How well protected are you?
You may have recently seen some communications from the DfE and NCSC, regarding the high levels of Cyber Attacks on schools and MATs
Eagle Genomics opens Indian hub as world interest in microbiome research intensifies
Eagle Genomics, a British pioneer in applying network science to biology, has announced the opening of a formal new operation in India – within the innovation hub of Laxmi Cyber City in Hyderabad - as the bio revolution continues to transform the global economy.
Worried about barriers to doing business in China? 'PPE' is your answer
Crayfish.io CEO Ting Zhang recently provided fresh Q1 data for the Chinese economy and shared insights developed from working with clients, Chinese investors and sector specialists over the past year, suggesting that a “PPE” approach can be applied when entering China.
IPO values Darktrace at £2.2 billion
Shares in Cambridge cybersecurity company Darktrace leapt as much as 40% in their first day of trading on the London Stock Exchange on Friday, following an initial public offering that raised £165 million.
Mogrify completes Series A financing totalling $33 million
Mogrify Limited (Mogrify®), a biopharmaceutical company aiming to transform the development of ex vivo cell therapies and pioneer a new class of in vivo reprogramming therapies, announced today the second closing of its Series A financing of $17 million USD, bringing the total raised to $33 million in this round. The funding will support the advancement of Mogrify’s immuno-oncology and…
Versius surgical robot begins first gynaecological procedures in NHS hospital
CMR Surgical (CMR) – a global surgical robotics business – has announced the expanded use of its next-generation surgical robotic system Versius® in Europe. For the first time, Versius is being used to conduct major gynaecological procedures, including complex cancer cases, in the NHS at Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Trust.
New speakers join Cancer Diagnostic Summit
It is generally recognised that early diagnosis of cancer leads to increased survival rates. The Cancer Diagnostic Technology Summit (11- 14 May) brings together the best in academic research and commercial leaders to examine how near we are to achieving the ideal cancer diagnostic tests.
Featurespace’s ARIC™ Risk Hub earns NatWest 'Best security and anti-fraud development' award
NatWest has been recognised for "Best Security and Anti-Fraud Development" following its enterprise-wide deployment of the ARIC™ Risk Hub; Featurespace's real-time machine learning Enterprise Financial Crime prevention software.
STFC invests in next generation of science leaders
The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) has awarded £5.7 million of funding to support the next generation of science leaders.
National accolade for Domino director
A Cambridge company is celebrating one of its directors receiving a national accolade – taking up an advisory role with an organisation which is shaping the future of the industry.
ARU expert to lead climate finance discussions
Professor Aled Jones of Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) will lead the climate finance discussions at Climate Exp0, a week-long science and policy conference taking place six months before the start of the 2021 UN Climate Change Summit (COP26) in Glasgow.
Keeping business moving during lockdowns - HCR driving deals forward
Inger Anson's corporate team at HCR Law drove deals forward despite the lockdowns, taking tech companies further on their growth journeys.
The changing role of offices in the post-COVID world
COVID-19 has undoubtedly been the most disruptive event in the lives of many people. We are likely to look back and see 2020 as being a pivotal year when things changed forever for reasons both good and bad.
Tame your computer - 10 comments on Comments
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 details ten things you may not know about Comments (Microsoft Word).
New book focuses on coaching for cultural transformation
Team Coaching Boutique's founder John Cockburn-Evans has just released his first book "Coaching for Cultural Transformation; Staying competitive in Shifting Environments."
How to write a book
If you've ever wanted to write a book, this is how to motivate yourself to do it, writes Simon Hall - who is very proud to have just seen his latest work published!
Leading through the pandemic: six insights
Rise Above created its new report 'Leading through the pandemic - how leaders of membership organisations have met the challenge' by interviewing leaders of membership organisations in the UK. The aim was to understand how they have led through the pandemic, and what insights they could share with leades in other sectors.
Taylor Wessing welcomes new corporate partners and its third team hire of 2021
Taylor Wessing announced its third team hire of 2021 last month, appointing four new lawyers to the partnership from Stephenson Harwood.
Jetty path opens as Chisholm Trail takes shape
A jetty that will make it easier and quicker for people to ride or walk across Cambridge has opened today (Friday) as part of the flagship Chisholm Trail.
Cyber attack warning from DfE
You may be aware the DfE has again issued a warning to schools, regarding the high levels of Cyber Attacks on schools and MATs. A recent letter from Jon Gilbert, Chief Information Security Officer, explains the increased levels of Cyber Attacks.
Heading for the Hills? Harvey joins Outdooractive to offer its mapping via app
Cambridge, UK and Doune, Scotland - Award winning HARVEY maps for keen mountain walkers are now available digitally through Outdooractive, enabling Pro+ subscribers’ access to specialist Superwalker and British Mountain maps as a new option together with route planning, navigation and safety features, all in one robust app.
Darktrace valued at £1.7bn on UK IPO
Cambridge cyber security world leader Darktrace was valued at £1.7 billion on its London Stock Exchange bow this morning but an immediate surge in share price suggested there may be more in the tank.
New genetic target for blood cancer treatment
Targeting a pathway that is essential for the survival of certain types of acute myeloid leukaemia could provide a new therapy avenue for patients, the latest research has found.
BiologIC Technologies helps implement high-throughput heat inactivation of patient samples at Cambridge Lighthouse Laboratory
BiologIC Technologies, a pioneer in Industry 4.0 technologies for the bio-revolution, has collaborated with AstraZeneca and Electrolux Professional to implement a high-throughput solution for heat inactivation of patient samples at the Cambridge Lighthouse Laboratory. This solution renders the virus non-infectious, enhancing the safety, sustainability and scalability of the testing process.
Opportunities for 'playing out' events
Cambridgeshire communities interested in closing their road to hold a playing out event for children are urged to get in touch with the Greater Cambridge Partnership and Cambridgeshire County Council.