How future-ready is your school’s or business’s IT?
➡️ How do you feel about the technology you use in your school or business? A recent study found that 90% of managers or business leads felt confident that their IT systems today are “best in class”.
❓ But how about tomorrow?
Medicilon large animal models such as non-human primates, dogs, rabbits, and miniature pigs have shown unique advantages and value in key areas of drug development
With the advent of the era of precision medicine and the deepening understanding of disease mechanisms, large animal models such as non-human primates, dogs, rabbits, and miniature pigs have shown unique advantages and value in key areas of drug development.
Ensuring understanding and engagement in public speaking
For the more detailed and involved parts of a presentation, this trick makes sure the audience absorbs your key messages…
Mayor visits Combined Authority-funded construction skills hub to see foundations for great careers
Dr Nik Johnson, Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, was given a tour of Cambridge Regional College’s (CRC) cutting-edge Construction Hub on it's Huntingdon campus, to see how Combined Authority investment was helping new talent get into the sector.
Cambridge Junction is to receive £99,996 through Youth Music's Catalyser Fund, to run NEXT WAVE.
NEXT WAVE is a new two-year music development programme, delivered in partnership with Romsey Mill, YMCA, Lyrix Organix, Anglian Ruskin University, and the Trusted Adult Scheme.
UK Immigration Key Developments in 2024
Anne Morris summarises the key updates in UK immigration over the past year.
Help rescue a historic refuge in Antarctica by donating before 10 December
Cambridge-based charity the UK Antarctic Heritage Trust needs your help to enable their specialist conservation team to rescue the historic Blaiklock Island refuge hut in Antarctica. Until 10 December, every pound you donate will be doubled. One donation, twice the impact! Give the historic hut an early Christmas gift by following this link https://tinyurl.com/antarcticappeal
High-accuracy sample positioner offers fast travel over 200 µm
Prior Scientific's nanopositioning brand, Queensgate Instruments, has introduced a new, short-range nanopositioning Z-axis sample positioner in response to customer requests.
CWRC Christmas Challenge is live for one week to match fund donations
From Tuesday 3rd until Tuesday 10th December, your donations to CWRC will be doubled as part of the Big Give Christmas Challenge! Amazingly, this means...ONE DONATION – DOUBLE THE IMPACT
Possible colon cancer vaccine target uncovered in bacteria
Higher rates of certain cancers in countries, such as the UK, may be linked to two particular strains of bacteria. Targeting these with treatments or vaccines could help reduce the risk of colorectal, bladder, and prostate cancers.
Happy Christmas East Anglia spectacular
“We’re down to the last few tickets, so my advice to anyone still hoping to come along would be to act fast and snap them up before they disappear” - comedian, actor and writer Omid Djalili is joining the cast of Happy Christmas East AngliaAward-winning comedian, actor and writer Omid Djalili has been added to the line-up for this year’s Happy Christmas East Anglia spectacular.
District Council helps fund an accessible map for people with sight loss to explore and enjoy a charity garden
A map is being designed for people with sight loss to enjoy visits to the peaceful haven of a two-acre charity garden in Sawston thanks to community funding.
Newcells Biotech raises additional funding from investors
Newcastle, UK, 5th December 2024: Newcells Biotech, a leading drug discovery partner specialising in the development of in vitro models and bespoke assay services to improve the prediction of in vivo human outcomes, announces it has raised a furt
New local service aims to optimise costs for Cambridge businesses
Reducing Overspend on Microsoft Azure: Cambridge Network Member Exclusive: Free Session of Azure Advice Service during Dec-Jan
Mills & Reeve advises Supreme on Typhoo Tea acquisition
Mills & Reeve has advised Supreme on a deal to rescue historic tea brand, Typhoo Tea, from administration.
Strategies for coping with ILD
Interstitial lung disease (ILD) is a chronic and life-limiting lung disease with no curative options which can take a significant emotional toll on sufferers. A diagnosis of ILD comes with feelings of anxiety and uncertainty about the future.
Study finds nature can help with integration in UK
Results show benefits and barriers for migrants accessing the natural environment.
Kimbolton School named one of the ‘Top 100 Schools for Cricket’
Kimbolton School, Cambridgeshire, has been named in The Cricketer magazine’s prestigious ‘Schools Guide 2025’, ranking in the ‘Top 100 Senior Schools for Cricket’. This accolade highlights the school’s dedication to nurturing talent, promoting sportsmanship and fostering a love for cricket (and wider sport) within its curriculum and extracurricular programs.
Respected family law Partner joins Cambridge office
Leading law firm Howes Percival has confirmed the appointment of well-respected family law Partner, Chris Allen-Jones to its team in Cambridge.
Capacity is the new capability: meeting market demand
At the recent PDA Universe of Prefilled Syringes and Injection Devices conference in Phoenix Arizona, there were many conversations about the manufacturing landscape for drug delivery devices.
Mills & Reeve advises university spin-out on £2.1m funding
Leading national law firm Mills & Reeve has advised University of Cambridge spin- out, Illumion, on a £2.1 million seed funding round.
FairJourney Biologics appoints Dr. Marc van Dijk as Chief Scientific Officer of Antibody Discovery and Engineering
Appointment of industry expert to drive innovation and excellence in antibody discovery and engineering, to support market demand from global pharma and biotech
Yangtze River Delta Innovation challenge boosts new materials industry and showcases regional growth
On November 26, 2024, the Yangtze River Delta (Nanjing Metropolitan Area) Innovation Challenge Season's New Materials Industry event was successfully held in Jurong. Representatives from universities, research institutes, and enterprises from Shanghai, Nanjing, Zhenjiang, and other areas gathered to address technological innovation challenges faced by new materials companies and explore regional…
Cambridge Index falls 2.6%
The Cambridge Index declined 576.07 points or 2.6% to close at 21,941.7, as eight out of the top ten index heavyweights posted weekly losses in their share price.
Hamillroad continues global expansion of Bellissima DMS with Flexoplates in Greece
Hamillroad Software, a pioneer in advanced flexographic and lithographic screening solutions, is proud to announce that Flexoplates in Greece have become the latest Trade Shop to adopt Bellissima DMS, contributing to the technology’s expanding global reach, delivering groundbreaking benefits to printers and brands worldwide.