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	CambridgePPF rallies Newnham residents Local charity encourages Cambridge communities to have their say on the future of the City more..	10/03/10
	Business angel investment is the critical success factor The East of England needs more business angels to support innovation in the region and secure our competitive edge. A series of business angel awareness events will take place in March and April 2010 (Cambridge on 29 April) to coincide with the launch of an angel co-investment loan fund. more..	10/03/10
	Novel syringe demonstrates cost benefits of sustainable product design Cambridge Consultants has unveiled an innovative concept for a high-quality prefilled syringe, cutting the volume of a typical pack in half. more..	09/03/10
	New Zealand Christchurch International Airport - Use CCM SaaS Service for Construction Project Management Process Systems Limited (MPS) of Cambridge today announced that their Contract Change Management (CCM) system, which supports the NEC form of contract, has been selected for the major annual pavement maintenance works project at Christchurch International Airport Limited (CIAL) in New Zealand. more..	09/03/10
	United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) use OpenECU to develop greener vehicles The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is working to develop greener vehicles with selected vehicle companies and their suppliers and relies on the OpenECU platform from Pi Shurlok as the key controller component. more..	08/03/10
	China’s Year of the Tiger opens the door to new opportunities Being a “metal” year, 2010 is anticipated to bring particular success to industries such as banking, machinery and high-tech, as well as remaining an encouraging time for “earth” sectors such as mining, utilities and insurance. more..	05/03/10
	Electric cars for the East of England? The East of England Development Agency (EEDA) is currently examining the demand for ultra low carbon transportation in the East of England, specifically with regards to a potential bid to the second round of the Department for Transport's 'Plugged in Places' fund. more..	03/03/10
	Earthquake research reaches across Europe Real-time transnational access will enable researchers to participate in experiments all over Europe without leaving the lab. more..	03/03/10
	£17m government investment in retrofitting to pave the way for low carbon housing Social housing projects across the UK are set to benefit from a share of £17 million of government funding to test low carbon building technology, Science Minister Lord Drayson and Housing Minister John Healey have announced. more..	01/03/10
	Couch Perry & Wilkes award PR and digital account to KISS Communications One of the East of England’s fastest growing integrated marketing agencies, KISS Communications has been appointed to handle PR and digital for Couch Perry & Wilkes, one of the UK’s largest dedicated environmental building services consultancies. more..	26/02/10
	Risk and natural catastrophes Natural catastrophes present us with a variety of problems; extremely long periods of time between occurences, and a threat not just to our civilisation but perhaps life on Earth itself. These risks will be examined in this week’s Darwin College Lecture. more..	26/02/10
	Biofuels East 2010 Conference takes place next month Following on from its very successful launch last year, Biofuels East are hosting their Second Annual Conference. more..	24/02/10
	The new garden of Eden – much, much more than a green theme park The Eden Project is an educational charity quite unlike any other. FCG Consultancy's, Jonathan Wainwright explores what businesses can take from its success... more..	24/02/10
	The Environment Agency selects Papworth Trust as their ‘charity of choice’ The Environment Agency has chosen leading disability charity, Papworth Trust, as its charity of choice for 2010. This is the second year that Papworth Trust has benefited from money raised through fundraising initiatives. more..	23/02/10
	Cambridge students gain place in npower Energy Challenge Final A team of Cambridge students have made it through to the final of the npower Energy Challenge 2010. more..	23/02/10
	Electronics for remote monitoring of assets How BP manages to remotely monitor the state of thousand-kilometre pipelines and the development of a wireless system for controlling, monitoring and metering large populations of outdoor street lights will be revealed at the next Electronics KTN event organised by Cambridge Network on the afternoon of Thursday 25th February at Robinson College. more..	22/02/10
	Weightlifting ant scoops science photo prize An image of a tiny ant carrying 100 times its own body weight - while hanging upside down from a glass-like surface – has scooped first prize in the inaugural Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) science photo competition. more..	22/02/10
	Ubisense real-time location system tracks buses in Luzern, Switzerland Ubisense announces the completion of the system installation at the Verkehrsbetriebe Luzern (vbl) Bus Depot in Switzerland. The Ubisense RTLS has been installed in conjunction with the web based swissaxis AG BeDips® Depot Management system. more..	22/02/10
	Chamberlain bags creative work for top seed company Chamberlain, the specialist agricultural division of Cambridge based Ware Anthony Rust, has been appointed to undertake creative work for Elsoms Seeds, Britain’s largest privately owned plant breeding business. more..	19/02/10
	£5.5M of grant funding ring-fenced for low carbon research and development Do you need funding for a research or development project? If so, grant funding could be your answer. more..	19/02/10
	Cambridge graduate on his second mission into space Last weekend in Florida saw the shuttle launch of the spaceship Endeavour. Cambridge University alumnus Nicholas Patrick is onboard and has a leading role in the 13-day venture to achieve Endeavour's Space Shuttle Mission: STS-130, to deliver two European-built modules to the International Space Station (ISS). more..	19/02/10
	Innovative approaches to enterprise and innovation set out to create new generation of entrepreneurs A new level of blue-sky thinking, based on the awe-inspiring journeys of an internationally acclaimed artist, is being put forward as a model for proactive working for businesses and people with new ideas for enterprise from Cambridge. more..	17/02/10
	EcoRoute to help schools cut carbon Cambridge Design Partnership provides added value to biometric monitoring project. more..	17/02/10
	Come and talk about tall buildings Are you interested in tall buildings? What do you think constitutes a tall building? Are they right for Cambridge and its surroundings? What are the opportunities and risks? more..	16/02/10
