Two-metre COVID-19 rule is ‘arbitrary measurement’ of safety
A new study has shown that the airborne transmission of COVID-19 is highly random and suggests that the two-metre rule was a number chosen from a risk ‘continuum’, rather than any concrete measurement of safety.
New specialist service to benefit critically ill patients
Critically ill patients who need to be cared for at different hospitals throughout the east of England are to benefit from a new specialist transfer service this winter.
Johnson Matthey announces sale of Advanced Glass Technologies
Johnson Matthey announces the sale of its Advanced Glass Technologies business to Fenzi Holdings SPV SpA for £178 million on a cash free debt free basis, with completion anticipated in spring 2022.
41% YOY revenue growth, as Darktrace uniquely positioned to lead new phase in cyber security
Darktrace, a global leader in cyber security AI, announces that at the Annual General Meeting of the Company, to be held today, Gordon Hurst, Chairman of Darktrace, will make the following statement.
Microsoft-first approach to security benefits financial experts LGL
"By working with Softwerx, we've discovered that there are very few areas that Microsoft does not cover with their security arsenal."- Peter Messervy-Gross, Chief Information Officer at LGL Group
Great leap forward for walking and cycling as Combined Authority Board signs over long-awaited Government cash
Following the Combined Authority’s successful bid for half a million pounds in Government funding for ‘active travel’, today’s meeting of the Combined Authority Board unanimously approved release of the grant to Peterborough City Council and Cambridgeshire County Council.
Sign up for the Games Eden Christmas Quiz 2021
Gather your families, your bubbles, your housemates, your friends, your workmates (possibly from around the country!), or even just come by yourself to enjoy the Games Eden Christmas Quiz on Thursday 2 December (8pm).
Are you hosting a Christmas party for your staff this year?
Whether you're planning the first work Christmas party in two years, or seeking alternative ways to spread festive cheer in your business this winter, read the HR Dept's latest blog.
Cambridge law firm offers free Advent webinars for faith charities
With the approach of Advent, Cambridge law firm Stone King is offering a series of four, 30-minute webinars aimed specifically at faith based charities. Each Wednesday during Advent a speaker will review some of the key legal developments of 2021 across a range of pertinent areas, and the sessions are also an opportunity for an open discussion among attendees.
A141 Huntingdon and St Ives road plans will go ahead together, Combined Authority reveals
Following engagement with residents, community groups and businesses with an interest in options to improve the A141 at Huntingdon and the road network around St Ives, Mayor of Cambridgeshire & Peterborough, Dr Nik Johnson, has asked Combined Authority officers to take forward streamlined plans that advance the improvement for both areas in one joint scheme.
Hospice needs volunteers, vans and van drivers to support Christmas Tree recycling scheme
Arthur Rank Hospice Charity is asking the local community for their support with its annual Christmas Tree collection, sponsored by Cooke, Curtis & Co (Trumpington) and Cyber Business Growth (Royston).
IBS biomarker identified that could help personalise diet and treatment
Specific gut bacteria could be used as biomarkers to identify people with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) − a poorly understood, common, and often debilitating condition − who will benefit from a low FODMAP diet, new research has found. These findings are helping to shed light on the mechanisms behind IBS and potentially provide new treatment options for those affected.
ARU works on tech to tackle online child abuse
Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) has won Government funding to help develop a new way of tackling online child abuse.
BBC Two Surgeons – tension builds in episode three
The risks are high and pressure mounts in tomorrow's (Thursday’s) 9pm episode of BBC Two’s ‘Surgeons: At the Edge of Life’, filmed at Cambridge’s Royal Papworth and Addenbrooke’s hospitals.
Mystery of high-performing solar cell materials revealed in stunning clarity
Researchers have visualised, for the first time, why perovskites – materials which could replace silicon in next-generation solar cells - are seemingly so tolerant of defects in their structure.
Neonatal incubator developed by mOm and eg technology achieves first clinical use in UK
mOm’s revolutionary neonatal incubator designed, developed and manufactured in Britain has seen its first-ever clinical use in a UK hospital, this month.
Howard Group bolstered by appointment of new Director
Cambridge-based property investor and developer Howard Group has announced the appointment of Niall Southwell to the new role of Project Director – Development.
ieso raises £39million to address global mental health crisis with digital therapeutics
ieso has completed its £39million ($53 million) Series B financing round led by investment firm Morningside, with further new investment from Sony Innovation Fund and existing shareholders IP Group, Molten Ventures and Ananda Impact Ventures.
Get Christmas all wrapped up at Cheffins’ sparkling Jewellery, Silver & Watches Sale
The final Cheffins Jewellery, Silver and Watches sale of 2021 will take place on 2nd December at the firm’s sale room in Cambridge, with a number of contemporary jewellery lots set to go under the hammer.
Plans for North East Cambridge revised following consultation
Proposals for a low carbon development at North East Cambridge have been revised following a major consultation last year, taking on board thousands of comments made by local residents and businesses.
Cambridge Network helps start-ups to meet L’Oreal
A select group of start-ups from the region met with L’Oréal’s Open Innovation and global Research & Innovation teams as part of a recent scouting expedition organised by Cambridge Network, resulting in several possible collaborations.
Athletes need thorough tests after long COVID
Athletes returning to training following long COVID should undergo a series of tests and seek regular advice from a multi-disciplinary team of specialists to ensure they are fit to resume exercise, according to a new study.
AstraZeneca unveils The Discovery Centre (DISC) in Cambridge
AstraZeneca will today, in the presence of His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales, formally unveil The Discovery Centre (DISC) in Cambridge – a state-of-the-art research and development (R&D) facility designed to the world’s highest environmental standards and accommodating over 2,200 research scientists.
Work starts to build ARU Peterborough phase 2 research and development centre
Construction has started on a research and development centre at ARU Peterborough, which will form a second phase of the city’s developing new university.
Still time to have a say on the region’s transport future
There is still time for people in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough to have their say on the region’s transport future.