‘Global elites’ are citizens of somewhere
So-called “global elites” have a strong sense of identity and community, albeit one that transcends nationality and ethnicity, according to a new study published in the journal Human Relations.
eg technology celebrates women in engineering
Promoting the importance of encouraging women to choose careers in engineering, eg technology’s Bec Wilkins talks about her journey so far.
Allia hosts exciting pitch off: 'Meet the future: impact entrepreneurs' at VentureFest East
Six of the brightest and best impact entrepreneurs will be pitching for your vote and the chance to win the title “Impact Entrepreneur 2017" at VentureFest East this week (Thursday 21st September) at Newmarket Racecourse.
Allia joins expert judging panel for 8th Discovering Startups competition
Applications for the 8th Cambridge Wireless Discovering Startups competition are now open to all UK and European Technology start-up companies and entrepreneurs. This year Allia is joining the judging panel but also offering the winning ventures six months' access to a Serious Impact incubator, at their choice of Allia Future Business Centres in Cambridge, Peterborough or London.
CMR Surgical closes Series A fundraise with further $26 million
CMR Surgical, the private company developing a next-generation robotic system for universal minimal access surgery, announces that it has closed its Series A funding round, raising a further $26m from existing investors Cambridge Innovation Capital, LGT Global Invest, Escala Capital and ABB Technology Ventures, and new investor Watrium. Together with the first tranche in July 2016, the Series A…
KISS partners with Mapp Digital to deliver digital transformation
KISS is pleased to announce it is now an authorised reseller partner of Mapp Digital, one of the world’s largest independent digital marketing technology companies.
ThoughtRiver’s AI technology aims to disrupt how business contracts are reviewed
UK and Singapore-based start-up ThoughtRiver has launched ‘Review’, an Artificial Intelligence (AI) contract review solution that can assess legal contracts an average of 60 times faster and 30 percent cheaper than the typical paralegal*.
Global Regulatory Services launches new office in Sweden
Today Bobby and Greer Deal officially launch Global Regulatory Services Ltd (GRS) in Lund, Sweden.
Join Studio24 for breakfast to learn about geographical SEO targeting
On 26 September, Studio24 is leading a breakfast networking and brief talk on 'international SEO' at Grant Thornton on the Science Park.
Traffic bulletin: closures on southbound A1 to install narrow lanes
The southbound A1 will be closed overnight this week near Huntingdon to install narrow lanes as part of the A14 Cambridge to Huntingdon improvements scheme.
Coding Week returns for 2017 to get the UK coding
National Coding Week - running across the UK from 18th - 24th September - returns for 2017 to bring back the popular week-long series of events, run entirely by volunteers. The initiative encourages adults to try their hand at writing computer code, or to just find out more about coding, often for the first time.
Birketts appoints senior Banking and Finance Lawyer
Leading law firm Birketts has announced the appointment of Alex Schaafsma as a Legal Director to bolster its Banking and Finance Team.
Horizon Discovery launches genome-wide CRISPRi and CRISPRa screening services
Horizon Discovery, a global leader in gene editing and gene modulation technologies, today announces that it has expanded its functional genomic screening portfolio to include first-to-market CRISPRi (interference) and CRISPRa (activation) screening services.
Insignis Cash Solutions shortlisted for Science and Technology Award
Insignis Cash Solutions is pleased to announce its finalist position in the Science and Technology Awards, aimed at businesses who are leading the way in their respective fields. Esteemed judges from the Cambridge community have shortlisted Insignis Cash Solutions for the Fintech category.
Birketts' Construction Seminars explore NEC4 contracts and Health and Safety issues
Birketts' forthcoming Construction Seminar series will examine NEC4 contracts and Health and Safety within the industry. These free breakfast seminars will be held across the region, including The Møller Centre, Cambridge, on Tuesday 31 October.
BSI medical devices fifth annual consultants day 2017
BSI invites all medical device regulatory consultants to a one-day event covering key topics and issues in a changing regulatory landscape. Learn more on 8 November 2017 at BSI Milton Keynes.
Addenbrooke’s launches state-of-the-art laser eye surgery
The first ultra-precision laser eye surgery service for NHS patients at a major teaching hospital has officially opened at the Cambridge Eye Unit at Addenbrooke’s, thanks to funding through The Cambridge Eye Trust and Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust.
Strategic partnership seeks to disrupt flexographic printing industry
Apex International, a global anilox and metering solutions provider, and Hamillroad Software Limited, a UK based software company specialising in pre-press solutions, announce the formation of Aniken Graphics International, a joint venture created to bring Bellissima Digitally Modulated Screening into the flexographic mainstream.
Fibre reinforced polymers: many downsides leave plenty of room for innovation
Nearly all the advocates of fibre reinforced polymers (FRP) shy away from talking about the many elephants in the room and there are enough of them that is beyond crowded. IDTechEx do not see these downsides as insurmountable barriers and instead look at the problems as opportunities and hotbeds of innovation.
Trust’s technology drive on winning streak
Cambridge University Hospitals Trust (CUH), which has won a string of awards for its pioneering use of technology, has been nominated for two more.
Homelessness charity welcomes Alex Mayer MEP for International Day of Charity visit
Local homelessness charity, Emmaus Cambridge, welcomed Alex Mayer, Member of European Parliament for the East of England, to its community in Landbeach to celebrate International Day of Charity last week.
Angeline Murimirwa accepts award from Rihanna’s Clara Lionel Foundation
Camfed is proud to announce that last night, Angeline Murimirwa was presented with the 2017 Diamond Ball Honors Award. One of the first girls supported by the organisation, Angie is also the founding member of Camfed's alumnae association (CAMA), and now holds the title of Camfed Regional Executive Director. The Diamond Ball is the annual gala held by the Clara Lionel Foundation (CLF), founded by…
Darktrace CEO named ‘AI Leader of the Year’
Darktrace, the world leader in AI technology for cyber defence, has today announced that CEO Nicole Eagan was named ‘AI Leader of the Year’ at the Tech Leaders Awards held in London last night.
Stansted’s new CEO calls on Government to set out airports vision to unlock spare capacity
London Stansted’s new CEO, Ken O’Toole, has called on the Government to put in place a national aviation strategy that not only supports airports to grow but ensures the spare capacity available today is used to generate the biggest positive impact for consumers and the economy.
Allia hosts exciting pitch off: "Meet the future: impact entrepreneurs" at VentureFest East
Six of the brightest and best impact entrepreneurs will be pitching for your vote and the chance to win the title “Impact Entrepreneur 2017" at this year's VentureFest East on Thursday 21st September at Newmarket Racecourse.