	'The road towards zero emissions' There are still a few places left for Cambridge Network's Cleantech special interest group event tomorrow (Weds), where the vital and very topical subject of emission control will be discussed. If you're interested in hearing about a greener, cleaner world, please come along! more..	16/02/10
	Get better at selling technology 'A Guide to Selling and Marketing Technology' is the title of a half-day workshop to be held at this year's hi-tech developers conference, The Embedded Masterclass 2010, to be held 6th May and 11th May in Cambridge and Reading respectively. more..	16/02/10
	Airbus selects Ubisense as a strategic real-time location partner and awards first major contract Toulouse,France and Cambridge, UK, 15 February 2010... Airbus selects Ubisense to extend the world’s largest radio-frequency identification (RFID) enabled manufacturing initiative, with the addition of the Ubisense precise real-time location (RTLS) system at multiple Airbus facilities. more..	15/02/10
	IfM aims to help companies ‘go green’ Manufacturing firms will be given a helping hand to ‘go green’ thanks to a series of events at the University of Cambridge Institute for Manufacturing (IfM). more..	11/02/10
	Renewables East event promotes 'Feed in' tariff A Renewables East event next month is aimed at promoting the financial opportunities for small scale renewable energy installers, local authorities and local businesses so that they can take advantage of the government's new 'feed in' tariffs for renewable electricity. more..	10/02/10
	Introductory Web Video for Cambridge Network Members (£295) Last chance for Cambridge Network Members to take our special offer! We are offering a talking heads video for just £295-00. We will even travel to your premises and bring along our portable studio kit. Kick start your marketing campaign with a web video. more..	10/02/10
	Ladbrook and Westcotec collaborate on a new generation of electronic traffic signs North Walsham engineering company Ladbrook, and Dereham-based Westcotec have worked together to develop a new generation of electronic road signs that will help reduce accidents and save lives in built-up areas. more..	09/02/10
	Norfolk engineering company provides rudder components for prestige sailing yachts Brimbelow Engineering rides the waves manufacturing rudder systems and marine propulsion components. more..	09/02/10
	New 'urban design and place shaping' course launched by Anglia Ruskin University and Regional Cities East Anglia Ruskin University has today launched a new Urban Design course developed in partnership with Regional Cities East (RCE). more..	09/02/10
	The ideal flat roof covering has arrived A RubberBond roof is the ideal flat roofing solution, says Admiral Homespace. more..	08/02/10
	How the butterflies got their spots How two butterfly species have evolved exactly the same striking wing colour and pattern has intrigued biologists since Darwin’s day. Now, scientists at Cambridge have found “hotspots” in the butterflies’ genes that they believe will explain one of the most extraordinary examples of mimicry in the natural world. more..	08/02/10
	Benchmarking study aims to understand marketing strategies of UK technology companies Qi3 has launched a benchmarking study to understand how companies see the role of marketing in this difficult economic climate. more..	05/02/10
	Scientific Alliance newsletter 5th February 2010 Some thoughts on economic growth, environmentalism and the human frailties of scientists. more..	05/02/10
	Enval opens new facility in Luton Enval, a leading provider of recycling and environmental technology solutions, today announced it has opened a new engineering site in Luton. The new site will allow Enval to expand operations from its Headquarters in Cambridge and continue development of its patented material recovery process. more..	01/02/10
	Ken Livingstone lectures on “Cities in the future” The former Mayor of London, Ken Livingstone, will lay out his vision for cities in the future in the 13th Stephen Roskill Memorial Lecture at Churchill College later today (Monday February 1st). more..	01/02/10
	Sponsorship for environmental education A bursary from a Peterborough company has given children from a local school the opportunity to spend three days at an environmental education centre. more..	29/01/10
	Scientific Alliance newsletter 29th January 2010 Governments and pressure groups often call for a transformation of the transport system, with a move away from the private car. Is this possible? Should we even be contemplating it? more..	29/01/10
	Coton Reserve applauded in UK Green Belt report A new report from Natural England – the government’s independent advisor on the natural environment – has named Coton Countryside Reserve in Cambridge as an example of how Green Belt land in and around busy urban centres should be protected and used. more..	28/01/10
	Cambridge Financial Partners assist Qonnectis PLC to secure funding and imminent reverse takeover deal Cambridge Financial Partners LLP (CFP), has had a pivotal role as CEO/CFO of AIM listed Qonnectis PLC securing bridge funding and an anticipated reverse takeover deal with US company, American Leak Detection, Inc (ALD). more..	27/01/10
	The emerging masterplan for North West Cambridge Four new plans have been published by the University to show the progress being made on the emerging masterplan for the North West Cambridge site. more..	27/01/10
	Pioneering employers are just the business in cutting car travel Pioneering employers who have made tremendous efforts to do their bit to reduce car travel and congestion on Cambridgeshire’s roads have been rewarded at the fifth annual Travel Plan Awards made jointly by Cambridgeshire Travel for Work Partnership and Peterborough City Council’s Travelchoice team. more..	26/01/10
	GE, Philips, SNCF to present at world's largest energy harvesting event Energy harvesters convert heat, light, motion or chemical reactions into electricity that can be increasingly used to power more electronic devices. more..	25/01/10
	Have your say on the 'Green Vision' for Cambridgeshire From Monday (25th January), Cambridgeshire Horizons is launching a public consultation event for people to have their say on the Green Vision for the County. more..	22/01/10
	Scientific Alliance newsletter 22nd January 2010 Climate change science has come in for vigorous attack over 'climategate' and now 'glaciergate', but these incidents do not change the situation regarding the certainty or otherwise of the science. It would be good to see these two events as a wakeup call for all involved to treat opponents' views with respect and work to resolve the differences. more..	22/01/10
	Quality is key - Local Authorities seek experts for new Quality Panel With thousands of new homes and facilities planned for Cambridgeshire over the coming years, it is imperative that high quality standards are upheld, which is why all six Cambridgeshire local authorities, together with Cambridgeshire Horizons, are recruiting experts for a new Quality Panel. more..	22/01/10
