Prism announces sale of technology business NextG-Com to ARM
The Prism team has announced the sale of Internet of Things (IoT) technology business NextG-Com to ARM.
Shadow combined authority holds final meeting before official formation
The body set up to manage devolution for Cambridgeshire and Peterborough will meet for the last time as a ‘shadow’ authority tomorrow (22nd February), as they forge ahead with the formal launch of the new Combined Authority which is expected to be formally ratified in March.
New method developed for scalable 100% yield production of conductive graphene inks
Conductive inks based on graphene and layered materials are key for low-cost manufacturing of flexible electronics, novel energy solutions, composites and coatings. A new method for liquid-phase exfoliation of graphite paves the way for scalable production.
Cambridge Index sheds 1.1%
The Cambridge Index declined 1.1% or 255.7 points to settle at 23,021.9, as six of the top ten Index heavyweights posted weekly losses to their share prices.
Cambridge Hack - 2 days, 1 problem: how do we reduce congestion in Cambridge?
City traffic, congestion, roadside air quality and lack of parking are problems that have plagued Cambridge residents for years. From the City Deal to underground roads, it’s hard to imagine a solution that hasn’t already been suggested.
Adder Technology offers critical assurance with launch of enhanced warranties and SLA service
Adder Technology, the IP-based, high performance KVM (keyboard, video, mouse) specialist, has announced the launch of its Professional Services department.
First chance to hear about speedy broccoli
A new line of fast-growing sprouting broccoli that removes reliance on seasonality and could double crop production will be discussed at an Agri-Tech East event at 1pm tomorrow (Weds 22nd February) at Centrum, Norwich Research Park.
Tecan offers cost-effective, walkaway automation of live cell assays
Tecan’s updated Spark® reader combines the benefits of a multimode microplate reader and a bright field imaging system in a compact package.
Children’s emotional awareness - nurture emotional intelligence with My First Emotions
My First Emotions, a new multisensory resource designed to encourage nourishing emotional development, is set to help children learn to understand and manage feelings from birth.
Are your recruitment processes always legal?
Finding the right candidate for vacant positions in your business has never been more important, and there are increasingly a number of decisions to be made during the recruitment process in order to recruit and engage with the best staff.
External auditors give council clean bill of financial health
An annual letter from external auditors has concluded that Cambridge City Council has the correct arrangements in place to secure value for money in the use of its resources.
JDR chosen by US Wind Inc. as cable partner
JDR, a leading supplier of subsea power cables and umbilicals to the global offshore energy industry, has been selected by US Wind Inc., as the preferred cable partner for its first offshore wind project.
Innova Biosciences introduces Magnetic Conjugation Kit
Innova Biosciences, a specialist provider of bioconjugation products and services, today announced the launch of its Magnetic Conjugation Kit, the newest addition to the company’s range of particle conjugation technologies.
First Indian genomics beacon launched to address gap in shared Indian genomics data
Global Gene Corp and GA4GH (Global Alliance for Genomics and Health) are delighted to announce the launch of ggcINDIA, the first ever beacon for Indian genomics data. This Beacon joins those already on the Wellcome Genome Campus supplied by EMBL-EBI and the Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute.
Mapping the family tree of stars
Astronomers are borrowing principles applied in biology and archaeology to build a family tree of the stars in the galaxy.
How to find the road less travelled
Traffic study shows real-time travel information has less of an impact on speeding up our journeys than you might expect.
Inspiring talks at Cambridge TV School: Ben Foakes
In Cambridge this Friday, Ben Foakes - who has worked on everything from Bond films to Formula 1, Jessie J tours to Channel 4 documentaries - will share his thoughts on the future of film and television.
Varian Medical Systems to use Linguamatics’ NLP technology for oncology care management
Varian Medical Systems is to leverage Linguamatics NLP text mining within its 360 Oncology™ care management platform.
Mayor to attend Sleep Easy in support of YMCA Cambridgeshire & Peterborough
The Sleep Easy event in Cambridge takes place on Friday 3rd March 2017 as part of the first ever national YMCA Sleep Easy Week. Cambridge Mayor Jeremy Benstead is attending the event in support of participants who will be spending one night sleeping rough to raise awareness of the hardship which homeless young people endure.
Ageism still ‘significant’ in UK labour market
Simple prejudice against people aged over 50 is affecting older people trying to gain employment and legislation has done little to help, according to a new study published in the journal Applied Economics Letters.
Cambridge City FC continues support of EACH with kick-around for kids
Siblings of children with life-threatening conditions supported by East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH) in Milton have enjoyed a skills session with players and coaches from Cambridge City FC.
IT Governance’s founder and executive chairman, Alan Calder, wins ACQ5's Gamechanger award
IT Governance, the leading provider of information security management systems implementation, is delighted to announce that its founder and executive chairman, Alan Calder, has won ACQ5’s Gamechanger of the Year Award.
Future talent to secure firm’s continued success
Property developer and investor Howard Group has outlined its new five-year strategy for sustaining future growth following a period of significant reshaping within its property business.
New collaboration helps prepare students for a future in chemistry
Cambridge Regional College and the Royal Society of Chemistry have signed a new collaboration, agreeing to work together to support the development of the chemical sciences in further education.
Registration opens for OpenPlant Forum in Cambridge
Registration is now open for OpenPlant Forum, an annual open meeting for plant synthetic biology organised by the OpenPlant partners: University of Cambridge, John Innes Centre and the Earlham Institute. Attendees from other organisations are welcome to the event, which takes place in Cambridge from 24-26 July 2017.