Nation introduces Rising Stars, the UK’s newest and most exciting pitch competition. Designed with the ambitious tech entrepreneur in mind, Rising Stars is on a mission to find the UK’s most promising early-stage startups and take them to the next level.
Angola takes vital step to remove child sexual abuse imagery from the internet
Angola has announced a new system for anonymously reporting online child sexual abuse images and videos in partnership with international charity, the Cambridge-based IWF (Internet Watch Foundation).
Cambridge Festival of Ideas: marriage, what is it good for?
Should marriage still exist? Does it make us healthier? When was the most dramatic change in the institution of marriage?
Council leaders call for independent review of Combined Authority
Greater Cambridge leaders are very concerned by the way the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority (CA) is working and have asked for a review while there is still time to improve the direction it is taking. The whole region risks reduced support from central government if local leadership is ineffective.
Cambridge-based Brand Recruitment finalists for 6 national recruitment awards
Go-to creative, PR and marketing recruitment specialists for the region, Brand Recruitment, have been shortlisted for an impressive six categories at the national and prestigious Marketing & Digital Recruitment Awards.
Senior hires as Bango expands mobile commerce partnerships
Bango announces new additions to its global business development, product and delivery teams. Key hires support its customers’ growth objectives and deliver on the unique opportunities enabled by the success of the Bango Platform.
Arthur Rank Hospice seeks community-minded companies who will make it their business to grow
Read how creative and inspiring local businesses and organisations can grow £50 in the Arthur Rank Hospice Charity Accumulator Challenge and raise vital funds for the Charity...
Anglia Ruskin’s GSI makes national shortlist
Anglia Ruskin University's Global Sustainability Institute has been shortlisted for the national Finance for the Future Awards 2018 for a suite of research projects and outputs over the past seven years.
Avoid bcc’ing the boss, says new study
People who bcc the supervisor in emails are seen as “less moral” and “less fit” to be team leader, finds a study led by Cambridge Judge Business School researchers outlined ina new Harvard Business Review article.
Paul wins award for helping students to get real
An Anglia Ruskin University learning technologist credited with providing the nurses, teachers and social workers of the future with pioneering virtual reality techniques has won a prestigious national award.
What CEOs need to know…but can’t measure
Camrosh presents Growth Predictor Index(TM)– a game-changer for driving sustainable growth from within your business.
Gene Kim hosts DevOps webinar for Redgate database developer audience
The acclaimed DevOps author and researcher Gene Kim is to host a webinar for users of Redgate’s database development tools next week (Tuesday 25 September).
Sector in Focus: The energy sector price cap
This week Jason Butler of NW Brown looks at the proposal by the energy regulator, Ofgem, to cap energy bills at £1,136 per year.