New Royal Academy of Engineering centre named after Dr John C Taylor OBE
The Royal Academy of Engineering has opened the new Taylor Centre, a space for the Academy’s Enterprise Hub, which supports entrepreneurs, and which is named after one of Britain’s most successful engineers and creator of Cambridge’s famous Corpus Chronophage, Dr John C Taylor OBE.
New US scholars selected for Gates Cambridge Scholarship
Thirty six future leaders have been selected for a Gates Cambridge Scholarship, funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
Sleep disorder drug boosts patients’ memory – CPFT study
New research jointly sponsored by Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust (CPFT) and the University of Cambridge has found that a drug used to treat excessive daytime sleepiness - narcolepsy - can improve memory in patients recovering from depression.
Bulgin launches M-Series automation interconnects
Bulgin has launched a new range of industrial automation components which have been designed to offer flexible connectivity solutions for a variety of rugged automation applications.
Donate a coat and help keep the homeless warm through the cold weather
Local residents are being encouraged to donate unwanted coats to their local YMCA to help keep the homeless warm through the cold weather.
Prism facilitates another Cloud Direct acquisition
This latest acquisition is part of Cloud Direct’s ongoing, ambitious organic and acquisitions-based growth strategy that it has been working on with Prism Corporate Broking.
Record rents and leading occupiers signal new Bermondsey’s renaissance
Property investor and developer Howard Group has completed the occupier line-up at one of London’s most prominent trade parks, achieving record rents for the area.
Joint consortia framework awards contract to Antibodies.com
Antibodies.com has been selected by the Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium (SUPC) as a preferred supplier of research antibodies for the United Kingdom (UK) Higher Education Sector - under Lot 1 of the Inter-Regional Laboratory Agreement for Antibodies & Sera (IRLA).
New course available: Google Sheets for beginners
Google sheets is being used by more and more companies instead of Microsoft Excel. There are many advantages to using Google Sheets, the main one being the ability to share a sheet with multiple users.
Cambridge MP warns that post-Brexit skills shortage could threaten research
Cambridge MP Daniel Zeichner today told the Government that the skills shortage that could occur after Brexit will damage progress in world-leading research. During Business Questions he told the Leader of the House that a large proportion of staff working at the Sanger Institute just outside Cambridge are non-UK EU nationals.
5, 4, 3, 2, 1… Science Fiction Centre has lift off!
The Anglia Ruskin Centre for Science Fiction and Fantasy, the first university-based research group of its kind in the UK, will be officially launched next Wednesday (15 February).
Keeping IT services live: sticks vs carrots?
How much risk are you prepared to take to balance the relationship with your third-party IT provider? A new study gives insights using game theory.
CyanConnode receives $5.4 million purchase order for smart metering in Bangladesh
CyanConnode, the world leader in narrowband radio mesh networks, announces receipt of a purchase order from a specialist in energy management systems for a smart metering contract in Bangladesh, South Asia.
A bridge of stars connects two dwarf galaxies
The Magellanic Clouds, the two largest satellite galaxies of the Milky Way, appear to be connected by a bridge stretching across 43,000 light years, according to an international team of astronomers led by researchers from the University of Cambridge.
Talented alumni shortlisted for Waterstones Prize
Three Anglia Ruskin University alumni have been announced on the shortlist for the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize 2017, widely regarded as one of the most prestigious accolades in the world of children’s books.
Dame Mary Archer DBE keynote speaker at Chambers’ Business Women’s Network
Business women are encouraged to ‘Be Bold for Change’ to celebrate International Women’s Day at Peterborough Cathedral on Wednesday 8 March.
New IDTechEx report reveals much larger drone opportunity
Just when many investors are running for the exit, having burnt their fingers with toy drones and the like, IDTechEx reveals a much bigger picture with considerable potential for the level-headed.
New online workplace compliance courses for 2017
eAlliance Learning Technology is pleased to announce the launch of a new, contemporary suite of online courses covering everything your business will need to induct new staff and remain compliant in the key areas of Health & Safety, Equality and Diversity, Data Protection, Food Safety, Social & Corporate Responsibility, and much more.
Learn how to make the most of your data
Data data data. Most of us collect it, some of us report on it, but how many of us can really say we are making the most out of it?
Blockchain integration with Accenture uses Thales Security HSMs
Accenture (NYSE:ACN) has unveiled a patent-pending solution that simplifies the ability of blockchain technology to integrate with the industrial-grade security systems that support sectors including financial services, healthcare and government.
InnaSpa's blo bar is now open...
InnaSpa is delighted to announce the launch of its new blo bar.
DIT develops 'Advanced International Trade Skills for UK Exporters' programme
The Department for International Trade (DIT), in partnership with Cambridge Judge Business School, has developed an exciting three module programme for advanced exporters that takes place at the Moller Centre, Cambridge. Don't miss this opportunity to learn and share with industry experts. Book your place now for Module 1 on 15th Feb 2017.
Cambridge MP joins patients to find out more about Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia
Cambridge MP Daniel Zeichner joined colleagues, charity representatives and patients at an event at the House of Commons to find out more about the challenges dealt with by people living with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia (CLL).
The latest Groupon campaign at Salus Wellness Clinic – the game for massage hunters
Massimo Gaetani describes how Salus Wellness Clinic manages Groupon campaigns...
Starring role for Cambridge Regional College on new construction trades website
Cambridge Regional College is taking a starring role in a new specialist website for the construction trades – with lecturer Crispin Jolly and award-winning apprentice Mark Lee both featured on the site.