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Cheffins is changing
Cheffins has launched a new brand identity. Established in 1825, the firm has enjoyed a sustained period of growth during which It has re-evaluated its direction and objectives for the future.
Fast-growing S&T sectors will need 40 football fields worth of lab space by 2023
Cambridge and Oxford will need around 40 football pitches worth of new lab space to accommodate the next five years of growth, a leading property consultancy has predicted.
Why Arm’s new Helium technology matters
Dr Dominic Binks, VP Technology at Audio Analytic. writes: We are often asked if we accelerate using NEON on Arm. The answer we give is perhaps seen as odd, but for us, optimizing for NEON is a rather academic exercise...
Supercharging AI at the intelligent edge
Today, chip designer Arm has announced its Helium technology. Audio Analytic can reveal that its already lean sound recognition software (ai3™) will be at least 50% faster when running on chips based on the new Armv8.1-M architecture.
International business etiquette: kiss, bow or shake hands?
The meaning of a kiss is different around the world. In some cultures, it may be an expression of admiration or romantic affection, whereas in other cultures, it may be considered offensive. On this special day of romance, learn the ins and outs of social kissing around the world.
Animate your fate: how to increase the success of your strategy with animation
It’s mayhem out there! How can you be seen or heard when we’ve got content, good and bad, assaulting us from every glowing rectangle in the world? Sookio's Animation Director, Alex Mallinson, explores the ways in which brands are earning adulation for their animation.
How much could the average East of England worker earn if they worked during their commute?
Conference call provider Meetupcall has discovered how much a worker in the East of England could earn each day, year, and over a lifetime, if they spent their commute working
RHS 'Greening Grey Britain' grants up for grabs
The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) is calling on communities across the East of England to transform an unloved local space into a green haven this summer.
Michael Stead attends Bowel Cancer UK Parliamentary Reception after raising 23k
Michael Stead, a dedicated member of The Cambridge Building Society team for 10 years, attended the annual Bowel Cancer UK Parliamentary Reception at Westminster last month as the largest sole fundraiser for Bowel Cancer UK’s Decembeard 2018 campaign.
Diet could help runners beat stomach issues
Research indicates that cutting out specific foods can alleviate the gastrointestinal issues some people experience when they exercise, with over two-thirds of people involved in a new study reporting an improvement.
CMR Surgical appoints Ingeborg Øie as Chief Financial Officer
CMR Surgical Ltd, the British company developing a next-generation surgical robot, announces the appointment of Ingeborg Øie as Chief Financial Officer and member of the Board of Directors, effective from 25 February 2019.
Hewitsons launches innovative dispute resolution and litigation group ‘The College’
In a move that emphasises its credentials as a leading specialist litigation practice, law firm Hewitsons has established ‘The Hewitsons College of Dispute Resolution and Litigation Lawyers’.
#MWC19: Nokia launches Cognitive Collaboration Hubs to help operators design 5G networks
In advance of Mobile World Congress 2019, Nokia has announced that it is opening a network of Cognitive Collaboration Hubs. These data science centers will further the cooperation between Nokia, operators, and enterprises under one roof in order to develop innovative, AI-powered use cases.
Flexible, solar-powered supercapacitors could underpin new generation of wearable electronics
A breakthrough in energy storage technology could bring a new generation of flexible electronic devices to life, including solar-powered prosthetics for amputees.
Super-fast-acting prandial insulin product receives £0.5m Innovate UK boost
Arecor Ltd, the specialty pharmaceutical company leveraging its innovative and proprietary formulation technology to develop superior treatments for a range of disease areas, including diabetes, is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a £0.5m grant from Innovate UK to advance its proprietary super-fast-acting prandial insulin product, AT270.
Surface lakes cause Antarctic ice shelves to ‘flex’
The filling and draining of meltwater lakes has been found to cause a floating Antarctic ice shelf to flex, potentially threatening its stability.
From unknowns to black swans
Professor Christoph Loch, Dean of Cambridge Judge Business School, explains why more positive ‘counterfactual reasoning’ is better than reactive ‘disconfirmation’ in dealing with extremely uncertain situations.
Ambitious research to help achieve UN Sustainable Development Goals
Scientists from across five countries will collaborate on ambitious research to gain a deeper understanding of the relationship between humans and their environment in achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Eddyfi Technologies launches the new TSC U41™ subsea inspection solution
Eddyfi Technologies announces the launch of its new product, the U41 - a subsea ACFM inspection solution for the detection and sizing of surface-breaking cracks, available as a single diver or as a remotely operated vehicle system.
Leading law firm supports children’s charity in new apprenticeship initiative
The Cambridge office of top 50 law firm Penningtons Manches has announced that it will work with local charity Break to part-fund, through the firm’s charitable foundation, an apprenticeship for a young person leaving care.
UKRI ‘One Health’ AMR research priorities showcased in Parliament
The UKRI Cross-Council AMR Initiative and Stephen Metcalfe MP, Chair of the Parliamentary and Scientific Committee and member of the Science and Technology Committee (Commons), yesterday (Weds) hosted a parliamentary panel and Q&A on Antimicrobial Resistance: How Research is Tackling the Challenge.
Smart Cities
With sensors embedded everywhere from consumer devices to city infrastructure, we can capture and translate your environment into meaningful information through intelligent application of cutting edge technology.
Meet Cambridge hosts event marketing masterclass
Thirteen event organisers from different businesses across the region have recently attended a marketing masterclass to enhance their skills in promoting meetings of all kinds.
Celebrity Cliff Parisi cuts the ribbon to Arthur Rank Hospice Charity’s new refurbished shop
Pop along to the newly refurbished Mill Road Arthur Rank Hospice charity shop and experience the new surroundings.
When the job you were sold at interview doesn’t turn out how you expect...
A little bit of humour!