Tributes paid to Sir James Mirrlees
Tributes have been paid to Sir James Mirrlees (1936-2018), Emeritus Professor of Political Economy at Cambridge and a Fellow of Trinity College, who also taught at Oxford and in America, and played an important role at the Chinese University of Hong Kong.
3D printing: a world of possibilities
KISS web developer Liam Taylor talks about his fascination with 3D printing – and how easy it is for anyone to try at home technology...
PhenoMeNal: an online portal for metabolomics
International collaboration between EMBL’s European Bioinformatics Institute (EMBL-EBI) and 13 other partners has made large-scale metabolomics analyses easier with the launch of PhenoMeNal. This online portal allows researchers and clinicians to analyse large metabolomics datasets
Will you be a Top 21 #OnetoWatch?
Cofinitive’s #OnetoWatch initiative aims to shine a light on Cambridge’s next generation of top movers and shakers. The Top 21 #OnetoWatch will be announced at an invitation-only event in March 2019, where each winner will get a bespoke accolade to mark their recognition.
Azuri joins PM’s Africa trade visit
Azuri Technologies, a leading provider of pay-as-you-go solar home systems to off-grid consumers, will join Prime Minister Theresa May and a British business delegation on a trade mission to Africa to strengthen business relations between African countries and the United Kingdom.
‘Open and controlled’ – a UK-wide immigration system that can work for the East of England
If you ask companies in the East of England what is their number one concern, the majority will say access to people and skills. With the East of England suffering a triple whammy of high housing costs, a reduction in applications from European Union candidates and being unable to compete on salaries with London for global and local talent, the problem is both acute and in need of urgent address.
Tech Trailblazers Awards opens its doors
The 7th edition of the Tech Trailblazers Awards is now open for entries. The awards are designed explicitly for smaller businesses and tech startups and recognise and reward tech innovation helping startups grow their businesses. They are open to enterprise technology startups from anywhere in the world less than six years old and at C-series funding or below.
South Cambs Council homes ranked top for energy efficiency
Council homes across South Cambridgeshire are now among the most energy-efficient Council properties in the country, according to the latest industry ratings.
Computational chemistry news from Cresset August 2018
News from Cresset for computational, medicinal and synthetic chemists.
Free webinar series to aid organisations with GDPR compliance
For organisations still battling with GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) compliance, IT Governance is here to assist with a new free webinar series, kicking off next month.
Create video with your smartphone for your online sites
Cambridge TV is holding a one day masterclass on Wednesday 12 September for anyone who wants to learn about creating strong video content.
Cambridge Startup Help supports Cambridge Electric Transport to achieve e-bike target
Cambridge Electric Transport has succeeded in achieving its target of over 50 users using its e-bikes in the Cambridge Science Park pilot through an integrated marketing campaign organised by Cambridge Startup Help.
How to engage the leadership team on the topic of security
Cambridge Cyber Advisers discuss some of the challenges companies are facing with managing an effective security strategy...
Agriculture is gearing up for the ‘fourth industrial revolution’
The Bank of England’s chief economist recently predicted that up to 50% of all jobs could be lost to robots and artificial intelligence (AI) in the next four decades. However, current technology needs considerable investment before it can address the labour shortage in agriculture. This and other priorities for agri-tech are to be debated by leading agrifood producers, technologists and academics…
Buoyant market sees KPMG strengthen Cambridge Corporate Finance team
KPMG Cambridge has strengthened its Corporate Finance practice in the East of England, with the addition of Mo Karim who joins as Assistant Manager.
Pure celebrates an exceptional year, contributing to the growth of the region
As professional recruitment specialists for the East of England, Pure is celebrating an exceptional year, delivering on the company’s purpose of contributing to the region’s growth and making a difference to people’s lives.
Could you support Cambridge CAB through volunteering?
Cambridge CAB has a number of opportunities for advisers, receptionists and office support. Volunteers form an essential part of this charity and its role in the local area.
New 'Accelerate: State of DevOps Report' reveals the database is now key to DevOps
The 2018 Accelerate: State of DevOps Report, just published, includes database development as a key technical practice which can drive high performance in DevOps. This matches similar findings in research from Redgate Software, which sponsored the report and provided input.
Organisations still feel vulnerable to attack despite implementing cybersecurity standards
According to IT Governance’s ISO 27001 Global Report, there was a 25% increase in data breaches in 2017, making cybersecurity a top concern for organisations worldwide. The report found that 60% of organisations that have implemented cybersecurity standards believe it is likely that they are still a target for an attack.
5 myths about the Imposter Syndrome
Kate Atkin, who has started a PhD focusing on the Imposter Syndrome, says: "While reading academic research, blog posts and press articles, it struck me that there are a number of inaccuracies in the way the Imposter Syndrome is portrayed. Here are five myths I would like to bust – the first being that it should be called the Impostor Phenomenon, not syndrome! Here’s why…
Andy’s adventures in Peru help lifesavers
A former patient who embarked on a series of fundraising challenges with his family after recovering from a brain haemorrhage has returned to Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Cambridge, to thank the neurosurgeon who saved his life.
Liver tissue implants made from stem cells show promising support of liver function
Stem cells transformed into 3D human liver tissue by scientists from the Medical Research Council (MRC) Centre for Regenerative Medicine at the University of Edinburgh show promising support of liver function when implanted into mice with a liver disease.
Apprentice engineer passes with distinction
Prototype Projects' apprentice, Ian Reinemann, has passed his BTEC Level 4 HNC Diploma in Mechanical Engineering with Distinction.
Interested in trading with India?
Commercial officers from India are visiting the Department for International Trade in the UK in September/ October.
Flexera launches support for Microsoft’s MSIX
Flexera, the company that’s reimagining how software is bought, sold, managed and secured, has released new support for Microsoft’s MSIX, a single application packaging format for all Windows platforms.