	Not for profit Green Enterprise Community established in Cambridge A not for profit Green Enterprise Community has been established by the Creativity Partnership. This is a not-for-profit community of people who share a green ethos, working together in a supportive, creative and collaborative way to help each other build green enterprises. more..	21/01/10
	Increase capacity and cut energy consumption, says Dataracks Dataracks' new recycling service and free blanking panels eases the pain of server upgrade. more..	21/01/10
	Construction regeneration project uses Contract Change Management (CCM) Contract Change Management(CCM) system, which supports the NEC form of contract, has been selected for a major construction infrastructure project, managed by VSD Avenue. Turner & Townsend and Jacobs are the main consultant partners for client East Midlands Development Agency. more..	15/01/10
	Future government must commit to vital infrastructure investment Whichever party wins the coming General Election, they will have to find a way of maintaining investment in the infrastructure projects that will deliver long-term social, economic and environmental benefits, says the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) in its Manifesto for UK Infrastructure, just published. more..	15/01/10
	Scientific Alliance newsletter 15th January 2010 Some thoughts on the future of farming, particularly regarding genetic modification. more..	15/01/10
	Will Pope to lead region’s economic development agency Professor William Pope will be the new chair of the East of England Development Agency (EEDA), it has been announced today. Will replaces Richard Ellis, who has been in post for six and a half years. more..	14/01/10
	Award demonstrates City Council’s commitment to sustainable travel for employees Cambridge City Council has been awarded Level 4 (Travel Plan Award standard) in the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Workplace Travel Plan awards for its employee travel scheme. more..	14/01/10
	Chartered Institute of Marketing plans 'Green Marketing' event in Peterborough A 'Green Marketing' conference in April will give you the chance to learn what the future holds for marketing and CSR. more..	13/01/10
	Exciting project will rejuvenate historic streets A £184,000 plan to rejuvenate Cambridge ’s Fitzroy Street and Burleigh Street is to be launched by Cambridge City Councillors. The scheme will include providing modern, robust street furniture, rationing street signs and providing more efficient and better designed lighting. more..	13/01/10
	TeraHertz imaging for private 'go:no-go' explosives body scanning There's a rush to adopt full body scanning in airports worldwide to reduce the terror threat from explosive devices carried on the body. TeraView, a UK company and TTP Venture Managers investee, is well placed to offer an alternative, better-suited scanner solution. more..	12/01/10
	Blue bins rolled out to businesses as success grows Cambridge’s successful blue bins are being rolled out to businesses. The move comes after 72 per cent of commercial customers questioned in a survey backed the introduction of the weekly collections. more..	12/01/10
	Flagship scheme gives greater protection to cyclists A flagship scheme to protect cyclists riding along Cambridge’s Riverside will be backed by councillors today (Tuesday). The £577,000 project is part of a long term vision to create a pedestrian and cycling priority route linking Stourbridge Common and Midsummer Common. more..	12/01/10
	Cash flow falling with the snow? Many businesses' good intentions to make a vigorous start to the new year have been blown off course by the arctic conditions that enveloped the country in the first week of 2010. more..	11/01/10
	Scientific Alliance newsletter 8th January 2010 Reflections on the outcome of the Copenhagen conference and the future direction of climate change policy more..	08/01/10
	Safari so good for free recession-beating travel advice Cambridgeshire businesses are being invited to go on a free safari to help them pick up free recession-beating tips that could help save money and the planet. more..	08/01/10
	Quality insights – What is ‘Lean’ all about? Good quality improves business performance; bad quality damages it and is costly in so many ways. Business and product quality consultant Tom Gaskell has been listening to the Kings of Lean... more..	07/01/10
	Under snow: walking in a winter wonderland! The Botanic Garden in Cambridge has been transformed into a magical winter wonderland for the best part of a week thanks to a filigree haw frost. more..	07/01/10
	Paper on ‘tsunami resistant’ houses wins the Institution of Civil Engineers Bill Curtin prize A paper by Dr Indrasenan Thusyanthan, former Lecturer in the University of Cambridge Geotechnical Research Group and Dr Gopal Madabhushi, Reader in Geotechnical Engineering, has won the Bill Curtin prize awarded by the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) for the Best Paper in the 'ICE Civil Engineering' magazine. more..	07/01/10
	Cambridge graduate is 'Best Maritime Technology Student' Recent University of Cambridge graduate, Ben Sheppard, has won a prestigious Science, Engineering and Technology Student of the Year Award - Britain's most important awards for science and engineering undergraduates. more..	07/01/10
	Snow’s just no joke In this article, Think Resources explain how an employer can take a proactive approach to dealing with the effects of bad weather conditions. more..	06/01/10
	A14 safety package could cut death toll now Cambridge City Council is questioning how many more people need to die on the notorious A14 when a comprehensive package of safety and transport improvements could save lives and improve journey times now. more..	06/01/10
	New chameleon species is named by life sciences team in East Africa A new species of chameleon discovered in Tanzania has now been identified and named by a team of life science experts including Anglia Ruskin University Research Fellow Trevor Jones. The discovery brings the total of known chameleon species to 161. more..	05/01/10
	Peterborough event highlights opportunities for low carbon technologies An event in Peterborough this month will create new business opportunities for local companies that are developing new technologies to improve energy efficiency. more..	04/01/10
	Cambridge embedded systems masterclass scheduled for May 2010 The organisers of the UK Embedded Masterclass have announced that the next event is now scheduled for May 6th and 11th 2010, to take place in Cambridge and Reading. more..	23/12/09
	Scientific Alliance newsletter 18th December 2009 In the final newsletter of 2009, we look at what the final outcome of the Copenhagen climate change conference might be and consider what 2010 may bring. more..	18/12/09
