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.
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.
Medical or surgical nitrile gloves are finally confirmed by HMRC to be eligible equipment for medical research
One of the most important changes made is to the definition of disposable Nitrile Gloves previously excluded in the old guidance. As this is one of the most regularly bought items used in medical research it provides a significant 20% cost saving for all UK research organisations, charities and Universities.
Key Charpentier/Doudna CRISPR patent upheld by Japanese Patent Office
Patent JP6692856 upheld for second time in response to invalidation challenge.
New podcast looks at the future of digital healthcare
Transforming Healthcare, the newest podcast series looking into the healthcare sector in the UK and globally, launches to international audiences on all major platforms later this month.
Granite 5 digital agency launches innovative website for Health & Independent Living Support (HILS)
Granite 5, a leading digital agency, proudly announces the successful launch of a cutting-edge website for Hertfordshire Independent Living Service (HILS).
Would you like the latest government cyber security guidelines for your business?
Breathe Technology writes...we have an offer that we would like to extend to you.
When was the last time you reviewed your employee benefits?
HR Dept's new blog discusses the principles behind having an employee benefits package and why you should review it periodically to ensure it is delivering value to you and your employees.