Microsoft Prize for tool that aims to improve internet browsing for the visually impaired
A Cambridge student working on a prize-winning computer plugin for the visually impaired is asking for feedback from potential users to help further its development.
Council supports Cambridge Half Marathon - encouraging people to get more active
The Saucony Cambridge Half Marathon returns to the city’s streets and open spaces this weekend – and it is set to be the biggest yet.
Advances in biosensor technology could limit the spread of HIV
Around 1.8 million people acquire HIV each year, with the World Health Organisation estimating that one in five people living with HIV do not realise they are infected. Therefore, strategies for faster and earlier diagnosis are as important as ever to limit the spread of HIV.
Plants share defensive proteins in evolutionary pick ’n’ mix
Published in Genome Biology, novel research has shed further light on how plants can use ‘baits’ to recognise and trap disease-causing pathogens before infection can take hold.
MP hears how local Tesco stores are reducing food waste by feeding local communities
Daniel Zeichner, MP for Cambridge, will today (Friday) visit the Milton Tesco store, where he will be hearing about local community work that aims to tackle food waste by providing people in need with a meal.
Make your workplace LGBT+ friendly
A short course later this month run by The Kite Trust will show you how making your workplace LGBT+ friendly makes business as well as ethical sense.
UK economy over the worst, but struggling to accelerate
The UK economy is over the worst but is struggling to accelerate compared to its global counterparts, and will remain stuck in the middle lane in 2018 and over the medium term, says the latest forecast from the EY ITEM Club.
Company directors are stewards of their company’s property
A Supreme Court decision this week (28 February 2018) has helpfully highlighted an important aspect of being a company director – stewardship of the company’s property. Dominic Hopkins, head of Disputes and Litigation at Hewitsons, explains.
AVEVA completes transformational combination as a new software leader is born
AVEVA today announced it has combined with Schneider Electric’s industrial software business to drive digital transformation across the asset and operational life cycle for capital-intensive industries. This unmatched, end-to-end offering unlocks the power of two industry leaders to deliver improved profitability and operational excellence to maximise return on capital.
Arthur Rank Hospice's newest boutique charity shop opens on Burleigh Street, Cambridge
Arthur Rank Hospice extends huge thanks to Emmerdale's John Middleton who, despite the snow, joined the team to cut the green ribbon and welcome customers to the charity's new Burleigh Street shop.
Free parking at Park & Ride sites from 1 April as £1 charge is lifted
Motorists will benefit from free parking at Cambridge’s seven Park & Ride sites from 1 April.
New genomics projects innovate primary care for the Eastern region
Primary care services in the east of England will benefit from two innovative projects being planned to improve outcomes through personalised medicine, using genetics to enhance care delivery.
eLife sets a challenge with Innovation Sprint 2018
In May 2018, eLife is challenging technologists, developers and researchers to bring cutting-edge technology to open research. Applications are open to anyone aged 18 or over. Applications will close at 9am GMT on March 5.
Innovate UK offers new funding for 'game-changing' technology
UK businesses can apply for a share of £19 million for game-changing innovations with strong commercial potential that will significantly impact the UK economy.
Eddington community creates giant rainbow to celebrate LGBT+ History Month
Yesterday (Weds), Eddington’s residents, staff, school pupils and neighbours formed a giant rainbow to celebrate LGBT+ History Month.
EY named one of the UK’s 'Best big companies to work for'
EY has been ranked as one of Top 10 'Best big companies to work for' in the UK, by The Sunday Times.
The EIROS project - combatting ice and erosion in extreme low temperatures
Whether it is due to extreme cold weather sweeping across the country from Siberia, or just the usual wintery conditions in the UK, most people will have experienced the disruption that comes with low temperatures. However, these conditions can also have an impact on an industrial scale.
Expanding medical education
Cambridge Judge Business School Executive MBA participant David Lenihan seeks to transform medical education to address a severe shortage of healthcare workers, using a once-struggling medical school in Puerto Rico as the launchpad.
New report gives young people’s perceptions of tech careers in the UK
New research provides comprehensive insight into the career aspirations of young people, revealing that technology is top of young men's professional wish lists. More than a third of male respondents aspired to work in the sector, compared to just 13% of young women.
Joshua Tarrant Trust helps Brainbow shine on
A rehabilitation service which provides vital support for children with brain tumours has been given another major boost.
Redgate adds fast, repeatable data masking to its database provisioning solution
In another move to ease the burden of remaining compliant with the upcoming General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Redgate has enhanced its SQL Provision solution to make the masking of data even easier.
Cambridge Innovation Park welcomes new tenants
Cambridge Innovation Park is delighted to announce the arrival of Optibrium within its serviced office space in Blenheim House.
Hamillroad Software appoints Steve Mayer as Vice President US Customer Support
UK based prepress company Hamillroad Software has today announced the appointment of Steve Mayer as Vice President US Customer Support, to support its customers in the Americas.
MedImmune creates stand-alone company for early-stage inflammation and autoimmunity biologics
AstraZeneca today announced that its global biologics research and development arm, MedImmune, is spinning out six molecules from its early-stage inflammation and autoimmunity programmes into an independent biotech company, Viela Bio. The new company will focus on developing medicines for severe autoimmune diseases by targeting the underlying causes of each disease.
Passionate about Antarctica and Antarctic heritage? Here's a job for you...
The UK Antarctic Heritage Trust is looking for four committed individuals to spend five months in Port Lockroy, situated on Goudier Island in the Antarctic Peninsula.