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Leading-edge engineering test centre planned for Alconbury Enterprise Campus
TWI welcomes the announcement by the Parliamentary Under Secretary for Communities and Local Government, Stephen Williams MP, that the Government’s Growth Deal will support the launch of a new engineering test centre at Alconbury Enterprise Campus in north-west Cambridgeshire.
Saatchi Masius Masterclass: Marketing - standing out from the crowd
Businesses must stand out from the crowd, but this is hard when great products and service are standard in your market? At the latest Santander Breakthrough Masterclass, ten companies learned from Saatchi Masius experts how emotional connectivity is the key to unique appeal.
HR: Why you need a social media policy
Social media guidelines are essential to establish boundaries and ensure your brand is correctly represented online, says Santander.
Marketing Masterclass: Delegate story - Huub
Sporting goods company Huub had already achieved impressive results from their marketing strategy, but a Santander Breakthrough Masterclass hosted by advertising agency Saatchi Masius proved that a little perspective can lead to even greater results
Masterclass: Linn Products - delegate view
Linn Products is the quintessential Scottish success story – and the ideal business to host the first Scottish Masterclass.
Masterclass: Linn Products - high-frequency inspiration
Music system creator Linn Products struck a chord with Santander's Breakthrough Masterclass delegates as they discovered why outstanding sound, workmanship and a unique supplier relationship helps Linn make sweet music.
Strategy: How to achieve fast growth and avoid the pitfalls
Fast growth is the holy grail of businesses – it builds your brand, tempts investors and attracts top employees. But how do you achieve growth? And once you have, how do you maintain a healthy trajectory?
WaveFX webcasts the Queen launching new aircraft carrier
The largest warship ever built in the United Kingdom was named at the Rosyth Dockyard by the Queen with a bottle of whiskey smashed against the hull, and Cambridge live event filming and streaming company WaveFX was there to capture the moment.
Bidwells appoints David Henshaw as Partner in Project Management
Bidwells, a leading property consultancy has appointed David Henshaw as a Partner in the Project Management Team in Cambridge.
Mitrokhin’s KGB archive opens to public
KGB files from the famous Mitrokhin Archive – described by the FBI as ‘the most complete and extensive intelligence ever received from any source’ – are open to the public for the first time.
Birketts advises on sale of Beaumont Forest Holdings Limited to Grafton Merchanting GB Ltd
Leading East of England law firm, Birketts, has advised the shareholders of Beaumont Forest Holdings Limited on its sale to Grafton Merchanting GB Ltd.
Kidney transplants on the increase at Addenbrooke’s
More people are receiving successful kidney transplants at CUH Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge, than ever before.
King Abdullah University explores carbon-nano structures with AIXTRON system
AIXTRON SE announced today that King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Saudi Arabia, has ordered an AIX BM plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition system for growth of graphene and carbon nanotubes. The reactor, capable of handling 4-inch substrates, will be delivered in the third quarter of 2014.
Can your business benefit from Destination Digital funding?
The Destination Digital scheme offers a 40% discount for projects up to £4,000 on digital products and services such as: new websites and overhaul projects, video and animation, digital brochures and social media campaigns. Your business can even be granted a voucher of up to £3,000 to cover the one-off connection cost to upgrade your broadband!
Magnifique! Le Tour comes to Cambridge
In a flurry of excitement, the Tour de France, the world’s greatest cycling race, came to Cambridge yesterday. Thousands of people lined the route to cheer the riders as they made their way through the city to start the third stage of the race, which took them through Essex and on to London, finishing on the Mall outside Buckingham Palace.
Growth Deal heralds new era for Greater Cambridge Greater Peterborough economy
The Greater Cambridge Greater Peterborough (GCGP) Local Enterprise Partnership has agreed an historic Growth Deal with the Government which will see £71.1million invested, bringing transport projects, innovation and educational centres, homes and jobs to the region.
Huppert welcomes historic deal delivering more city investment
MP Julian Huppert has welcomed an historic agreement between the people of Cambridge and Peterborough and the government, building on the success of the Cambridge City Deal to deliver more than £70 million in further investment to the region.
Saving energy and space with superconductors
Cambridge Research Fellow Dr Mark Ainslie, an electrical engineer, is looking at how superconductors can make electric motors work better.
Thousands to party on Parker's Piece for Big Weekend
A momentous weekend for Cambridge will begin with fireworks and will end with a world-famous cycling event. The Big Weekend, sponsored by Anglia Ruskin, is taking place from today on Parker’s Piece in the city and will see thousands turn up to a free weekend of music and festivities.
Planned roadworks in the East of England this week
The Highways Agency has issued a summary of work being carried out in the region this week (Monday 7 – Sunday 13 July 2014).
Growth Deals: firing up local economies
As part of its long-term economic plan to secure Britain’s future, the Government today is agreeing a series of Growth Deals with businesses and local authorities across England.
Bottisham Village College pupils win science equipment for their school
A team of pupils from Bottisham Village College has won £1000 of new science equipment for the school in a science and technology competition for year 7 and 8 students in Cambridgeshire.
Japanese encephalitis outbreaks reported
Outbreaks of Japanese encephalitis - a mosquito-borne infection confined to Asia - have been reported this month from Taiwan, Malaysia, Vietnam and India, where nearly 190 people, mostly children from poor families, have died due to suspected encephalitis.
Carat Computer Systems boosts marketing with new appointment
Carat Computer Systems, the specialist IT supplier based in Cambridgeshire, recently employed Grant Cole for a new marketing role within the company. The extra acquisition is part of a fresh marketing campaign, aiming to raise the profile of Carat Computer Systems in the Cambridgeshire area.
Bulgin launches premium, vandal-proof piezo switches
Bulgin – an Elektron Technology connectivity brand – is pleased to announce the launch of its new line of IP68 and IP69K rated piezo switches, designed to meet the needs of a wide range of demanding applications.