Horizon Discovery and Diatech Pharmacogenetics sign distribution agreement
Horizon Diagnostics (HDx), a division of Horizon Discovery and a leading provider of research tools to support the development and prescription of personalized medicines, today announced it has signed a distribution agreement with Diatech Pharmacogenetics srl. Diatech Pharmacogenetics becomes sole distributor of HDx’s molecular reference standards in Italy, San Marino and Vatican City.
p2people CEO talks at Middlesex University event
p2people CEO Peter Louis will give a motivational talk to students at an event tomorrow (Tuesday) at Middlesex University.
Second major honour for Barclays degree
Anglia Ruskin University’s Retail Development Programme for Barclays has won the Best School Leaver Programme at the Target Jobs 2013 National Graduate Recruitment Awards.
Tame your computer - comment combination
In her regular series for Cambridge Network members, software training expert Karen Roem offers handy tips to help you 'Tame your computer'. This week she describes how to quickly insert a comment in multiple cells (Excel 2003-2010)...
Vice-Chancellor challenges universities to engage with global poverty
The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cambridge, Professor Sir Leszek Borysiewicz, has spoken powerfully about universities' role in overseas development.
Qton Solutions reports a record year
Qton Solutions moves to new offices after a record year trading.
Weakness in infrastructure output is concerning, says ICE
Today (12 April) the Office for National Statistics (ONS) published the monthly construction figures.
Government policy needs public acceptance
The present thrust of energy policy has had the tacit consent of the electorate, but opposition is building, says The Scientific Alliance.
Focus adds BCS Business Analysis E-Learning course
Focus on Training based in Peterborough has added an accredited Business Analysis E-Learning course to its range of online learning options.
Cambridge makes Hay
A host of Cambridge academics and alumni will speak about subjects ranging from obesity and smart drugs to US politics and domestic service at this year's Hay Festival.
CfEL's entrepreneurial alumni ignite the economy
The alumni of the Ignite programme, managed and delivered by the Cambridge Judge Business School’s Centre for Entrepreneurial Learning (CfEL), have created significant value in the past two years, according to the results of a recent survey.
Argon Design/Weightless SIG invited to speak to IoT/M2M start-ups at Springboard Accelerator
Matthew Bailey, VP Argon Design, Co-Chairman of Weightless SIG, was invited to spend an afternoon with the start-ups from the IOT Springboard accelerator, discussing IoT technology "Weightless" and Argon's experience in IoT product development.
Rand McNally creates compliant EOBR system with RealVNC technology
Rand McNally, a leader in truck-specific GPS and mobile fleet management solutions for the commercial transportation market, has integrated RealVNC’s remote access technology into its HD 100 devices. The integration of VNC® enables professional drivers to view the display of the HD 100 through an application on their Wi-Fi® enabled Rand McNally IntelliRoute® TND™ GPS or mobile device.
Xaar reports strong growth
Xaar plc, the inkjet printing technology group headquartered in Cambridge, has issued an Interim Management Statement covering trading from 1 January 2013. It reports that trading for the period was strong, with sales in the first three months of 2013 growing significantly over the first quarter of 2012.
The Humanitarian Centre invites Cambridge Network members to its Annual Lecture on 2 May
The Humanitarian Centre would like to invite you to their 2013 Annual Lecture, at 6:30 pm on Thursday 2 May, at Emmanuel College Cambridge.
Marshall of Cambridge visited by HRH The Duke of Kent
His Royal Highness, Prince Michael of Kent GCVO, paid a private visit to Marshall of Cambridge on Wednesday 10 April to be updated on the work of the Group of Companies.
Axiom-e engaged by NIAB Innovation Farm to run free Masterclasses for SMEs
Axiom-e is pleased to announce that it has been engaged by NIAB Innovation Farm to run a series of free business Masterclasses for SMEs in the East of England. Axiom-e's courses will concentrate on aspects of financial management and will complement those on marketing, social media and presenting skills being run by others.
Increased confidence in natural gas quality with Condumax II hydrocarbon & dew-point analyzer
Michell Instruments enabled a natural gas storage operator to improve the hydrocarbon and water dew point measurements at its natural gas storage site in Europe.
Kabbee and Cordic sign partnership to deliver end to end digital cab booking in the UK
Kabbee, the price comparison service for London minicabs has announced a strategic partnership with Cordic, the UK’s leading automated despatch solution provider. The partnership will enable the first fully digital minicab booking solution in the UK.
Braking revolution
Braking technology set to shave a massive 25% off truck stopping distances looks set to come to fruition this year. However, its developers believe their systems may not be widely available for at least five years, possibly double that. That's despite the considerable and obvious benefits, in terms of preventing accidents, mitigating others, saving lives, reducing accident damage, and cutting…
D.H. Lawrence’s uncensored poems published for the first time
A collection of D.H. Lawrence’s poems has been published for the very first time in their original uncensored form, nearly 100 years after Lawrence wrote them.
Professor Sir Robert Edwards MA, Hon ScD, CBE, FRS
Notice from the University of Cambridge on behalf of the family of Professor Sir Robert Edwards MA, Hon ScD, CBE, FRS: “It is with deep sadness that the family announces that Professor Sir Robert Edwards, Nobel prizewinner, scientist and co-pioneer of IVF, passed away peacefully in his sleep on 10th April 2013 after a long illness. He will be greatly missed by family, friends and colleagues. …
US2U Consulting takes to the stage - literally
US2U Consulting are the latest sponsors of the safety curtain at Norwich Theatre Royal, which means their logo will be seen by people attending the wide-range of productions at the venue.
Cambridge Consultants develops scanner for 'fingerprinting' products
Product development firm Cambridge Consultants has worked with Ingenia Technology to develop a high-speed laser scanner for use in brand protection, product authentication and ‘track and trace’ applications.
New energy and sustainability review journal launched
The Materials Research Society (MRS) and Cambridge University Press are to launch a new authoritative review journal focusing on energy and sustainability.