Facebook Graph - what can we expect?
Facebook has caused waves recently with the announcement of what Mark Zuckerberg has labelled “the third pillar of Facebook” (the first two pillars being the News Feed and Timeline). So what is Facebook Graph?
Parliament to debate Huppert's shops and pubs bill
Cambridge MP Julian Huppert’s Bill to protect independent shops and pubs could be debated in the House of Commons today (Friday, January 25).
Discounts on summer holidays to Jersey from Cambridge Airport
Independent tour operator Jerseytravel.com is offering early bookings savings of up to £50 per person across package holidays in Jersey departing from Cambridge Airport this summer.
New Principal for Homerton College
Professor Geoffrey Ward, currently Vice Principal of Royal Holloway College, University of London, will become Homerton’s next Principal on 1st October succeeding Dr. Kate Pretty.
CASTEP achieves $30 million in sales
A software tool which uses quantum mechanics to allow designers to predict the properties of materials has reached the commercial milestone of $30 million in sales.
Academic venue showcase brings business to Cambridge
A showcase providing the opportunity to see 30 academic venues in one place, on one day has resulted in a significant number of enquiries to bring events to Cambridge.
UDL offers free advice on patents and trademarks at Device Developers Conference
Leading Patent and Trademark Attorneys UDL have announced that they will be exhibiting at this year's UK Device Developers' Conference and will be available to engineers, project managers and designers for an initial consultation. The Device Developers' Conference is a UK event for engineers and designers involved in the development of intelligent systems and devices.
RealVNC technology granted MirrorLink™ Certification
RealVNC, the global provider of VNC® remote access technology, today announced its solution VNC Automotive is a MirrorLink Certified™ product, following an extensive evaluation against the certification requirements outlined by the Car Connectivity Consortium (CCC).
Rapid success at Clifton Court
The refurbishment programme at Clifton Court, off Hills Road, is proving a great success for new owner SJK Properties. The latest letting is to Brand Recruitment, an award winning marketing recruitment consultancy, which has taken 3,200 sq ft of offices.
Inca Digital adds ‘Accelerator’ option to Onset series
Following the launches of the Inca Onset S20i and S40i models, Inca Digital Printers announces the immediate availability of a new ‘Accelerator’ option, delivering significantly increased productivity for this new range of Onset wide format UV flatbed inkjet printers.
Stratech Scientific - 30 years assisting the life science community
Stratech Scientific was originally incorporated in North London in 1983 and has since grown from a company sourcing novel products for UK based customers to an established reputable distribution company with over 500,000 products and a worldwide customer base.
Graphene: Taking the wonder-stuff from dream to reality
A centre for research on graphene, a material which has the potential to revolutionise numerous industries, ranging from healthcare to electronics, is to be created at the University of Cambridge. The University has been a hub for graphene engineering from the very start and now aims to make this “wonder material” work in real-life applications.
Search is on for female role models and trailblazers
Cambridge’s Centre for Entrepreneurial Learning (CfEL) has become a partner for The First Women Awards 2013, recognising women who are trailblazers.
Chariots of Fire 2012 raises £32,000
In mid January Hewitsons hosted the 2012 Chariots of Fire cheque presentation, attended by representatives from both beneficiary charities - Cambridge Past, Present & Future (CPPF) and Cam Sight. In total £32,000 was raised during last year’s race, thanks to the efforts of nearly 1,900 runners from the 315+ teams that took part.
Cambridge Enterprise announces 2012 results
More than £1 billion in funding has been raised by companies with roots in Cambridge research, according to year-end results from Cambridge Enterprise, the University’s commercialisation arm.
Signagelive and Samsung collaborate to deliver Smart Signage at ISE Amsterdam
Signagelive, a UK based technology company that specialises in developing cloud-based digital signage applications, will be formally announcing its collaboration with Samsung to support its new Smart Signage products being launched at ISE Amsterdam next week (29-31 January 2013).
Experts believe plain packaging of tobacco products would cut smoking
Experts believe that plain packaging of tobacco products would cut smoking, a new study has found.
Cambridge business snaps up industry award
One of the winners of the Anglia Ruskin enterprise competition has landed a major photography honour. Light Blue Software has seen their business management software for photographers named Best Professional Product of the Year by one of the sector’s leading trade organisations, the Society of Wedding and Portrait Photographers (SWPP).
Taxi firm clocks up a driving success with US2U
Norwich based ABC Taxis have overcome the tough economic climate to achieve increased profits over the past year and are looking to grow even more this year.
Free Rein launches EU project website
Free Rein Ltd is pleased to announce the launch of the new ACCSEAS project website and social media presence. ACCSEAS is a three-year project supporting improved maritime access to the North Sea region through minimising navigational risk.
Quick and simple touch screen set-up for perfect blots, 1D and 2D gel images
Syngene, a world-leading manufacturer of image analysis solutions today announced the introduction of the new PXi Touch range of high resolution, multi-application image analysis systems. These easy-to-use systems are ideal for scientists wanting a rapid touch screen driven method of accurately imaging chemiluminescent and fluorescent blots, as well as 1-D and 2-D gels stained with any type of…
Must-attend business event that is sweeping the nation returns to Cambridge
Pitching for Management, fast becoming the must-attend business event, is pleased to announce that they are returning to Cambridge for their first event of 2013 at the offices of Taylor Vinters. Six companies will pitch for talent on 6th February.
The making of a successful entrepreneur
Perspectives from Dr Dominic Chan, a Hong Kong entrepreneur, and Dr Joanna Mills of the University of Cambridge Judge Business School's Centre for Entrepreneurial Learning.
Cambridge Aero Maintenance receives Lycoming accolade
Cambridge Aero Maintenance, the light aircraft maintenance division of Cambridge Airport, has been awarded official ‘approved service centre’ status by the engine manufacturer, Lycoming.
How do smallholder farmers fit into the big picture of world food production?
Worldwide 500 million smallholder farmers support a total of 2 billion people. A debate taking place in London next Monday (28 January) will put these producers at the centre of a discussion about ways to develop an agricultural model that will sustainably feed a growing population.