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How do smallholder farmers fit into the big picture of world food production?
Worldwide 500 million smallholder farmers support a total of 2 billion people. A debate taking place in London next Monday (28 January) will put these producers at the centre of a discussion about ways to develop an agricultural model that will sustainably feed a growing population.
Intel wishes Stephen Hawking a microscopic 'Happy Birthday'
Professor Stephen Hawking has been presented with a special and unique birthday present by Intel.
Workplace Law appoints Technology Director
Regulatory specialist Workplace Law Group has announced the appointment of John McAlinden to its board, the first new director to join the company in eight years.
Syngenta appoints Mobas for global brand project
Syngenta, one of the world's leading companies with more than 26,000 employees, has appointed Mobas to work on developing a global brand for one of its key marketplaces, the nature of which cannot be revealed due to the confidentiality of the project.
Marshall starts work for the Austrian Air Force
Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group has commenced work on the first of three Hercules C-130Ks for the Austrian Air Force; where the work comprises maintenance and an avionics modification to address obsolescence issues and to overcome operational restrictions in European airspace.
Director awarded prestigious prize
Professor Mike Stratton, Director of the Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute, has been awarded the 2013 Louis-Jeantet Prize for Medicine, a major European award recognising excellence in biomedical research.
Protect yourself if travelling to Burma, says The Travel Clinic
The Travel Clinic Ltd has noticed a significant increase in the number of clients who are travelling to Burma (Myanmar). With recent changes in the political situation, the country is now opening its doors to western tourists and many travel companies are offering a “once in a lifetime” holiday to this wonderful and as yet unspoilt country.
SDC partners with Lattix to offer DSM solution for complex software
SDC Systems has announced that it has agreed a sales partnership with Lattix Inc that enables SDC to resell Lattix's DSM based solutions, providing software engineers with a unique set of capabilities for visualising and understanding complexity in software.
NetXtra grows and relocates to bring new IT jobs to the Bury St Edmunds area
Following steady growth over the past few years, one of the region’s largest digital and online communications agencies and prominent employer - NetXtra - is relocating its UK headquarters to new state-of-the-art offices in Bury St Edmunds, creating a number of new jobs there and in the surrounding area.
Homeowners beware of large extensions
Extending your property is often a financially beneficial way to gain extra living space without the expense, and trauma, of moving. Whilst 'don't move, improve' is still a sound property mantra - as homeowners don't then face legal or estate agency fees - it's important to be aware of the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL).
Anthias Consulting and Separation Science offer live on the web training in GC & GC-MS
Can't attend a GC training course? Join Anthias Consulting and Separation Science in Live over the Web training on various dates.
Media Managers tops the charts again
In its annual New Year’s Honours List, Business Weekly has unveiled the best communicators in the business – and Media Managers is number one.
Cresset announces excellent 2012 sales figures and growth
Cresset, innovative provider of computational chemistry software and consulting services, announces excellent 2012 sales figures and growth.
Report highlights impact of resource constraints
New research published by Anglia Ruskin University and the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries highlights the risks that resource constraints pose to the global economy and financial services, and in particular pensions.
New ‘Patent Box’ scheme could halve your tax bill
David Lewis of Cambridge Design Partnership explains how on 1 April this year the UK Government will launch a new Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) scheme that presents major opportunities for product and technology developers.
Adobe Community now formed in Cambridge
Cambridge Game Creators (CGC) is now an official "Adobe Community" in Cambridge and the east of England.
Cordic launches advanced Web Reporting software
Cordic, the leading software supplier of data despatch solutions to taxi and private hire fleets, has today announced the release of its new reporting software Web Reporter.
How to create your social marketing plan
FCG Consultancy's Jonathan Wainwright says: A conversation with an NLP/Hypnotherapy coach got me thinking. Here was an expert at creating dialogue – it’s what coaches do – yet she was very uncertain about the dialogue of Social Media...
Meet Cambridge Network at the Cambridge Job Fair
Looking for a job? Thinking about a career move and interested in seeing what sort of opportunities are available in and around Cambridge? Come and talk to the Cambridge Network team at today's Job Fair at the Corn Exchange.
Four-stranded ‘quadruple helix’ DNA structure proven to exist in human cells
A new discovery by Cambridge researchers opens up possibilities for a new generation of targeted therapies for cancer.
Cambridge Index rises 0.8%
Global equities gained during the week as investors concentrated on upbeat US corporate earnings and economic reports, with concerns over continuing debt-ceiling talks taking a backseat. However, gains were kept in check as worse-than-expected industrial production data from the Eurozone and contraction in German economic growth dampened market sentiment.The Cambridge Index rose 0.8% or 110.0…
New plaques recognise donors to Addenbrooke's
Addenbrooke's Charitable Trust and Cambridge University Hospitals today launched a new donor recognition wall in the Addenbrooke's Hospital main reception with plaques to thank significant donors for their support of the hospitals.
Lord Astor visits Marshall of Cambridge
Lord Astor, Permanent Under Secretary of State for Defence, visited Marshall of Cambridge last week to learn about Marshall Aerospace & Defence Group. During his tour the Minister presented a Certificate of Commendation to David Firth, a second year Technician Apprentice who, following his training, will join Engineering as an Electrical/Avionics Design Engineer.
Tame your computer - zippity zoom
In her regular series for Cambridge Network members, software training expert Karen Roem offers handy tips to help you 'Tame your computer'. This week she describes how to reset your browser's zoom level (Internet Explorer, Firefox)...
Timestrip announces unique cold chain temperature monitoring solution with Topa Packaging
Timestrip UK Limited (London), a global leader in the manufacture of innovative low cost temperature monitoring indicators, has announced a strategic product development partnership with Topa Packaging BV (Netherlands).