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Microsoft researcher Don Syme honoured with silver medal from Royal Academy of Engineering
Many programmers recognise Don Syme's name, but even more are influenced daily by his research and development. After all, Syme, a principal researcher in Microsoft's Cambridge lab, has helped to develop and influence features of popular computer languages used by millions of programmers, C# in particular.
Five factors to consider when choosing your next flexible working job
The workplace in its many forms is constantly in flux and more frequently we’re seeing that employers are harnessing the benefits of flexible working in all of its glory. Slowly but surely the need to trudge into an office every day is dwindling, as technology drives forward a tidal change in working practices.
GCGP generates more for UK Government than Manchester: Centre for Cities
Urban policy research unit, Centre for Cities, has issued a new report entitled ‘Mapping Britain’s public finances’ which looks at where taxes are raised and public money is spent in local authorities across the country.
Integration of AVEVA and DNV GL's Sesam reduces costs in maritime and offshore
Engineers designing ship hulls and offshore floaters can now save time and money in the early design phase due to a breakthrough allowing transfer of 3D models from AVEVA Marine to Sesam GeniE, the two leading design and engineering software systems in the maritime and offshore market.
BBC 'Countryfile' Magazine maps Great Days Out with ViewRanger
ViewRanger is helping BBC Countryfile Magazine to bring its popular Great Days Out feature to smartphones, tablets, and watches. Digital route guides, for the routes included in the Great Days Out section within the magazine each month, are being published through the ViewRanger app to coincide with each printed magazine’s publication.
Cambridge Filmworks discovers its own Jurassic World!
As the box office movie smash Jurassic World continues to top the charts, Cambridge Filmworks has been commissioned to create a series of unique films and installations for a new visitor centre being created to tell the incredible story of the geology and marine biology of the Jurassic Coast, England's first Natural World Heritage Site.
Founder views: Peter Taylor, Chairman of The Technology Partnership (TTP)
In the first of a new series of interviews with Cambridge Network's Founder Members, Peter Taylor, Chairman of The Technology Partnership (TTP) and a longstanding Cambridge Network Director, outlines some of the challenges facing TTP and its fellow Cambridge businesses. He says local companies need to recruit the right people, get to customers, and communicate effectively with markets...
Congenica's Andrea Haworth selected as NHS Innovation Accelerator fellow
Andrea Haworth, Head of Clinical Services at Congenica, has been selected as one of 17 new fellows by the recently established NHS Innovation Accelerator (NIA) to assist with the faster and more effective adoption of proven innovations within the NHS.
Cambridge teams triumph in Emerging Technologies Showcase 2015
The University of Cambridge scored highly in the Royal Society of Chemistry’s annual Emerging Technologies Showcase this week, which saw more than 200 technologists, scientists and academics attend a day of talks and pitches at Burlington House.
Major gift for Cambridge Economics research
American husband and wife philanthropists are to make a multi-million pound gift to the University of Cambridge to enhance the teaching and research of its prestigious Economics Faculty.
To conduct, or to insulate? That is the question
Researchers have identified a material that behaves as a conductor and an insulator at the same time, challenging current understanding of how materials behave, and pointing to a new type of insulating state.
New group aims to share best practice among IP champions
Intellectual property (IP) is a key asset for many companies, but recent research reveals that UK companies lack awareness and capabilities to effectively manage it. IP champions are invited to come and learn more at the Institute for Manufacturing's first Strategic IP Forum next Tuesday (7th July).
Event tackles East of England’s water shortages
The East of England is the most “water stressed” part of the UK and experts from across the continent are heading to Peterborough next Wednesday (8 July) to engage with local businesses and organisations and be part of the solution.
Redgate brings expert SQL Server training to London and Seattle
Redgate, the SQL Server and .NET software company, returns to London and Seattle in October with its enormously popular training event, SQL in the City.
Former intern secures permanent job with Conference Cambridge
A previous Summer intern studying event management and looking for hands-on experience has secured a permanent role to help progress her career in destination marketing.
Bidwells raises £63,955 for EACH as part of its 175th anniversary celebrations
Leading property consultancy firm Bidwells has raised an unprecedented £63,955 for East Anglia's Children's Hospices (EACH) as part of its 175th anniversary year.
Onespacemedia creates digital equity crowdfunding guide for Cambridge fintech startup
Financial technology powerhouse Syndicate Room is bringing new investment opportunities to the masses through its unique equity crowdfunding service. The Cambridge start-up has already established itself as a major player in the fintech revolution by raising over £25 million through its unique angel-backed investor model.
Kinneir Dufort celebrates Cambridge launch
On the hottest evening in July on record, the Kinneir Dufort team and over 70 invited guests from the international medical arena came together to celebrate the launch of the Kinneir Dufort Medical Device Design Centre of Excellence, Cambridge.
Food for all
The 2015 World Food Prize is awarded to the founder of BRAC. The Scientific Alliance reports.
CUH selects St John Ambulance to provide Acute Neonatal Transfer services
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) has chosen St John Ambulance to provide the specialist ambulances and teams to support the Acute Neonatal Transfer Service (ANTS) for the Eastern region, based at CUH.
Anglia Ruskin Professor receives prestigious medal
Anglia Ruskin University’s Professor Richard Aspinall has been given the Lord Cohen Medal for his contribution to research in ageing.
'Map of life' predicts ET (so where is he?)
The author of a new study of evolutionary convergence argues that the development of life on Earth is predictable, meaning that similar organisms should therefore have appeared on other, Earth-like planets by now.
Audience inspired at laser and accelerator showcase
Students and researchers at a recent Cockcroft Institute event have been inspired by talks from renowned scientists including Professor Carsten P Welsch, Professor Victor Malka and Professor Brian Cox.
IDTechEx investigates technological megatrends for vehicles
IDTechEx research shows that there are three important technological megatrends for vehicles that are now coming increasingly important. They are shaping what is designed and the market positioning of new vehicles, from type of customer targeted to the location where the vehicles will be used.
How Coach House’s new website design achieved a 36% increase in online orders
Coach House, the largest trade only furniture and giftware supplier in the UK, achieved a 36% increase in online orders thanks to a new ecommerce website design, implemented by Xanthos Digital Marketing.