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International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
International Day for the Eradication of Poverty is celebrated every year on 17th October. The theme this year is, “Working together towards a world without discrimination: Building on the experience and knowledge of people in extreme poverty”.
Ann Fisher of Bailey Fisher meets with David Cameron to discuss barriers to growth for SMEs
Ann Fisher, Founding Partner of Bailey Fisher Executive Search, met with David Cameron this week to discuss barriers to growth for early-stage companies & SMEs. Talk focused on reduced NI payments, banking support & the indirect costs of employing a team.
Huppert welcomes move to clampdown on cyclists without lights
MP Julian Huppert spoke out in Parliament yesterday in favour of a proposed change in the law which would give Police Community Support Officers new powers to clamp down on cyclists riding without lights.
IT Governance to host a second ISO27001:2013 transition webinar due to unprecedented interest
IT Governance Ltd, the global leader in information security and ISO 27001 compliance expertise, is going to host a repeat of their very successful ISO 27001:2013 Transition Webinar.
MedImmune Cambridge supports Society of Biology’s ‘Big Biology Day’
MedImmune Cambridge was pleased to support the Society of Biology’s ‘Big Biology Day’ at Hills Road Sixth Form College on Saturday 12 October 2013, held in partnership with the University of Cambridge Science Festival.
Transforming you and your enterprise
Find out how the Postgraduate Diploma in Entrepreneurship programme offered by Cambridge Judge Business School can transform entrepreneurial ambition into real action and new enterprises. Sign up for the latest event by Monday 21 October 2013.
iExit: Managing the sale of your tech company
We've all heard of billion-dollar exits in the States, but what about smaller technology businesses over here in the UK? Chris Chapman explains how to get your exit strategy right.
Deep time, earth to solar system: Artists in discussion as part of the Festival of Ideas
Artists in residence on the North West Cambridge development explore and share their initial ideas for artistic responses in a free talk called ‘Deep time, earth to solar system’ on Friday 25 October as part of the Cambridge Festival of Ideas.
MRC Technology to join innovation network at Stevenage Bioscience Catalyst
Stevenage Bioscience Catalyst (SBC), the UK’s first open innovation bioscience campus, and MRC Technology, a life science technology transfer organisation, are pleased to announce the relocation of MRC Technology's drug discovery activities to the Stevenage campus.
Art & Design from 1860 - Antiques of the Future?
Cheffins Art & Design from 1860 auction will be held on Thursday 24 October at 11.00am. This sale will include items ranging from contemporary glass, to works of art, fashion, furniture and paintings. If contemporary art & design is something that you love, whether for aesthetic reasons or investment this is a fascinating and varied sale with just over 400 lots and not to be missed.
Top award for a golden oldie
Terry Holloway, Group Support Executive for Marshall of Cambridge, has been presented with a Gold Kestrel lapel badge by the Royal Aeronautical Society in recognition of his membership of the Society for 50 years.
University of Cambridge to lead new Doctoral Training Partnership
The University of Cambridge is leading one of 11 new Doctoral Training Partnerships announced by the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC).
Dracula & Wizard of Oz at Cheffins Book Auction 17th October - just in time for Halloween!
Cheffins Auctioneers Specialist Book sale will include approximately 370 lots of books, maps and prints. With estimates ranging from £40 to £12,000 there is something for everyone at the sale, which will start at 11.00am tomorrow (17th October).
Cambridgeshire exports up 38.35% as businesses look to do business down under
The government’s trade mission to China is sending a positive message to would-be exporters, but if the rest of the country is ‘late to the party’, then Cambridgeshire companies were the first to arrive, according to Cambridgeshire Chambers of Commerce.
Materials and conductive inks with Cambridge Graphene Platform and CIT at HVM Graphene
A fascinating debate about the pros and cons of one of the key areas for graphene and related materials will be discussed at HVMG13 on 5 November in the opening session by expert directors from Cambridge Graphene Platform & Conductive Inkjet Ltd, with an overview from Prof Ferrari (Cambridge) and a talk "How is the investment in Graphene going to pay off?" from Prof Dobson (Oxford).
M2M services in Brazil set to expand as supportive regulatory activity gains momentum
Recent regulatory changes could drive a period of high growth in Brazil's M2M market, and the more-optimistic outlook has not gone unnoticed outside the country's borders.
Limited day passes left for Mexico 2013 conferences
Zing Conferences has a limited number of Day Passes still available for its conferences in Mexico 2013. A Day Pass includes your admission to the conference for the duration of the event, lunch and refreshments throughout the conference day and admission to the Gala Dinner.
New malaria vaccine on the horizon?
A new malaria vaccine may be available in the next few years, says The Travel Clinic.
Ubisense Smart Factory System selected for global automotive OEM
Ubisense Group plc (AIM: UBI), a market leader in real time location intelligence solutions, is pleased to announce its selection as preferred supplier to a global automotive OEM for its factories in North America.
Calling all Cambridge professionals who have behaved badly
We’ve all been involved in situations at work where we didn’t behave as we should have, when a situation has gone out of control and we wish it could have turned out differently.
Nujira recognised in Global Cleantech 100 for third consecutive year
Nujira Ltd, the world’s leader in Envelope Tracking (ET) technology, has been named in the prestigious 2013 Global Cleantech 100 for the third consecutive year.
PA Consulting Group inspires the next generation
Over the summer, PA’s Technology Centre in Melbourn welcomed four work experience students, 11 summer interns and its first two apprentices.
Technology aims to ease the pain of arthritis
A new injection device aims to reduce the fear and pain of injecting modern medicines in the home – by incorporating warming technology that quickly and reliably heats drugs to body temperature. Its cutting-edge design also makes it easy to use – transforming the patient experience.
How would you define the meaning of Social Media?
Brand Recruitment recently posted an entry on Twitter to its followers which stated “QUESTION: If you had to define the meaning of #SocialMedia in one or two words, what would you say? We like #Connecting...” as the Brand team was interested in hearing their thoughts.
Deloitte announces new senior appointments
Deloitte, the business advisory firm, has announced the new senior appointments of Tim Hansell and Matt McLoughlin in their Private Markets Corporate Finance team based in Cambridge.