Search results
How’s your luck holding out?
Now, we’re not usually prone to superstition, but a year that contains not one, not two, but three Friday 13ths will test even the most robust cynicism, says Spirus.
Shell Springboard national finalists 2015: meet the new wave of low-carbon innovators
Six enterprises are now in the running to receive additional funding of £110,000 to further develop their low-carbon technologies in the national final of the Shell Springboard 2015 programme.
Novel online bioinformatics tool significantly reduces time of multiple genome analysis
UK research collaboration develops a new bioinformatics pipeline that enables automated primer design for multiple genome species, significantly reducing turnaround time.
International event wins for Cambridge bring £5.2 million boost to local economy
Conference Cambridge is celebrating a series of successful conference wins for its venues and the city. Collectively worth approximately £1 million and £5.2 million* to the local economy, the events will bring over 3600 delegates to the city over the next two years.
Calling all volunteers! Cambridge Literary Festival is fast approaching and needs your help
If you love literature, have a passion for politics, rave about rhymes or are interested in meeting some of today’s brightest writers, thinkers, historians, scientists, artists and political commentators then join the festival fun as a steward this April.
Will the environmental vote swing it?
Candidates standing in Cambridge in May’s General Election will be highlighting their environmental credentials when they take part in a Question Time panel discussion at Anglia Ruskin University in Cambridge this Friday, 20 March (7.30pm).
Cambridge school through to national business final
Business-savvy students from Hills Road 6th Form College beat off competition from 10 other local teams to win the Cambridge heat of ICAEW’s national business and accounting competition, BASE last week.
Life Sciences in the picture
This Wednesday (18 March) will see the return of the Graduate School of Life Sciences poster and image competition at the Cambridge Science Festival, which started last Monday and runs for two weeks.
Employers urged to discover the benefits of taking on an apprentice
Is your business planning to take on an apprentice this year? Employers attending Cambridge Network's special event last night - and all Cambridge Network members - are encouraged to sign up to the National Apprenticeship Week Pledgeometer.
Syrris sets the scene for another exciting year
Syrris, a world leader in laboratory-scale and flow chemistry systems, continues to go from strength to strength, achieving sales growth of 18% during 2014.
New survey reveals the needs of South Cambridgeshire businesses for 2015
A survey has revealed that raising finance, finding new customers, business planning, and website and social media are key issues to starting-up and growing a successful business in South Cambridgeshire. The good news is that help is at hand through free expert workshops conducted by Exemplas on behalf of South Cambridgeshire District Council.
Why are some gadgets with rechargable batteries exploding? CDP investigates!
Today we’re all surrounded by personal electronic devices, not just phones but increasingly novel wearables, watches and products like e-cigarettes, which have become an essential part of our lives. They all have one thing in common; they contain a rechargeable battery.
New Master of Studies in Social Innovation degree will launch in 2016
Cambridge Judge Business School announced today that a new Master of Studies in Social Innovation degree programme will launch in 2016, developed by the Centre for Social Innovation at Cambridge Judge. Applications open from late 2015
Accelerate Cambidge's Biotech Startup Weekend at the Judge Business School
During the weekend of 20-22 March 2015 Accelerate Cambridge will be hosting the first Cambridge Biotech Startup Weekend at Cambridge Judge Business School in collaboration with AstraZeneca.
New Bio-lab
TTP recently completed the installation of a new custom Bio-Laboratory.
Michell’s humidity and temperature probe ensures perfect surface for skaters
Michell’s PCMini52 digital humidity and temperature probe has been selected to form the heart of a new moisture and temperature control system at an ice rink in The Netherlands.
Society of Biology blue plaques honour IVF pioneers
The pioneers of IVF, Patrick Steptoe, Robert Edwards and Jean Purdy have been honoured with a Society of Biology blue plaque - one of ten blue plaques around the UK to celebrate the eminent but sometimes unsung heroes of biology.
UK conference explores software reliability in automotive systems
This year's UK Device Developers Conference will be offering both workshops and technical presentations that explore the development of safety critical code in automotive systems.
Five top tips for making the most of your first 90 days in a new job
Research suggests that when you start a new job, it’s the first 90 days that can have a significant impact on your success in the role and organisation longer term.
UKTI trebles number of medium sized businesses receiving export support to 3,000
Over 3,000 medium sized businesses (MSBs) are now receiving Government support to break into new markets overseas, Trade Minister Lord Livingston announced yesterday (Thursday).
Fuelling Britain's Future
'Making motoring more efficient': The Scientific Alliance reviews a new report.
Royal Society of Chemistry Benevolent Fund
The Royal Society of Chemistry Benevolent Fund supports members and their families in difficult times, through advice and guidance, financial support and volunteer support
Intensive UV light means not a chance for germs!
The use of high-energy UV light reduces the germ load on packaging surfaces by up to 99.9%. This clearly prolongs the shelf life of foods such as yoghurt, curd or milk.
Combined use of UV technology & infrared heat makes paint curing even more energy-efficient
Only elaborate coating processes make inks and coatings permanently nice-looking, high-gloss and scratch-resistant. These countless production steps may be a real challenge to manufacturers as they often mean substantial energy consumption and costs.
Infrared emitters and UV lamps speed up production and improve quality
The coating of foils, the printing of labels or the gluing of electronic components are very different and demanding applications. They all require innovative production processes to remain nice to look at, durable and scratch-proof. Heraeus Noblelight infrared and UV systems increase production speed and improve the quality of the drying process.