Wake up and smell the coffee on Fairtrade, urges Cambridge MP
To mark Fairtrade Fortnight, Daniel Zeichner, Member of Parliament for Cambridge, visited Café Abantu on Friday 20 September 2024 to highlight its dedication to Fairtrade and sustainable practices.
Nxera Pharma receives approval of QUVIVIQ (daridorexant) in Japan for the treatment of insomnia
The approval of QUVIVIQ™, a novel dual orexin receptor antagonist, is based on robust clinical efficacy and safety data, including from a Phase 3 trial in Japan that met all primary and secondary endpoints Plans to make QUVIVIQ available as soon as possible to insomnia patients in Japan are underway Tokyo, Japan and Cambridge, UK, 24 September 2024 – Nxera Pharma Co., Ltd. – formerly known as…
Benefits of District Council’s cost-of-living support highlighted
The latest cost-of-living support that has benefited thousands of South Cambridgeshire residents has been outlined in a new District Council report.
Art exhibition to raise awareness of domestic abuse
ARU to display work produced by survivors to mark Domestic Abuse Awareness Month.
Takeda’s Qdenga® - more campaigns needed before single-dose products arrive
This month VacZine Analytics, a specialist in infectious diseases and vaccines commercial analysis publishes a brand-new global analysis of the dengue endemic vaccines market.
Professor to lead new £11.3m research centre
Emma Williams will lead ARU centre working with uniformed public services.
Cambridge Index falls 1.5%
The Cambridge Index dropped 312.22 points or 1.5% to close at 20,013.5, as five out of the top ten index heavyweights posted weekly losses in their share price.
PA Consulting appoints Henrik Ringgaard Pedersen as new Head of Nordics
PA Consulting, the global innovation and transformation consultancy, has named Henrik Ringgaard Pedersen as its new Head of Nordics, reinforcing the company’s strategic position as a key innovation and transformation partner for both private and public sector organisations in the region.
Most new recessive developmental disorder diagnoses lie within known genes
Researchers assessed the role of recessive genetic variants in developmental disorders, suggesting reanalysis of genetic data could improve understanding and diagnosis of conditions for millions of families worldwide.
Johnson Matthey announces Nature Strategy
Johnson Matthey announces its new Nature Strategy, outlining the company’s commitments and actions to minimise its environmental footprint, promote circularity, and enhance the local environments and communities where it operates. The strategy sets ambitious goals for the responsible use of natural resources and reinforces JM’s commitment to restoring biodiversity.
KKR completes acquisition of geospatial software business IQGeo
London, 24 September 2024 – KKR, a leading global investment firm, announces the completion of its acquisition of IQGeo, a geospatial software developer headquartered in the U.K.
Prototype Projects achieves ISO 14001 accreditation: a milestone in sustainable prototyping
Prototype Projects writes: we are thrilled to announce that we have achieved ISO 14001 accreditation, marking a significant milestone in our ongoing commitment to environmental sustainability. This prestigious accreditation is recognised globally as a benchmark for effective environmental management systems, demonstrating our dedication to reducing our environmental impact.
Steritas’ Pediatric Glucocorticoid Toxicity Index used by Alder Hey and Liverpool Trials Centre to assess steroid toxicity in children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis
Study will allow researchers to assess the outcomes of intravenous and oral glucocorticoid protocols in children
Seamless Protein–Ligand Docking Workflows for Computational and Medicinal Chemists
The Cambridge Crystallographic Data Centre (CCDC) is pleased to announce the integration of our industry-validated Genetic Optimization for Ligand Docking (GOLD) software with Cadence Molecular Sciences (OpenEye)’s Orion platform.
Leclanché launches XN50, world’s first Li-ion commercial cell featuring Echion Technologies’ XNO®
Leclanché unveils the world’s first lithium-ion (Li-ion) cell featuring XNO® (niobium-based) anode materials The cell has an estimated cycle life of over 10,000 cycles, making it ideal for heavy-duty applications in rail, marine and mining sectors Developed through a Joint Development Agreement between Leclanché and Echion Technologies, focusing on sustainable solutions with reduced…
Four years of peacebuilding at Catz
This summer, St Catharine's College hosted a residential workshop that brought together Jewish and Palestinian educators from Israel – the fourth time that the College has provided a neutral environment that helps to strengthen connections in the pursuit of peace.
electronRx joins forces with PHA Europe to enhance life quality for pulmonary hypertension patients
Cambridge, UK – 23 September 2024 – electronRx, a leading digital medicine and biomarker expert, is excited to announce its sponsorship of PHA Europe in support of their vision of better quality of life and finding a cure for pulmonary hypertension (PH).
Broken String Biosciences appoints Laurence Reid and Brad Crutchfield to its Board of Directors
Laurence Reid joins as Chairman, previously Decibel Therapeutics, Warp Drive Bio, Alnylam, and Third Rock Ventures Brad Crutchfield appointed as Non-Executive Director, previously 10x Genomics, QIAGEN, Illumina, and Bio-Rad LaboratoriesC
Cambridge Tech Week 2024 surpasses expectations with 5,000 attendees
Cambridge Tech Week, 9-13 September 2024, surpassed all expectations this year by attracting 5,000 attendees, including visitors from across the globe, who flocked to Cambridge for this dynamic five-day event. With an impressive line-up of expert speakers, cutting-edge tech companies, and a wide array of networking opportunities, Cambridge Tech Week provided an unparalleled platform for learning,…
Give your cleanroom the TLC it needs with Guardtech’s first-class decontamination programmes and elite furniture fit-outs
The Guardtech Group are urging clients to ensure their controlled environments are free of contamination and fully equipped to deliver the best results
Study on discrimination in the job market wins award
Research by Anglia Ruskin University found ageism, racism and sexism remains rife.
Teaching the next generation of innovators...
Why does the planet need entrepreneurship? What can the next generation of innovators learn from big businesses?
Charity scoops award successes for new almshouse development
A Cambridge charity is celebrating winning three prestigious national awards for its new Passivhaus-accredited almshouses – and being shortlisted for a further accolade. Girton Town Charity’s Dovehouse Court development has won the Innovation For Living Award from the Almshouse Association, as well as two further successes in the British Homes Awards for the Later Living/Supported Living…
Cambridge International Academy Summer Schools: A transformative experience for global students
This summer, the historic Clare College, the University of Cambridge, buzzed with the energy of young minds from around the globe at Cambridge International Academy’s 2024 Summer School.