ERS Genomics and Japan SLC sign CRISPR/Cas9 licence agreement
Nobel prize winning CRISPR technology to be applied in development of genetically engineered animal models.
Scientists set their sights on new catalyst technology to help achieve net zero
Academia and industry experts from the UK are exploring ways of converting carbon dioxide and waste into sustainable fuels and chemicals to meet net zero targets.
Did you know you could use your employee benefits to help fight the battle against climate change?
For many it may be hard to comprehend that the benefits you offer your employees can play a positive part in the fight against climate change, but they can.
Qkine and Enantis sign licensing deal to bring hyperstable FGF2-STAB® to the global stem cell community
Cambridge University spin-out, Qkine, and Enantis, a biotechnology spin-off company from Masaryk University, have concluded a licensing deal for Qkine to use Enantis’s patented FGF2-STAB® technology globally. A core reagent for stem cell culture, this optimised form of the protein does not degrade in culture media, leading to a range of applications in enhanced weekend-free stem cell…
Earth's interior is swallowing up more carbon than thought
Scientists from Cambridge University and NTU Singapore have found that slow-motion collisions of tectonic plates drag more carbon into Earth’s interior than previously thought.
Anglian Water announces routemap to reach net zero by 2030
Anglian Water has launched a routemap which sets out in detail how the company will reach net zero carbon by 2030.
Worldr raises $3m to protect remote conversations and launches end-to-end encryption layer for Microsoft Teams
Worldr $3million seed round is led by IQ Capital and Playfair Capital, and includes some of the biggest names in deep tech, defence and finance.
£10,000 Cambridge prize celebrates pioneering social entrepreneurs
Three social entrepreneurs pioneering new approaches to health, law and community development have been recognised with the 2021 Cambridge Social Innovation Prize, awarded by Trinity Hall and the Cambridge Centre for Social Innovation at the University of Cambridge.
Darktrace AI stops 4,000 threats a week at fashion brand Ted Baker
Darktrace, a global leader in cyber security AI, has announced that its Self-Learning AI is being used to intercept 4,000 cyber-threats every week at Ted Baker.
Planning permission granted for Cambridge Innovation Parks’ ‘visionary scheme’
A recent exciting new development for the team at Cambridge Innovation Parks Ltd (CIPL) has been the granting of planning permission for three new highly sustainable office & tech buildings, totalling 90,000 sq ft, at their North Cambridge innovation park at Waterbeach.
Cambridge Index rises 1.9%
The Cambridge Index climbed 524.5 points or 1.9% to close at 28821.3, as six of the top ten Index heavyweights posted weekly gains to their share prices.
Xaar opens new corporate headquarters in Cambridge
Xaar officially opened its new global headquarters in Cambridgeshire with a ceremony presided over by Chairman Andrew Herbert, CEO John Mills, CFO Ian Tichias and General Manager of the printhead business unit Graham Tweedale, alongside members of the team.
Metrion Biosciences appoints Nick Foster as Chief Commercial Officer and Head of Global Business Development
A new appointment supports international growth within ion channel contract research and drug discovery.
ISOPOD – the quick-assembly solution for your manufacturing cleanroom
Guardtech Cleanrooms defies the limitations of time, space and budget to help firms achieve high-quality controlled environment production.
Prism facilitates sale of learning management platform provider TWM
Technology M&A experts Prism Corporate Broking are pleased to announce that they have facilitated the sale of The Working Manager Limited (TWM), a digital learning management platform provider, to Valamis Group Oy (Valamis), a Finnish learning experience platform provider.
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UK economy growing at the fastest pace in 80 years, as EY ITEM Club upgrades growth forecast again
The UK’s economic growth prospects have again been upgraded in the latest EY ITEM Club forecast, published today.
Recovery underway in local economy, but impacts and uncertainties remain
A report has highlighted the impact of Covid-19 on the Cambridgeshire & Peterborough economy since the pandemic hit almost 18 months ago. It found that a recovery was underway in the region, aided by a rebound in manufacturing, retail and construction.
CIIPM’s next virtual training course is IP Matters
CIIPM's next training course on 11-12 August provides an introduction to intellectual property (IP) from a business perspective.
100 years and counting with Mark Blayney
Head of Operations, Mark Blayney followed in his father's footsteps and began his career as an apprentice at Marshall in 1976.
Residents asked to comment on biodiversity guidance
New planning guidance about how to increase biodiversity in new development has been published for public consultation by the Greater Cambridge Shared Planning Service.
Formula 1 engineering scholarship announced
Formula 1 is to fund an undergraduate student from an underrepresented background to study for an engineering degree at the University of Cambridge. The scholarship will be administered by the Cambridge Trust and will cover tuition fees and maintenance costs for the four year duration of the course.
Scientists can detect brain tumours using a simple urine or blood plasma test
Researchers from the Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute have developed two tests that can detect the presence of glioma, a type of brain tumour, in patient urine or blood plasma.
Cambridge academics elected to British Academy
Five Cambridge academics have been elected to the Fellowship of the British Academy in recognition of their contribution to the humanities and social sciences.
Still time to have your say in £20m cycling plus consultation
Hundreds of people have already had their say on how the Greater Cambridge Partnership could spend £20 million to improve walking and cycling journeys.