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Virus-fighting genes linked to mutations in cancer
Cambridge researchers have found a major piece of genetic evidence that confirms the role of a group of virus-fighting genes in cancer development.
What motivates you in your work?
Here's what RiverRhee Consulting Associates had to say: In our various courses, we help delegates explore what motivates them and their teams in their work. We have been expanding our pool of associates and thought it would be fun to find out and share what motivates them. What motivates you, do you feel the same or differently to us?
11 US states to attend 2014 Transatlantic Business Forum
Deyton Bell, the economic, commercial and business development specialists, today announced that a delegation of representatives from at least 11 US States will attend the 2014 Transatlantic Business Forum, which will take place in Cambridge, UK on Tuesday June 24 2014.
CSR and OriginGPS accelerate adoption of wearable devices with small, low power GNSS modules
Integrated antennas reduce module size by 70% and deliver outstanding performance, making them ideal for wearable devices.
Cambridge Index falls 3.3%
The Cambridge Index declined 3.3% or 573.97 points to 16,808.4, as all but one of the top ten index heavyweights saw their share prices fall.
A new perspective on the First World War
Anglia Ruskin’s Labour History Research Unit is to hold a conference to mark the centenary of the First World War.
Salimetrics launches an updated version of its website
Salimetrics launches a new, easy-to-use website with streamlined navigation and enhanced educational resources as part of its focus on helping researchers incorporate saliva into interdisciplinary sciences. The new website release is part of Salimetrics’ initiative to expand ease of access to information related to the growing interest in salivary research.
Mills & Reeve partner appointed to chair Cambridge Ahead
Ian Mather, partner at leading national law firm Mills & Reeve has been appointed to chair Cambridge Ahead, a business and academic member group dedicated to the successful long term growth of Cambridge and the surrounding region.
London and Cambridge need each other: the key message from Accelerate Cambridge Investor Day
A packed event at the HQ of investment bank, BNY Mellon, showcased the talent and ideas of new entrepreneurs discovered by Cambridge Judge Business School’s Accelerate Cambridge programme
IfM releases report on the latest trends in the globalisation of manufacturing
A new report, Capturing value from global networks, published by the Institute for Manufacturing (IfM), describes a set of approaches developed by IfM researchers and put into practice with a range of leading manufacturers to help them effectively design and manage their global networks.
Robotic surgery for prostate cancer can help more patients says RCS
Many more patients could benefit from procedures like the robotic surgery operation for prostate cancer offered at Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH), a report from Royal College of Surgeons (RCS) highlights today.
Youngsters campaigning for plain cigarette packaging meet MP
Youngsters from a Cambridge school, who are planning a protest outside a giant tobacco company’s London offices, are to meet local MP Julian Huppert to tell him about their campaign for plain cigarette packaging.
Sperm meets egg: protein essential for fertilisation discovered
Researchers at the Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute have discovered interacting proteins on the surface of the sperm and the egg essential to begin mammalian life. These proteins, which allow the sperm and egg to recognise one another, offer new paths towards improved fertility treatments and the development of new contraceptives.
Stansted Airport traffic results for March 2014
Stansted Airport saw over 1.34 million passengers pass through the terminal in March 2014, down 0.3% over the corresponding month last year.
Make sure you're comfortable when you speak
In important speaking situations, what you wear can be just as important as what you say, says communication coach Jon Torrens.
Local MPs back Growth Bid
MPs from across the Greater Cambridge Greater Peterborough Enterprise Partnership (LEP) area joined together last week to discuss a bold new plan for economic growth.
Always do your best for clients
Ian Titchener, Director of Telemarketing Matters, writes: Although this may seem like an obvious statement, the phrase 'Always do your best for clients' is one that means different things to different people.
Planned roadworks in the East of England this week
The Highways Agency has summarised the work being carried out in the region this coming week (Monday 14 - Sunday 21 April 2014).
Study finds prostate cancer tests underestimate disease in half of cases
A study published in the British Journal of Cancer suggests that tests to grade and stage prostate cancer underestimated the severity of the disease in half of men whose cancers had been classified as ‘slow growing’.
Marshall’s role in ‘Operation Weatherman’ recognised with MRO Award
Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group has received a prestigious MRO Award in recognition of its exceptional response to an Urgent Operation Requirement (UOR), which was raised in April 2013 after a severe hailstorm hit Kandahar Airfield in Afghanistan and damaged five of the Royal Air Force’s Hercules C-130Js.
Trinity Hall opens the doors to newly refurbished dining hall
A Cambridge College is celebrating the official launch of its newly refurbished dining hall, following an extensive seven-month refurbishment project.
If you are a growing business, think about upgrading your CRM system
If you don’t know what a CRM is, in a nutshell it is a system which helps manage the interaction between the customer and the organisation, and all data and information associated with it. Here Spirus lists the greatest benefits that a modern CRM system has to offer.
Would Plan B work any better than Plan A?
The latest IPCC Assessment report acknowledges that emissions reduction policy isn't working, says The Scientific Alliance.
Silk Pearce designs ‘The Cult of Porsche’ for Ricoh
Design consultancy Silk Pearce – with offices in Cambridge and Colchester - has designed a stunningly illustrated book for Ricoh Europe celebrating the enjoyment of classic Porsche cars. The book highlights the exceptional print quality and impact that publishers can now achieve using the latest advances in digital print technology, paper and finishing.
Anthias director finds a lot of wheat and not much chaff at Chromatographic Symposium
The "Separating the Wheat from the Chaff" one-day symposium focusing on Advances in Natural Product Analysis took place on 9th April at Syngenta's world famous Jealott's Hill Research Laboratories. Organised by the Chromatographic Society, the event was fully booked with many leading and well-known faces in attendance.