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Flexible opals have huge potential
A synthetic material which mimics the brightest and most vivid colours in nature, and changes colour when twisted or stretched, has been developed by researchers at the University of Cambridge, and could have important applications in the security, textile and sensing industries.
PartnerTech and Cavidi develop unique instrument for HIV test
PartnerTech AB and Cavidi AB, a company developing innovative solutions for the health and life science sector, have signed a framework agreement regarding the development of an instrument for HIV tests. PartnerTech will allocate some five to six development engineers to the project, covering electronics, mechanics and verification. The first deliveries of prototypes are expected in the autumn.
Cambridge Legal Walk 2013 takes place next month
The third Cambridge Legal Walk is taking place on Thursday 13 June 2013, led by Her Honour Judge Lindsay Davies. The walk will start near Parker's Piece and will finish at the Mill on the banks of the Cam.
Wagstaff Interiors looks to raise its Cambridge profile
Wagstaff Interiors Group - East Anglia, joins Cambridge Network.
Resource efficiency – a golden opportunity for FMs
The European Facility Management Conference took place last week in Prague, the most significant, all-encompassing educational and networking event for facility management professionals in Europe.
MRC and Wellcome Trust invest £24m in Cambridge obesity institute
The Medical Research Council (MRC) and Wellcome Trust are to invest £24m into obesity research led by the Wellcome Trust-MRC Institute of Metabolic Science (IMS). The IMS, based on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus, will investigate the causes and health consequences of obesity and develop new approaches to prevent and treat metabolic diseases, such as diabetes.
Milton Chiropractic Clinic offers free 15 minute spinal screenings throughout June
Back and neck pain specialists, Milton Chiropractic Clinic are offering free 15 minute consultations for new patients.
Cambridge attorneys recognised as top international patent practitioners
Tim Andrews, Patent Attorney and Marks & Clerk Cambridge Office Managing Partner, and Philip Martin, Patent Attorney and Partner in Marks & Clerk’s Cambridge office, have been recommended in Intellectual Asset Management’s annual Patent 1000 rankings, which lists the ‘world’s leading patent practitioners’. Marks & Clerk LLP and Marks & Clerk Solicitors LLP, both of which have an office in…
EnSilica launches the eSi-ZM1 System-on-Module for faster, smarter embedded systems
EnSilica, a leading independent provider of IC design services and system solutions, has launched the eSi-ZM1, a small form factor System-on-Module designed to facilitate faster, lower risk development of smarter embedded systems that demand real-time hardware performance, all without sacrificing differentiation, integration or flexibility.
Bailey Fisher Executive Search welcomes international tech giants to the House of Lords
International tech giants will network with ambitious high-growth companies at Bailey Fisher Executive Search’s flagship Women 4 Technology event at the House of Lords in June.
Major figures to speak at London-Stansted-Cambridge-Corridor launch conference
June 11th sees the launch of the London-Stansted-Cambridge Corridor Consortium (LSCC) at a major conference in Kings Cross.
Syngene USA appoints new staff to support growth
Syngene, a world-leading manufacturer of image analysis solutions, is delighted to announce that it is continuing to strengthen its North American presence with the appointment of a US Product Support Specialist and a manufacturer’s representative to expertly sustain the growth in demand for Syngene’s unrivalled image analysis systems by US life scientists.
Apprentices sought across Cambridgeshire
Young people in Cambridgeshire are being offered the chance to earn while they learn, with a number of apprenticeships available across the region. learndirect, one of the largest providers of apprenticeships in the country, has 24 vacancies on offer. Employers in Peterborough, Huntington, Cambridge, March and Wisbech are looking to fill the training roles in a variety of sectors, including…
New drug could protect from tissue damage following heart attack
Scientists led by the University of Cambridge and the Medical Research Council (MRC) have developed a new drug that could help reduce the tissue damage that occurs following a heart attack, stroke or major surgery.
Cambridge Index falls 4.9%
The Cambridge Index fell sharply by 4.9% or 806.1 points to 15,778.4, as four of the top five index heavyweights posted losses.
Communication skills training session: 'Killer presenting: achieve a comedian's confidence'
Communications and public speaking coach Jon Torrens is running an intensive half-day communication skills session next Tuesday (June 4th) at the Cambridge Business Lounge, where you'll learn attention-grabbing communication skills.
Anthias offers complete GC & GC-MS training course in July at Newcastle University
The five-day Anthias Consulting Complete GC & GC-MS course is the comprehensive and structured training, recognised by the RSC for the purpose of Continuing Professional Development, that will enable you to really understand your gas chromatograph or GC-MS instrument, develop applications as well as maintain and troubleshoot it.
Retired surveyor sets sail
Local Cambridgeshire company EXACT has celebrated the life-long work achievements of its longest serving employee.
Top Translation Tip #6 - what is the format?
The format of the document to be translated can be important, especially when estimating the cost and ensuring all the relevant text is translated, says First Edition Translations.
The drama of armour at the Fitzwilliam Museum
A knight on horseback in full armour will be the star attraction at a family-friendly event tomorrow (Wednesday, 29 May) at Cambridge's Fitzwilliam Museum, which boasts one of the country’s top collections of armoury.
New course tailor-made for new managers
Anglia Ruskin University has launched a new course for newly-appointed managers and is offering free taster days at its Cambridge and Chelmsford campuses to allow organisations to find out more.
Huppert secures debate to drive forward science and research
Cambridge MP Julian Huppert has secured a Parliamentary debate in his drive to push science and research up the government’s agenda.
Innovation policy myths and the Small Business Research Initiative programme
Recent announcements by the UK Government and EU Commission could help transform the funding environment for small science and technology based businesses. The next Cambridge Network business lecture - on Wednesday June 19th - will feature two Cambridge members who have been involved in bringing this change about.
The UK Device Developers' Conference is a success
Over 30 vendors and more than 170 engineers enjoyed the UK Device Developers' Conference, the UK's new event for the electronics sector.
MP urges teenagers to sign up for National Citizen Service
Cambridge teenagers are being urged by the city’s MP Julian Huppert to sign up for National Citizen Service, a summer programme giving them an opportunity to learn new skills.