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Tax could cut consumption of unhealthier cereals
A 20% sugar tax could discourage shoppers from buying unhealthier breakfast cereals, new research shows. Researchers found demand for sugary cereals fell by 48% if consumers knew a tax was being applied and consumers purchased healthier alternatives.
Graphene leader Andrea Ferrari honoured as MRS Fellow
The Materials Research Society (MRS) has recognised Professor Andrea Ferrari, Director of the Cambridge Graphene Centre, as a 2016 MRS Fellow.
Going green: why don't we all do it?
From wind turbines and solar photovoltaics to grey water recycling and electric vehicles, technology is making it ever easier for us to be green – yet many of us are not. Now, Cambridge researchers are discovering that our personalities and communities have a major impact on our environmental decisions, opening up new ways to ‘nudge’ us into saving energy and carbon.
Entrants sparkle at HEE Innovation Awards
Simon Fryer, CEO of KISS, attended the Health Enterprise East Innovation Awards. Here he takes the time to congratulate each of the winners.
Smart glass goes from clear to opaque and back again – 27 million times
A smart material that switches back and forth between transparent and opaque could be installed in buildings or automobiles, potentially reducing energy bills by avoiding the need for costly air conditioning.
Customer service training helps venues deliver an excellent experience
A recent initiative to further enhance the customer experience has resulted in the delivery of two bespoke training courses for conference and events staff at venues in Cambridge.
Fitzwilliam College produces its own beer to mark 50 years as a College
This year Fitzwilliam celebrates 50 years as a College. To mark the occasion Fitz Bar is serving two new beers: Billy Pride and Fitz Lager.
Downing College wins Considerate Contractor Award
Downing College is the first Cambridge College to win a Considerate Contractor Award for its efforts to minimise noise and disruption to its neighbours during recent construction work.
Innomech develops high speed packaging system for global automotive supplier
Automation consultancy GB Innomech (Innomech) has developed a new high speed automated product packaging system that will help SG Technologies – a global leader in the production of high performance magnetic components – to more than double the production capacity for one of its highest volume products.
The wrong kind of sponsorship
Activists continue to campaign against BP's sponsorship of the arts. The Scientific Alliance discusses the issues.
New UV-blue light converter screens launched for Syngene imaging systems
New UV-blue light converter screens for Syngene imaging systems offer a safe, inexpensive way of visualising a wide range of fluorescent gels.
Skylark Learning collaborates with Anglia Ruskin University
Skylark Learning, the early childhood education company delivering innovative resources to help children learn through meaningful play, is proud to announce a collaboration with Anglia Ruskin University.
University of Peterborough moves a step closer
Funding has been secured for a team to progress plans to create a University in Peterborough, thanks to the Greater Cambridge Greater Peterborough LEP.
Council hosts training on energy efficiency for small businesses
Businesses in Cambridge can learn how to become more energy-efficient, save themselves money and reduce their carbon footprint, at two free workshops this month.
Better adhesives allow more accurate, compact medical equipment
Medical device manufacturers are using pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSAs) for interconnects, grounding, and shielding applications, says Rachel Gordon, Technology Analyst at IDTechEx.
AstraZeneca presents positive new data on treatment for lupus disease
AstraZeneca and its global biologics research and development arm, MedImmune, announced that they will present positive new data on anifrolumab, an investigational monoclonal antibody that blocks all type 1 interferons, being developed to treat moderate to severe systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE, or lupus), at the Annual European Congress of Rheumatology (EULAR 2016), taking place in London this…
The building blocks to a successful Euro2016
Pivotal moments in this summer’s European Championships will be immortalised on television, online and now, in Lego animation, thanks to an enterprising Anglia Ruskin University student.
Air Liquide sets up hydrogen station in the first all-hydrogen warehouse in Europe
Air Liquide has supplied and operates a hydrogen station that recharges the on-site forklifts of Prelocentre, a company based in Saint-Cyr-en-Val (France). This site, in charge of preparing and delivering fruits and vegetables to all Grand Frais stores located West of the Toulouse-Lille axis, is the first European all-hydrogen logistics platform already equipped with 46 forklifts.
Artist using ancient egg tempera technique exhibits in Cambridge
Ruth Stage, graduate of the Royal Academy and member of the New English Art Club, will be exhibiting at Lynne Strover Gallery in a group exhibition opening June 19th.
Better workplaces can lead to better financial results
Find the secret to increasing efficiency and profitability in your organisation at an event in Cambridge next month.
School work is not a dark matter at the Stephen Perse Foundation
Six-year-old pupil, Zahra, at the Stephen Perse Foundation – innovators in an education dedicated to creating independent thinkers – has shown how taking learning home can be fun, as well as educational, by creating a short film to investigate dark matter.
IoD East of England Director of the Year Awards: winners announced
David Sales, Chairman of the Institute of Directors (IoD) in the East of England Region, announced the two winners of the East of England Director of the Year 2015 awards.
MDU attends human factors stakeholder day
Medical Device Usability's Richard Featherstone will attend the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) human factors stakeholder day tomorrow (10th June 2016).
Health Analytics joins Capita PLC
Health Analytics has formally become part of Capita CHKS.
IT Governance partners with Allianz Insurance plc to launch free cyber risk assessment tool
IT Governance, the global provider of cyber security management expertise, has partnered with Allianz Insurance to launch a free cyber risk assessment service for their commercial customer base.