Porotech creates world’s first native red InGaN microdisplay
A microdisplay breakthrough from University of Cambridge spin-out Porotech is set to accelerate the long-awaited commercialisation of augmented reality (AR) glasses. The micro-LED pioneer has created the world’s first microdisplay based on native red indium gallium nitride (InGaN) – with an active area of 0.55 inches diagonally and a resolution of 960×540.
Xampla to 'inspire innovators of tomorrow' at Science Museum this half term
The Science Museum has invited Xampla, creator of natural alternatives to single-use plastic, to be a key exhibitor in its “Future Explorers” activity this October half term.
Successful tech grant scheme boosts local businesses
An initiative from the Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority to help small and medium-sized businesses improve their productivity using digital technology has so far successfully distributed over half a million pounds.
Velocix unveils new cloud-native video analytics platform
Market-leading video streaming and ad tech supplier Velocix has announced the launch of a cloud-native video analytics platform, called Velocix Analytics, which provides deeper insights into streaming efficiency, audience behaviour, and quality of experience.
Workshops provide a new form of public debate
Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) is hosting a series of special public workshops next month called Creating our Future, which will ask participants to discuss some of the most pressing problems facing society and then deliver a set of recommendations to politicians including Chelmsford MP Vicky Ford and Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Mayor Dr Nik Johnson.
Tame your computer - super search selections
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 explains how to use Outlook's predefined filters to find that needle in a haystack.
Business Board grant funding helps vineyard meet growing taste for English wine
A south Cambridgeshire vineyard whose primary revenue stream was reduced to zero when the Covid-19 pandemic hit is bouncing back thanks to support from the Business Board.
Heritage and craft workers across England given a helping hand - £35 million in grants announced
Heritage sites across England are receiving a boost of £35 million thanks to the Government’s Culture Recovery Fund.
‘Brown Babies’ exhibition makes awards shortlist
An online exhibition based on the powerful personal histories unearthed by Lucy Bland, Professor of Social and Cultural History at Anglia Ruskin University, is in the running for a prestigious national Museums Association award.
Birketts Residential team shortlisted for four Modern Law Conveyancing Awards
Birketts is delighted to announce that its Residential Property Team has been shortlisted for an impressive four awards at this year’s LEAP Modern Law Conveyancing Awards.
Got a solution that could take net zero efforts to the next level? Join the hackathon for the British Antarctic Survey
Join a hackathon to accelerate net zero innovation. Run by The University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership, in partnership with the British Antarctic Survey (BAS) and Cambridge Zero, this two day virtual hackathon will bring together innovators from around the world to come up with solutions to help the British Antarctic Survey achieve net zero.
Swapping shoes for success
You know what you want... but what does the person you're talking to want? Keeping that in mind can be a powerful secret to success in many areas of life, writes Simon Hall...
F.INSTITUTE appoints Charles Richmond as Director Accounting UK
F.INSTITUTE, a Dutch full service finance company for the life sciences, pharma, biotech, deep tech and new energy sector, has recently expanded its portfolio of book-keeping, tax, and CFO services into the UK market.
Bat’s an amazing way to mark ARU graduation
Bat lover Katie Goldsbrough highlighted the plight of the UK’s bat species by wearing a specially designed dress during her Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) graduation ceremony.
Allia's four lessons that innovation can learn from impact
The impact field is often regarded as difficult to quantify, qualify, and monetise. Yet as more social enterprises and other purpose-driven businesses continue to emerge and shine, the fact of impact’s real success is becoming impossible to ignore.
Just a month until Arthur Rank Hospice Charity’s Festive Run
Anyone who raises £200 before Arthur Rank Hospice Charity’s Festive Run will be entered into a draw to win four tickets to Aladdin, the Cambridge Arts Theatre’s pantomime.
How out-of-date connotations associated with apprenticeships impact the accountancy industry
Although the concept of apprenticeships has been around for centuries, the modern apprenticeship system that combines academic learning and practice was introduced in the 1960s. This system was put in place to prevent skills shortages in traditionally skilled occupations and was considered an alternative path to more ‘academic’ routes such as completing A-Levels and going to university.
A diagnosis of the High Performance Change programme
As a practising GP in the UK’s National Health Service, Dr Mike Rampling spends most of his working life helping people deal with the fear and anxiety of change. So you’d think he’d be an expert at dealing with them himself. So did he...
Healx receives IND and Orphan Drug Designation for fragile X clinical trial
Healx has received Investigational New Drug (IND) approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the Phase 2a clinical study of the compound HLX-0201 for Fragile X syndrome. The clinical study will attempt to find at least one novel and effective combination therapy for Fragile X syndrome - the world’s leading inherited cause of autism and learning difficulties which affects roughly…
Birketts’ Corporate team shortlisted for five Dealmakers Awards
Birketts has once again been nominated at the Insider Media Central & East Dealmakers Awards, this time in five categories (twice in the Deal of the Year (Sub £10m) category).
Marshall Centre welcomes Steve Burns
This week, Marshall Centre was lucky enough to welcome a new member of staff to join its Aviation Excellence team. Steve Burns brings with him a wealth of knowledge and experience both working on aircraft and as a Technical Trainer.
SolasCure begins clinical trials of its investigational wound cleaning product
Cambridge-based biologics company SolasCure has received authorisation to conduct clinical trials for its investigational product, Aurase Wound Gel, from the UK’s Medical and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) and approval to open its Investigational New Drug (IND) application by the FDA in the US.
Manufacturing activity remains firm, but supply pressures mount – CBI Industrial Trends Survey
UK manufacturing output volumes in the quarter to October grew at a similarly firm pace to September, according to the latest quarterly CBI Industrial Trends Survey.
Bourn Hall Clinic appoints Lee Willmott new Patient Services Manager
Personalised treatment has always been at the heart of care at Bourn Hall, the world’s first IVF clinic. The pioneers realised that giving patients a place of sanctuary was as important as appropriate medication to secure successful fertility treatment. Now the clinic has appointed Lee Willmott to manage the Patient Services team and drive forward the clinic’s commitment to the highest quality of…