Giant pandas return to the UK for the first time since 2023 - but as part of a special art trail hitting the streets of Cambridge next year!
Wild in Art's third art trail in Cambridge will hit the city streets in March next year - featuring 30 giant pandas and some mini cubs as part of a fundraising campaign to raise funds to build the new Cambridge Children's Hospital. Hosted by Addenbrooke's Charitable Trust, the trail will take visitors around iconic landmarks in the City. Earlier this week, an overnight delivery of giant pandas…
The £59.2 billion unpaid tax hole
New HMRC research places an uncomfortably large number on the estimated amount of outstanding unpaid tax.
Helping innovation grow: The EpiCentre rewards laboratory space referrals with £500
Building a strong innovation community often starts with a single introduction. Recognising the value of these connections, The EpiCentre in Haverhill, Suffolk, has announced a new referral scheme that rewards individuals and organisations for introducing businesses seeking laboratory space.
ELRIG and The Protein Society announce keynote speakers for protein sciences in Drug Discovery 2026
• Prof Dame Carol Robinson (University of Oxford), Dr Andrew Doré (Isomorphic Labs) and Prof Paula Booth (King’s College London) to lead event taking place from 10–11 November at GSK Stevenage • Programme to focus on AI, machine learning and data-driven approaches across protein design, characterisation and therapeutic development
Micromobility Innovation launches CitiPod Pioneer Programme
Cambridge-based Micromobility Innovation, a spin-out of Cambridge Electric Transport, has launched the CitiPod Pioneer Programme, giving early adopters the opportunity to help shape a new generation of lightweight, weather-protected electric transport designed for short urban journeys. The programme will bring together an initial group of Pioneer customers who will contribute to the final…
Carterra advances lab-in-the-loop drug discovery through new scientific collaboration
Bringing together scientific and technical expertise to advance development of hardware and software aimed at enabling a new wave of AI-driven, autonomous biologics discovery
IQGeo Appoints Mike Woods as Chief Executive Officer
IQGeo, a developer of AI-powered geospatial software that is paving the way for autonomous networks, today announced the appointment of Mike Woods as Chief Executive Officer, effective 5 October 2026. Noel Goggin, who has led the business on an interim basis since April 2026, will continue in his role as Executive Chairman.
Making an impact (and money!) at the Cambridge Forum
The Cambridge Forum was in full swing again this year at the Corn Exchange with speakers and events showcasing the very best of what Cambridge has to offer. Highlights included an opening session from Cambridge legend Dr. David Cleevely, a major partnership announcement from Crosure, the digital insurance company, and the soft launch of the AlgoDynamix impact investment fund based on the latest…
Cresset launches Flare AI Client, helping computational chemists complete hours of work in minutes
Scientists can now connect company-approved AI providers such as Claude Code and GitHub Copilot directly to Flare, helping teams set up, execute, and analyze complex computational chemistry workflows in minutes not hours.
Cambridge technology company Adviisa raises £425,000 and appoints Russell Gould as Founding CEO
Adviisa brings companies and their advisers together to build a trusted business memory-helping businesses protect value, prepare for major events and retain the knowledge behind their decisions.
Is fear stalling your career, or your team?
You're good at what you do, but right now something feels different. Perhaps redundancy has arrived, or you sense it's coming. Or perhaps you're the HR leader who has to tell good people their roles are at risk. Wherever you sit, fear is part of the picture. In this article, I share what I see in my coaching work and practical ways to stop fear stalling your career or your team.
Why many B2B content strategies stop delivering results
Most B2B companies produce content consistently, but fewer step back and assess whether that content is actually helping the business grow.
Group A Streptococcus: vaccines are now back on the agenda
VacZine Analytics, a specialist publisher in vaccines, has released a new independent commercial forecast for Group A Streptococcus (GAS) vaccines, now that two industry candidates have entered clinical trials.
Mission Street signs battery and biotech scale-ups HoriZn and Syndex Bio at The Press in Foxton
Specialist innovation real estate platform Mission Street and investor BGO agree two new lettings totalling 15,000 sq ft with battery technology company HoriZn and biotech Syndex BioSignings bring the first phase of The Press, Missi
Are we still solving the problem we started with?
By Lily Lin, CEO, Excellence First Enterprise Consultancy (EFEC), and Founder, CognateUK.
Cambridge and London Life Sciences Showcase returns during JPM Healthcare Week 2027
· o2h co-discovery to host second edition of the Cambridge x London Life Sciences Showcase, taking place on 13 January 2027 at 111 Minna Gallery, San Francisco
The EpiCentre celebrates multiple nominations in Business Awards
Businesses based at The EpiCentre in Haverhill are celebrating after being shortlisted in three categories at this year’s Bury Free Press West Suffolk Business Awards, which will take place at The Apex in Bury St Edmunds on Friday 9th October.
Shift Bioscience publication increases confidence in AI virtual cells for novel target discovery
· Nature Biotechnology publication details improved calibration framework for deep learning-based genetic perturbation models
Six Inches of Soil filmmakers named in The Independent's Climate 100 List 2026
Director and founder of Dragonlight films, Colin Ramsay and Producer Claire Mackenzie, the driving force behind the regenerative farming documentary Six Inches of Soil, have been named in The Independent's Climate 100 List 2026. Ramsay and Mackenzie appear in the Food & Agriculture section, alongside names including Greta Thunberg, Al Gore, Mary Robinson, Guy and Geetie Singh-Watson and Patagonia…
NEW BOOK: Vitruvian Woman. Redefining executive presence through the power of image literacy
Vitruvian Woman by Daniela Florea redefines executive presence through image literacy: the ability to shape and project presence with purpose. Rooted in the timeless principles of Vitruvius – firmitas (Strength), utilitas (Relevance) and venustas (Beauty) the book positions presence as a strategic leadership asset for women. Blending classical wisdom, contemporary research, personal stories…
Booking airport travel for colleagues? When to leave Cambridge for every London airport
A practical guide for PAs, office managers and business travellers on when to set off from Cambridge for Heathrow, Stansted, Gatwick and Luton.
First visitor economy conference held in Peterborough
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough hosted a busy and energetic first Visitor Economy Conference at Peterborough Cathedral, bringing together 200 key figures from the region’s heritage and tourism industry.
Cambridgeshire AI company signs major US deal to create world's first AI Blackbird Pilot
SKC Studios secures a five-year agreement with Air Zoo as it expands into the United States, deploying its conversational AI platform across one of aviation's most iconic heritage programmes.
More than a day out: creating fairer holidays for Cambridge children
Why school holidays are not equal for every childFor many children and their families, the school holidays are full of possibility: time together, days out, fresh air, shared experiences and stories to carry back into school.
Cambridge-based Capytech UK Ltd to host defence industry panel inside a virtual arena
Three senior figures from BAE Systems, Lockheed Martin and Thales will take audience questions on Friday 2 October at a free online event held in a 3D virtual venue rather than on a conventionalvideo call.