Cambridge’s Gurdon Institute and Stem Cell Institute receive five year funding boost
Two Cambridge institutes have been confirmed as major research centres by biomedical research charity Wellcome, receiving continued support for a further five years. The centres will be co-funded by Cancer Research UK (CRUK) and the Medical Research Council (MRC) respectively.
Cambridge academic and MP take up opportunity for 'job swap'
Last week Dr Susanna Mierau, a scientist from the University of Cambridge, swapped her lab bench for the green benches when she joined Daniel Zeichner MP in Parliament.
Multi-award winning international estate agents offer support to the Cambridge ROAR
The Cambridge ROAR Festival is delighted to announce that the Cambridge arm of the multi-award winning international real estate agents, Fine & Country, have pledged to support the ROAR as an event partner in 2017.
Security vulnerabilities and the cloud redefine software asset management
When software is the lifeblood of every enterprise, CIOs must understand whether they are buying too much software, legally using the applications they have, and adequately securing them from exploit by malicious hackers.
Meet the Toys of Christmas Past at the Centre for Computing History
As Christmas draws closer and a wave of new toys hit the market, the Centre for Computing History in Cambridge is taking a glance back to remember the toys from yesteryear with a unique hands-on event - Toys of Christmas Past – that will run for one night only.
Here are the real reasons why your team just aren’t into your leadership
New research from Cambridge Judge Business School suggests successful leaders need to connect with their teams in one of three key ways.
Ubisense grows AngleID global distribution network with appointment in North America
Ubisense Group plc (AIM:UBI), a global leader in enterprise location intelligence solutions, has appointed TransTech Systems as a distributor of AngleID in North America as part of an ongoing strategy to build and enhance its global partner network for its latest sensor product.
Construction law specialist, Tim Hall, joins Birketts
Tim Hall has joined Birketts’ Construction and Engineering Team as a Legal Director.
Stunning new website completes Wellcome Genome Campus Conference Centre refurbishment
The Wellcome Genome Campus Conference Centre in Hinxton, Cambridge, has launched its striking new website, designed and built by local Cambridge digital agency, Studio 24.
OST Marketing nominated as digital champion for business blog
Having scooped four awards in November’s Cambridgeshire Digital Awards, digital marketing agency OST Marketing is excited to find out that it has been entered into the Digital Champions Awards in London next year.
Repositive and AstraZeneca announce members of PDX consortium
Repositive, a software company developing novel tools to improve discovery and access to human genomic research data, and AstraZeneca have announced the inaugural members of the PDX Consortium, which was set up to develop a collaborative, pre-competitive resource, to provide streamlined discovery and access to molecular data from Patient Derived Xenografts (PDXs) for use within oncology research.
Bourn Hall China to establish fertility clinic in Zhoushan
Bourn Hall China signs agreement with Zhoushan Maternal and Children’s Health Hospital to establish a new Fertility Clinic in Zhoushan.
Cambridge Innovation Capital appoints Dr Andrew Williamson as Investment Director
Cambridge Innovation Capital plc (CIC), a Cambridge-based investor in technology and healthcare companies, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Andrew Williamson as an Investment Director.
Cyber security: learn how to protect your business from attacks
GetSet has partnered with IT Governance to deliver an insightful and innovative seminar focusing on the hot topic of Cyber Security.
New home for Cambridge rowing opens
The new Cambridge University Boathouse has been officially opened - giving the three University boat clubs a new home, the first time that the clubs have all been under the same roof.
KISS appoints new Head of PR
Creative ideas agency, KISS, has appointed Kate Matthews to the position of Head of PR. This is a new role, with Kate reporting into Sarah Reakes, Managing Director.
New study unravels critical genes to understand human diseases and support drug discovery
A network analysis of proteins that are most important in responding to environmental signals highlights potential targets for drugs and provides better information on the genetic basis of diseases.
Zinwave names Slavko Djukic chief technology officer
Zinwave, a global provider of wideband distributed network solutions for in-building wireless, has named Slavko Djukic its chief technology officer (CTO). Djukic, an expert in DAS and small-cell systems, will lead the development and refinement of technologies to improve the mobile and wireless experience for Zinwave’s enterprise customers.
17 for ’17: Microsoft researchers on what to expect in 2017 and 2027
Seventeen women from within Microsoft’s global research organisation give their views on what’s likely to occur in their fields in 2017, and tell us what’s likely happen 10 years from now...
Raspberry Pi announces a new online training series
Raspberry Pi has trained over 540 educators in the US and the UK this year, something of which they're immensely proud. Now it is launching two free online CPD training courses, available anywhere in the world.
Cambridge Ahead puts Placemaking as central theme to its annual seminar in January 2017
Cambridge Ahead’s annual seminar, ‘What Makes for a Successful UK City in the 21st century?’, will take place on the morning of 18th January 2017 and will highlight Placemaking and its relevance to Cambridge in the event agenda.
Cambridge Index slips 2.1%
The Cambridge index slipped 2.1% or 469.8 points to finish at 21,686.8, as six of the top ten index heavyweights posted weekly losses to their share prices.
Owlstone Medical’s ReCIVA named 'Invention of the year' in Top 50 Digital Health Awards
Owlstone Medical, a diagnostics company developing a breathalyzer for disease, announced today that its ReCIVA breath sampling and analysis technology has been named Invention of the Year in the 2017 Top 50 in Digital Health Awards.
Don't miss the musically riotous We Are Sound Christmas Cocktail
With more than 100 voices, a talented house band plus added seasonal brass, banjo, Irish whistles, strings and Eigenharp, all poured over a truly eclectic set-list, the Christmas Cocktail from Cambridge's We Are Sound this Saturday evening (December 10th) at the city's Corn Exchange promises a magical mixture of musical merriment.
Grants for environmental projects in 2017-18 now available
Cambridge City Council is inviting local groups to apply for funding which could help turn proposed environmental projects into reality.