Wren Therapeutics announces financing of £12.4 million
Wren Therapeutics Ltd, a biopharmaceutical company pioneering a unique network kinetics approach to drug discovery for protein misfolding diseases, today announced the closing of a £12.4 million (c. $17 million) financing.
Riverlane secures $20 million in Series A funding
New funding will accelerate Riverlane’s mission to build a high-performance operating system that makes quantum computers useful, sooner.
Brand-new insight on how businesses can communicate better to serve and sell to consumers in 2021
If your company sells products or services directly to consumers, you need to get your hands on a brand-new FREE report from Forrester Consulting. It’s just 15 pages long but packed with insight into how businesses can communicate better to serve and sell to consumers in 2021.
Tame your computer - quick start
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 describes how to automatically start an application, such as Outlook (Windows 10).
Covid-19 risks ‘levelling down’ East of England as its cities’ economies are hit hard by the pandemic
Covid-19’s economic damage risks 'levelling down' many places in the East of England, as its largest cities and towns have been hit disproportionately hard by the pandemic. This is according to Centre for Cities’ annual study of the UK’s major urban areas – Cities Outlook 2021.
Data science and computational mathematics unite to advance predictive methods in engineering
A well-known mathematical method, used as a predictive tool in engineering and the physical sciences for more than 70 years, has been radically redesigned in landmark research led by Cambridge engineers.
Funding boost for mathematical sciences institutes
Three of the UK’s leading research institutes will be supported to widen access to mathematical sciences and support training through funding which has just been confirmed.
Developmental origins of eczema and psoriasis discovered
Scientists have created a highly detailed map of skin, which reveals that cellular processes from development are re-activated in cells from patients with inflammatory skin disease.
Growing up in bilingual home has lasting benefits
New research has found that growing up in a bilingual home can provide unexpected cognitive benefits later in life.
Johnson Matthey announces manufacturing capacity for key components in Green Hydrogen
Johnson Matthey (JM), a global leader in sustainable technologies, has taken the next major step in its plans to commercialise technologies to enable production of zero carbon ‘green’ hydrogen, announcing new manufacturing capacity for the production of catalyst coated membranes.
A business plan made easy
The final part (3 of 3) of a simple way to work through whether that idea you have for starting your own business is feasible, from business communications consultant and coach Simon Hall.
Electronic Manufacturing Expectations 2021
As we enter the first quarter of 2021, we reflect on 2020 and see the impact it has had on our supply chain and business models. Inevitably, 2020 caused widespread difficulties in the marketplace, with all areas of the economy feeling the pressure. This left many electronic manufacturers with an ambiguous vision of what the future may look like.
Government Consultation: Reforming non-compete restrictive covenants
The Government has recently announced that it is consulting on proposed reforms to non-compete restrictive covenants used in employment contracts.
Astounding £54,000 raised for Arthur Rank Hospice Charity from Christmas trees
Arthur Rank Hospice Charity was able to safely collect more trees than ever before and never could it be more important to help fund the care that it provides.
Marshall Centre welcomes learners from Horizon Discovery and CamdenBoss
Marshall Centre welcomes a new cohort of Improvement Technician apprentices from Horizon Discovery and CamdenBoss.
Council urges businesses to apply now for latest lockdown grants
Businesses in South Cambridgeshire can now apply for the latest round of Government financial help for closures during the post-Christmas period and through the Spring.
SPT Labtech announces acquisition of Apricot Designs
SPT Labtech, a global leader in the design and development of automated instrumentation and consumables for life science applications, announces the acquisition of Apricot Designs Inc., headquartered in Covina, California.
Monitoring dangerous bacteria in freshwater
The river Cam, which flows through the city of Cambridge, UK, is a hotspot for swimmers, rowers, and kayakers, many of whom develop waterborne infections caused by the bacteria found in the river.
Top tips for a cost effective divorce
Head of Family Law at Howes Percival, Justine Flack gives her top five tips to help ensure your divorce is handled in the most efficient and cost effective way possible.
Research centres are found to be ‘internationally excellent'
An evaluation of six research centres owned or supported by UKRI-Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) has found that each is ‘internationally excellent’.
'Male' vs 'female' brains: having a mix of both is common and offers big advantages – new research
From advertising to the workplace, it is often assumed that men and women are fundamentally different – from Mars and Venus, respectively.
Expert international team appointed to design Cambridge Children’s Hospital
The project design team who will draw up plans for Cambridge Children’s Hospital has been announced.
COEL reminds companies to think about workplace maintenance
Building maintenance and property services have never been more important than now, says COEL. Many workplaces have been mothballed or seen limited use for the duration of the past year. During this time of inactivity, a building's health can incur problems which can cause issues for when a workforce is due to return.
Why now is the perfect time to pivot
Everyone will agree that 2020 was a year of rapid change.
Hub to provide national circular economy leadership
A new hub announced yesterday (Weds) will coordinate the national research effort to deliver a circular economy.