Bidwells secures largest office letting in Cambridge for five years at Cambridge Science Park
Bidwells, acting on behalf of TusPark, has secured technology giants Roku as tenants for a 120,000 sq ft office at Cambridge Science Park in the largest transaction in the city since 2016.
Digital health and medtech innovators: Applications now open for MedCity - Spex Capital investment call
MedCity and investment firm Spex Capital have opened their first joint call as part of their exclusive partnership to identify and fund the next generation of digital health and medtech innovators.
Cambridge recruiters struggle in volatile jobs market
Jobseekers are spoilt for choice as demand for quality candidates continues to outstrip supply. “Recruiters in many Cambridge Network companies are struggling to fill key roles,” comments Claire Angus, head of the Network’s Recruitment Gateway.
University of Cambridge appoints Sonita Alleyne as Chair and Simon Fairclough as Director of the Centre for Music Performance
The University of Cambridge is pleased to announce the appointments of Simon Fairclough as Director and Sonita Alleyne OBE as Chair of the new Centre for Music Performance (CMP), which has been established to enable students, staff and the wider community to make music in all its forms a core part of life at Cambridge.
NVIDIA opens Cambridge-1 supercomputer to UK healthcare startups
NVIDIA has announced a programme to open its Cambridge-1 supercomputer to UK healthcare startups.
Beko officially opens new Innovation Centre at Marlborough College
Earlier this month, Hakan Bulgurlu, CEO of Arçelik, the holding company for Beko, officially opened the new Beko Innovation Centre at Marlborough College, the UK’s largest co-educational independent full boarding school located in Wiltshire.
Veterinary profession’s highest scientific honour goes to former Cambridge University Dean for exceptional contributions to canine medicine
Internationally renowned veterinary surgeon Professor Mike Herrtage has been awarded the British Veterinary Association’s (BVA) most prestigious scientific award for his outstanding contributions to clinical teaching and research, veterinary specialisation, and dog health and welfare.
More volunteers needed for survey investigating the impact of Covid-19
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust (CPFT) invites local people to take part in an online survey to share how the coronavirus pandemic is affecting their mental health and wellbeing - before it closes next Thursday (30 September 2021).
Flavia’s ghostly tale wins major illustration prize
An ARU PhD student has been awarded the £5,000 Klaus Flugge Prize for her debut children’s book.
Boost for Cambourne Youth Centre
A new purpose-built centre for young people in Cambourne is set to be completed earlier than initially planned, after South Cambridgeshire District Council agreed to loan Cambourne Town Council funds towards the project.
Dr Sarah Teichmann joins Transition Bio as Scientific Co-founder
Transition Bio, Inc has announced that Dr Sarah Teichmann FmedSci FRS, has joined the company as a Scientific Co-founder.
Riverlane: UK consortium develops new hardware abstraction layer to facilitate collaboration across the quantum computing industry
A consortium led by Cambridge-based quantum computing software company Riverlane and the National Physical Laboratory (NPL) has developed an open-source hardware abstraction layer (HAL) that makes software portable across different quantum computing hardware platforms.
Impact Women's Network delves into virtual interfaces
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Facing the return of the commute
Factors such as working hours, location, and access to transportation links, mean that one person’s commute can drastically differ to someone else's. The quality of this journey can have an impact on mood and set the tone for the rest of the day. Do you know how your employees are getting to work?
Revolutionary technology developed by Cambridge based Medovate awarded HSJ Patient Safety Innovation of the Year
A ground-breaking regional anaesthesia device, invented by clinicians at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King’s Lynn NHS Foundation Trust (QEH) and developed in conjunction with Cambridge-based medical device company Medovate, has been awarded ‘Patient Safety Innovation of the Year’ at this year’s HSJ Patient Safety Awards.
‘This will drive our commercial growth’ - delighted Cambond CEO welcomes grant of European patent
Cambond is pleased to announce that it has received a Notice of Allowance from the EU Patent Office for one of its core technology patents – Biocomposites and Methods of Use.*
Cambridge researchers elected Fellows of the Royal Academy of Engineering
Four researchers from the University of Cambridge are among the leading figures in engineering and technology elected as Fellows of the Royal Academy of Engineering.
Clarity for job shortage sponsorship with new Immigration Rules changes
Sponsoring overseas employees is currently being considered by some employers with numerous job vacancies.
New ten-year plan to make the UK a global AI superpower
The UK has launched its first National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy to help it strengthen its position as a global science superpower and seize the potential of modern technology to improve people’s lives and solve global challenges such as climate change and public health.
Blackstone’s BioMed gives shot in the arm to Cambridge life science park expansion
Michael Jones, Director, Cheffins, gives his reaction to the news of BioMed Realty's investment in the Cambridge cluster.
Tech companies must not encrypt platforms unless guarantees can be made on child safety, MPs warn
MPs say new legislation will be an opportunity to make the internet a safer place for children, but warn that social media companies must be more ‘proactive’ in improving platforms.
Birketts advises leading supply chain management firm on strategic acquisition
Following the team’s impressive work last year advising the shareholders of Vanilla Electronics Ltd (Vanilla) on the sale of a majority stake to Literacy Capital plc, Birketts has once again supported Vanilla, this time on an acquisition of Wiltshire-based electronics manufacturing services business, Interconics Ltd (Interconics).
Runners lace up for Cambridge Town and Gown 2021
Over 1200 runners have already signed up for this year’s Cambridge Town and Gown 10k race, to be held on Saturday 16 October.
Evonetix granted patent for DNA data storage and retrieval method
Evonetix Ltd, the synthetic biology company developing a desktop platform for scalable, high-fidelity and rapid gene synthesis, announced it has been granted patent GB 2576304 for its novel method for DNA data storage and retrieval.
Implementing polygenic scores for cardiovascular disease into NHS Health Checks
The information held within our genes and how it can be used to improve individual health, continues to generate excitement among researchers, health professionals and policymakers. The potential to routinely use polygenic scores in clinical practice is currently of particular interest, and research indicates that polygenic scores for cardiovascular disease may be the closest to potential…