Trade minister visits Cambridge, urging firms to export Stateside
Minister for Trade and Investment, Lord Stephen Green, will be the keynote speaker at the Doing business in the USA event organised by UKTI East, at the Kaetsu Centre, Murray Edwards College, Cambridge, next week (Tuesday 11 December 2012).
CRC launches Higher Level Apprenticeship in Business and Administration
Cambridge Regional College is pleased to announce a Higher Level Apprenticeship in Business and Administration. This is a new qualification being introduced from September 2012 as part of the Government's drive to put Apprenticeships at the forefront of practical vocational qualifications; as a result they are heavily subsidised and no loans are required.
Who do you think you are dealing with?
When you hire somebody to provide a professional service, a service that requires a reasonable amount of investment, you would want to know who you’re dealing with - wouldn't you?
Cambridge to become a super-connected city
Cambridge has won a share of £50 million Government funding to become a super-connected city as part of countywide plans for better broadband across Cambridgeshire.
Autumn Statement - 'Government has heeded advice'
Though promising no jam tomorrow, the Chancellor's Autumn Statement does show the Government has been listening when it comes to infrastructure.
Sagentia announces breakthrough in LED driver efficiency
Sagentia, a global innovation, technology and product development company, has developed an innovative new approach to driving LED devices, which it believes will enable higher energy efficient lighting systems to be developed in the near future.
DEM Solutions releases EDEM BulkSim® software and solutions for global mining industries
DEM Solutions announces the availability of EDEM BulkSim® suite of design engineering solutions developed specifically to overcome the bulk materials handling challenges of the global Mining industry.
Exari chooses Tier 2 Consulting to deliver patient records system
Tier 2 Consulting, Hertfordshire’s leading web application consultancy, has been appointed by Exari as its certified system integration partner to create and develop a world leading patient records system for Dutch Healthcare specialist Esdege-Heron Daal.
Cambridge Airport is home to new flight simulator
Marshall of Cambridge is delighted to welcome Virtual Aviation, a new tenant, to Cambridge Airport, located in new purpose-built premises on the Newmarket Road. Virtual Aviation is operating its new multi-million pound Boeing 737 Next Generation Flight Simulator, being used to train airline pilots, and this is the first professional flight simulator to be based in the region.
A leap forward for red blood cell formation
New research is revealing how red blood cells are made and how the body regulates the amount of haemoglobin that is packaged in red blood cells at any time. Genomic analysis techniques have doubled the number of genetic regions that are likely to be involved in red blood cell formation and subsequent study using fruit flies has given insights into what these regions do.
Huppert welcomes superfast broadband for Cambridge
MP Julian Huppert has welcomed the Chancellor’s announcement that Cambridge has won a share of £50 million Government funding to deliver superfast broadband to homes and businesses.
Top procurement law specialist appointed to pivotal role
Leading law firm Mills & Reeve has appointed Ruth Smith as National Head of Procurement Law.
Lookout Call and Redbrook Communications sign reseller agreement
Lookout Call has signed a reseller agreement with Redbrook Communications to sell its mobile-based lone worker safety system.
Pinterest, the retailers' Christmas saviour
Rewind a year to December 2011 and Pinterest users stood at a mere 4 million. 2012 has seen the site's popularity explode beyond all expectation to hit around 25 million, making it a major player within the social media arena. Laura Brown, Social Media Manager at KISS Public Relations, explains how the platform is changing the social outlook this Christmas.
On appreciation: a thank you goes a long way
It's the time of year to offer gifts. The best possible gift, in my view, is to demonstrate your appreciation, says Hilary Jeanes of PurpleLine Consulting.
£600m investment in science will drive growth - Huppert
A £600 million investment in scientific research announced by the Chancellor today (Wednesday) “will help drive economic growth and innovation”, said MP Julian Huppert
Voyage Manager integrates with SPOT
Voyage Manager Ltd has extended its range of tracking devices to include SPOT personal trackers. SPOT personal trackers are affordable GPS based tracking devices designed for use in inhospitable places. SPOT communicates using the Globalstar low earth orbit satellite constellation, ensuring near global coverage.
Cambridge Christmas Carol Concert in aid of homeless
Enjoy the unique and historical venue of the Cambridge Union Society Debating Chamber, listen to the wonderful voices of the Chesterton Choral Society and join in with a traditional Christmas Carol Service on Wednesday 12th December from 7pm to 9pm. Refreshments of mince pies and mulled wine will be available.
Christmas is coming with Advent 2012: 25 Christmas Apps
Throw away the old fashioned chocolate calendars and treat yourself to a brand new treat every day in December with Advent 2012: 25 Christmas Apps, the new free mobile app from MagicSolver.
Tame your computer - filter your fancies
In her regular 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 filter your fancy Reports without basing them on Queries (Access 2007-2010).
The dance of quantum tornadoes
A quantum fluid trapped on top of a semiconductor chip can be used to measure movements to astonishing precision.
The centre will not hold: what happens when empires collide and collapse
Scholars from more than ten institutions will gather in Cambridge this week to share research that shines a light on what happens when empires come to an end.
Strong growth for Marshall in Movember!
Over 100 Marshall employees from across the Group of Companies, including Canada and the Netherlands, took part in this year’s Movember event, raising over £10,000 for this important charity, which supports men’s health and prostate cancer.
TTP Group celebrates 25th anniversary and treats employees to a weekend away in London
Melbourn based technology company TTP Group celebrated 25 years of innovation and product development with a party weekend in London for staff and their partners.
Meet the Brusheads– new toothbrush to revolutionise children’s brushing habits
PA Consulting Group has created a new concept for toothbrushes, designed to encourage children to develop positive brushing habits while making teeth-brushing a fun part of the day. According to the NHS, tooth decay is one of the most widespread health problems in the UK and around a third of children starting school and around a third of children aged 12 have visible tooth decay.