BBSRC backs the research talent of tomorrow
The Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) has announced the grant holders for its third round of Flexible Talent Mobility Account (FTMA). Several East Anglian institutions will beneft.
End of year disruption threatens to derail East Anglia’s recovery but businesses pledge to invest
East Anglia’s business leaders fear recruitment shortages, COVID-19 restrictions and rising energy prices will impact their end of year trading, according to new research from accountancy firm, BDO.
Thousands to be awarded the Covid Star
Cambridge University Hospitals is thanking all its staff, partners and volunteers who worked though the pandemic with a specially designed Covid Star award.
Ethical application of AI aims to improve patient care and treatment
Cambridge University Hospitals and Sensyne, the ethical clinical AI company, have announced a new partnership to harness AI (artificial intelligence) and machine learning to drive ethical research into better health care.
IDTechEx discusses RFID in 2021 and what to expect for the future
Despite a 5% drop in the global RFID market in 2020 compared to 2019, due to the impact of COVID-19, the market has recovered well in 2021, says IDTechEx in its latest report.
‘Our ambitions shouldn’t be limited by transport’ - ARU Principal
The Principal of ARU Peterborough has called on the Government to help tackle transport inequalities, which he believes are one of the main barriers to social mobility.
Shortlist and speaker revealed for IoD Director of the Year Awards
The Institute of Directors (IoD) has announced the shortlist for its 2021 Director of the Year Awards in the East of England.
Get creative at the Cambridge Saturday Clubs
ARU plans to run free Art & Design and Film & Media workshops for local youngsters.
Cambridge Index rises 0.6%
The Cambridge Index climbed 152.8 points or 0.6% to close at 24382.7, as seven of the top ten Index heavyweights posted weekly gains to their share prices.
New partnership tackles bed bugs for businesses
Stainbusters Cleaning & Hygiene Services appointed reseller partner for Spotta’s smart 24/7 bed bug monitoring technology.
Finishing options for CNC machined prototype parts
CNC milling and turning are versatile, cost-effective and accurate, yet the possibilities for CNC machined parts expand even further when additional finishes are considered. What are the options? While that sounds like a simple question, the answer is complex because there are so many factors to consider.
Cambridge to lead UK’s economic recovery in 2022 following disruptive year
A strong innovative culture and an economy rich in services and research-based firms will mean that Cambridge will be home to one of the UK’s fastest rates of employment growth by the end of 2022 - according to the latest business report by national law firm Irwin Mitchell.
Tame your computer - Best of 2021 - top 11 tips
In her regular series for Cambridge Network members - now in its 15th year - software training expert Karen Roem offers handy tips to help you 'Tame your computer'. This week she lists her top tips of 2021.
Colour-changing magnifying glass gives clear view of infrared light
By trapping light into tiny crevices of gold, researchers have coaxed molecules to convert invisible infrared into visible light, creating new low-cost detectors for sensing.
Audio Analytic tops ABI Research’s deep learning sound processing competitive ranking
ABI Research – one of the world’s most respected analyst firms – conducted an independent and in-depth examination of deep learning (DL)-based ambient sound processing vendors and concluded that “Audio Analytic came out on top in the competitor ranking, scoring well across all criteria.”
Royal representative presents Biorbyt with Queen's Award
Biorbyt is proud to have been presented a Queen’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade during a visit from Mrs Julie Spence, OBE, QPM, Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Cambridgeshire.
Human parasite’s daily rhythms could be targeted for better treatments
For the first time, the worm that causes schistosomiasis has been shown to have a daily rhythm that impacts which genes are switched on at different times.
An uplifting comment
What's one of the finest compliments a manager could hear? And why is it so important for a business? The answers may come as a surprise, writes Simon Hall...
Becoming Ebanana Scrooge…
We all love a Christmas ad, and God knows many of us have had a tough year and could do with a laugh. But this year almost all of them sit badly with me – it just doesn’t feel like the right year for that one huge ad, however good it is.
Last chance to enter SME Cambridgeshire Business Awards 2021
The Cambridge Independent awards celebrate the successes of SMEs across the whole county - and the deadline to enter is 3pm on Tuesday 7 December.
Lupin partners with TTP plc for soft-mist inhalation technology platform
Lupin Inc, a wholly-owned subsidiary of global pharma major, Lupin Limited has entered into an agreement with TTP plc (The Technology Partnership plc) to acquire the exclusive worldwide rights to develop, manufacture and commercialise inhalation products using TTP’s soft-mist inhalation technology platform. By leveraging this technology, Lupin expects to provide healthcare professionals with…
Uterus study is important step towards understanding diseases that affect one third of women
The most comprehensive cell atlas to date of the human uterus has identified two new epithelial cell states that can be used to distinguish two forms of uterine cancer. Researchers from the Wellcome Sanger Institute, the University of Cambridge and their collaborators also identified the genetic pathways that determine two main endometrial cell types.
Darktrace reports 30% more ransomware attacks targeting organisations during the holiday period
Darktrace, a global leader in cyber security AI, reported that its security researchers discovered a 30% increase in the average number of attempted ransomware attacks globally over the holiday season in every consecutive year from 2018 to 2020 compared to the monthly average.
Cambridge MP shines a light on CoFarm achievements
Today (Friday) Cambridge MP Daniel Zeichner will hand Gavin Shelton of CoFarm Cambridge (Barnwell Road) a Points of Light award from the Prime Minister. Gavin is the 1,751st recipient of the prestigious award highlighting the work of volunteers making positive changes in their communities.
Magna secures business for hybrid dual-clutch transmission programme
With the shift to electrified vehicles speeding up in society’s pursuit of cleaner and more efficient mobility, Magna is enabling global automakers to electrify their vehicle platforms with a full range of hybrid and fully electric powertrain solutions.