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New appointment to build on continuous improvement success
Domino Printing, based at Bar Hill, has enhanced its UK Operations team with the appointment of Chris Blake as Continuous Improvements Leader.
Ubisense and Frontier GeoTek Inc launch new solutions for communications service providers
Ubisense Group plc (AIM:UBI), a global leader in enterprise location intelligence solutions, is today announcing a partnership with specialists in spatial data governance, Frontier GeoTek Inc, to offer new solutions that enable Communications Service Providers (CSPs) to achieve better operational control while lowering costs.
Spotlight on ‘India’s Climate Change Identity’
India’s Climate Change Identity, a new book co-authored by Professor Aled Jones, Director of the Global Sustainability Institute at Anglia Ruskin University, and Dr Samir Saran, has been published by Palgrave Macmillan.
Former Anglia Ruskin student to roar with Lions
Spin bowler and former Anglia Ruskin student Josh Poysden has been named in the England Lions’ one-day (50 overs) squad to tour Sri Lanka in February and March next year.
Cambridge scientists set to get £41 million boost from Cancer Research UK
Cambridge scientists are set to receive a major cash injection from Cancer Research UK, which has announced plans to invest over £41 million over the next five years at the Cancer Research UK Cambridge Centre, one of the University of Cambridge’s Strategic Research Initiatives. The funding will help support ground-breaking work as part of the development of a unique chain of research hubs around…
KPMG UK breaks £2bn barrier, driving nearly 6% revenue growth
KPMG, the professional services firm providing audit, tax, deal advisory, risk and management consulting services, has announced today an increase in revenues from £1,958m to £2,068m (nearly 6 percent) for the financial year ended 30th September 2016.
‘Aladdin’ will work its magic for Lisa’s Fund this December and January
KD Productions are kindly helping Robert Barnes and his team to raise funds and awareness for Lisa’s Fund and Arthur Rank Hospice, during the run of their pantomime ‘Aladdin’!
‘Moral duty’ of NHS to improve welfare of staff
NHS providers have a duty to solve the mental health issues among staff that their target-driven environments have created, according to a leading psychologist.
Robots, radar and rockets boost Zettlex sales
Zettlex, the Newton based sensors company, has reported a record end to the year - helped by four large sales contracts in December with an added bonus of winning Best Product in the 2016 Best Business Awards. The contracts are for the supply of sensors for bomb disposal robots, space rockets, oil exploration equipment and civil radar systems.
Hundreds attend first Light up a Life at Arthur Rank Hospice’s new home
Over 600 people - including patients, relatives, friends and work colleagues - gathered at Arthur Rank Hospice in Shelford Bottom, on Sunday 4 December for Light up a Life: the Charity’s first official public event since moving from their Mill Road site.
Lode Half Marathon gives £5500 boost to local hospice
Arthur Rank Hospice Charity was delighted to receive a visit from the organising committee of Lode Half Marathon, after £4600 was donated from registration fees and over £1000 via sponsorship, by those taking part in the November event. The race was at full capacity for the second year with 250 runners taking part - including five representing the Charity’s own Team ARHC - raising a grand…
London Stansted Airport unveils plans for new £130 million arrivals building
London Stansted Airport has unveiled plans for a new £130 million arrivals building to significantly improve the passenger experience. The building is the latest phase in the multi-million pound transformation programme by MAG to support future growth at the airport and attract new passengers and airlines.
Marshall announces appointment of new Chief Executive
Marshall of Cambridge has today announced the appointment of a new Chief Executive at its wholly‐owned subsidiary, Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group.
Citystay welcomes Network to Christmas Open Day
On Tuesday 20 December, Citystay Serviced Apartments would like to invite all Cambridge Network members to join them at stunning new 1, 2 and 3 bedroom Vesta apartments for champagne and canapes.
D&A Creative chosen to work with Greater Cambridge City Deal
Following a successful tender process last year, D&A Creative was chosen to support the City Deal transport schemes with their graphic design requirements.
Anglia Ruskin SME project lands European award
Energy in Water (EnW), a multinational project led by Anglia Ruskin University to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) develop internationally, has been named the 2016 Cluster Partnership of the Year.
Antarctic Ice Sheet study reveals 8,000-year record of climate change
An international team of researchers has found that the Antarctic Ice Sheet plays a major role in regional and global climate variability – a discovery that may also help explain why sea ice in the Southern Hemisphere has been increasing despite the warming of the rest of the Earth.
Inventor Dr John C Taylor OBE donates £2.5m for Cambridge Professorship of Innovation
One of the world’s most successful inventors – with over 400 patents to his name – best known for his bi-metal kettle controls used in two billion devices worldwide, is yet again turning his attention to philanthropy at his alma mater, the University of Cambridge.
East tops the jobs leader board
Job seekers in the East should be optimistic about the new year according to ManpowerGroup, the world’s workforce experts. The region’s employers report a Net Employment Outlook of +10% for the first quarter of 2017, the highest level in the country.
SyndicateRoom sees first exit with Oval Medical acquisition
Online investment platform SyndicateRoom is celebrating its first exit for a company that raised funds on its platform. Oval, a cutting-edge medical technology company, designing and producing auto-injectors to enhance medical safety and address trypanophobia (fear of needles), has been acquired by US-based healthcare contract manufacturer SMC Ltd.
Qualcomm intends to collaborate with Google on Android Things OS
Qualcomm intends to collaborate with Google on Android Things OS to facilitate rapid, scalable, security-focused IoT development. Developers can use their expertise in Android and Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ processors to accelerate development of Internet of Things solutions.
JDR to supply cables for European offshore wind deployment centre
JDR, a leading supplier of subsea power cables and umbilicals to the global offshore energy industry, has been awarded a contract by offshore cable installation specialist VBMS, part of Boskalis, to supply 66kV inter-array and export cables for Vattenfall’s European Offshore Wind Deployment Centre (EOWDC).
New microcapsules process is the key to on-demand production
The applied science group at product design and development firm Cambridge Consultants has devised a new way of continuously manufacturing microcapsules – increasing agility and making personalisation possible.
Kidney dialysis unit celebrates first birthday
The Cambridge Dialysis Centre, which helps 140 patients each week, celebrates its first birthday today.
CW (Cambridge Wireless) and partners win national competition to help IoT innovation
CW (Cambridge Wireless) has been selected by the Digital Catapult to deliver IoTUK Boost, a programme of support to help UK SMEs and entrepreneurs develop Internet of Things (IoT) enabled services and applications in Cambridge – using low power wide area networks (LPWANs).