	Cambridge engineers win James Watt Medal Dr Dick Fenner (University of Cambridge Centre for Sustainable Development) and a former Engineering for Sustainable Development MPhil student, Joan Ko (now working for Arup), have been awarded the James Watt Medal for 2009 by the Papers Panel of the Institution of Civil Engineers. more..	15/12/09
	Cost-effective training for a new economic climate Peterborough based Focus on Training has announced its schedule of professional training courses for 2010. The emphasis is on business critical skill sets which will enable organisations to survive today’s challenging economic climate – and includes the first accredited course in Green IT. more..	14/12/09
	Scientists scoop prize for light-based detection technology CyMap, an innovative lens-free microscope developed by Cancer Research UK scientists and members of the Optical Biochips Consortium*, has won first prize in the Medical and Healthcare category of 'The Engineer’s' Technology and Innovation Awards as well as the overall Grand Prix prize. more..	11/12/09
	PBR 2009 - A darling boost to innovation As part of his Pre-Budget Report, the Chancellor this week announced a new lower rate of corporation tax to income generated from patents, in a move designed to boost R&D industries. more..	11/12/09
	New 'green fast track' from USPTO could have big impact The US Patent and Trademark Office has announced a pilot programme for accelerating US patent applications for "green tech" innovation. The UK Intellectual Property Office already has a similar scheme, say Marks & Clerk. more..	11/12/09
	Scientific Alliance newsletter 11th December 2009 As the Copenhagen climate change conference gets under way, we consider how mitigation policy should be arrived at, and the pitfalls of adopting a prescriptive, top-down approach to decarbonisation. more..	11/12/09
	Infrastructure UK must focus on long-term funding, says ICE The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) welcomed Alistair Darling’s announcement in the pre-budget report yesterday (Weds) that a new body, Infrastructure UK, will be formed from within HM Treasury, to co-ordinate and deliver nationally significant infrastructure. more..	10/12/09
	CambridgePPF demands urgent review of Cambridge expansion Government-backed plans to build more than 70,000 new homes across Cambridgeshire by 2031 are unrealistic and must be reworked to protect the qualities that make Cambridge special, according to local charity Cambridge Past, Present & Future (CambridgePPF) – a champion for quality environments and sustainable development in and around the city. more..	09/12/09
	SHIFT and HEAT 2009: two days of talks a resounding success Last week's SHIFT and HEAT conferences saw old friends meet, nourishing business relationships form, and heard 30 talks by a wide range of leading companies and academics trying to understand the strongest way forward towards healthy prosperity through business strategy, model and behaviour change. The topics centred on transport and buildings. more..	08/12/09
	HolyTornado! creates the online campaign strategy for the Green Party The Cambridge based, digital innovations consultancy HolyTornado! has aligned itself with the Cambridge Green Party to help its candidate, Tony Juniper to become the first Green MP in 2010. more..	08/12/09
	'Green IT and its impact on electronics' How green is your IT? If you're involved in IT services or infrastructure, come and join the Electronics Knowledge Transfer Network as it takes a look at 'Green IT' and its impact on electronics. This fascinating free networking event takes place at Robinson College, Cambridge, on the afternoon of Wednesday December 16th. more..	08/12/09
	Investment in our critical infrastructure is vital, say engineers If the Government is serious about making a success of the future UK economy it must take steps to protect investment in our critical infrastructure, says the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) ahead of Wednesday’s Pre Budget Report. more..	08/12/09
	Endless Forms wins 'Exhibition of the Year' award Endless Forms, which became the Fitzwilliam Museum’s most successful-ever exhibition, has won 'Apollo' Magazine’s Exhibition of the Year award. more..	07/12/09
	Give a greener gift this Christmas with CambridgePPF If you’re looking for a more meaningful gift for a friend, relative or colleague this Christmas, why not give something that promises year-round enjoyment of some of Cambridge’s most treasured green spaces and historic sites - but won’t compromise the planet? more..	04/12/09
	Scientific Alliance newsletter 4th December 2009 Some reflections on 'climategate' and the forthcoming Copenhagen climate change conference. more..	04/12/09
	Fast delivery by netXtra key to launch of new Society of Biology website Following the unification of the Biosciences Federation and the Institute of Biology, local website development specialist, netXtra, has recently launched an attractive new website – societyofbiology.org - for the newly consolidated Society of Biology. more..	04/12/09
	Cambridge at Copenhagen In the run-up to the United Nations climate change summit in Copenhagen, over 850 businesses convened by the University of Cambridge have urged world leaders to work towards a robust and equitable global deal on climate change. more..	04/12/09
	Meet R2D2, author Lucy Hawking, and the Teds in Space team at PhysicsFest Kids young and old are invited to the Cavendish Laboratory at the University of Cambridge this Sunday (6 December) for PhysicsFest 2009. more..	04/12/09
	David Howarth MP joins Lord Smith, Professor Brian Collins, Nicky Gavron, Nigel Brown for Cambridge energy efficiency event The Rt Hon David Howarth, MP for Cambridge, joins the line-up of senior thinkers and practitioners for the SHIFT and HEAT conferences and dinner in Cambridge this week (3-4 December) on low carbon (electric) vehicles and energy efficient buildings and how to integrate them. more..	01/12/09
	Expansion for green datacentre team Increasing demand for green technology is creating new opportunities for staff at Dataracks, suppliers of cabinets to the Datacentre industry. more..	01/12/09
	Historic “Pole of Peace” deal gives vision for Earth’s future Fifty years after the signing of the Antarctic Treaty, organisers of a major international conference believe it could now provide lessons for managing climate change. more..	30/11/09
	West Road Concert Hall is a hit with the BBC The people of Cambridge were recently invited to put their 'burning questions' to a panel of four politicians from differing parties, chaired by Jonathan Dimbleby. more..	30/11/09
