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Sagentia moves US headquarters to larger location in Boston, Mass
Sagentia, a global innovation, technology and product development company, has announced that their United States headquarters has moved from the Cambridge Innovation Center in Cambridge, Mass., to One Beacon Street in Boston. The new office, over three times larger than their previous space, will give Sagentia the room needed to continue to grow their presence in the US.
Daifuku enters into strategic partnership with Ubisense
Daifuku enters into Strategic Partnership with Ubisense RTLS solutions for next generation Material Handling Systems.
When 63 powerpoint slides seems like a relief- some golden rules for successful training
Nic Williams of Inspiring Partnerships reflects on how to deliver effective training, by sitting in the seat of the learner...
Bicycle Therapeutics announces £3.75 million financing for drug discovery
Bicycle Therapeutics, a next generation biotherapeutics company co-founded by Sir Gregory Winter and Professor Christian Heinis, today announced that it had secured a tranched equity financing of £3.75 million to invest in selection of drug candidates using its bicyclic peptide technology platform
Amino secures new contract to provide Live media gateway platform
Amino Technologies plc, the Cambridge-based leader in digital entertainment solutions for IPTV, OTT and in-home multimedia distribution, has secured a significant new contract to provide set-top boxes based on its Live media gateway platform to a leading European telecoms operator.
The Blue Cross benefits from Brand Recruitment ‘Team Player’
This month Emma Wright, who is part of Brand Recruitment's Candidate Engagement Team, won the Team Player of the Month and chose to donate to the Blue Cross, an animal welfare charity with centres across the UK which provide a variety of services for animals and pets.
Trendy Media selects Signagelive to power network
Manchester, UK: Trendy Media have chosen Signagelive as their exclusive platform to manage and deliver digital advertising to 700 Trendy Vend HD screens with integrated audio in exclusive clubs and bars throughout the UK.
Bugs without borders
Researchers show that the global epidemic of Clostridium difficile 027/NAP1/BI in the early to mid-2000s was caused by the spread of two different but highly related strains of the bacterium rather than one as was previously thought. The spread and persistence of both epidemics were driven by the acquisition of resistance to a frontline antibiotic.
New study sheds light on how Salmonella spreads in the body
Findings of Cambridge scientists, published n the journal PLoS Pathogens, show a new mechanism used by bacteria to spread in the body with the potential to identify targets to prevent the dissemination of the infection process.
The Mathematics of Extreme Climatic Events
Hurricanes. Floods. Ash dieback. Not to mention earthquakes, tsunami and bird flu. Hardly a day goes past without a natural hazard hitting the media. But why do the scientists sometimes get it wrong? And why can it be so hard to understand what they are saying to us? Will there be an earthquake or won’t there?
Modes of transport don't stand still
Despite a fall in total traffic, the car is a long way from being dead, says The Scientific Alliance.
New campaign launch for Argon Design
Onespacemedia is delighted to announce the launch of a new campaign for Argon Design.
'It’s all about people' - RiverRhee Consulting Newsletter, Nov-Dec 2012
“It’s all about people." This was a key message from the recent joint ASLIB / IFEG half-day conference on Knowledge Management at which Elisabeth Goodman and John Riddell presented and, of course, all interventions aimed at improving the way people work will come down to the people themselves! RiverRhee Consulting has therefore chosen this as the theme for its November – December 2012 bi-monthly…
Are you travelling to Africa this winter?
If you'replanning on travelling to Gambia, West Africa, Brazil or Kenya - or are travelling via South Africa to Zambia - you may need a Yellow Fever vaccination or vaccination certificate, says The Travel Clinic, Cambridge and Ipswich.
Nobody’s perfect: researchers produce catalogue of disease-causing genetic variants
Researchers at Cambridge and Cardiff have found that, on average, a normal healthy person carries approximately 400 potentially damaging DNA variants and two variants known to be associated directly with disease traits. They showed that one in ten people studied is expected to develop a genetic disease as a consequence of carrying these variants.
New eco lighting system cuts energy and bills at Cambridge Regional College
A new “green” lighting system at Cambridge Regional College is set to save nearly 200 tonnes of carbon dioxide a year and cut costs by around £1.3 million over the next 10 years.
Babraham Institute research provides insight into DNA reprogramming
Babraham Institute scientists have gained a new understanding of when and how the DNA in developing egg and sperm cells is 'reset', in preparation for making a new embryo. Decoding this reprogramming has major implications for our understanding of development.
Top conservation issues to look out for in 2013
A UK-led team of researchers has identified 15 issues that could affect the diversity of life on Earth in 2013. They include using synthetic DNA to genetically modify organisms, soaring demand for coconut water, and competition for land to grow plants for fish farming.
Michell Instruments collaborates with Cambridge University on laser research
Ely-based manufacturer, Michell Instruments, is sponsoring a Cambridge University PhD student to undertake research into new sensing technologies over three years.
Who do you think you are dealing with?
When you hire somebody to provide a professional service, a service that requires a reasonable amount of investment, you would want to know who you’re dealing with - wouldn't you?
Accurate relative humidity and temperature measurement for harsh environments
Maintaining reliable RH measurements in harsh or corrosive environments is notoriously difficult as the conditions themselves degrade the sensors and equipment, often in short time-periods. Michell Instruments’ DT722 RH and temperature transmitter provides a solution to this problem.
Study shows Cambridge is Europe’s most successful tech cluster
A new study by Silicon Valley Comes to the UK (SVC2UK), has revealed that Cambridge is Europe’s most successful technology cluster, having produced 10 companies valued at more than $1 billion, and two valued at more than $10 billion. In total, Cambridge has over 1,525 high-tech companies, employing more than 53,000 people. In 2011, these companies had a combined turnover of over £11.8bn.
ARU staff learn about countryside management with CambridgePPF
Volunteering for a local charity is a great way to give something back to the local community and a team from the Students’ Union at Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) recently showed their passion for pro bono work by helping out Cambridge Past Present & Future (CambridgePPF) at its Coton Countryside Reserve.
Decking the halls – countdown to Christmas
Jo Riches Ltd writes:It’s getting so close we can practically see the partridge nestling in its pear tree, and we are awfully excited about the whole thing. Yes, Christmas is nearly upon us and we’re having so much fun spreading our clients’ festive cheer that we thought we’d share a few of the sparkly highlights. So here’s a little taster of just a few of the things we’re working on at the…
IPX networks to carry wholesale telecoms services worth USD5 billion pa by 2017
As much as 25% of the wholesale value of traffic flowing over IPX networks will be generated from new and value-added services; LTE interoperability, roaming and voice services will also be strong drivers of growth, says new report.