42 Technology ‘Adaptable Carriage’ system ready for rail trials
An innovative new system to stow seats within passenger train carriages to create space for cargo is now available for train operating companies to trial. It’s a unique approach, developed in collaboration with the UK rail sector and offers significant commercial, environmental and passenger benefits.
Opinion: Neuralink wants to wire your brain to the internet – what could possibly go wrong?
A company in Silicon Valley claims to be developing a "whole brain interface” for communicating wirelessly with the world. Christopher Markou from Cambridge University's Faculty of Law isn't overly keen...
Social media advertising: 5 expert tips to boost ROI
As a social media manager or content marketer, you’ll know that it is harder than ever to get your content seen. With more and more posts competing for our attention, you need to stand out, and social media advertising is an excellent way of helping you do this. But how can you make sure you get a return on your investment?
8power presents and exhibits at Energy Harvesting Europe, Berlin
Later this week (10-11 May), Dr Antony Rix will discuss how 8power's self-powered sensors and energy harvesting technology make it simple to track and monitor assets
Domino launches comprehensive range of CIJ inks
Domino Printing Sciences is using Interpack 2017 (Hall 11 / D55, Messe Düsseldorf, 4–10 May, 2017) as the international platform for the launch of its new specialist CIJ (continuous ink jet) inks designed specifically for the food and beverage packaging sectors
Domino to shape Industry 4.0 for maximum efficiency
Domino Printing Sciences is shaping new areas of coding and marking with the introduction of Industry 4.0 concepts and innovations to its range of products.
Sobi recognised as one of the UK’s best places to work
Cambridge-based healthcare company Sobi has been publicly recognised by Great Place to Work® as one of the UK’s Best Workplaces™ in the Small (20-49 employees) category in their annual ranking. The Best Workplace™ awards, announced this week, are considered the 'gold standard' of employer awards and publicly recognise Sobi as a great employer, brand and business.
Thales joins Industrial Internet Consortium
Thales, a leader in critical information systems, cybersecurity and data security, announces its e-Security business has joined the Industrial Internet Consortium (IIC), the world's leading organisation, transforming business and society by accelerating the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT).
Don't miss Cambridge Network’s Job Fair today
Cambridge Network’s popular Job Fair takes place today (Friday 5th May). Whether or not you are in the market for a new job, you can't afford to miss it.
The next BIG small thing from DotzNano and Strem Chemicals
Most Graphene Quantum Dots available today are based on bulk graphene sources which in turn are based on Graphite raw materials. This makes them extremely expensive, with high cost production processes manufacturing very small amounts of graphene quantum dots.
The dilemma of spending money to make more money
For people with any corporate experience, particularly those with an understanding of management accounts, the concept of cost of sales is given for granted. When you run a business you (should) know that in order to sell you must spend some money. Cost of sales might include the cost of purchasing a product or service, the cost of distribution and cost of marketing and advertising for that…
RealVNC announces advanced security and team management functionality for VNC Connect
New multi-factor authentication and groups and permission management capabilities reinforce RealVNC ‘s VNC Connect as a leading solution for enterprise remote access.
Interpreting for the Pope is a career highlight for Luciana
The latest assignment for Luciana Scrofani, founder of One Stop Language Solutions, proved the highlight of her career – a prestigious project interpreting for the Pope at the Vatican City, Rome.
Mark’s marathon run raises over £800 for Delays star Greg Gilbert’s cancer appeal
Mark Wishart, a senior recruitment consultant at Pure in Cambridge, completed the Milton Keynes marathon on Monday (1 May) and has so far raised £830 for Delays star and close friend Greg Gilbert to receive cancer treatment abroad.
Study explores resistance to ‘marketisation’
Some sectors including childcare remain stubbornly resistant to marketisation, finds research by two Cambridge Judge academics.
Seminar sheds light on crowdfunding
Anyone interested in raising finance for their business idea using crowdfunding – equity, debt and reward – will benefit from attending a free seminar on Wednesday 17 May (10am – 12.30pm) at Allia Future Business Centre, Cambridge.
2nd Cambridge Information & Intellectual Property Meeting - an afternoon in July
The 2nd Cambridge Information & Intellectual Property Meeting is now open for registration. The half day CIIPM meeting takes place on Wednesday, 5th July, at Homerton College Conference Centre in Cambridge. The theme for 2017 is ‘managing IP for commercialisation at the early stages of product and technology development’.
Cambridge team triumphs in Communications Competition
A trio from Ramboll’s Cambridge office beat off stiff competition to win a place in the semi-final of the Institution of Civil Engineers Communications Competition.
Undo continues to grow with Cambridge office move
Software quality leader strategically placed to attract best software developers along London-Cambridge corridor.
Z Factor announces £7 million Series A funding to bring lung treatment to clinic
Z Factor Limited announced that it has completed a £7 million Series A investment led by existing investor Medicxi. Cambridge Enterprise & Cambridge Innovation Capital have also joined in the founding round.
Amazon expands Development Centre in Cambridge
Amazon today announced a significant investment to boost its research and development in the UK with the opening of a new Development Centre site in Cambridge this autumn. The new building in the heart of the city will have capacity for over 400 highly-skilled employees including machine learning scientists, knowledge engineers, data scientists, mathematical modellers, speech scientists and…
Agri-tech innovation is breaking down barriers for African cassava farmers
At Agri-Tech East's 'Exporting Agri-Tech to Sub-Saharan Africa' event on 12 July 2017, find out how to gain an initial foothold in the market, grow overseas businesses faster or just explore if it is an opportunity for you.
AstraZeneca and Pieris Pharmaceuticals collaborate on treatments for respiratory diseases
AstraZeneca has announced a strategic collaboration in respiratory diseases with Pieris Pharmaceuticals, Inc. to develop novel inhaled drugs that leverage Pieris’ Anticalin® platform. Anticalin molecules are engineered proteins which can mimic antibodies by binding to sites either on other proteins or on small molecules. They are smaller than monoclonal antibodies, offering the potential of…
Ashtons advises on another acquisition by Stowlangtoft Healthcare Group
Ashtons Legal has advised the owners of Stowlangtoft Healthcare Group in its acquisition of the business and assets of Melford Court Nursing Home from national care provider Bupa.
New research shows evidence of genocide by ISIL
Atrocities carried out against the Yazidis by the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) could legally constitute genocide, according to new research to be published in the June edition of the Human Rights Law Review.