Cambridge launches new Leverhulme Centre for Life in the Universe
With a £10 million grant awarded by the Leverhulme Trust*, the University of Cambridge is to establish a new research centre dedicated to exploring the nature and extent of life in the universe.
Professor Sharon Peacock awarded the MRC Millennium Medal 2021
Professor Sharon Peacock, from the University of Cambridge and the COVID-19 Genomics UK (COG-UK) Consortium, has been awarded the MRC Millennium Medal 2021.
Medovate to exhibit and demonstrate award winning SAFIRA® technology at Arab Health 2022
Medovate, a dynamic Cambridge based medical device development company, will be showcasing award winning NHS innovation at the upcoming Arab Health 2022 event at the Dubai World Trade Centre on 24 - 27 January.
Prism advises on acquisition of agricultural silage covers specialist
The Prism team is delighted to announce that they have advised family-owned investment company, Milbank Group, on its acquisition of Bruno Rimini Limited (t/a Silostop).
Plan early on how your product will be used to solve your R&D challenges
Breaking new frontiers is foremost on your mind. But don’t let it come at a cost to other areas of your business.
Tame your computer - with follow-up flags
In her regular series for Cambridge Network members, software training expert Karen Roem offers handy tips to help you 'Tame your computer'. This week she describes how to add follow-up reminder text and a column to an email (Microsoft Outlook).
Avacta provides update on AffiDX® SARS-CoV-2 antigen lateral flow test and detection of the Omicron variant
Avacta Group plc (AIM: AVCT), a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company developing innovative cancer therapies and powerful diagnostics based on its proprietary Affimer® and pre|CISION™ platforms, provides an update on the performance of the AffiDX® SARS-CoV-2 antigen lateral flow test (LFT) with the Omicron variant.
Record number of CFOs prioritise investment
Finance leaders are focused on growth, with a record 37% rating an increase in capital investment as a strong priority for their business in the next 12 months, according to Deloitte’s UK CFO Survey Q4 2021. Expansionary strategies, including introducing new products and services, expanding into new markets and raising investment are a greater focus now than at any time since the question was…
Media and entertainment giant significantly expands Darktrace coverage across its business
Darktrace, a global leader in cyber security AI, has announced that one of Europe’s largest media conglomerates has expanded coverage of Darktrace’s Self-Learning AI to defend the business from sophisticated and disruptive cyber-threats.
Hologram patients to help train future doctors and nurses
Health professionals of the future could soon be training on holograms of patients, thanks to a new partnership launched in Los Angeles and Cambridge and involving Addenbrooke's Hospital.
Pure makes a positive start to 2022
Pure has started 2022 positively, announcing the promotion of five people in the business.
The magic of metaphors
If you’ve got a complex idea to explain, metaphors can be your salvation, as the coronavirus pandemic has demonstrated, writes Simon Hall…
Cambridge City Airport showcases the power of EE broadband
Cambridge City Airport was the perfect location to showcase the power of EE’s latest product, Full Fibre Max Broadband. By using their connectivity, the campaign shows the drama and excitement of landing an aircraft at Cambridge City Airport from an average UK family home in Harrow.
Vitabeam’s novel ‘Quantum Energy’ lighting boosts yield and extends shelf-life
Moulds such as mildew and botrytis are major issues for undercover crops. Vitabeam has developed an innovative lighting system that promotes plant growth whilst improving product shelf life by disinfecting the product during growth and before packaging.
High growth entrepreneurs and business leaders pay it forward in new online #BusinessLeaderTalks at Growth Works
Growth Works has launched a brand new series of #BusinessLeaderTalks featuring high growth entrepreneurs and business leaders across Cambridgeshire & Peterborough.
Cambridge HackLab Academy completes acquisition of BinaryBots
Cambridge HackLab Academy successfully completes the acquisition of BinaryBots and plans to provide an innovative, sustainable, and integrated STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) education to the next generation.
Deadline looms for Cambridge Judge Business School Management Studies project proposals
Is your company considering a new venture, developing a new product, treatment or technology, expanding into a new market or developing a business or financial plan? You can enlist help of a bright and resourceful team of Cambridge Judge Business School (CJBS) students - but hurry, as the deadline for proposals is fast approaching.
Enter the Cambridge Independent Science and Technology Awards
Don't miss your chance to enter to these prestigious awards, now in their fifth year.Entry is open until 11pm on January 19. You can enter online for free via the Cambridge Independent website.
Advice for a winning social media strategy
What's your social media strategy for 2022? It could be to inform, educate, or entertain. One thing's for sure: you're looking to engage with your community.
Samsara Therapeutics establishes Scientific Advisory Board
Michael Schlossmacher, Susan Perlman, Ed Tate and Christian Behl to help advance development of neurodegeneration and rare genetic disease therapeutics.
Green Grants available to help Cambridge businesses cut their carbon emissions
Businesses in Cambridge can apply now for up to £10,000 grants to help reduce their energy consumption, save money and improve their productivity.
Taylor Wimpey creates new homes for endangered Swifts throughout Cambridgeshire
Taylor Wimpey East Anglia has teamed up with Action for Swifts to launch a conservation project in aid of endangered Swifts.
Nano Dimension acquires Global Inkjet Systems
Nano Dimension Ltd. (Nasdaq: NNDM)), an industry leader in Additively Manufactured Electronics (AME)/3D-Printed Electronics (PE), and Micro Additive Manufacturing (Micro-AM) has announced the acquisition of Global Inkjet Systems Ltd. (GIS).
Do you want to get into the habit of learning Italian?
Make learning Italian your new habit for 2022.
Start 2022 off on the right foot by taking part in Step a Million for Arthur Rank Hospice Charity
This January, put your best foot forward in solidarity with frontline care teams and ‘Step a Million’ for Arthur Rank Hospice Charity! You have 100 days to walk one million steps, between 10 January and 19 April.