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How do you cope when the transport sector is working to a 30 year plan but the Government's policy plan has to be only on a four/five year timescale because of the electoral cycle? Is it good to spend so much on major scientific research programmes projects such as CERN when engineering and technology has more immediate benefit?
Mantracourt enhances wireless instrumentation range with pulse acquisition module
Leading electronic instrumentation manufacturer Mantracourt has announced the release of its new wireless telemetry pulse acquisition module.
Intellectual Property – Protecting your ideas and your business
For innovation and knowledge-based business intellectual property is often the most important asset. Understanding how best to protect such an asset, and the key steps that are required is therefore critical to the success of the business
New route announced for direct flights from Cambridge to Jersey
Jersey-based C.I. Travel Group today announces the launch of a new air route from Cambridge Airport to Jersey, linking the famous university city with the island for the first time since 2006.
The Limits to Growth
With sustainability still very much a priority, the Scientific Alliance analyses the real limits to growth.
Will your business cope with network traffic load during the Olympics?
Intergence offers five tips for protecting mission-critical applications.
UK Climate Change Risk Assessment shows the East of England needs to adapt
A ground-breaking study into the implications of climate change, and the threats the country faces, has revealed that the key priorities for the East of England include responding to water availability, flooding and sea level rise.
No-fees offer for employers to mark National Apprenticeship Week
Cambridge Regional College is waiving the fees on many of its apprenticeship programmes next week to celebrate National Apprenticeship Week.
Biodiversity conservation for life
This month, the University of Cambridge will be profiling research that addresses biodiversity conservation.
Atkins Gregory sweeps up ‘Spring Clean’
Cambridge-based cleaning contractor Atkins Gregory has reached agreement to acquire Cambridge Industrial & Commercial Cleaners Ltd, who trade as ‘Spring Clean’, with immediate effect.
Salimetrics to exhibit at the British Psychological Society Annual Conference in London
The Salimetrics team will be present throughout the British Psychological Society Annual Conference, to be held at the Grand Connaught Rooms, London from 18 to 20 April.
Marshall Young Persons Group raises money for Blue Smile
Members of the Marshall Young Persons Group and Terry Holloway, Group Support Executive, presented a cheque to Amanda Langford and Annabel Brunner of Blue Smile yesterday (Tues) at Marshall Head Office.
Cambridgeshire company set to expand into the US
Toby Churchill Ltd to open US branch to support sales of Lightwriter products in the USA.
ARM Holdings Plc reports strong results
ARM Holdings plc has announced its unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended 31 December 2011.
The Travel Clinic advises about dengue fever
Dengue fever, a mosquito-borne virus spread by daytime biting mosquitoes, threatens about 2.5 billion people - more than 40 percent of the world's population, according to a UN report.
The Rede Lecture 2012
The Rede Lecture 2012 on 16 February will be given by the Chairman of the Financial Services Authority, Lord Turner of Ecchinswell.
Rapier Management Consultants complete Board review and restructuring for healthcare provi...
Rapier Management Consultants have completed a board effectiveness evaluation, review of board structure and advised and assisted in the board restructuring for Barndoc Healthcare Ltd, a leading healthcare company in London.
Project to improve radiotherapy planning
A collaborative project between physicists, oncologists and computer scientists at Oxford and Cambridge Universities, launched last month, will develop improved tools for the planning of high precision radiotherapy. Accel-RT will also help overcome time constraints that currently limit the use of complex radiotherapy treatment.
Horizon and UK NEQAS ICC announce partnership to improve accuracy of lung cancer diagnosti...
Horizon’s genetically defined human genomic reference standards are to be used in FISH and IHC proficiency testing to help guide personalised medicine.
Cambridge event proves companies can grow 10x in a year - if they have the right team in p...
On Thursday 16th February 2012, six of the region’s most exciting young entrepreneurs will pitch to an audience of senior executives, value added business angels and serial entrepreneurs to find talented people who can help them grow their businesses.
Applicants to sample university life
Anglia Ruskin University expects a bumper turnout for its undergraduate Open Day on Saturday, 11 February after receiving a record number of full-time undergraduate applications through UCAS this year (an increase of 11.3%).
Future looks bright as Melbourn promotes to expand team
Melbourn Scientific, a leading provider of analytical and formulation contract research services for the pharma and biotech industries, is broadening its management team to position itself for further growth. Laboratory Manager Derek Solomon has been promoted to Operations Director, with immediate effect.
Saliva test to monitor Estrogen 'needle free' during IVF treatment launches in the USA
Boston IVF, in conjunction with Salimetrics, have developed a needle free method to monitor Estrogen levels during IVF. This technique can reduce the number of needle sticks by up to six a week during treatment.
Qi3 Accelerator leads £1.5m investment in High Value Manufacturing
Loughborough-based industrial inspection instrumentation company Phase Vision has closed a £1.5m funding round led by Qi3 Accelerator and Octopus Investments.
How to sell event tickets online
It’s a sell out! Eventility® has just launched its new ticketing feature. Eventility has now integrated with PayPal so you can use it to organise, promote and sell tickets to your events in a snap.