Infrastructure revolution
Technology has advanced to the point where the condition of bridges, tunnels and buildings can be monitored in unprecedented detail. Now a new Centre at Cambridge has been formed to kick-start the smart infrastructure revolution.
If biofuels are not the answer, then what is?
There is mounting evidence that the current generation of biofuels do not deliver the claimed environmental benefits. But are other alternatives to petrol and diesel likely to be any more successful? The Scientific Alliance newsletter.
Cobalt advises on sale of Tomorrow Communications
Tomorrow Communications Ltd has been sold to CACI Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of CACI International Inc. CACI International Inc. is a publicly listed company on the NYSE with an annual revenue in excess of US $3.6bn and approx 14,000 people worldwide.
Why the NHS must embrace telehealth on a larger scale
Ivan McConnell 'The Guardian': Healthcare Network 9 February 2012 There is a more efficient and cost-effective way to treat long-term conditions that also benefits the patient.
Where's your commitment?
This is the second of a series of articles on a coaching theme for International Coaching Week. This one is about commitment, says Hilary Jeanes of PurpleLine Consulting.
Yellow Fever update fromThe Travel Clinic
Update to South Africa's Yellow Fever Certificate requirements from The Travel Clinic Ltd.
Theatres of war: public spending on buildings for the arts
National recommendations for using public money to build arts venues are only succeeding in enforcing a system that is already flawed, a new study concludes.
Pistoia Alliance selects Eagle Genomics and Cycle Computing to bolster pharmaceutical R&D...
New York - Eagle Genomics and Cycle Computing announced that they have jointly won a competitive bid by the Pistoia Alliance to support the development of a proof-of-concept (PoC) system to meet the future needs of pharmaceutical R&D IT.
New GHX web shop shows huge potential
Local Cambridge firm, Global Healthcare Exchange (GHX) UK Ltd., is pleased to report that just under 6,800 line items to Bunzl Healthcare have been placed through GHX’s new online ordering tool - WebConnect.
Here comes the sun…
New solar cells could increase the maximum efficiency of solar panels by over 25%, according to scientists from the University of Cambridge.
Defeating dementia in Down’s syndrome
A £1m brain-imaging study has just been launched at the University of Cambridge to investigate why people with Down’s syndrome (DS) are at such high risk of Alzheimer’s disease.
Topo mapping for Canada added to ViewRanger Outdoors GPS app
Hot on the heels of its USA launch, ViewRanger has added national topographic mapping for Canada to its ViewRanger Outdoors GPS app and My.ViewRanger.com online community for outdoor enthusiasts.
Businesses offered help in accessing training funding
Cambridge Regional College has appointed a new business development manager to help businesses access funding for staff training.
CRFS appoints VP Engineering
CRFS, the fast growing Cambridge developer of RF spectrum management and surveillance systems, is pleased to announce the appointment of Steve Williamson as VP Engineering. CRFS is doubling revenues year on year and is building its team to support its strong growth.
Blue Chip announces new Intel Atom board
Blue Chip expands industrial computer range with new Intel® Atom™ D525 based COM Express Module from Aaeon.
Most effective vehicle for increasing business revealed
Going for growth will be a key objective for businesses in 2012. New research carried out by KISS Communications questioned over 100 professionals and found that the single most effective vehicle for increasing business will be marketing, according to 37% of respondents.
Salimetrics to exhibit at the European College of Sport Sciences Conference in Bruges
The 17th Annual Congress of the European College of Sport Sciences (ECSS) will be held between 4th and 7th July in Bruges, Belgium. To discuss the use of salivary assays in sport, visit Salimetrics on stand 72.
Rise in apprenticeships welcomed by MP
Apprenticeships in Cambridge rose by nearly 50 per cent in the last year with 380 young people benefitting from training programmes.
Research, policy, practice: conservation in the round
Conservation scientists, working in partnership with practitioners and policy makers, are building practical tools for real-world conservation.
Ernst & Young Cambridge are on the move
Ernst & Young in Cambridge will be moving to new premises at Cambridge Business Park from Monday 27 February 2012.
Copytrax launches small format waterproof inkjet printer
Copytrax has announced the launch of a new industrial desktop printer that enables the digital screen-printing of a wide range of materials including metal, glass and plastics.
Collaboration is the key to Corporate Gateway success
Next month sees the latest in the ongoing series of Cambridge Network Corporate Gateway technology partnering events, which in the past have resulted in successful collaborations for a number of Network member companies.
Civil Engineers respond to MPs report on flooding
Last week the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) published a report that raises concerns about funding for flooding in the future. Last year the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) produced a report 'Flood Risk Management - a local issue of national importance' that echoes these concerns and supports the PAC announcement:
Access your creativity
It's International Coaching Week, so I'm writing a daily article on a coaching theme. Today it's creativity, says Hilary Jeanes of PurpleLine Consulting.
New study provides support for the validity of Salimetrics Salivary CRP Assay as a marker...
A study at Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, assessed Salivary C-Reactive Protein: Longitudinal associations with systemic inflammation and cardiovascular disease risk in women exposed to intimate partner violence. To access the paper use this link: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.bbi.2012.01.019