Trickle of competition set to become a flood in the water market
GTC, the UK’s largest independent utility network provider to the new-build market, today hailed the imminent arrival of genuine competition in the provision of new water connections for housing developments in England and Wales.
Karl Dembicki elected as President of the Cambridgeshire and District Law Society
Karl Dembicki, a partner at Buckles Solicitors LLP, has been appointed as President of the Cambridgeshire and District Law Society, formally accepting the role at a dinner at Jesus College attended by Cambridge MP Daniel Zeichner, members of the judiciary and more than 120 legal professionals.
Film is shown to celebrate the life of Professor Stephen Hawking
On Thursday 5 April at 8pm, for one night only, Light Cinema Cambridge will screen The Theory of Everything in tribute to the late great Cambridge-based cosmologist Professor Stephen Hawking. All proceeds from this special event will be donated to the Motor Neurone Disease Association (MNDA), Cambridgeshire Branch.
Cambridge and Nanjing launch strategic collaboration
Professor Stephen Toope, the University of Cambridge’s Vice-Chancellor, has signed an agreement to formalise a strategic partnership with the Nanjing Municipal Government.
Subterranean indoor rock and indie festival: back for a second year
Last year, the one-day rock and indie festival, Subterranean, was launched at Cambridge Corn Exchange. A huge success, with hundreds pouring through the venue doors for the 12-hour music marathon, the Festival returns this September.
Onda City Council moves to Sepura digital radios
Sepura partners for the Spain region, Zenon Digital Radio and Adesal Telecom, have provided Onda City Council with new TETRA digital radios to supply their police force.
Year 6 students get creative with revolutionary new technology at Microsoft
Microsoft Research hosted a computing discovery day for Year 6 students from Abbey Meadows Primary School as part of Cambridge LaunchPad, a STEM outreach programme managed by Form the Future CIC.
Redgate enhances DevOps offering with major SQL Server monitoring upgrade
Redgate Software, the leading Microsoft SQL Server tools vendor, has taken another step forward in its quest to make database DevOps easier to adopt. Its proactive monitoring tool, SQL Monitor, now fully integrates with the deployment tools in Redgate’s portfolio, to provide an at-a-glance view of exactly what change was deployed and when.
Making best use of Big Data: MRC Mental Health Pathfinder awards
The University of Cambridge is one of nine leading universities from across the UK that will receive multi-million pound grants from the Medical Research Council (MRC) to help researchers harness the power of data science for mental health research.
Karen shares top tips with PAs at the Møller Centre
Back in 2014, Cambridge-based software training expert Karen Roem, principal of Roem Ltd, was guest speaker at the Møller Centre. This year, as part of the centre's 25th Anniversary, she has been invited back, this time to a special event celebrating the role of the often unsung heroes in the event planning process - personal assistants (PAs) and executive assistants.
Chamber launches Global Awards 2018
Global Awards 2018 have been launched by Cambridgeshire Chambers of Commerce to recognise success in international markets.
How to have meetings that don't waste time
Bad meetings will destroy your team's motivation. Here, Communication Coach Jon Torrens explains how to fix this terrible problem.
Adder Technology brings new zero U KVM transmitter to NAB 2018
Adder Technology, focused on providing innovative keyboard/video/mouse (KVM) solutions, will unveil the world’s smallest IP-based KVM transmitter at NAB 2018 – the ADDERLink INFINITY 100T (ALIF100T).
London Stansted to be the fastest growing London airport in 2018
London Stansted is set to be the fastest growing airport serving the capital in 2018, with over 10.8 million airline seats available across the most extensive summer schedule offered at the airport.
What's new in LabVIEW?
Product Technology Partners (PTP) describes what to expect from the latest LabVIEW update.
Cambridge Index eases 2.3%
The Cambridge index dropped 562.2 points or 2.3% to close at 24,320.7, as the top six index heavyweights posted weekly losses to their share prices.
The Cambridge supports first time homeowners with shared ownership options
The Cambridge Building Society today strengthens its support for first time buyers struggling to get a foot on the regional property ladder by launching a range of new products and educational material.
MP challenges Cambridge Magistrates’ Court closure in Parliament
Daniel Zeichner, MP for Cambridge, took the Government to task on its proposals to close courts in Cambridge and across the UK in a debate this morning in Parliament.
Reproflex Scandinavia brings added value and quality with Bellissima DMS
Aniken Graphics, a joint venture between Hamillroad Software, a UK based prepress software company, and Apex International, a global leader of anilox and metering products, has today announced that Reproflex Scandinavia is approved to supply flexographic printing plates, screened with Bellissima DMS, to the Scandinavian market.
Awards celebrate the best building designs and most considerate contractors
The best new construction projects, and the companies that have worked to keep the impact of their building work to a minimum, were among those honoured at an awards ceremony this week.
Winners of CDLS Excellence Awards 2018 announced
Cambridgeshire & District Law Society (CDLS) is delighted to announce the winners of its 2018 Excellence Awards, which were presented at this year’s annual dinner held at Jesus College, Cambridge, last Friday.
GRS named 'Biotech Regulatory Advisors of the Year 2018'
GHP has announced the winners of the 2018 Biotechnology Awards and Global Regulatory Services Limited (GRS) is awarded "Biotech Regulatory Advisors of the Year 2018".
Half of vision impairment in first world is preventable
Around half of vision impairment in Western Europe is preventable, according to a new study published in the British Journal of Ophthalmology.
Law firm staff gear up for Tour de Hewitsons’ return
Staff at law firm Hewitsons will get back in the saddle for the 2018 Tour de Hewitsons charity bike ride, following the success of last year’s inaugural event.
Developing tech hubs
Frazer Bennett, chief innovation officer at PA Consulting Group, is quoted in an article in Economia, talking about what makes a successful technology hub.