	Captain Scott’s last journal to appear as daily Twitter and blog Cambridge University’s Scott Polar Research Institute has begun blogging and Twittering the daily journal entries made by Captain Scott during his final expedition, ninety-nine years on from the date of the original entry. more..	30/11/09
	Eclectic Cambridge audience discusses climate challenges On 21st November the Humanitarian Centre hosted a seminar on community-based adaptation to climate change. An audience of Cambridge academics and practitioners came together to hear in-depth case studies and expert opinions, as well as engage in a stimulating debate on this prominent issue. more..	27/11/09
	Ubisense wins Deloitte Technology Fast 500 EMEA sector award Ubisense, the world leader in Precise Real-Time Location Systems has been confirmed as the Deloitte Technology Fast 500 EMEA Semiconductor, Component and Electronics sector winner 2009. more..	27/11/09
	Plant yourself in front of new Darwin website A website devoted to Darwin’s plant specimens collected on his round-the-world voyage on HMS Beagle has been launched from Cambridge University Herbarium in the Department of Plant Sciences. more..	25/11/09
	Help with hedges needed – Saturday 28th November, anytime between 11am and 2.30pm Coton Countryside Reserve - drop in any time and together with the Rangers help to plant a 100m long hedgerow using native plant species. Trees, gloves and spades will be provided - please bring outdoor clothing, stout footwear - wellies recommended! Come and enjoy the local countryside and find out more about the Reserve. more..	24/11/09
	Public willing to make sacrifices to beat climate change Four out of five people believe climate change is a serious risk to our way of life and are willing to make personal sacrifices to combat it, according to a survey just released by the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE). more..	23/11/09
	China at 60: Happy Birthday! The People’s Republic of China celebrated its 60th birthday in style last month, and as Beijing once again played host to a nationwide party, it is interesting to reflect just how much has been achieved since 1st October 1949. The pace of change across China has been simply staggering. more..	20/11/09
	Scientific Alliance newsletter 20th November 2009 Some thoughts on the likely outcome of the Copenhagen climate change conference and public opinion on the issue. more..	20/11/09
	Ladbrook's new metal spinning technology delivers outstanding success East Anglia engineering company Ladbrook are celebrating the success of their investment in new metal spinning technology, a Leifeld PNC 106 with combined PNC/CNC. This highly automated metal spinning machine is now key to the production of products such as 'paint kettles', small paint pots that are used by professional decorators around the world. more..	20/11/09
	'Sir Arthur Marshall Visiting Professorship of Sustainable Urban Design' is created The University of Cambridge has announced plans to create a new post which will give students, researchers and the wider Cambridge community a chance to benefit from the expertise of a succession of leading design and planning specialists. more..	20/11/09
	Royal opening for Cosmology research building The Chancellor of the University of Cambridge, HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, yesterday (Thursday) opened a new building housing the Kavli Institute for Cosmology. more..	20/11/09
	International video conference on Darwin and Wallace The rivalry between Charles Darwin and ‘the forgotten evolutionist’, AR Wallace, to be the first to publish evidence of evolutionary theory will be the topic of the latest trans-world video link discussion hosted by the University of Cambridge and the British Council later today (Thursday 19th November). more..	19/11/09
	The end of the road After an epic journey in a solar-powered car race from Darwin to Adelaide, Australia, the Cambridge University Eco Racing (CUER) team and their vehicle, Endeavour, have finished in 14th place. more..	19/11/09
	What the future could hold for UK airports and air transport Four provocative scenarios showing how UK air transport and airport infrastructure could look in 2040 have been set out in a new report published by the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE). more..	19/11/09
	Volunteer help needed Do you have database and IT knowledge and skills? If so, the conservation charity Cambridge Past, Present & Future needs your help! more..	18/11/09
	Samian Solutions continue to expand in Asia Following the opening of their new facilities in Kuala Lumpur and Penang in Malaysia, Samian have now secured substantial investment for further expansion in China. more..	17/11/09
	Telstra sets carbon target: 10% reduction by 2015 Telstra chief executive officer David Thodey has announced a target to reduce the company's carbon emissions intensity by at least 10 per cent by 2015. more..	17/11/09
	Ubisense wins 'Best British Inside' iAward Ubisense, the world leader in Precise Real-Time Location Systems has won the 'Best British Inside' category at the iawards. Launched by the British Government, the iawards recognised some of the most innovative British businesses. more..	17/11/09
	Crucial evidence on transport carbon footprint published Crucial evidence published yestrday (Monday) on transport’s carbon footprint in the East of England will inform future policy development on how the region can start to tackle climate change now. more..	17/11/09
	Nobel Laureates call on world leaders for robust climate change deal More than 50 Nobel Laureates are calling on world leaders for a global deal on climate change that matches the scale and urgency of the human, ecological and economic crises facing the world today. more..	16/11/09
	Scientific Alliance newsletter 13th November 2009 Some thoughts on the reality of species loss and the roles of modelling and observation in science. more..	13/11/09
	Anglia Ruskin’s Environmental Management System achieves certification to ISO 14001 In January 2008, Anglia Ruskin University embarked on a project to create a formal Environmental Management System (EMS) that could be independently certified to the International standard of ISO 14001. In July 2009 IMS International LLP completed the final stages of the audit and confirmed that Anglia Ruskin met the requirements of the standard. more..	11/11/09
	Engineering community welcomes energy National Policy Statement The professional engineering community has joined forces to welcome the announcement of a consultation into the proposed energy National Policy Statement (NPS). more..	10/11/09
	Horizon Discovery named as one of the top 3 Technology Start-Ups in the UK Horizon Discovery, the personalised medicine company located at IQ Cambridge, today announced that it has been named as one of the top Technology Start-Ups in the UK. On the evening of November 16th they will do battle for the top-spot at the prestigious iawards ceremony and gala dinner to be held at the National Science Museum in London. more..	10/11/09
