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Living Factory: event explores synthetic biology
Central Saint Martins, the Textile Futures Research Centre (TFRC) and InCrops are running an evening of talks and discussion next month on the opportunities, risks and challenges associated with designing and manufacturing with synthetic biology. This event is free to attend.
Study confirms a gene linked to Asperger Syndrome and empathy
Scientists have confirmed that variations in a particular gene play a key role in the autism spectrum condition known as Asperger Syndrome. They have also found that variations in the same gene are also linked to differences in empathy levels in the general population.
Four degree temperature rise will end vegetation ‘carbon sink’
New research suggests that a temperature increase of 4 degrees is likely to “saturate” areas of dense vegetation with carbon, preventing plants from helping to balance CO2 escalation - and consequently accelerating climate change.
First aircraft in decades to be designed and built in Britain to takeoff on SyndicateRoom
Keen investors looking to spread their wings are being given the chance to reach for the sky – after e-Go aeroplanes began selling equity through the crowdfunding platform SyndicateRoom.
'Business Travel News' writes about Voyage Manager
Business Travel News has written an article about Voyage Manager, Xerox and the tax implication of travel.
Landis+Gyr realigns executive responsibilities
Richard Mora to be appointed Chief Operating OfficerRoger Amhof to join firm, named Chief Strategy OfficerPrasanna Venkatesan to be appointed Executive Vice President, Americas
Multimedia glasses enable immersive gaming experience with Xbox One and Playstation 4
Mobile virtual reality glasses by ZEISS support the next-generation consoles from Microsoft and Sony, making 3D games immediately playable without any adjustment.
Social media marketing made easy
Leading Cambridge digital agency Rook are pleased to announce a new collaboration with SocialPromote, a social marketing platform that enables you to create and deploy unlimited interactive promotions to grow your social audience.
Dolomite is key partner in collaborative R&D consortium for optical sorting of stem cells
Dolomite is collaborating with European technology leaders over a two year publicly funded consortium. Danish project partners OptoRobotix (R&D performing SME) and Bioneer (technological service partner) and Dolomite will jointly develop a cutting edge stem cell handling technology.
Marshall Group helps children in the Philippines
SOS Children would like to thank the Marshall Group for their kind support of its work to help children and families in the Philippines. Their very generous contribution will help the charity continue to provide much-needed care to children whose lives have been turned upside down by last month's typhoon.
1Spatial recognised as one of Britain’s most inspiring companies
1Spatial plc, the spatial big data company which manages some of the world’s largest spatial data, is one of the UK’s fastest growing and dynamic SMEs, according to the London Stock Exchange’s landmark research report ‘1000 Companies to Inspire Britain’.
Start the new year in style - by enhancing your skills
Good recruitment is about finding the right person for the job, but do you know enough about selection techniques to be sure you are choosing the best candidate? Sharpen up your Interviewing Skills at Cambridge Network's Learning Collaboration course in January.
Prism invests in Aegis software to reduce risk for customers
Cambridge based contract electronics manufacturer Prism Electronics has selected Aegis manufacturing execution software as an integrated system to streamline engineering control and production information handling.
Competition winner gets to see Marshall's Christmas tree
Each year Marshall of Cambridge invites children from Teversham Church of England Primary School to come to the company to help switch on the Christmas tree lights. In association with this, the company runs a competition for the best Christmas picture and the winner is invited to switch on the Christmas tree lights.
Horizon Discovery and Desktop Genetics collaborate on CRISPR design platform
Horizon Discovery, a leading provider of research tools to support translational genomics and the development of personalized medicines, today announced it has entered into a collaboration agreement with Desktop Genetics for development of a CRISPR design platform.
Independent Cambridge - have a nosey at Stickybeaks
The recently published second edition of the colourful and informative book, Independent Cambridge, celebrates the fantastic range of independent retailers we have on our doorstep. Read this week about Stickybeaks - a great place to eat and meet.
Super-fast and super-green: Cambridge unveils pioneering high-performance computer
A super energy-efficient high-performance computer, with a performance equivalent to 4,000 desktop machines running at once, will enable researchers to handle the Big Data challenges of the future - not least the design of a system to support the world's largest telescope.
Cambridge University Library bids to purchase early Gospel manuscript
Cambridge University Library plans to raise £1.1m to purchase an outstanding Biblical manuscript. Dating from the 6th or 7th century, Codex Zacynthius is a palimpsest that offers scholars a key to understanding the way in which the text of St Luke’s Gospel was transmitted as Christianity spread.
Host a private view at the Cambridge Discoveries exhibition
Cambridge Network Members are offered the exclusive opportunity to host an event within the ornate and atmospheric spaces of Two Temple Place during the forthcoming Discoveries: Art Science and Exploration from the University of Cambridge Museums exhibition.
Signagelive showcases new Smart Signage software at Integrated Systems Europe
Signagelive, global suppliers of cloud-based digital signage technology, will be demonstrating a number of advanced Smart Signage software features developed to support embedded media player technology at Integrated Systems Europe, the RAI, Amsterdam, 4-6 February 2014.
Market for electric unmanned aerial vehicles to reach over one billion dollars by 2023
The total market value for electric unmanned aerial vehicles will reach over one billion dollars by 2023, according to findings in the new IDTechEx report, Electric Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) 2013-2023.
Darwin Airline offers New Year’s discount on flights to Amsterdam
Want to start 2014 in style? Darwin Airline has just launched a special fare of £109 on return flights to Amsterdam departing from Cambridge International Airport – a saving of £60 from the £169 return flight lead-in price.
Cambridge Index falls 0.3%
The Cambridge Index fell 0.3% or 45.4 points, to end at 17,424.8, following falls in index heavyweights, ARM Holdings, AVEVA Group and Greene King.
Walk ends, but Stuart's mental health crusade continues
Cambridgeshire teacher, Stuart Jessup, completed his circumnavigation of Wales by walking the Wales Coast Path, finishing in Chester last weekend where he was met by his wife, Cambridge Network member, Kate Atkin. While the walk may sound pleasurable, there was an underlying purpose - to raise awareness of mental health.
West not best when it comes to leadership
Managers within global companies show distinct differences in leadership styles based on their nationality or place of work, according to a new study.