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European investment into UK tech reaches all time high
Investment from European funds into the UK’s thriving tech ecosystem reached a record high of £1.89bn in 2018 (up from just £1.66bn in 2017), according to a new report by leading law firm Penningtons Manches.
Entry opens to the 2019 Cambridge Independent Science and Technology Awards
There are 15 categories available to enter in the region's leading science and technology awards.
Cambridge China Forum returns with a focus on UK|China investment and trade
Returning for a second year, on 15-16 October, Cambridge China Forum is the only conference focused on enhancing relationships and increasing investment and trade between China and the Cambridge Science & Technology Cluster.
Help for researchers seeking funding
Recognising that the research funding landscape is busy and complex, the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) has added an Investment Timeline to its website to help researchers with forward planning for grant applications.
Now is the time to contribute to your ISA!
Sarah Austin of Independent Financial Advice firm Martin-Redman Partners comments on Stocks and Shares ISAs and the benefits they can bring in the form of tax-efficiency, growth and inflation-proofing your savings.
British public want focus on benefits of major infrastructure projects, not cost
Only three per cent of British adults feel that a low overall cost of construction should be the most important measure of success of major infrastructure projects, a new report says.
Your opportunity to pitch to Japanese and Taiwanese corporates
During London Technology Week next month, the Department for International Trade ( DIT) is offering UK companies the opportunity to pitch to major Japanese and Taiwanese corporates who are looking for UK tech solutions.
Marshall celebrates high fliers and the milestone of 50,000 vehicles leased
VIPs from the motor industry gathered at Cambridge airport last week to celebrate the flying accolades of Dr John C Taylor OBE, FREng, DEng, DSc, FInstPI and Sir Michael Marshall MA, CBE, DL, FRAcS, FIMI.
Thousands back Greater Cambridge vision for better journeys
Thousands of people have backed action in Greater Cambridge to reduce traffic and dramatically improve public transport to achieve better journeys for everyone across the city and beyond.
Star Shine Night Walk celebrates 11th year as 479 walk back to the 80s
Arthur Rank Hospice Charity is delighted that nearly 500 people joined them at their annual memory walk last Saturday. It was a colourful and memorable evening for walkers who took on a 6.5 or 10 mile challenge to raise funds for the Hospice.
Ashtons expands planning and construction team
Ashtons Legal has expanded its planning and construction team with the recruitment of chartered legal executive Joanna Baker.
Waste fruit turned into non-toxic bug repellent
Emerging technologies for the circular economy will be discussed at a forthcoming Agri-Tech East event.
Agri-Tech East’s GROW agri-hackathon: 48 hours to save the world!
Agri-Tech East’s second GROW agri-hackathon (Cambridge, 5-7 July 2019) addresses sustainability.
Checkit and Next Control Systems to create global leader in real-time operations management
The £10.5m acquisition of Next Control Systems (Next) by Elektron Technology plc marks another milestone for customers who are seeking smart solutions that manage key aspects of operational and business performance.
Next Control Systems to combine with Checkit
The acquisition of Next Control Systems (Next) by Elektron Technology plc, announced on 15 May 2019, marks another milestone for customers who are seeking smart solutions that manage key aspects of operational and business performance.
British Antarctic Survey team know their onions
At the beginning of the year, a British Antarctic Survey team broke through West Antarctica's Rutford Ice Stream after nearly three days of round-the-clock drilling in temperatures as cold as minus 22 degrees Fahrenheit.
'Is the British Civil Servant an endangered species?'
'Is the British Civil Servant an endangered species?' The Bennett/CSaP Distinguished Lecture will be delivered by Lord Richard Wilson at Emmanuel College tomorrow (Thursday 23rd May: 5.30 - 6.45pm), followed by a drinks reception.
Innovate for open science at the eLife Innovation Sprint 2019
In September, eLife invites developers, designers, researchers and all open science enthusiasts to work together on open-source prototypes to make research more open, reproducible and user-friendly. Apply by June 2.
Aurizon Rail to deploy Sepura radios on new network
Sepura partner in Australia - Radlink Communications – has secured a contract with Australia's largest rail freight operator Aurizon to deliver one of the country’s largest radio networks.
Brexit uncertainty sees stockpiling race to post-financial crisis peak – CBI
Manufacturing output growth remained broadly steady in the three months to May, while stocks of finished goods were reported as significantly “above adequate”, at their highest balance since the financial crisis. That’s according to the latest monthly CBI Industrial Trends Survey.
Take part in the first Eddington Discovery Day next month
On Saturday June 15, Cambridge’s newest district, Eddington, is hosting a day of free activities, fun and learning - the Eddington Discovery Day.
Robotic arm assisted surgery for total knee replacement now available at Nuffield Health Cambridge Hospital
Nuffield Health Cambridge Hospital is the first and only hospital in East Anglia to offer Mako Robotic-Arm Assisted total and partial knee and total hip replacement procedures.
Durst's print workflow gets ready for PrintFlat
Global Graphics Software and Durst’s system integrators, Prepress Digital, have worked together to prepare the Durst Print Workflow for PrintFlat™, the ground-breaking screening software that smooths out inkjet printhead non-uniformity.
New features for labels and packaging in latest Harlequin release
The latest update to the Harlequin RIP®, Version 12.1, the print engine that drives the industry’s highest performing digital presses, is announced today by developers Global Graphics Software.
Stocks in Focus: BT Group
This week Danielle Gibson of NW Brown Wealth Management looks at the British multinational telecommunications company, BT, following the recent release of its full year results.