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Jeff’s gruelling charity cycle will start his relaxing holiday
A father-of-two has chosen a novel way to kick-start a family holiday – by cycling 100 miles to the coast for charity.
Leading medical device notified body, BSI, offers free webinars
BSI product experts address key topics that affect your business including legislation, risk, and regulatory changes in a wide range of free and live webinars.
Get it in writing!
The Court of Appeal held that a clause which required any variation to a contract to be in writing and signed did not prevent an oral variation of the contract. Woodfines Solicitors explains.
Cheffins boosts Planning and Development team with key strategic hire
Cheffins is increasing its profile within the Planning and Development industry across the Cambridgeshire region with the appointment of Jon Jennings as Departmental Director.
Land Rover BAR defend Portsmouth title to lead World Series
Under glowering skies but in perfect racing conditions, Land Rover BAR has defended its America's Cup World Series Portsmouth title. The victory – in front of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge – took the team into an overall series lead going into the final two events of the season.
In technology, finding and nurturing the right people is key
Technology investor Mike Lynch, the founder of Invoke Capital and co-founder of Autonomy, says it’s important to challenge people to do great things.
Top 3 reasons to use an Admin Consultant
When you Google Virtual Assistant, the options are endless. So how do you choose between a Virtual Assistant and an Administrative Consultant?
'Sarajevo Roses' to be premiered at the Sarajevo Film Festival
Roger M Richards, a director from the USA, in cooperation with Cambridge-based double BAFTA award-winning filmmaker, producer and director Oggi Tomic, has completed the film Sarajevo Roses which will be premiered at this year’s 22nd Sarajevo Film Festival (SFF).
Software consultancy Labb chooses Sieve Creative
London based software consultancy Labb chooses Cambridgeshire design firm Sieve Creative to develop their new brand.
Quantum technologies go under the spotlight in Cambridge
Leaders at the cutting edge of Quantum 2.0 will be exploring how this new field of science and engineering could change the face of computing and communications at the CW Technology & Engineering Conference (CW TEC) on 14 September 2016.
Amadeus invests in genetic testing pioneers, Igenomix
Amadeus Capital Partners, the global technology investor, announces that it has made a growth capital investment in Igenomix, the world’s leading in-vitro fertilization (IVF) genetic testing company, based in Valencia, Spain.
TTP launches new point-of-care diagnostic instrument development service
The Technology Partnership plc (TTP), a world-leading technology and development organisation, has announced the launch of Desktop Biology™. The new service will enable point-of-care diagnostic providers to rapidly convert their biological assay into a market-ready system capable of producing a result in as little as 15 minutes.
Out of body illusion can tackle chronic pain
New research shows that inducing a virtual “out of body experience” can significantly reduce the intensity of chronic pain.
Syrris creates Orb Pilot for effortless reaction scale-up
Syrris, a world leader in chemistry product innovation, is previewing its Orb Pilot jacketed reactor at the 252nd American Chemical Society (ACS) National Meeting and Exposition.
Extract Information publishes Information Industry Digest
Extract Information’s monthly Information Industry Digest contains product news and focuses on patent information and information products, including those used in the technology IP lifecycle. But why information and why would anyone need to pay to get it – isn’t it all available for free on the internet through Google?
Cyber Essentials scheme helped 95% of certified companies prevent data breaches
Cyber security consultancy firm and CREST-accredited certification body IT Governance Ltd announces that 95% of the companies it certified to the Cyber Essentials scheme have been protected from all data breaches since certification. The result demonstrates that improved cyber security can be achieved by implementing the Cyber Essentials scheme’s five security controls.
'New rail operator’s plans will deliver faster, more reliable rail services to Stansted'
Stansted Airport has welcomed today’s Government announcement that Abellio East Anglia has won the franchise to operate the Stansted Express and other rail services between London, the airport and Cambridge from October 2016.
REAP Conference 2016 looks to find disruptive technologies for agriculture
Agri-Tech East’s national REAP Conference in November is the UK’s only agri-tech conference where you can meet representatives from global agri-business alongside the newest of start-ups, spot the innovators of the future, and see it all in practical action through a series of technical demonstrations and exhibits.
Trident Energy and 42 Technology make waves with improved PowerPod II design
Trident Energy – an independent developer of enabling technology for the offshore renewables industry – has announced today that a technology optimisation project with 42 Technology has ‘exceeded all expectations’ in improving the performance of the company’s novel linear generator concept.
Bookings launch for Open Cambridge Heritage Festival
Bookings open next Monday (15 August) for the city’s hugely popular heritage weekend, Open Cambridge, which runs from 9-11 September. Now in its ninth year, the annual city-wide festival, co-ordinated by the University of Cambridge Public Engagement team, showcases a range of hidden architectural gems and stunning spaces that are normally closed to the public or charge.
CDP and King’s College London develop steerable catheter to treat cardiac arrhythmia
Innovative design and technology consultancy Cambridge Design Partnership has worked with King’s College London to develop a novel steerable catheter which King’s researchers had designed. The catheter is designed to improve the treatment of cardiac arrhythmia – a range of conditions which can lead to stroke or heart failure that affects 2 million people a year1 in the UK alone.
Only 51% of companies have taken recommended actions to identify cyber risk
According to the Cyber Breaches Survey 2016 released by the Department for Culture, Media & Sport, 69% of business say cyber security is a high priority for senior managers, but only 51% of companies have taken recommended actions to identify cyber risk.
Points of View: UK interest rate cut
This week Oliver Phillips of NW Brown focuses on UK interest rates.
‘Standing up for organisational principles’ in the face of stigma
‘Stigma’ - if handled properly - can bring positive outcomes for organisations by reinforcing identity and purpose, finds new academic study co-authored at Cambridge Judge Business School.
A historical microscope for the ZEISS Archives
To mark the 200th birthday of its founding father on 11 September 2016, the ZEISS Archives acquired a historical microscope. It is highly likely that the simple microscope, which dates back to 1850, was made by none other than Carl Zeiss himself.