Why measuring moisture is vital in Li-Ion battery manufacture
Lithium offers considerable advantages over other battery technologies and, as a result, lithium batteries are now widely used in mobile phones, laptops, and electric vehicles.
Increase in egg donors brings glad tidings for patients
“I don't think you can quite put into words the amount of gratitude that I feel for my egg donor,” says Elle*, who discovered aged 17 that she had very few eggs and would struggle to conceive. “Egg donation is an incredibly selfless act for someone they don't know.” Elle’s baby is the first to be born since fertility clinic Bourn Hall’s dedicated donor team was set up earlier this year.
Reflections on 2023 from Prototype Projects
Justin Pringle, MD of Prototype Projects, shares his reflections on 2023, a year focused on people and progress.
Larger billets for Express CNC machining
Prototype Projects now offer two larger sizes of billet for Express CNC machining using their five-axis vertical machining centres (VMCs). After extensive trials, they are satisfied that their robots, Rocky and Apollo, can handle these billets reliably and efficiently while tending the VMCs.
First Intuition celebrate working with three-quarters of the UK’s top 50 Accountancy Firms
Accountancy training provider, First Intuition, is delighted to support trainee accountants from 37 of the top 50 firms revealed in
Tom’s Trust spreads Christmas cheer to children in hospital
From superhero capes to books, chocolate and cuddly soft toys, children were treated to some wonderful gifts from Tom’s Trust while spending time in hospital over the Christmas period.
UK Government announces 5 Point UK Immigration Plan
UK Government announces a new 5-point plan to reduce net migration, inc higher skilled worker visa salary threshold, replacing the Shortage Occupation List with a shorter Immigration Salary List and preventing overseas care workers from bringing dependants to the UK.
Celebrating our Centres - Manchester
NIHR BioResource writes...As 2023 comes to an end, we have one final Centre to celebrate! Heading up north we spoke to our colleagues at the NIHR BioResource Centre Manchester about the fantastic work they've done this year. Find out about hitting major recruitment milestones, cohort updates, celebrating International Clinical Trials Day, attending conferences and promoting the BioResource with…
Mayor of Cambridge and Councillor Wade join Cambridge Sustainable Food to pack seasonal vegetables for families in need
The Mayor of Cambridge, Cllr Jenny Gawthrope Wood and Cllr Rachel Wade joined Cambridge Sustainable Food volunteers on Tuesday 19 December to pack seasonal vegetables for over 600 Cambridge families facing food insecurity this winter.
Global top 5 telecom operator expands IQGeo deployment to accelerate broadband rollout
Cambridge UK - IQGeo (AIM: IQG), a developer of geospatial software that is “Building better networks” for telecom and utility operators, is pleased to announce that further to the original announcement in July 2022, one of its la
Metrion Biosciences closes £3.7m new equity financing
Cambridge, UK - Metrion Biosciences Limited (Metrion), the specialist ion channel CRO and drug discovery company, announces that it has secured £3.5m in new equity financing, including £2.5m from lead investor Maven Capital Partners (Maven) and £1 million from existing investor, Gresham House Ventures (Gresham House). The funding will be used to further expand Metrion’s laboratories in Cambridge,…
How to manage overeating during Christmas
When you think about Christmas what does come to your mind? Some people have positive memories, they will think about family, presents, eating their favourite food, or singing carols but for you, it might be different.
Sookio forms strategic partnership with video agency Clearhead
Local strategic digital marketing agency Sookio have joined forces with video production and animation agency, Clearhead, to offer an enhanced service spanning strategy, content creation, and campaigns.
Cambridge business utilising popular new material "Corten" wins large overseas contract
Cambridge business awarded contract to design and supply Corten metalwork for Barbados National Heroes Square Monument: A Triumph in Urban Renewal
Where are we now? The promises and pitfalls of solid tumor CAR-T therapy
CAR T-cell therapy (CAR-T) has emerged as a therapeutic option with the ability to infiltrate and modulate the tumor microenvironment and control tumor growth.
electronRx to unveil Lung and Heart Digital Monitoring Smartphone Tech at CES 2024
Cambridge-based health tech innovator electronRx is today announcing plans to unveil patient health monitoring smartphone technology at CES 2024, Las Vegas in January. The company will unveil foneDx, a scalable monitoring solution for pulmonary and cardiovascular health using senIt Takes a City on Cambridge 105 Radio - Supporting our homeless neighbours
Chris Jenkin, Our Chair, appeared on Cambridge 105 Radio
Tom's Trust event: clay pigeon shoot
In the picturesque countryside of Weston Coleville, join us for our clay pigeon shoot. This unique event will help raise crucial funds to support the noble cause of providing assistance to these brave young children and their families.
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Connecting through creative communication
Simon Hall writes...Do you need to ensure your messages get noticed, appreciated, and acted on? Then a little craft and creativity can help…
The preferences of people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis on riluzole treatment in Europe
The Patient Preference Survey aims to understand unmet needs related to riluzole management in people with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and to identify which characteristics of a new formulation could better match their preferences.
Three significant awards in one weekend for Cambridge business committed to making UK logistics greener
December 2023 was an eye-opening month in the 90-year history of one Cambridge-based business. In one landmark weekend Welch’s Transport Ltd, a family run logistics and haulage company based in Duxford, were winners of three awards at three different industry events across the UK.
Welcoming Health Innovation East, the new name for Eastern AHSN
As of 1 October 2023, the government and NHS England announced their intention to relicense the 15 Academic Health Science Networks (AHSNs) in England as Health Innovation Networks. The initiative was to better reflect their role as the innovation arm of the NHS.
How will the UK’s immigration reforms impact different sectors?
What does the government’s ‘five-point plan’ for immigration mean for the education, business and care sectors?
Cambridge law firm Stone King has created a three-part video mini-series of Q&As regarding the Home Secretary’s ‘five-point plan’ for immigration.
US2U Consulting e-news December 2023
US2U Consulting shares its December 2023 news.
Domino Printing gives back with charity support
A Cambridge company has helped a record number of charities – both local and national – during 2023, through its employees’ individual fundraising efforts and direct donations to specific appeals. Domino Printing has supported more than 40 different causes over the last 12 months, many of which are located in its own community and rely on outside funding to survive.