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Abcam partners with A*STAR’s Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology
Abcam plc, a global leader in the supply of life science research tools, announced today it has signed an exclusive partnership agreement with the Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology (IMCB), a research institute under the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore.
Revamped website unravels mysteries of DNA
As genomics transforms healthcare in the UK, a revamped website - yourgenome.org - to inform and inspire the curious about advances in DNA sequencing is set to launch at the Association for Science Education’s Annual Conference.
Breathing Buildings CEO appointed as Visiting Professor in Sustainable Buildings
Breathing Buildings is delighted to announce that its CEO Dr Shaun Fitzgerald FREng has been appointed a Royal Academy of Engineering Visiting Professor in Sustainable Buildings at the University of Cambridge, from 1 January 2015.
Funny money
In banking, trust and benevolence don’t mix, finds new research from David De Cremer of Cambridge Judge Business School.
CRFS White Paper focuses on spectrum monitoring and geolocation systems
Bo Peng of CRFS has authored a White Paper which provides a brief overview of the current spectrum management challenges facing agencies across the world and some of the trends in spectrum monitoring.
Beware unexpected changes in pension auto-enrolment
The treatment of equity partners of LLPs needs to be examined by anyone who has to set up an auto-enrolled pension scheme, following a change in interpretation in case law. Getting it wrong could be awkward and expensive, so good, timely advice is almost essential.
Responsive material could be the ‘golden ticket’ of sensing
A new responsive material ‘glued’ together with short strands of DNA, and capable of translating thermal and chemical signals into visible physical changes, could underpin a new class of biosensors or drug delivery systems.
Transversal tipped for future entry in Business Weekly's Killer50
Transversal is pleased to announce that it has been ranked on Business Weekly's Killer50 Ones to Watch. The definitive list flags up companies capable of breaking into the very top echelon based on their exciting technology and international growth potential.
Orbital Welding
Cambridge Fluid Systems offer fully automated TIG welding for high technology, Ultra High Purity and cleanroom applications
First strategic marketing appointment for Cheffins
Cheffins is ramping up its investment in marketing and public relations in 2015 with the inaugural appointment of a Marketing Manager. The firm has appointed Sharon Hamilton to lead and deliver its marketing and communications programme as the firm prepares for further growth in 2015.
PhD Physiologist seeks a new challenge for 2015
My name is David Marlin and I have a PhD in physiology and biochemistry. I had a long career in research but in recent years I have been involved in exhaled breath diagnostics, point of care devices, biometrics, sport and ambulatory monitoring.
Riverbed helps Blach Construction simplify and improve IT infrastructure at remote job sites
SteelFusion helps Blach Construction achieve its “#1 priority” of simplifying and improving IT infrastructure at remote job sites.
AVEVA boosts Promer’s project quality and efficiency
A leading Turkish Engineering office will use AVEVA’s Integrated Engineering & Design solution on major greenfield and brownfield projects.
Cambridge Cleantech launches new ‘Smart Cities’ business group - and signs up with China
Cambridge Cleantech has established a new Smart Cities Special Interest Group to tap into the local knowledge in sectors such as building technologies, smart metering and low carbon vehicles, and sell solutions to developers and local authorities at home and abroad.
Masterclass Delegate Story: Sarah Chanter, Eteaket
Sarah Chanter, General Manager of leaf tea company Eteaket, attended a Santander Breakthrough Masterclass hosted by successful Scottish resort Crieff Hydro. Sarah explains what she learned about building a team, and recognising the challenges faced by companies of all sizes.
Breakthrough and Cause4 partnership boosts social causes
Since the 2011 Breakthrough programme launch, Santander has proved its commitment time and again to supporting UK entrepreneurs with more than finance. This latest partnership with social enterprise Cause4 will promote social goals in UK entrepreneurship.
Santander hosts Birmingham HR Masterclass
HR is a hot topic for UK SMEs – recruiting and retaining top candidates can make or break a small business. Santander addressed these issues in the latest Masterclass with internal and external HR experts offering advice and expertise.
Anglia Ruskin receives £5m funding boost
Anglia Ruskin University has been awarded £5 million of Government funding towards a new science centre on the Cambridge campus.
Cambridge Consultants device helps you stay safe in the sun
At the 2015 International CES in Las Vegas this week, Cambridge Consultants is demonstrating Solitair, a new device to monitor your sun exposure and tell you when it’s time to cover up or move indoors.
eLife welcomes new editors in ten major subject areas
eLife is happy to welcome new reviewing editors in: biochemistry, biophysics and structural biology, cell biology, computational and systems biology, genomics and evolutionary biology, genes and chromosomes, human biology and medicine, neuroscience, and in plant biology.
Confidence Tip: How to be wealthier this year
You could take wealth to mean money - but many people who have lots of money don’t feel wealthy.
Cambridge Index eases 0.3%
The Cambridge Index lost 0.3% or 52.4 points to 16,784.5, as seven of the top ten index heavyweights’ share prices fell over the week.
Industry meets emerging science at the Hauser Forum
Cambridge is home to some amazing scientific and technological breakthroughs, but we don't often hear about them until they are commercialised. That's why a Cambridge Network event this month promises exciting insight: members have the opportunity to hear about emerging work from a group of Cambridge University PhDs and post docs, who will highlight their research in a series of two-minute…
e-Luminate Cambridge and the 2015 United Nations International Year of Light
2015 is lighting-up time! And what a glowing year it promises to be - the International Year of Light 2015 has arrived and the e-Luminate Cambridge team plans to celebrate in style with its third Festival in February.
Despite risks, CFOs positive on UK economy in 2015, says Deloitte
Policy uncertainty at home and economic and geopolitical risks overseas are the central challenges facing chief financial officers (CFOs) of the UK’s largest companies as they enter 2015, according to Deloitte’s latest CFO Survey, which gauged the views of 119 CFOs of FTSE 350 and other large private UK companies.