	New 3D design software takes flight at Duxford Engineers from across the UK made a recent visit to the Duxford Air Museum to learn about the latest version of SolidWorks, the 3D engineering design software that is used by over one million designers and engineers around the world. more..	10/11/09
	Granta Park ensures companies are attracted by location With location such an important factor when choosing office or lab accommodation, Granta Park is undertaking a major survey to ensure current and future occupiers continue to be attracted by the location and transport arrangements. more..	10/11/09
	Scientific Alliance newsletter 6th November 2009 Deconstructing Gordon Brown's speech to the Major Economies Forum on climate change more..	06/11/09
	Tell us how you are using your science/maths degree Careers expert CRAC has been commissioned by the Government (DBIS) to study the career choices of STEM graduates (science, technology, engineering and mathematics subjects). CRAC wants to interview STEM graduates who graduated between one and five years ago, across a variety of occupations and sectors, about their actual career choices. more..	05/11/09
	Beleaguered solar team “limp” to success Cambridge University’s embattled solar car team have earned a mid-table ranking in the final results of the “Global Green Challenge” despite battery failures that left them limping across the Australian outback. more..	05/11/09
	Forest clearances sealed ancient civilisation’s downfall An ancient South American civilisation which disappeared around 1,500 years ago helped to cause its own demise by damaging the fragile ecosystem that held it in place, a study has found. more..	04/11/09
	COP15 explained: what Copenhagen means for you From the evidence to the impacts, climate change is high on today’s agenda. A panel of experts will question what we want from the Copenhagen Climate Change Conference in a free event in Cambridge this evening (Tuesday 3 November). more..	03/11/09
	Cambridge archaeologist shortlisted for Marsh Award 2009 Director of Access Cambridge Archaeology, Carenza Lewis has been shortlisted for the Marsh Archaeology Award 2009. The award recognises and promotes high quality and engaging educational work carried out in the UK with people under the age of 18. more..	03/11/09
	Public consultation on North West Cambridge The University of Cambridge is to hold a further round of public consultation to help refine its Master Plan for its North West Cambridge site. more..	03/11/09
	Scientific Alliance newsletter 30th October 2009 A discussion of Lord Stern's views on meat eating, and the role of farming in greenhouse gas emissions. more..	30/10/09
	How to improve lithium traction batteries Dependence on increasingly troublesome oil supplies and rapid degradation of the environment provide every reason why electric cars, whether hybrid or pure electric, should now be adopted rapidly, writes Dr Peter Harrop of IDTechEx. more..	30/10/09
	Cambridge University Eco Racing arrive in Darwin After an epic journey from the UK, Cambridge University Eco Racing (CUER) has made it to Darwin for The Global Green Challenge, a biennial competition in which solar-powered cars race from Darwin to Adelaide, a journey of around 3,000km. The 2009 competition is now underway (October 25th to 31st). more..	29/10/09
	Employers guarantee facilities for East of England cyclists More than 70 major public and private sector employers are pledging to implement a new “cycle to work” guarantee in a bid to transform the numbers cycling to work. more..	29/10/09
	AlertMe Energy launches with Google and British Gas AlertMe, the award-winning home energy management service, today announced the launch of AlertMe Energy, giving consumers the ability to monitor their home energy usage online and act on that information to reduce their bills and carbon footprint. more..	28/10/09
	Sign up now for Corporate Gateway Open Meeting There are still a few places left for Cambridge Network's Open Meeting this Wednesday (October 28th), when delegates for the Cambridge Corporate Gateway will join Network members at Robinson College from 6pm to hear three short talks from leading academics on topics ranging from linguistics to fluid mechanics. more..	27/10/09
	Insurers call for 40% emission cuts by 2020 ClimateWise, the global collaboration of leading insurers facilitated by the University of Cambridge Programme for Sustainability Leadership, has called on developed countries to agree to a 40% cut in emissions by 2020 at the UN climate change negotiations in Copenhagen in December. more..	26/10/09
	Shell Springboard deadline looming - just two weeks to go There are just two weeks to go before the Shell Springboard application deadline on 6 November. more..	26/10/09
	Scientific Alliance newsletter 23rd October 2009 This week: thoughts on the next generation biofuels, the latest Royal Society report on the application of science to improve food security and plans for a new London airport in the Thames estuary more..	23/10/09
	Where do old windows and doors go to die? Admiral Homespace unveils its new recycling initiative. more..	23/10/09
	Free v. Fair Trade - Join the debate! What are the relative merits of free and fair trade? Is there any common ground? Can trade benefit the developing world? more..	22/10/09
	Pacitti Company wins £500,000 London 2012 Cultural Olympiad commission for the East Arts Council England and London 2012 announced today (Thursday 22 October) that Pacitti Company’s ‘On Landguard Point’ has been selected as the East of England winner of a £500,000 commission for 'Artists taking the lead', one of the major projects for the London 2012 Cultural Olympiad. more..	22/10/09
	Carl Zeiss awarded in the 2009 Best Factory Awards competition The Best Factory Awards competition is a prestigious competition which has been running since 1992 and attracts entries from a wide variety of companies and products from every corner of UK industry. more..	22/10/09
	Students’ “Algae House” wins international design competition A design for a house powered by living algae, drawn up by students at the University of Cambridge, has won a prestigious international competition. more..	20/10/09
	Report urges new airport in Thames Estuary A report commissioned by London Mayor Boris Johnson and conducted by Newmarket based Douglas Oakervee into the feasibility of a new airport in the Thames Estuary has just been published. more..	20/10/09
	Corporate Gateway keeps Cambridge on the high-tech map Representatives from some of the world's best companies are coming to Cambridge later this month, giving Cambridge Network members an opportunity to demonstrate that the Cambridge cluster is alive and kicking, despite the economic downturn. more..	19/10/09
