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Cambridgeshire businesses call for better skills for young people
Businesses from Cambridgeshire have contributed to a national Skills and Employment Manifesto published today, calling on the government to radically transform the way young people are prepared for the world of work.
UltraVision inspires the next generation of innovators
As part of their studies in A Level Science, students from Vandyke Upper School and Community College enjoyed a second visit to contact lens manufacturer UltraVision.
Tecan offers Cavro® Air Displacement Pipettor option for Cavro Omni Robot
Tecan has introduced a Cavro® ADP (Air Displacement Pipettor) module for the popular Cavro Omni Robot.
Hotbed Festival celebrates new writing in the Colour Films documentary
The Cambridge-based Menagerie Theatre Company runs the Hotbed Festival every year. Colour Films captured the fruits of last year's festival - and it's now available to view online!
UK Embedded Systems Conference explores user interface development
QNX Software Systems Limited, a global supplier of realtime operating systems and development tools for embedded systems, and KDAB, a market leader for Qt consulting and training, are teaming up to present a half-day workshop at the 2014 UK Device Developers' Conference.
Mantracourt Electronics achieves 25% growth during 2013
Electronic instrumentation specialist Mantracourt Electronics increases overseas sales performance with new technology and enhanced distribution channels.
e-Luminate Cambridge Festival opens next Wednesday
Next Wednesday (February 12th) sees the opening ceremony of the e-Luminate Cambridge Festival, which promises to be a magical and musical experience.
Breathing Buildings supports the engineers of the future
Breathing Buildings has excellent links with young engineering students around the country, including taking Year in Industry students and summer placements.
How big data is changing the role of the marketer
The rising tide of customer information is reshaping the marketing landscape. Santander's Breakthrough Business Editor Nicola Smith explains how both companies and individual marketers must learn to adapt.
Michell’s new quick connect option saves time and money in a tight spot
Michell Instruments has added a new fast connection option to its Easidew PRO I.S. dew-point transmitter to make commissioning and maintenance in locations that are difficult to access as simple as possible – saving companies both time and money.
Lloyds CEO to discuss leadership and rebuilding trust with Cambridge EMBA students
Lloyds Chief Executive, António Horta-Osório, will take questions about the future of the post-crisis banking industry when he addresses an audience of Executive MBA students at Cambridge Judge Business School next Wednesday (February 5th) at 18:00 GMT.
Fevered imaginations
New study finds links between thyroid hormones and body temperature, shedding new light on changes that occur during fevers, and euphoric feelings arising from a hot bath or sauna.
Head first: reshaping how traumatic brain injury is treated
Traumatic brain injury affects 10 million people a year worldwide and is the leading cause of death and disability in children and young adults. A new study will identify how to match treatments to patients, to achieve the best possible outcome for recovery.
Sound advice for child tinnitus sufferers
Next week (February 3rd to 7th) is Tinnitus Awareness Week. Read about how children in the region suffering from the condition are being helped by Consultant Audiologist Dr David Baguley and his team at Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge.
£5m boost for Alconbury Enterprise Campus
Alconbury Enterprise Campus in Cambridgeshire is among 12 Enterprise Zone bids shortlisted to receive funding to deliver ‘nuts and bolts’ infrastructure that will attract new businesses and jobs.
Workshops offer an introduction to Raspberry Pi
Cambridge's Centre for Computing History is running an exciting 'Introduction to Raspberry Pi' full-day workshop on Sunday February 23rd 2014.
BNY Mellon goes beyond the Boat Race
Well-known as the title sponsor of the Cambridge v Oxford Boat Race, Investment Management company BNY Mellon wants to extend its support of students beyond sport and into the learning environment.
Salt River Project selects Landis+Gyr for complete infrastructure upgrade
Salt River Project (SRP) has signed a long-term agreement with Landis+Gyr to update and expand its advanced metering and prepay technology in a phased, 10-year installation across their service territory.
New University research unit on Cambridge Biomedical Campus opens
A £10.8m new university research facility, the MRC Metabolic Disease Unit has been officially and jointly opened by the Chief Executive of the Medical Research Council, Professor Sir John Savill, and Director of the Wellcome Trust, Dr Jeremy Farrar.
New conservatory roof website launched
Admiral Homespace recently warned home owners via Cambridge Network of structurally unproven tiled roof structures being fitted retrospectively to conservatories. The power of the Network meant that this article was seen within days by LABC in London.
£43m expansion at TWI on course for completion by end of this year
Following successful completion of groundworks in preparation for a 25,000 square metre expansion at its South Cambridgeshire laboratories, TWI has announced the appointment of Bedfordshire-based construction company SDC as main contractor for the programme. SDC is on schedule to complete the construction work by the end of 2014.
Outstanding students shortlisted for awards
Healthcare students from Anglia Ruskin University have been shortlisted for prestigious national awards which recognise exceptional professional skills and potential.
Want to learn more about salivary biomarkers? Book a free half day roadshow
A lot of the day to day work at Salimetrics involves education, whereby the team talks to researchers and technicians who want to understand more about saliva collection, saliva testing and the correct procedures involved.
Support Wintercomfort over the coming months
Instead of giving up chocolate for Lent, or sugar in your tea, why not give up a meal this year and donate to Wintercomfort?
Health advice for travellers to the Winter Olympics and Paralympics
If you are travelling to the XXII Winter Olympic Games (7-23 February) or the XI Paralympic Games (7-16 March 2014), the Travel Clinic has some advice on how you can plan for your trip to keep safe and healthy.