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Continuum Technologies, Snaptivity win the 2017 Nokia Open Innovation Challenge
Startups pioneering innovations in wearable nanotechnology and connected media won top honours at the Nokia Open Innovation Challenge. In partnership with NGP Capital, the Challenge called for ideas, technologies and new business models that will help enable a smart, safe and sustainable world.
Thales completes the acquisition of Aveillant, world pioneer in holographic radar technology
Thales announces the acquisition of Aveillant Ltd, a Cambridge Consultants spin-out company, pioneer in holographic radar technology.
Microsoft DevOps Partner of the Year InCycle allies with Redgate Software
Redgate, the Cambridge UK based software company known for its portfolio of database development tools, has added a prestigious consultancy to its list of globally recognised partners. InCycle Software is one of North America’s leading software consulting firms and was recently declared Global Partner of the Year for DevOps by Microsoft.
Form the Future helps young people prepare for future careers in business
Although Cambridge is often described as a vibrant place for entrepreneurs to start a business, many companies in the area are struggling to find qualified employees because young people don’t have skills or experience in business. This is what Anne Bailey and Michaela Eschbach, co-founders of Form the Future venture, are trying to address.
Eye contact with your baby helps synchronise your brainwaves
Making eye contact with an infant makes adults’ and babies’ brainwaves ‘get in sync’ with each other – which is likely to support communication and learning – according to researchers at the University of Cambridge.
World's largest linear friction welded component optimised for use in commercial aviation
TWI has recently showcased the world’s largest Linear Friction Welded (LFW) component – an aluminium wing rib for commercial aircraft.
TwistDx features in landmark 200th peer-reviewed publication
TwistDx is celebrating the publication of the 200th peer-reviewed paper to feature its up and coming Recombinase Polymerase Amplification (RPA) technology, complementing existing publications in fields as diverse as water testing, biodefense, food species verification, and clinical and veterinary diagnostics.
Precision NanoSystems to host nanomedicines roundtable
Join Precision NanoSystems for a roundtable discussion on nanomedicines as part of the 3rd International Electronic Conference on Medicinal Chemistry. Organised by Pharmaceuticals journal, this free online conference runs until November 30th, and deals with all aspects of research in drug discovery and development.
Eve Waldron Design shortlisted for prestigious national award
Eve Waldron Design is pleased to announce that its recent project for Jesus College, Cambridge, has been shortlisted for a prestigious national FX Award for Design. The winner will be announced at a ceremony at the Grosvenor House Hotel, London tonight (Weds).
ROMIL launches PrimAg® range of conductivity reference solutions
ROMIL is pleased to introduce PrimAg® conductivity reference solutions for the calibration of conductivity meters, further extending the comprehensive PrimAg® range of certified reference materials (CRMs).
Point-of-care ultrasound enhances sports and exercise medicine
Point-of-care ultrasound has a great deal to offer clinicians specialising in sports and exercise medicine.
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Grant Thornton takes top honours at regional corporate finance awards
Financial and business advisers Grant Thornton has been named Corporate Finance Advisory Firm of the Year for the sixth year in a row at Insider’s Central and East of England Dealmakers Awards 2017.
Cambridge dealmaker promoted
Grant Thornton has promoted one of its Cambridge dealmakers to partner.
'Hack the City’ challenge brings ideas for improving wayfinding in Cambridge
An innovative ‘Hack the City’ wayfinding challenge has brought a range of creative and practical ideas for improving navigation around Cambridge, which will be displayed at Cambridge Network's Future of Transport event this week.
Cambridge Network welcomes its new President
Cambridge Network is delighted to welcome its next President, the new Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cambridge, Professor Stephen Toope.
14 questions for interviews – from the essential to the eccentric
Having worked for a long time in the UK Technology recruitment sector, Mark Ashton of Amazing Prospects has come across a fair few stories in his time. Here, he's put together a lighthearted list of some of the best and worst interview questions that he's heard about, from both HR managers and candidates.
Sphere Fluidics and Geneva Biotech receive Eurostars genome editing grant
Sphere Fluidics, a company providing single cell analysis systems underpinned by its patented picodroplet technology, and Geneva Biotech, an EMBL spin-out developing world-class viral and non-viral DNA delivery systems, have received a €1.6 million grant from Eurostars. The funding will be used to develop large DNA cargo gene delivery and genome engineering systems.
Applications are open for the 2018 MacRobert Award
The MacRobert Award, first presented in 1969, is the UK's longest-running and most prestigious national prize for engineering innovation.
Stocks in Focus: RBS Group Plc
This week Danielle Gibson of NW Brown focuses on RBS Group Plc.
Nine in ten UK consumers have security concerns around connected cars
Thales, a leader in critical information systems, cybersecurity and data security, announces new research revealing the security concerns UK consumers associate with connected devices, including cars.
eg at UK HealthTech 2017
eg technology will be exhibiting at the 6th annual UK HealthTech conference in Cardiff on Tuesday 5th December 2017.
Residents encouraged to help city’s ‘urban forest’ thrive during National Tree Week
Cambridge City Council is asking residents for their help in promoting and protecting trees during National Tree Week.
Cambridge and Sciences Po enhance collaboration
At a ceremony held in Paris last week, representatives from the University of Cambridge and from Sciences Po signed a Memorandum of Agreement to formalise and strengthen the partnership between both institutions.