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The accolades roll in for Bango
When it comes to collecting awards, Bango has been on a roll. Firstly, CEO Ray Anderson was named Business Person of the Year at this year’s 'Cambridge News' Business Excellence Awards, followed by Bango claiming the accolade of Product of the Year at the 2012 Cambridge Computer Lab Ring Hall of Fame Awards last week.
Airport Director gets around and about
Cambridge Airport’s Director, Archie Garden, has been getting around all departments of the Airport, spending a day working in each location to learn a little more about the detailed operations of the Airport. In the past fortnight Archie has spent a day with the aircraft refuellers and another day with the airport fire-fighters.
Tame your computer - keep an open Outlook
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 close everything but Outlook itself (Outlook 2007-2010)...
Cambridge Wordfest welcomes Anthony Giddens for a talk on 'The Politics of Climate Change'
Cambridge Wordfest welcomes Anthony Giddens, former director of the London School of Economics, discussing his classic book, 'The Politics of Climate Change' on Sunday 15 April.
What next for energy in the UK?
Does the announcement by RWE and E.On of stopping nuclear new build have any impact on future energy policy?
CHASE news: Meeting Monday April 2nd
Current aviation radar "can't tell the difference between aircraft and wind turbines!" Not a lot of people (from among the flying public at least) know that. Think it sounds a recipe for disaster? Worry not! David Crisp, CEO of Cambridge Consultants' new spin-out Aveillant, tells CHASE how its Holographic Radar™ will solve the problem.
New funding for feasibility projects in digital convergence
On 23rd April, the Technology Strategy Board will make available £1.8 million for feasibility projects that address convergence in digital media and content. Projects can be 75% funded, with a maximum grant per project of £56,250.
Salimetrics offers new saliva collection aid
Collection of whole saliva samples is now easier with the introduction of the Saliva Collection Aid, a device developed by SalivaBio, LLC in collaboration with the Center for Interdisciplinary Salivary Bioscience Research at Johns Hopkins University. The new collection aid is now available from Salimetrics Europe.
Cambridge is one of the best paying cities in the UK
Cambridge has been named as one of the highest paying cities in the UK by a recent report from the Office of National Statistics (ONS), which analysed salaries across the country. The report also highlighted that the East of England has the highest employment rate in the UK, 74.7%.
VLSI Research celebrates 20 years in Europe
VLSI Research is celebrating 20 years in Europe. Much has happened since VLSI Research Europe’s formation in March 1992 and the business has grown from its humble beginnings in a garage in true Silicon Valley style and now has a global customer base and is located on the Cambridge Business Park.
Exceptional pilot retires
John Preece, a former Royal Air Force and Marshall of Cambridge Test Pilot who lives in Cambridge, has finally retired at the age of 75.
Innomech aims to be carbon neutral by year end
Ely-based GB Innomech – which specialises in developing advanced automation to improve manufacturing efficiency and costs – has today confirmed a major investment in solar power that will allow the company to be carbon neutral by the end of the year.
Major change proposed in R&D tax relief
John Moore of Kingly Brookes LLP explains the proposals to radically overhaul the way that a major part of the R&D tax reliefs will operate.
A policy of mass destruction
A new study reveals how a radical economic policy devised by western economists put former Soviet states on a road to bankruptcy and corruption.
Growing bones with Lego
A video produced for Google Science Fair shows how researchers at Cambridge making synthetic bone have turned to legendary children’s toy Lego for a helping hand.
Hugh Hunt's 'Dambusters: Building The Bouncing Bomb' wins Royal Television Society award
The Royal Television Society (RTS), Britain’s leading forum for television and related media, have announced the winners for the RTS Programme Awards 2011. Dr Hugh Hunt and Windfall Films won the best history programme for their documentary, 'Dambusters: Building The Bouncing Bomb'.
Malaria numbers increase- more news from The Travel Clinic
'The Lancet' recently published research showing that the incidence of malaria may be twice as high as previous estimates.
Protecting your ideas and inventions – World IP Day
Intellectual Property (IP) can be owned, bought and sold. But how does this affect you? St John’s Innovation Centre and The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) invite individuals and businesses in Cambridgeshire to a special event on World IP Day - April 26th 2012 - for an overview on how patents and designs can be used to protect ideas and inventions.
Inder's Kitchen launches children's menu
Inder's Kitchen has launched special thali meal boxes for children. With a selection of extra mild dishes, rice and chutneys, these offer young diners the perfect opportunity to enjoy some traditional Indian cooking.
Mediation Training
Mediation Training - customised accredited workplace mediator programme, mediation skills training, in-house training specialists. John Crawley Mediation provides accredited, made to measure training and learning interventions.
A shared future based on a shared past
A conference which aims to bridge the gap between academic research on Islam and public opinion regarding Muslims in the West is taking place in Cambridge this week.
CogniDox for Office add-in is now available
CogniDox, the smart document management solution for hi-tech product development, has released a major re-work of its Microsoft Office add-in.
Get set for Rosie in the Park family fun day on 21 April
On 21st April 2012, from 12 noon until late afternoon, everyone is invited to come along to Parker’s Piece, Cambridge, for ‘Rosie in the Park’ – a fun day out for families, children and local people of all ages.
Live presentation: Integrating salivary analysis into the study of stress
Professor Doug Granger, Founder of Salimetrics LLC, gives a 30 minute presentation on the subject of 'Integrating Salivary Analytes into the Study of Stress'. This presentation forms part of the Salimetrics educational programme.
eg technology celebrates 10 years of innovation
Product development and engineering consultancy, eg technology, is celebrating its 10 year anniversary this month. Established in 2002 by Andrew Ede and Danny Godfrey, the Cambridge-based company has a lot to celebrate with strong revenue growth, the addition of five new employees and record project sales over the past 12 months. The company will be celebrating with an event for clients and staff…