FairJourney Biologics enters next-generation antibody discovery collaboration with argenx
Porto, Portugal, and Cambridge and London, UK: FairJourney Biologics S.A (FJB) and IONTAS Limited (IONTAS), leaders in the discovery and optimisation of VHH fully human antibodies, today announced a collaboration with global immunology company, argenx to harness IONTAS’ proprietary mammalian display technology. The goal of the collaboration is to explore diverse panels of novel antibody…
Supporting an employee at risk of domestic abuse
Sadly, working from home is not safe for everyone. The HR Dept is helping employers to understand their role in supporting an employee at risk of domestic abuse. Its latest blog contains information and resources.
Team Changing Rooms
Team Coaching Boutique is launching a new Thought Leadership Group for Leaders, Managers and Influencers who want to get their teams functioning more efectively and delivering consequent better business results.
Top tips for employers considering the Enterprise Management Incentive (EMI) scheme
The Enterprise Management Incentive (EMI) scheme is a tax-beneficial options arrangement used for attracting and retaining key employees, while protecting owner-managers from over dilution. EMI is a popular option for business owners because of the generous tax reliefs available and the limited upfront cost to the business.
AVEVA recognised with Frost & Sullivan 2020 Product Leadership Award
AVEVA, a global leader in industrial software, driving digital transformation for industrial organisations managing complex operational processes, announced that it had been recognised with the Frost and Sullivan Product Leadership Award for its Manufacturing Execution System (MES) for Food and Beverage (F&B).
Paragraf graphene Hall sensors win Elektra Award
Paragraf's GHS series of graphene Hall sensors has won the award for Excellence in Product Design (High-reliability systems), at the Elektra Awards 2020 ceremony.
96% of IT and security professionals preparing for AI-powered cyber-attacks
Darktrace, a leading autonomous cyber security AI company, announced that a study conducted by MIT Technology Review finds that 96% of IT and security leaders are now preparing for the emergence of AI-powered cyber-attacks, with many embracing AI defences.
UK achieves its strongest Q1 IPO performance in 14 years, finds EY
UK listings experienced a very strong start to the year with more funds raised in the opening quarter of 2021 than in any other opening quarter since 2007, and the most raised in a single quarter since 2014, according to the latest EY IPO Eye.
‘Patchwork’ tumours prevalent across multiple cancer types
Scientists have confirmed that tumour evolution is driven by changes that benefit the cancer, and these lead to a wide range of variation in tumours, impacting treatment.
International conference will explore skills of the future
Cambridge-based social enterprise Form the Future will explore how to equip young people with the skills of the future at a virtual conference on Wednesday 28th April 2021.
Nominations for District Council vacancies close
The candidates standing for election to four vacant seats on South Cambridgeshire District Council have been confirmed after the nomination period closed.
Repurposing drugs to manage COVID-19 progression
Researchers use large-scale human genetic studies to identify drug targets important for managing COVID-19 in its early stages.
Domino Printing enhances global customer support with new augmented reality tool
A Cambridge company has strengthened its capability to deliver fast and efficient support to its customers around the world, with the creation of a new augmented reality tool which provides remote visual support in real-time.
Eliminating email
For positive and effective communication, this is when, and when NOT to send an email, writes Simon Hall.
Taylor Wessing confirms intention to open in the Republic of Ireland to pursue tech and life science opportunities
Taylor wessinf has announced its intention to open in the Republic of Ireland, in Dublin.
Tier 2 awarded Arrow Electronics Authorised Partner status
Arrow has chosen Tier 2 Consulting, the UK-based cloud-native development specialists, to deliver Red Hat Middleware and OpenShift Container services via its new Authorised Partner Programme.
University pays tribute to HRH Prince Philip,The Duke of Edinburgh
His Royal Highness Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, died today aged 99. Prince Philip was Chancellor of the University of Cambridge for 35 years, from December 1976 to June 2011.
New podcast: Gin & Topic
Sarah Cruise of Eloquential writes: Like many others, I had a lockdown baby! My baby is called Gin & Topic and is a new podcast I've started with my stepdaughter Áine. It was born on Friday 26th March at 5pm weighing 05m19s and while it is still in its infancy, it has just turned two (episodes) on Friday 9 April and has a long life ahead....
Limited tickets available for Cambridge Independent Science and Technology Awards
The winners of the Cambridge Independent Science and Technology Awards will be revealed at a virtual ceremony with networking next Thursday (15 April).
What does your interview process say about your business?
On the face of it, conducting interviews is relatively straightforward, yet there are so many different approaches.
Public backs more powers for the Mayor – new Centre for Cities’ poll finds
There is overwhelming public support for more devolution to the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Mayor according to Centre for Cities’ polling by Savanta ComRes ahead of next month’s election.
Healx launches partnership with Ataxia UK and FARA to find treatments for rare neurodegenerative condition
Healx, the AI-powered, patient-inspired technology company accelerating the discovery and development of rare disease treatments at scale, is excited to announce its latest patient group partnerships.
Birketts advises Viridian Solar on sale to roofing manufacturer Marley
UK top 100 law firm Birketts has advised leading solar panel manufacturer, Viridian Solar, on their sale to roof systems manufacturer Marley.
Over 100,000 views of Cambridge Festival events
The inaugural Cambridge Festival, which concluded on Sunday (4th April), has been hailed a massive success following 10 momentous days of over 350 free, online events and well over 100,000 views from 173 countries during the Festival period.
Customers with donations urged to call ahead, as EACH prepares for shops reopening
East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH) is urging supporters with items for its shops to call and make sure there is space for them, with the charity anticipating another deluge of donations when non-essential retail returns on Monday (12 April).