Wash cycle: making organs fit for transplantation
There’s a nationwide shortage of suitable organs for transplanting – but what if some of those organs deemed ‘unsuitable’ could be rejuvenated? Researchers at Addenbrooke’s Hospital have managed just that – and last year gave two patients an unexpected Christmas present.
Latest RICS Commercial Property Market Survey – sentiment dampened by Brexit vote
The latest RICS Commercial Property Market Survey, released on 20th July, has found that investment demand has fallen sharply across the country, with London seeing the most pronounced decline. Despite this, premium industrial and warehouse space across the Cambridge region remains strong, reports Cheffins.
IWM Duxford launches funding campaign as conservation work starts on rare Handley Page Victor
Imperial War Museums has launched a Just Giving campaign to conserve the Handley Page Victor XH648, the only aircraft of its type in the world.
Latest GDP figures show a resilient economy, says KPMG
Yael Selfin, KPMG's Head of Macroeconomics, comments on GDP figures released yesterday (Weds) which show 0.6% growth in Q2 2016.
World premiere: Air Liquide operates the first pure helium storage facility
Air Liquide has just commissioned a large helium storage facility in Gronau-Epe in the North Rhine-Westphalia region, 120 km from Düsseldorf, Germany.
Is it the beginning of the end for technology companies in Silicon Fen?
Danni Amos, Senior Account Executive at KISS, shares her views on the recent sale of ARM Holdings.
New opportunities to tender for Innovation Lab equipment in Peterborough
Allia is inviting suppliers of laser cutting, 3D printing, IT and/or media equipment to identify, supply and fit a range of items items for the new Serious Impact Innovation Lab facility at the Allia Future Business Centre Peterborough.
Putting the R into PR
Relations, relations, relations – it’s the foundation to any PR campaign, be it consumer or trade.
Nomination shows Anglia Ruskin means business
Anglia Ruskin University has been nominated for a prestigious national award for its entrepreneurial approach.
SyndicateRoom is finalist for Amazon Digital Business of the Year Award
Cambridge-based crowdfunding platform SyndicateRoom has been named as a finalist in the 2016 Lloyds Bank National Business Awards.
Harper named as one of the 25 most influential in the meetings industry
Congratulations to HelmsBriscoe's Executive Vice President, Richard Harper, for being named one of Successful Meeting's 25 Most Influential People in the meetings industry for 2016.
Cambridge arts organisations ready to Evolve with Catalyst funding from Arts Council England
Cambridge Junction and Wysing Arts Centre are among 140 organisations across England to receive funding to support more successful and sustainable fundraising activities.
Businesses across Cambridgeshire challenged to support disability charity
Companies across Cambridgeshire are invited to engage in a spot of friendly rivalry to support the work of a leading disability charity. Papworth Trust has launched its annual Accumulator Challenge fundraiser – an event that has so far raised £25,000 to support disabled and older people in the county.
Beating the Brexit Blues: four ways to Brexit-proof your technology business
John Moore from Kingly Brookes considers some basics for technology businesses to think about in these early days of uncertainty.
Glass Solutions helps ALS to maintain laboratory supplies
ALS Food and Pharmaceutical, based in Chatteris, UK, relies on Glass Solutions to maintain its laboratory glassware.
Changes in brain structure during teenage years provide clues to mental health problems
Scientists have mapped the structural changes that occur in teenagers’ brains as they develop, showing how these changes may help explain why the first signs of mental health problems often arise during late adolescence.
How can a high performance culture help increase business agility?
A high performance culture is a key indicator of a Best Employer and of an organisation which is more likely to remain agile through times of business challenges and change. Because organisations with a high performance culture are more likely to have inspired loyalty and to have created high levels of employee engagement, staff will be more motivated to go the extra mile.
Rowing to business success
With the summer Olympics soon to begin in Brazil, what can business learn from world-class athletes?
‘Why criminalising doping would be a crime’
A free conference featuring some of the UK’s leading sports law experts will take place at Anglia Ruskin University in Cambridge on Friday, 16 September.
Study shows pricing and licensing trends are transforming the enterprise software market
The enterprise software marketplace is undergoing a massive transformation as the pricing and licensing models dictating how software is bought and sold evolve.
The past, present and future of smart factories
Technavio published a report detailing the top three emerging trends impacting the Global RTLS Market for industrial applications to 2020, and found that Ubisense is behind smart factories for many of the globe's leading manufacturers.
Scientists to develop precision medicines which exploit DNA damage as treatments for cancer
Scientists at the University of Sussex are to create a portfolio of new cancer drugs which exploit our DNA damage response (DDR) system in order to kill cancer cells - in a bid to revolutionise treatment for the disease.
TLIP boosts pharma, materials and medical device team expertise with latest appointment
Mat Leese joins specialist European Patent Attorneys TLIP, based at Chesterford Research Park.
Cambridge and the EU question
A profound and stupid mistake - Marcus Johnson of NW Brown pontificates on Cambridge and the EU question and realises politics is too important to be left to politicians.
Tech impact ventures benefit from new programme of structured support, advice and guidance
High-impact ventures that work in fields such as CleanTech, AgriTech and HealthTech were today urged to view the EU referendum results as an opportunity and not just a challenge.