	Environment Agency launches calendar for Papworth Trust A calendar bringing together themes of the environment and diversity is being launched this week. more..	16/10/09
	Scientific Alliance newsletter 16th October 2009 Climate change wars: some thoughts on attempts by the government and Church of England to sway public opinion. more..	16/10/09
	Willingham Dig unveils village history Archaeological finds from thousands of years ago have been uncovered in a Cambridge village in an event which was part of the celebrations of the University’s 800th Anniversary. more..	15/10/09
	Charles Russell acts for Green Energy Options Limited and WH Ireland Limited in private placing Charles Russell LLP has advised Cambridge company Green Energy Options Ltd (‘GEO’) and stock-broking house WH Ireland Limited (‘WHI’) in the context of a private placing of new shares in GEO. WHI sourced the placees who together invested £1,500,000 into GEO in return for new shares in GEO. more..	13/10/09
	Companies go green internally with support of kpi-insight consulting By choosing an integrated business solution, companies are reducing the amount of paper used in offices. more..	13/10/09
	CBA Design & Marketing helps Street become 'cool' Global warming is an issue that concerns everyone. By reducing our personal CO2 emissions, we can all play an important part in the fight against climate change – and save money on our energy bills too. more..	13/10/09
	James Doran: has this man built a sustainable business model for the future? Meet James Doran – a man on a mission to make money and tackle environmental business issues head-on with a pioneering concept called EMU... more..	12/10/09
	eCool Cold Aisle Containment paid for by Carbon Trust eCool Solutions has registered as a Carbon Trust Supplier which means that companies can use an interest-free loan to install eCool’s Cold Aisle Containment in their computer room or Datacentre - and then pay off the loan using the savings it makes in energy bills. more..	12/10/09
	Energy crisis needs immediate action to avoid power cuts In response to OfGem’s report released last week, highlighting the seriousness of the energy crisis facing the UK, the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) has urged urgent action to avoid the lights going out in the future. more..	12/10/09
	Johnson Matthey buys Applied Utility Systems Johnson Matthey announced that it has purchased the assets of Applied Utility Systems Inc. from Catalytic Solutions Inc. for US $8.5 million in cash plus US $1.5 million subject to certain contingencies. more..	12/10/09
	Enval Ltd is the latest firm to benefit from Sopris accountancy services Chris Chapman at Sopris is delighted to confirm a new association with Enval to provide a range of bookkeeping, accounting and financial advice support services. more..	09/10/09
	Min Max Cities Group website is launched The Min Max Cities Group conference website is now up and running. more..	09/10/09
	Safely secured sustainability “If you apply all the principles of sustainability to your business, ultimately you will improve your bottom line.” more..	09/10/09
	Ex- Humanitarian Centre volunteer returns from post-cyclone relief work Louise Bloom, ex-Humanitarian Centre volunteer, discusses her experience of helping with ongoing relief operations in Myanmar, where people are still recovering from the devastation of cylone Nargis... more..	08/10/09
	Scientific Alliance newsletter 8th October 2009 If we want a secure, low-carbon source of electricity, then nuclear has much more potential than wind. more..	08/10/09
	Astronomical Exhibition opens to the public An exciting exhibition which explores hundreds of years of astronomy at St John’s College, Cambridge has opened to the public. more..	06/10/09
	Conference seeks solutions for construction waste Experts will meet for a one day conference at Duxford on Thursday 29 October to discuss solutions for dealing with construction waste. more..	06/10/09
	Cordic’s mobile data despatch system selected by South Yorkshire Police Cordic announced that its market leading mobile data despatch system with GPS has been successfully deployed by South Yorkshire Police Driver Services. more..	05/10/09
	Village schools - what future? Case Studies researched by the ELC demonstrate how executive headships, federations and trusts could strengthen leadership and improve learning opportunities for pupils. Such wider-based school communities could also increase efficiency and improve the long-term viability of small schools. more..	02/10/09
	Scientific Alliance newsletter 2nd October 2009 The end of the world is nigh: a discussion of the latest Met Office suggestion that average global temperatures could rise by 4°C this century more..	02/10/09
	Professor Dame Ann Dowling to head Cambridge University Engineering Department Professor Dame Ann Dowling has become the new Head of Cambridge University's Department of Engineering. more..	02/10/09
	From plastic to cement and from Cambridge to Africa... inspiration for Entrepreneurs on the Move Stuart Evans (Chairman of Novacem; EEDA Board Member; ex CEO of Plastic Logic) and Ken Banks (Founder of Kiwanja.net - where technology meets anthropology, conservation and development) speak to "Entrepreneurs on the Move" on Oct 28th at CB2. more..	01/10/09
	British Equine Veterinary Association turn to netXtra to launch superior dynamic website Local web development specialists netXtra are pleased to announce the recent launch of a new dynamic website for BEVA (British Equine Veterinary Association), the Cambridgeshire based professional body representing over 2000 veterinary surgeons specialising in horse care. more..	30/09/09
	Kiss Communications appointed to handle rebranding for Cambridge Preservation Society The Cambridge Preservation Society has appointed integrated marketing agency, KISS Communications to create a new brand identity for the historic organisation. more..	29/09/09
	Celebrate Orchards at Wandlebury this Saturday Cambridge Past, Present & Future's Orchard Day takes place at Wandlebury Country Park this Saturday (3 October) from 10 am until 3.30 pm. It will be lots of fun for all ages! Learn about fruit, bring your apples for identification and find out more about the organisation. Refreshments available. more..	29/09/09
	Practical steps announced at launch of new industrial revolution report A raft of practical steps to help create a greener industrial system were unveiled at the University of Cambridge’s Institute for Manufacturing (IfM). more..	29/09/09
	Innovators make a splash at ‘Diving with Dolphins’ event The ‘dolphins’ certainly seemed to be enjoying themselves at the ‘Diving with Dolphins’ technology event last week, when exciting innovations were showcased to an appreciative audience including investors, advisors, business leaders and the media. more..	28/09/09
