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Greer Deal to chair key Medical Device event focusing on China, Japan & UK regulations
Greer Deal, Director of Global Regulatory Services, is delighted that she's been asked to chair an event later this month on Medical Devices, which will compare the experiences of speakers from industry and the BSI in relation to the regulatory burden in China, Japan and the UK.
How to avoid pointless meetings
All of us over the years have probably attended plenty of meetings that have not turned into business, or worse still, meetings where business has been promised but never happened. These top tips could help you avoid just that.
Should I hire a sales person or employ a telemarketing agency instead?
Ian Titchener of Telemarketing Matters Ltd looks at the options available when considering hiring a sales person or a telemarketing company.
Roche and Discuva join forces to combat life-threatening infections – Taylor Vinters advise
Roche (SIX: RO, ROG; OTCQX: RHHBY) and Discuva Limited announced today that they have entered into a worldwide collaboration and licence agreement for the discovery and development of new antibiotics to treat life-threatening infections caused by multi-drug resistant Gram-negative bacteria using Discuva’s proprietary SATIN technology platform.
Maplesoft chooses ‘sustainable’ GreenAir Cars for airport transfers
Great service, strong eco-credentials and competitive pricing are just some of the reasons why global software firm Maplesoft has become the latest GreenAir Cars account customer. GreenAir Cars will provide airport transfers and longer journeys following a successful trial period.
Improve your productivity by 50-100% reading information on the screen!
Microsoft, Nokia, PWC, Lawyers, Government bodies have all benefited from Kando's short half-day course with proven techniques for improving your reading of information on the screen - from an average of 250 words per minute to over 500!
A question of balance
Do we need to rethink the balance between protecting people and wildlife in view of the recent floods? The Scientific Alliance discusses the issues.
Cambridge Regional College celebrates Apprenticeship Week
Cambridge Regional College is pulling out all the stops for Apprenticeship Week next week – with a charity Asian banquet, a fabulous six-course dinner cooked by CRC’s star apprentices, masterclasses and school workshops.
Somersault named as finalist in the Cambridge Business Excellence Awards
Somersault, a leading video communications agency based in central Cambridge, has been named as a finalist in the Cambridge News Business Excellence Awards.
Lost 1919 open tourer goes under the hammer with Cheffins
A very rare 1919 Belsize 15/20HP open tourer goes under the hammer on 26 April at the Cheffins Vintage Sale at Ely. Thought to have been ‘lost’, it is offered for sale for the first time in over 30 years.
ACT on Cancer 'Celebration of Life' concert takes place at Trinity College
Tickets are now available for a performance by Cambridge Baroque at Trinity College on Saturday 29 March. The event is in aid of ACT on Cancer - a campaign to transform cancer facilities, services and research at Addenbrooke's.
'Mobile healthcare: opportunities, challenges and prospects'
The issues surrounding mobile healthcare are the subject of a talk by Professor C R Lowe, of the Institute of Biotechnology, Department of Chemical Engineering & Biotechnology at Cambridge University, to the East Anglian branch of the Institute of Physics next Wednesday, March 5th.
Xaar highlights the transformative power of its inkjet technology at InPrint 2014
World-leading inkjet technology developer, and InPrint Founding Member, Xaar, highlights the remarkable transformative power of its industrial inkjet printheads at InPrint 2014, 8-10 April, Hannover Messe.
Double gold for Møller Centre
The Møller Centre struck gold again in this year’s Meetings and Incentive Travel awards – the meetings industry’s premier awards ceremony. The Centre was delighted to retain its “Best UK Management Training Centre” title for the fourth year running, and to obtain gold in the “Best Conference & Banqueting Staff” category.
Scientists wake up to causes of sleep disruption in Alzheimer’s disease
New research using fruit flies with Alzheimer’s protein finds that the disease doesn’t stop the biological clock ticking, but detaches it from the sleep-wake cycle that it usually regulates. Findings could lead to more effective ways to improve sleep patterns in those with Alzheimer’s.
Recommendations made to change the face of family law in England and Wales
The final report, published today (27 February 2014), seeks to promote clarity across the family justice system, made the following recommendations for reform.
Charity partner announced for Birketts' Race4Business 2014
Birketts is delighted to announce that Havens Hospices will be the charity partner for this year’s Race4Business, the annual Chelmsford 3.5 mile run.
Student nurse wins national award
A student nurse from Anglia Ruskin University has scooped a prestigious community award in a national scholarship scheme.
Birketts lawyers attend IAG’s first assembly of 2014
Birketts LLP Chelmsford Partners Nick Burnett and Daden Hunt are travelling with Cambridge office associate Claire Hedges to the spring meeting of IAG International, the international network to which the firm belongs, in Salzburg on 7-9 March.
Come face to face with a symbol of Le Tour de France
The Grand Départ trophy - a symbol of the Tour de France - is coming to Cambridgeshire this weekend.
Help yourself when using social media
Showing off on social media is great. Helping people is much better.
Triple delight for Cambridge venues at industry awards
Two Cambridge venues have put the city firmly on the meetings map in the recent M&IT Industry Awards organised by Meetings and Incentive Travel magazine, with awards in three classes.
Success for Managers Tip #55: What can we learn from James Bond 007?
Madeleine Morgan of Growu was listening to BBC Radio 4’s reading of the James Bond spy thriller, Casino Royale, last week and was surprised to hear a great bit of personal development advice.
Blendology's oneTap solutions to be trialled by Geometry Global
Blendology announces that its unique oneTap devices will be trialled by Geometry Global, the world’s largest activation agency, during their Innovations Week. Blendology’s innovative oneTap devices and solutions will provide valuable analytics from offline, online and social engagements during the week-long event.
Want to learn more about hormones? Salimetrics' featured analyte this month is Progesterone
Salimetrics' Analyte of the Month feature focuses each month on a new analyte from its salivary assay range. The blog entry should help you understand the biological functions of the molecule, but also portrait potential applications you might want to consider in your research. This month: Progesterone.