Intellectual Property webinar gets companies on the front foot
Full-service law firm Birketts has hosted another successful webinar for businesses and individuals who want to know more about protecting their intellectual property (IP) assets.
Local councils support DfT’s scheme to help lorry drivers to isolate
Local Councils are supporting the Department for Transport’s scheme for lorry drivers to isolate at The Cambridge Bar Hill hotel, before completing their journeys.
Orthopaedic surgeon Vikas honoured with top award
An Addenbrooke’s surgeon who specialises in hip and knee surgery has won a prestigious award for his innovative research.
'Run Everyone' responds to lockdown by opening applications to all Cambridge residents
Organisers of Run Everyone are responding to the new lockdown by opening their virtual event to all groups of friends, clubs and any teams in Cambridge, not just business groups as originally announced. The virtual event in March now offers everyone in and around Cambridge an opportunity to get involved in a community-wide event during lockdown, while gaining the many physical and mental benefits…
Quantum projects launched to solve universe’s mysteries
Researchers will use cutting-edge quantum technologies to transform our understanding of the universe and answer key questions such as the nature of dark matter and black holes.
The seemingly unlimited rights of telecoms operators
Landowners will be keen to understand what limits can be imposed on telecoms operators who have equipment on their land. However, they will be disappointed with the outcome of a recent case concerning a lease renewal under the Electronic Communications Code where the tenant operator was allowed extensive rights to install, upgrade and share the site. Sarah Baron of Hewitsons explains.
Cambridge Foundation Year offers new route to undergraduate study for disadvantaged students
A Foundation Year offering talented students from backgrounds of educational and social disadvantage a new route to undergraduate study has been launched by the University of Cambridge.
Property development finance in 2021 - what to expect
Most of us will be glad to see the back of 2020. Nevertheless, 2021 looks set to be another year which will present challenges to property developers.
Healx teams up with Mission: Cure to discover and advance the world’s first treatments for chronic pancreatitis
Mission: Cure is a coalition of patients, doctors, researchers and entrepreneurs who are committed to advancing new therapies and cures for currently untreatable diseases. Their primary focus is on chronic pancreatitis, a rare inflammatory condition that affects over a million people across the globe. A new partnership will combine Healx’s AI and drug discovery expertise with Mission: Cure…
The future of office design
The enforced restrictions of the past year have brought about seismic changes in the way we work. In working from home, many have discovered that they can still be efficient and get the job done. Beyond the initial enjoyment of being surrounded by home comforts and not having to commute, our separation from the mothership has also brought into sharp focus what we miss about life in the…
Work continues on Chisholm Trail project
Construction continues on the Chisholm Trail and Abbey-Chesterton Bridge this week.
Taiho and Astex extend strategic oncology collaboration with MSD
Taiho Pharmaceutical Co, Ltd. announces that it and Astex Pharmaceuticals (UK), both Otsuka group companies, have granted an exclusive licence under their joint, small-molecule drug discovery programme targeting SHP2, to Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, NJ, USA, known as MSD outside the United States and Canada through a subsidiary.
Family court decisions distorted by misuse of key research, say experts
Family courts are misunderstanding and misusing research around how children form close relationships with their caregivers, say an international group of experts.
Trust and psychological safety - there is a difference
In the coaching community there is a lot talked about both psychological safety and trust. Both are fundamental concepts in the arena of coaching. In the same way that it is critical to understand the differences between authenticity and trust, it is important to understand the differences with these.
Case study – Implementing call centre quality assurance for happier customers and higher productivity
Quality is the bedrock on which customer experience is built. So, Chris Dunn Consulting is delighted to share this case study on how its team helped Glen Dimplex Heating & Ventilation (GDHV) implement a call quality assurance system that led to happier customers and higher productivity...
New Timestrip electronic indicators launched
Timestrip®, the developer of smart indicator technology, is launching a completely new range with two electronic temperature indicators. They will be important in monitoring the safe storage and transportation of a wide range of goods including pharmaceuticals, vaccines, healthcare, food produce, adhesives and inks.
Bango reports 70% revenue growth and record profitability
Bango (AIM: BGO), the global platform for data-driven commerce, today provides an update on trading for the 12 months ended 31 December 2020 (FY 2020), ahead of announcing its Full Year Results on 16 March 2021.
Axol Bioscience strengthens commercial leadership team with key appointments
Axol Bioscience, a biotechnology company specialising in the use of stem cell technology to manufacture disease relevant cell based assay systems to the drug discovery industry, today announced the appointment of Ross Wheatcroft as the Global Strategic Accounts Manager.
Darktrace’s Cyber AI Analyst wins 2021 BIG Innovation award
Darktrace, the world’s leading cyber AI company, has announced that its Cyber AI Analyst technology has won the 2021 Business Intelligence Group (BIG) Award for Innovation. The annual awards programme recognises the organisations, products and people that bring new ideas to life.
Smart water networks able to detect a looming crisis, reports IDTechEx
It is possible with technology to better predict how people use water and monitor its quality. This technology currently exists.
COVID-19 immunity: how long does it last?
Millions of people across the world have been infected with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. Countries are also now embarking on massive vaccination campaigns to control the virus and protect their most vulnerable citizens. One of the biggest questions remaining is whether vaccination and/or prior infection with SARS-CoV-2 offers lasting protection against this deadly virus. The good…
Annual Rising Festival supports women through pandemic by focusing on wellbeing
Celebrating International Women’s Day, the virtual Rising Festival 2021 will respond to the pandemic with a focus on confidence, wellbeing and resilience.
R4DAR Technologies secures SBRI funding from Geospatial Commission Transport Innovation Competition
R4DAR Technologies, a disruptive tech start-up in the autonomous landscape, has secured £74k in SBRI (Small Business Research Initiative) funding from the Geospatial Transport Innovation Competition to study the feasibility of delivering a cutting-edge locational data solution for widescale use in shared transport networks, smart city and smart mobility applications. It was shortlisted from a…
Win a place on a Physical & Structural Properties of Molecules training course from Anthias Consulting
Anthias Consulting Ltd is offering the chance to win a place on one of its Virtual Classroom courses covering techniques used for the determination of physical & structural properties of molecules.
Get your daily DOSE of happiness
Strategies to trigger a release of the feel-good hormones or neurotransmitters: Dopamine, Oxytocin, Serotonin and Endorphins; the chemicals messengers produced in the brain that are responsible for making people bond, feel joy, pleasure and even love.