Nano-Carbon Enhanced Materials Consortium launches in Cambridge
The first Nano-Carbon Enhanced Materials Consortium (NCEM-1) will launch at Downing College, Cambridge on 19th May 2012. The mission of the consortium is to facilitate the commercial uptake of technologies based on nano-carbon materials such as graphene and carbon nanotubes.
Entrepreneurs to benefit from new scholarship fund
Cambridge Judge Business School, University of Cambridge, is delighted to be able to offer scholarships for 2012 entry to the Postgraduate Diploma in Entrepreneurship through the Entrepreneurship Alumni Scholarship Fund.
Measles outbreaks in the UK - news from The Travel Clinic
The Health Protection Agency is reporting a large rise in measles cases recently. As The Travel Clinic has been reporting, many people are not protected, particularly small children and unprotected adults over the age of 24. This outbreak is reported from Portmadog in Wales, Cheshire, and unofficial reports locally say that measles are present in Saffron Walden.
New EU herbal remedy laws need urgent review, warns Global Regulatory Services
A regulatory consultancy for the herbal industry is urging EU health officials to review new laws which came into force in April last year, warning that it is being flouted by a number of companies to avoid its costly licensing process, and that its future in Europe is at risk.
India's polio milestone
March 8th 2012 saw India release the headline: 'India – Polio Free'. This came about as the last case of this crippling disease was detected on January 13 2011 in a two year old girl in West Bengal state. A full year without new cases means India is no longer ‘endemic’ for polio, leaving only Afghanistan, Pakistan and Nigeria.
Amino’s new Freedom Live media gateway makes European debut at IP&TV World Forum 2012
Amino Communications, the leading IPTV/OTT solutions provider, will give a European debut to its new Amino Freedom Live media gateway at the IP&TV World Forum 2012 at London’s Olympia later this month.
Masterclass for tech start-ups looking to optimise online presence
The importance of social media and online marketing to early stage businesses based on innovation and/or technology is the focus of the next StartUp Masterclass supported by the University of Cambridge’s Centre for Entrepreneurial Learning (CfEL) on 26th March. The event, which takes place at Cambridge Judge Business School, will explore the role and application of online marketing, social media…
Health Innovation Challenge Fund opens for proposals in five healthcare areas
The Wellcome Trust and Department of Health have opened a new call for proposals under the Health Innovation Challenge Fund, which is open to a wide range of organisations, including small companies and start-ups. Unlike previous rounds, this call covers five separate areas of special interest.
XJTAG launches multiport JTAG testing solution
XJTAG has today launched a multiport JTAG controller that can run boundary scan tests on up to four circuit boards at once.
MasterClass: Technology Valuation
New Half Day MasterClass. Valuing technology presents some unique problems. The forthcoming Captum Capital MasterClass on April 24th, in association with BioTrinity, will review commonly used techniques for technology valuation.
So what's coaching REALLY like?
In the final article on coaching published during International Coaching Week, Hilary Jeanes of PurpleLine Consulting talks to one her clients about his experience of coaching.
AVEVA PDMS selected by Conmore for new projects in process and energy industries
Malmö, Sweden: AVEVA (LSE:AVV), announced today Conmore Ingenjörsbyrå AB has selected AVEVA PDMS as its primary 3D engineering design application.
ARM Cortex-M0+ processor lays foundation for Internet of Things
ARM has announced the ARM® Cortex™-M0+ processor, the world’s most energy-efficient microprocessor. The Cortex-M0+ processor has been optimized to deliver ultra low-power, low-cost MCUs for intelligent sensors and smart control systems in a broad range of applications including home appliances, white goods, medical monitoring, metering, lighting and power and motor control devices.
Idea Transform partners with Humanitarian Centre and CUTEC to support Global Health Hack Day
As part of its programme to help develop innovative ideas that can make a positive difference to society, Idea Transform is joining forces with the Humanitarian Centre and the Cambridge University Technology and Enterprise Club (CUTEC), to support the forthcoming Global Health Hack Day.
Webinar explores how to achieve profitable client relationships
kpi-insight consulting, provider of consulting services and business management solutions to the professional services industry, today announced details of an upcoming webinar hosted specifically for professional services firms.
Explore, cuddle and treasure in Bologna
Cambridgeshire-based Oportunis Publishing and Zuza Books will be attending the Bologna Book Fair between 19 and 22 March.
Learn about graphene - the new ‘miracle’ material
There are still a few places left for Cambridge Network's business lecture tonight (Wednesday March 14th), which investigates the new 'miracle material' graphene and its applications into many aspects of technology development. Book your place now!
Positive feedback for Network's new site
The Cambridge Network Newsletter may have failed to materialise last week, but it's back - bigger and better than ever!
Plans approved for sensitive Cambridge site
Freeland Rees Roberts, the Cambridge architectural practice, has welcomed the planners’ decision to approve the final design for the conversion of numbers 18-19 Regent’s Terrace into apartments.
Royston puzzling eye-sore is demolished
The concrete house adjacent to the Parish Church in Royston has been demolished to make way for a new building housing two apartments. Over the years it has been largely forgotten about, empty and completely covered in ivy, but the recent development has roused curiosity about its origins.
Increase in the uptake of short marketing training courses
The Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) has noticed a significant increase in the number of employers investing in short training courses for their staff.
Love for the laptop lives on, although number of tablet computer owners doubles
The UK consumer’s favourite piece of technology is now the laptop (28%), knocking the TV (22%) from its top spot for the first time, according to Deloitte’s sixth annual State of the Media Democracy survey, which assesses media consumption preferences of consumers*.
Top marks as first schools back Big Push for the Rosie
Following its recent launch, the Big Push for the Rosie Campaign is creating a buzz in local playgrounds, with several schools quick off the mark to pledge their support for the £150,000 fundraising drive.
Launch of ProtoCOL 3 colony counting/zone measuring system
Synbiosis introduces its ProtoCOL 3 affordable colony counting and zone measurement system, the world’s first to automatically generate antibiotic and vaccine potency analysis from count and zone data.
Countdown to entry for Inspiring Hertfordshire Awards 2012
Sponsor KISS Communications gives final push for entries for Inspiring Hertfordshire Awards 2012.