	Scientific Alliance newsletter 25th September 2009 In praise of progress: some thoughts on costs, benefits and the precautionary principle more..	25/09/09
	Cambridgeshire businesses are invited to help decide the future Cambridgeshire County Council are inviting you to take part in Future Cambridgeshire: Your Business - Your Choice! – a consultation for Cambridgeshire businesses. more..	25/09/09
	Lecture on climate change warns it’s too late for ‘prevention’ Anglia Ruskin University has staged a lecture by a world-class businessman who, as a teenager, declared an ambition to change the world. more..	24/09/09
	Business leaders call for ambitious global deal on climate change The business leaders of over 500 companies from around the world yesterday (Tuesday) published The Copenhagen Communiqué calling on world leaders to agree “an ambitious, robust and equitable global deal on climate change that responds credibly to the scale and urgency of the crisis facing the world today”. more..	23/09/09
	Cambridge Festival of Ideas heads out into the community Did you know peas have more fibre than muesli? Or whether you could be prosecuted for murder if a burglar breaks into your house and you do not feel in any personal danger, but kill the burglar? These are just some of the issues which will be explored as Cambridge Festival of Ideas heads out into the community from this weekend. more..	23/09/09
	Call to drive the next industrial revolution Industrialists, academics and government should join forces to drive a new industrial revolution which would help tackle climate change, says a new report. more..	23/09/09
	Slum networking An article entitled 'Slumdog Engineer' was recently published on 'Sciencebase', the website of science writer David Bradley. His article discusses the work of Dr. Priti Parikh, an alumna from Cambridge University's Department of Engineering. more..	22/09/09
	Samsung drives ‘smart and green’ vision at Sixth Annual Mobile Solutions Forum Taipei, Taiwan, September 22, 2009 – Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., a world leader in advanced semiconductor solutions, today held the sixth annual Samsung Mobile Solutions Forum at the Westin Taipei Hotel, where it highlighted major mobile device trends and shared insight into future mobile technologies. more..	22/09/09
	Shell Springboard open for entries The Shell Springboard Awards programme 2009/10 is now open for entries. Shell Springboard provides a financial boost to innovative, low carbon business ideas from across the UK. more..	22/09/09
	Paddling pair swap A14 traffic for low-carbon commute EEI's Matt Rand and John Dow have swapped their A14 commute for a cross-country paddle to work, canoeing to raise money for Cancer Research UK. more..	21/09/09
	Information booklet on grant funding for businesses in the Eastern region The technology group at Staffords Cambridge LLP Chartered Accountants has produced a report summarising the main grants which may be available to businesses in the Eastern region. more..	18/09/09
	Scientific Alliance newsletter 18th September 2009 A look back at the achievements of agricultural pioneer Norman Borlaug, and a discussion of the World Development Report and climate change policy. more..	18/09/09
	'Who owns our low carbon future?' Current business practices will not bring much-needed technologies to international markets fast enough to meet ambitious targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, says a new Intellectual Property and Energy Technologies joint report by Chatham House and CambridgeIP. more..	17/09/09
	Developing the East of England: How to avoid throttling the goose? Cambridge Past, Present & Future is hosting a one-day conference to assess plans for local development and to debate how to embrace expansion while keeping Cambridge special. more..	16/09/09
	EnThrift is launched as an energy system integrator Palindrome Technology starts a new venture, EnThrift, an energy system integrator, including electricity generation by renewable energy (solar) and the managing of energy consumption to reduce and shift consumption to strive for maximum self reliance. It will operate in India in residential, commercial and industrial applications. more..	15/09/09
	Wireless sensor networks and energy harvesting standards The potentially huge market for wireless sensor networks (WSN) that could involve billions of sensors needed on trees for forest fires, utility assets, buildings, pollution monitors and much more is being enabled by energy harvesters, new energy storage solutions and new ultra low power electronics, writes Raghu Das, CEO, IDTechEx. more..	14/09/09
	'Recession is over, let's get back to business' “The recession is over, let’s get back to business,” says Peter Hornby of St John’s Innovation Centre, coordinator of the 10th Cambridge Enterprise Conference – ‘Diving with Dolphins: Navigating International Waters’ – on 23rd September, when founders of successful technology companies discuss their strategies for penetrating international markets. more..	11/09/09
	Innova launches 'SolidWorks 2010' 3D design package Leading mechanical design software company Innova Systems has announced the availability of SolidWorks 2010. more..	09/09/09
	Charity relaunch aims to keep Cambridge special Cambridge Preservation Society has been relaunched as Cambridge Past, Present & Future. more..	09/09/09
	Plextek launches environmental consultancy services Plextek, the Cambridge-based electronics and communications design consultancy, has launched a range of strategic consulting activities to cover environmental advice and evaluation. Plextek is now able to help clients in communications equipment and services markets to evaluate technology options that both benefit the environment and make sense economically. A commercial advantage can also be generated thanks to the current dynamic regulatory environment. more..	08/09/09
	Have your say on the future of the East of England The public are being asked for their views on how the region should grow and develop over the next 20 years in a consultation by the East of England Regional Assembly (EERA). The consultation will help EERA to develop a new target for the number of new homes and jobs to be planned for in the region between 2011 and 2031. more..	08/09/09
	CamBridge Bridge Design Competition Cambridge University Department of Engineering's Outreach Officer Dr Joy Warde recently ran two competitions to design bridges for the River Cam to mark the University's 800th anniversary celebrations: CamBridge Junior Competition (ages 5-11) and the CamBridge Senior Competition (ages 11-99). more..	08/09/09
	Cambridge academic receives DECC appointment The UK Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) has appointed David Mackay, Professor of Natural Philosophy at the Department of Physics, as its Chief Scientific Advisor. more..	08/09/09

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