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Balancing risks and benefits
The Precautionary Principle does not encourage sensible decision making, says The Scientific Alliance.
Raspberry Pi moves on out
After four years in Mount Pleasant House in Cambridge, the Raspberry Pi Foundation is moving to larger premises near Cambridge Station.
Cash for the Community - help choose the final five!
Ten charity or community groups are vying for your vote to be in with the chance of being one of the 15 beneficiaries of this year's Cambridge Building Society £10,000 Cash for the Community pot.
New book describes the nuclear rollercoaster
A new book by Simon Taylor of the Cambridge Judge Business School, The fall and rise of nuclear power in Britain, will be published on 2 March.
Internet (of Things) ethics
The ‘Internet of Things’ needs to be better managed from an ethical standpoint, says an article in European Business Review co-authored by Professor David De Cremer of Cambridge Judge.
SmithsonHill tackles key issues to develop land in Cambridge South East region
SmithsonHill has assembled a team of leading experts to understand the best use of land available to them on the South East of Cambridge.
Cambridge launches campaign to stay in EU
Leading Cambridge people from the world of business, sports, academia and the arts will launch a new organisation tomorrow (Friday 29th January) at Pembroke College to make the case that Cambridge is stronger in the European Union.
University of Cambridge breaks its early stage investment record for third consecutive year
For the third consecutive year, the University of Cambridge has broken its early stage investment record, approving 13 seed fund investments for a total of £3.8 million, an increase on the £3.2 million invested in 2013-14.
East of England civil engineering projects invited for entry in 2016 ICE Merit Awards
The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) Merit Awards is an annual celebration of civil engineering. It is an opportunity to recognise outstanding projects and the teams behind them. It also offers a shop window to illustrate civil engineering to the public and media.
RedRat launches new version of its TV set top box testing and monitoring product
RedRat Ltd, a leading supplier of hardware and software for automating TV set-top box testing processes, is launching a new version of its set top box testing and control product, the irNetBox. It includes a display and navigation panel to simplify installation and improve operational feedback.
How many ways can you arrange 128 tennis balls?
A bewildering physics problem has apparently been solved by researchers, in a study which provides a mathematical basis for understanding issues ranging from predicting the formation of deserts, to making artificial intelligence more efficient.
Making operating systems safer and faster with ‘unikernels’
Technology to improve the security, speed and scale of data processing in age of the Internet of Things is being developed by a Cambridge spin-out company.
Pints and PhDs: scientists showcase research in the pub
This week, three scientists from The Genome Analysis Centre (TGAC) helped kick-off the first instalment of ‘PubhD’ in Norwich at the Cellar House in Eaton.
Working towards a hyper-connected region
Business Weekly feature on Cambridge Ahead activities includes an article by chair of the connectivity group, Faye Holland (page 15)
Shooting Image Ltd films 'Busy as a bee'
Shooting Image Ltd was asked to film the graphics designer Andy Boothman of 'busy as ab'- developing the new branding for a Cambridge breakfast networking group called CAN.
Last call for project proposals
Could your organisation benefit from analysis from a bright and resourceful team of undergraduate management students? If so, you have until this Friday (January 29th) to submit your proposal to the University of Cambridge Judge Business School.
Cambridge Ahead plugging those broadband gaps
A team from Cambridge Ahead has produced a new tool to help businesses make the right capital decision on network infrastructure capacity – a key driver of success in a digital economy.
Matrix to turn Cambridge not spots into hotspots
A team from Cambridge Ahead has produced a new tool to help businesses make the right capital decision on network infrastructure capacity – a key driver of success in a digital economy.
Position sensors company Zettlex secures export deals worth £3million
Cambridge-based sensors company, Zettlex, has had an exceptional start to 2016 with its IncOder™ product range already securing export deals worth more than £3 million.
Apply to CUTEC Sustainable Futures Challenge with your synthetic biology ideas
Are you interested in collaborative problem-solving for a more sustainable future? Use your skills and passion to work with people of various backgrounds to solve agri-tech problems and create impact.
Rapidox 1100 enables oxygen analysis in glove boxes
Hazardous or sensitive materials are commonly handled within glove boxes; transparent sealed boxes with gloves built into the side. Oxygen analysis within glove boxes is essential, to ensure that the atmosphere is maintained within the chamber and to identify any leakages present.
Sepura ships the SC20
First orders of the SC20 series, Sepura’s new flagship hand-portable radios, will be shipped in February.
IDTechEx highlights a $5.5bn opportunity for printed and flexible electronics in vehicles
Printed and flexible electronics are beginning to proliferate, with a variety of components and devices coming to market. Several end-user verticals are expected to benefit from the host of advantages these technologies offer and the automotive sector is no exception, says new research from IDTechEx.
Webinar: How to find and sell your transferable skills
Why should someone hire YOU? How are you going to stand out against the other candidates on a shortlist and show a potential employer that you have the skills they need? And how do you convince someone to hire you if your experience doesn't exactly match the job description?
CRC backs police initiative to put more Specials on the street
Cambridge Regional College has become one of the first colleges in the country to partner the county’s police force in a campaign to increase the number of Special Constables on the streets.