Innovation Day - Masterclass and Networking with guests from the Canary Islands
A series of seminars, workshops and panel sessions on the theme of innovation and support for innovation take place at the Hauser Forum, Cambridge, on March 20th 2012.
Launch of G:BOX F3 gel imaging system for rapid, accurate analysis of DNA/protein gels
Syngene introduces the G:BOX F3, a new gel imaging system, designed for scientists that want a rapid, versatile method of automatically imaging and analysing DNA, RNA and proteins in gels.
Last chance to book Cambridge Awards Week event places
There are still a few places left on a number of Cambridge Awards Week events for anyone who is still to book.
Anglia Ruskin quartet set for Abu Dhabi tour
Four Anglia Ruskin University students have been selected for a prestigious 10-day cricket tour to Abu Dhabi.
Cambridge Airport welcomes double-first
Cambridge Airport announces debut UK service by Danube Wings and the first UK route from the Franche-Comté region of Burgundy, in France.
Wiping memories to tackle alcoholism
Research into the way memory works could lead to a breakthrough in the treatment of alcoholism. Memories associated with triggering relapse in alcoholics could be treated at the point of recall, deleting the unconscious stimulus that spark craving for drink.
Strengthening the bond between policy and science
Policy makers and scientists collaborate to create new science-policy research agenda.
Intergence announce dates for ‘IT Optimisation health check’ seminars
Cloud computing, as with any new technology, requires strategic and insightful planning to ensure that sensitive data remains secure. Data security is just one of the topics that will be covered by Intergence, one of the UK’s leading independent IT optimisation consultancies, at the company’s IT Optimisation health check seminars being held in Leeds, London and Edinburgh during May 2012.
Six tips to cloud heaven by Peter Job, CEO of Intergence
The IT industry is being transformed by cloud computing and 2012 is predicted to be the year this technology becomes main stream, as the market for public cloud computing is set to reach US$5.8 billion by 2015. But the key challenge - according to Peter Job, CEO at Intergence - is how to optimise and fine tune an organisation’s infrastructure to best take advantage of the new technology.
In 2020, you won’t own your mobile, your mobile will own you
Stace Hipperson predicts that by 2020, mobile phones will be so connected and serve so much data from the cloud that they will become an integral part of your identity.
Wellington Wise chooses TAG to breathe new life into their brand
Local property management and estate agents Wellington Wise has selected TAG as their creative design agency of choice. With offices in Huntingdon and St Ives and with a strong and confident brand identity, Wellington Wise is expanding and predicting continued growth and success in 2012.
STX OSV standardises on AVEVA Marine for all engineering and 3D design
Oslo, Norway - 12 March 2012: AVEVA (LSE:AVV), today announced STX OSV has standardised its engineering and 3D design work on AVEVA Marine and has purchased more than 100 additional software licenses. The technology, which STX OSV has selected over Tribon and a competitive solution, will be implemented globally across ten shipyards.
University of Cambridge Veterinary School Trust plans sponsored dog walk
On Sunday 29th April, from 09.30 onwards, there will be a dog-walk at Childerley Hall, close to Cambridge, with financial support from Royal Canin. The Trust thanks Mr Martin Jenkins for allowing it to use the estate.
Cambs leading training provider urges local businesses to invest in cyber security skills
IT Governance Ltd, a market-leading professional services provider, based in Ely, has seen a 50% increase in bookings on its information security training courses. The increase is largely due to the fact that cyber security has become high priority in boardrooms right now.
Horizon and Rosalind Franklin University to develop cystic fibrosis cellular disease models
Horizon Discovery, a leading provider of research tools to support the development and prescription of personalized medicines, announces its collaboration with the Rosalind Franklin University of Medical Sciences (RFUMS) to develop a human cellular disease model of cystic fibrosis.
Tame your computer - turn people off
In her weekly 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 turn the Auto-Complete List name suggestions off (Outlook 2003-2010*)...
chipCAL – microlitre flow calorimetry for rapid enzyme screening and optimisation
TTP Labtech’s chipCAL, is a low cost, low volume, flow calorimeter which offers to significantly enhance the enzyme discovery and optimisation process. Its fast throughput enables characterisation of enzyme activity to be achieved within 2-10 mins per sample, thus opening the doors to high throughput enzyme screening. TTP Labtech will showcase chipCAL, at Pittcon March 11-15th 2012.
Salimetrics Europe launches on Facebook to support European saliva researchers
Salimetrics' new Facebook page will contain company news, technical support and the opportunity for Salimetrics Europe to directly communicate with its EU Partners.
Voyage Manager goes social with Facebook
Travellers can now have their Facebook profiles automatically updated with their latest Voyage Manager travel status updates.
Three PA-designed products feature in Design Icons exhibition
PA Consulting Group produced three of the 20 most important products to be designed in Cambridgeshire over the past 40 years, according to the city’s Design Icons exhibition sponsored by the Design Council.
Prioritising energy efficiency over spectrum efficiency
There has been a focus on energy efficiency in sectors such as transport and domestic use for many years, and more recently this has expanded to cover ICT systems. PA’s analysis of mobile networks reveals that while technical solutions to improve energy efficiency already exist, financial incentives work against them.
Cambridge Capital Group supports Norwich Research Park Venta Initiative
Angel investors are invaluable for bridging the ‘valley of death’ between seed corn funding and institutional investment, according to Prof Andrew Stewart Coats, Norwich Research Park CEO. Entrepreneurs, scientists and technologists are being given the opportunity to meet business angels at the next Venta meeting on 26th April 2012.
Blendology’s SoJoLife selected by UKTI and Thomson Reuters for exclusive UK Demo Day at SXSW
Blendology and its SoJoLife interactive event solution has been selected by the UKTI and Thomson Reuters for an exclusive UK Demo Day featuring the best of UK Tech companies at SXSW Interactive.
Blendology’s SoJoLife selected finalist for coveted HATCH Pitch Competition at SXSW 2012
Blendology and its SoJoLife interactive social event solution has been selected as a finalist in the highly coveted HATCH Pitch Competition at SXSW Interactive in Austin, Texas.
Making the most of your Intellectual Property
Making the most of your Intellectual Property (IP) can be a challenge. 2011 saw a number of legal battles in the telecoms industry between industry giants. As we are well aware, despite these high profile cases played out in the press, IP is much more about the day-to-day challenges of managing portfolios to get the best return on investment and secure a future for your innovation.