Aviva Invests in Owlstone medical breath biopsy platform
Owlstone Medical Ltd, a diagnostics company developing a breathalyzer for disease, has announced an investment from Aviva Ventures, the venture capital arm of Aviva plc, a global leader in insurance. The investment takes Owlstone Medical’s total funding to £19.3 million GBP ($23.5 million USD) since its spin-out from Owlstone Inc in 2016.
Vital Ely rail project is on track
An agreement to move forward work to improve rail capacity through the vital Ely area has taken a significant step forward thanks to funding from two LEPs.
How to prevent user anxiety
Is the absence of certain information on your website causing your visitors anxiety about making a purchase or using your services? Further offers some top tips to prevent user anxiety.
Nokia malware report reveals new all-time high in mobile device infections
Nokia today issued its latest Threat Intelligence Report, revealing a new all-time high in mobile device malware infections, a sharp increase in compromised smartphones and major IoT device security vulnerabilities.
New tool allows analysis of single-cell RNA data in pre-malignant tumours
Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute scientists and their collaborators have developed a new analysis tool that was able to show, for the first time, which genes were expressed by individual cells in different genetic versions of a benign blood cancer.
Further is nominated for four awards
Further is delighted to announce that it has been shortlisted for four European Search Awards this year, for Best Small SEO Agency, Best Integrated Search Agency, Best Use of Search in a PR campaign and Best PPC Campaign.
Mark runs a marathon in aid of 'Delays' star Greg Gilbert’s cancer appeal
A recruitment consultant from St Ives is training to run the Milton Keynes Marathon to help raise funds for Delays star and close friend, Greg Gilbert, to receive cancer treatment abroad.
Creating content that builds brand and engages audiences: classic car enthusiasts
The Further content team loves delving into people’s passions and knowledge about their favourite subjects. Early in January, the team asked six women to spill the beans on the loves of their life – their cars!
Further welcomes new Content Editor Helen Brooks
Further is happy to welcome Helen Brooks to the Content Marketing team in the new role of Content Editor.
Further welcomes new Office Manager Carly Stanforth
Further is delighted to welcome Carly Stanforth as Office Manager.
Why you need to bother with A/B testing
If you’ve looked at your site with a view to improving conversion levels, either on your own or with the help of an agency, you’ve completed a lot of work already. You’ve studied crucial pages, analysed the relevant data, and spotted the areas that need to be changed.
Infrared sensors go graphene
Researchers at the Cambridge Graphene Centre, in a collaboration that includes Emberion, have developed a novel graphene-based infrared (IR) detector with record high sensitivity for thermal detection. This result paves the way for high-performance IR imaging and spectroscopy.
Do you deserve your success?
For some, success feels natural, worthy and enhances self-esteem. Others experience self-doubt, and wonder whether they really deserve the accolades. They stress that making a mistake means they'll be found out... to have been a fraud all along. It's called the imposter syndrome, or imposter phenomenon.
Hackathon focuses on autonomous vehicles
How will autonomous vehicles and other emerging technologies help to resolve the transport and infrastructure issues in Cambridge? Join engineering consultancy Hilson Moran for an Emerging Technology Hackathon this evening (Monday) to put forward your ideas.
New hospital building site in Cambridge opens to the public
The New Papworth Hospital in Cambridge is opening to the public as part of a week-long event aimed at attracting young people into a career in construction.
CTBO's pre-sales team gets set for summer
CTBO's pre-sales team has been preparing for what looks to be one of the busiest summers so far.
Lawyers’ society announces Excellence Awards nominees
CDLS - the Cambridgeshire and District Law Society - has announced the nominees for its 2017 Excellence Awards.
Technology in education: top marks or room for improvement?
Alex Larkinson, PR Senior Account Executive at KISS, takes a look into the role of technology in education.
Lies, damned lies and critical thinking - a blog by Tricia Kelleher
Principal of the Stephen Perse Foundation, Tricia Kelleher, says schools must take responsibility in teaching critical thinking to stop the 'fake news' phenomenon.
Tackling the demand side of the tech transfer equation
Last week, the House of Commons Science and Technology Committee, released findings from its inquiry ‘Managing intellectual property and technology transfer’.
Huawei introduces support for MirrorLink powered by RealVNC
RealVNC, the global provider of VNC® remote access technology and premier MirrorLink supplier are pleased to announce their collaboration with Huawei, a leading global information and communications technology “ICT” solutions provider.
Double Offshore Achievement Awards for JDR
JDR wins prestigious Great Large Company and Export Achievement Awards.
New directors bring fresh perspectives to Cambridge Business Improvement District (BID)
Cambridge Business Improvement District (BID) has appointed four new directors to its existing Board as part of a continuing commitment to bring fresh perspectives and dynamism to both its decision-making and business representation.
Alzheimer’s research at the University of Cambridge to benefit from £5million gift
A gift from a Cambridge alumnus will support fundamental research into the causes of disorders such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease, enabling new approaches to combat them.
Double win for Arthur Rank Hospice at Cambridge News' Business Excellence Awards
The team from Arthur Rank Hospice was delighted to be among guests in the Great Hall at King's College last night for the Cambridge News and Media Business Excellence Awards 2017.