CBM UK’s See the Way project conclusion: Transforming Eye Health in Rural Rwanda
CBM UK is thrilled to announce the successful conclusion of their three-year See the Way project, preventing and treating avoidable blindness in Rwanda. Funded by generous CBM UK supporters and the UK government through the UK Aid Match scheme, this project has significantly improved the quality of life for thousands of people across Rwanda.
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Josie Webster joins Salus Wellness
We are happy to announce that Josie Webster has joined Salus Wellness this month. Josie is a child and adolescent psychotherapist specialising in supporting neurodivergent young people, and those who have experienced trauma.
Growing global: Guardtech Group bolster international cleanroom construction coverage
Suffolk controlled environment design & build specialists accelerate overseas growth with nine concurrent projects under way on foreign shores
Abbey People call for organisations to support the Abbey Works Health and Employment Hub
Abbey People is calling on local businesses and organisations to get involved with the Abbey Works Health and Employment Hub by offering mentorship, work experience, and shadowing opportunities. By partnering with Abbey Works, businesses can play a crucial role in helping individuals rebuild their confidence and skills, making it easier for them to transition back into the workforce.
Leading charity calls for runners in the 2025 TTP Cambridge Half Marathon to run for a new specialist cancer hospital
With places about to be released for next year's TTP Cambridge Half Marathon, Addenbrooke's Charitable Trust (ACT) calls for runners who secure a place to run for Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital (CCRH), a new world-class, specialist cancer hospital - a first for the East of England.
Scalable solutions for sample preparation in diagnostics: a practical perspective
Advances in precision medicine and diagnostics over the past decade have the potential to improve patient outcomes by decreasing the time needed to identify a disease or pathogen and adjust patient treatment, whether they are to address rising cases of antibiotic resistance, viral epidemics or fa
Kimbolton School, Cambridgeshire, celebrates exceptional A Level results
Kimbolton School, Cambridgeshire, is thrilled to announce that 2024 marks its best year for A*- A grades, with an outstanding 47% of students achieving A* to A grades and over 85% of students receiving their first choice place at university.
Sign up to join 2024 Bridge the Gap Charity Walk through Cambridge Colleges
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Rescue 999: Seconds to save a life
Magpas Air Ambulance writes: Channel 5 and My5 viewers will get a unique viewpoint of dramatic real-life rescues as an exciting new series immerses audiences in the lifesaving work of two of the region’s air ambulance charities, as well as other UK rescue teams covering sea, mountains and land. Magpas Air Ambulance and East Anglian Air Ambulance (EAAA) will feature in the new six-part…
Assisting AiSentia with the development of AI-powered CT imaging technology
System C writes: We supported AiSentia, a spinout from Oxford University, to develop a medical device quality prototype and website that enables doctors to digitally add contrast to CT images. Our team transformed research-quality code written by a medical student to improve performance and enable it to run at scale on the cloud.
Bus franchising consultation in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough goes live
The Combined Authority is asking for views on the future of the region’s buses with the launch of its bus franchising consultation from 12 noon today (Wednesday 14 August 2024).
Sapio Sciences and CREO Announce Strategic Partnership
Sapio Sciences and CREO to streamline laboratory management and digitally transform life science research
Cyber extortion - a worrying trend
Breathe Technology writes: We’re always hearing how cybercrime figures are rising. That’s nothing new.
The role of Telehealth in managing chronic lung conditions
An In-depth Conversation with Dr. Andrew Potter of Whaddon Medical Centre
Meeting Chinese Ambassador HE Zheng Zeguang: a roundtable on UK/China business growth
It doesn’t happen every day for the British SMEs to speak directly with China’s top diplomat in the UK.
Launch of ‘My Thank You’ Campaign gives Addenbrooke’s patients chance to thank NHS staff directly
Addenbrooke's Charitable Trust launches ‘My Thank You’ Campaign, giving Addenbrooke's patients a chance to send messages of thanks direct to NHS staff who care for them. The campaign, which launched at the start of August, has been ' My Thank You’ welcomed by nursing staff as well as patients.
Centre for Computing History wins £93k grant to explore environmental impact of tech
The Centre for Computing History has been awarded a £93,200 grant by the Esmée Fairbairn Collections Fund, run by the Museums Association, for its new project Broken Tech: Broken Earth. This exciting initiative will engage the local community in exploring the environmental and social impacts of the tech boom.
PEM welcome 2024 trainee intake
PEM, Cambridge’s largest independent firm of accountants, tax and business advisers, have recruited 21 trainees to its student training programme taking the total number of employees at the firm to almost 250.
Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge earns Grade II Listing
Fitzwilliam College and Fitz Events are delighted to announce that three of their buildings have been honoured with Grade II Listings by Historic England:
Centre for Computing History delighted to receive £4,000 MathWorks Community Grant
Cambridge’s Centre for Computing History is thrilled to have been awarded a £4,000 Community Grant from MathWorks, a leading developer of mathematical computing software for engineers and scientists. This generous grant will support the Centre's Education programme, helping young people understand computing history’s impact on society and inspiring the next generation of tech innovators.
Does my medical device design actually work?
There are few experiences that can surpass the joy of seeing a product you developed reach manufacture. But before that, you face the non-trivial task of proving your current embodiment can actually work and meet its design intent.
Shaping the future of a new research profession
Clinical Research Practitioners (CRPs) make up around a quarter of our research workforce. Maxine Berry talks about her journey to becoming a CRP and the bright future that lies ahead for this emerging group of research professionals.
Kaja Kallas' nomination and the future of Estonia
European Diplomats writes: Kaja Kallas, the former Prime Minister of Estonia and leader of the Reform Party, has been nominated as the European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy.
Transforming Healthcare Podcast— barriers to effective asthma care
In this special bonus episode, Dr.