Cambridge Index falls 1.3%
The Cambridge Index dropped 346.1 points or 1.3% to close at 26293.5, as seven of the top ten Index heavyweights posted weekly losses to their share prices.
Innovative sensor technology features at Sensors in Medicine 2021
Sensors in Medicine 2021Sensor Technology SessionTuesday 9th November
Prism facilitates sale of Ely-based digital marketing specialists Xanthos Limited
Technology M&A experts Prism Corporate Broking (Prism) is pleased to announce that it has facilitated the sale of Xanthos Limited, a digital marketing agency in Ely, to Milbank Group.
New growth-focused business support to fuel the local economy
Growth Works launches a new season of strategic growth support and grant funding, starting this October. These expert masterclasses and courses are a direct response to research highlighting top challenges faced by growth-focused businesses across Cambridgeshire & Peterborough.
The Nos have it – ICAEW ‘Grand East Anglian Debate’ attendees vote against full economic devolution in East Anglia
Almost two years late and three postponements later, the long awaited ‘ICAEW Grand East Anglian Debate’ finally went ahead at the end of last month at the iconic Cambridge Union. Over 100 business and professional leaders from across the region travelled to the evening event to hear six speakers debate the motion “this house believes that a vibrant East Anglia needs full economic devolution”.
Business Interruption Insurance - what is it and what are the benefits for your business?
Disccover the benefits of a Business Interruption policy which will protect your business from loss of income following an unexpected event that results in a temporary disruption to your business.
Will implanted technology become the next stage of human evolution?
Dr Joe Taylor is an expert in the interface between carbon and silicone. Not only is he a world leader in the study of using implanted technology to treat medical conditions, but he has also started investigating the use of implanted technology to enhance our natural abilities.
HGV driver courses set up to help meet critical shortages and support people into better paid jobs
The Combined Authority is funding training for more local HGV drivers to help tackle critical shortages affecting people and businesses.
Prototype Projects delivers an express CNC service to support product development
The challenge: deliver an Express service for CNC machining to support the fast-paced world of product development. How did Prototype Projects deliver its three-day dispatch CNC service?
Mission Therapeutics participates in the Solebury Trout Fall Private Company Showcase 2021
Mission Therapeutics, a drug discovery and development company focused on selectively inhibiting deubiquitylating enzymes (DUBs), today announced that its CEO, Anker Lundemose, will attend and present at the 8th Annual Solebury Trout Private Company Showcase, co-hosted with BMO, on 14 October 2021.
NeedleDock prevents needlestick injuries in an eco-friendly, sustainable way
NeedleDock was developed to address the significant number of accidents that are caused as a result of needle disposal. These often unreported incidents present substantial risks to healthcare workers. With CAD designs finished and intellectual property secured, Prototype Projects was approached to 3D print and dye NeedleDock.
eScent showcases first use of its transformative tech with innovative scent delivery system
eScent has completed its first concept project to develop a re-usable, enhanced FFP3 facemask which offers “personalised protection assurance” via a patented self-administered scent delivery system to help reduce mental distress.
MP praises new recycling scheme at Cambridge supermarket
Cambridge MP Daniel Zeichner visited the Tesco Superstore on Newmarket Road on Friday to see a new recycling initiative that allows customers to purchase goods in reusable packaging. Customers are now also able to return soft packaging, such as crisp packets, to the store for recycling.
Arecor’s polysaccharide vaccine patent upheld
Arecor Therapeutics plc (AIM: AREC), the biopharmaceutical group advancing today’s therapies to enable healthier lives, continues to build a strong patent portfolio protecting its proprietary Arestat™ technology. Arecor is pleased to announce that its European patent EP2457590 on polysaccharide vaccines has been successfully upheld following opposition appeal proceedings filed by GlaxoSmithKline…
What’s the secret recipe? How to recruit fresh talent in a post-pandemic job market
“For a long time, candidates have been treated like fast food. You pick up a menu, see which dishes tick your boxes, and order them ready made to your door. But recruitment professionals are missing a trick by only considering these ready made options! "says Katherine Wiid, Recruitment and Retention Coach at Recrion.
Cumbria Police plan for the future with Sepura TETRA radios
Cumbria Police have refreshed their fleet of frontline TETRA radios, deploying Sepura SC21 hand portable radios to police officer roles and SCG22 mobile radios in vehicles. In total over 1,400 radios have been deployed to enable the force to upgrade to the latest standard of TETRA radio capability.
Becketts wins Employee Engagement Award
Beckett Investment Management Group won the Best Employer 2021 (medium company) at the Best Employers Eastern Region Awards.
CMR Surgical builds new global manufacturing facility to meet Versius demand
CMR Surgical (CMR) – a global surgical robotics business – today announced plans to open a new large-scale manufacturing facility in Cambridgeshire, UK. The site will enable upscaled manufacturing processes to meet the increasing global demand for the Versius® Surgical Robotic System, now established as a valuable surgical tool in a number of hospitals across Europe, India, Australia and the…
Tame your computer - take a shortcut
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 describes ten useful keyboard shortcuts you can do with your spacebar.
Qkine earns ISO9001: 2015 certification for protein R&D and manufacture facilities
Qkine is delighted to achieve ISO9001: 2015 certification, an internationally recognised standard that confirms its commitment to exceptional product quality, customer service and scientific support.
Bio-researchers of the future get £22.5 million boost
The next generation of researchers in bioscience has received a £22.5 million investment from UK government.
Funding awarded to harness the power of machine learning in healthcare and safety-critical applications
Cambridge PhD student James Allingham has been awarded $40,000 in funding to support his machine learning research project with the potential to positively affect health-related or safety-critical applications, such as cancer diagnosis or automated driving, where computational resources are limited.
Professor Mark Girolami selected as Chief Scientist of The Alan Turing Institute
University of Cambridge Professor Mark Girolami has been announced as The Alan Turing Institute’s first Chief Scientist, responsible for the creation and delivery of the Institute’s scientific and innovation strategy, as well as its approach to ethics and responsible innovation.
Autistic children struggle with hidden emotions
New research has discovered that children with autism misjudge the feelings of others because they don’t use context to identify underlying emotions.
Power BI online training - all you need to know
Power BI online training is the best way to get to grips with this data analysis tool. Power BI is powerful business intelligence (BI) tool, and what's super cool is that it is free to download.