Sanofi to acquire Kymab
Sanofi and Kymab, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing fully human monoclonal antibodies with a focus on immune-mediated diseases and immuno-oncology therapeutics, have entered into an agreement under which Sanofi will acquire Kymab for an upfront payment of approximately $1.1 billion and up to $350 million upon achievement of certain milestones.
First virtual Cambridge Information & Intellectual Property Meeting (CIIPM) – further programme updates
New speakers and product presentations have been added to the agenda for the Cambridge Information & Intellectual Property Meeting (CIIPM) meeting on 20-21 January.
Abcam returns to growth in first half with over 8% increase in constant currency revenue
Abcam plc (AIM: ABC; Nasdaq: ABCM)), a global leader in the supply of life science research tools, announces the following unaudited trading update ahead of reporting its results on 8 March 2021 for the six months ended 31 December 2020.
ICE launches new online Data Science programme in collaboration with Flatiron School
The University of Cambridge Institute of Continuing Education (ICE) is linking up with leading online learning provider Flatiron School to launch a new 10-week online Data Science programme.
Bidwells’ 2020 logistics success helps drives the local economy
2020 proved a remarkable year for the Bidwells’ Logistics and Industrial team after surpassing their 2019 record achievement by almost 1.75m sq ft.
Biocair expands In China
With facilities already in Shanghai and Beijing, Biocair recently announced the opening of its new office in Guangzhou.
Bellissima DMS now available in India as Digiflex appointed latest Bellissima DMS Trade Shop member
Prepress company Hamillroad Software announced today the appointment of Digiflex, one of India’s leading flexographic plate-making companies, to take its Bellissima DMS screening to market.
Mogrify enters research collaboration with the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology
Mogrify Limited, a UK company aiming to transform the development of ex vivo cell therapies and pioneer the field of in vivo reprogramming therapies, and the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology (LMB), a world-class research laboratory dedicated to understanding important biological processes at the molecular level, today announced an exploratory research collaboration.
New full-fibre network to link Cambridge research institutions and enterprises to key sites
A new way for Cambridge businesses and research institutions to connect to key sites and communities across Europe is now available thanks to Light Blue Fibre, bandwidth infrastructure provider euNetworks, and the UK Innovation Corridor’s most advanced data centre, Kao Data.
Next generation plastic start-up accelerates growth with further £6m seed investment
University of Cambridge spin-out Xampla has announced it has closed a £6.2m seed finance round, led by the backers of Zoom, to accelerate the roll-out of its next-generation plastic replacement. The investment follows a £2m round announced in April.
How to help children with COVID-19 worries
Psychologists from Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) will discuss the issue of children’s COVID-19 contamination fears – and offer practical advice about how parents and carers can help – during a free public online event this Thursday, 14 January (7-8pm).
Heading outdoors keeps lockdown blues at bay
A new study has found that spending time outdoors and switching off our devices is associated with higher levels of happiness during a period of COVID-19 restrictions.
Applications open for free business support programmes to help grow your social or environmental start-up
Could you use free business support to grow your start-up? Is your business or solution focused on creating social or environmental change - and do you need help to create more impact?
The Cambridge Building Society re-launches Help to Buy mortgages
The Cambridge is once again offering Help to Buy mortgages, supporting First Time Buyers get a foot on the housing ladder with new products added to their range.
CFOs anticipate return to growth and lasting change in 2021
Finance leaders expect a return to growth in 2021 with optimism rising to a record high, according to Deloitte’s latest CFO survey. Despite the surge in business optimism, half of CFOs do not expect demand for their own businesses to recover to pre-pandemic levels until the last quarter of 2021 or later.
DSP Concepts and Cambridge Consultants work to accelerate audio and voice innovation
Cambridge Consultants, part of Capgemini, and DSP Concepts, the audio platform powering the world’s best consumer and automotive brands, have announced an agreement that will see Cambridge Consultants offering deep audio product development expertise and technology to the many audio brands in the fast-growing DSP Concepts ecosystem.
Tame your computer - workbook wizardry
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 explains how to create and insert reusable pieces of content in a Microsoft Excel workbook - similar to Quick Parts in Word and Outlook.
Research in sustainable energy awarded Helios prize
The winners of Cambridge University Department of Engineering’s Helios Prize – awarded for graduate research in sustainable energy or energy efficiency – have been announced.
Starting a business
If you're thinking about starting a business, this is part one (of three) covering what you need to consider to see if it could be a success, writes business coach Simon Hall.
Qualcomm and NIO bring immersive driving experiences with intelligent cockpit and 5G technologies to NIO ET7
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and NIO Inc., through its subsidiary NIO USA, today announced the companies’ working relationship to feature the latest next generation digital cockpit technologies in NIO’s first flagship sedan, the NIO ET7.
Independent party appointed by GCP to oversee Cambourne to Cambridge audit
An independent party has been appointed by the Greater Cambridge Partnership to oversee an audit of the Cambourne to Cambridge (C2C) scheme.
Birketts celebrates appointment of new Partner to Private Client Team
Top 100 UK law firm Birketts has appointed Deborah Carrivick as a Partner in its renowned Private Client Team.
Council reminds residents and businesses ‘we are here for you’ during latest lockdown
As people are urged to stay at home again under new National Lockdown restrictions, South Cambridgeshire residents and businesses struggling during the pandemic are reminded of the support available to them via the District Council.
Funding secured for major digital overhaul of European road network
Researchers from Cambridge’s Construction Information Technology (CIT) Laboratory will lead on the digitalisation of the European road network as part of a collaborative project to improve road safety, increase capacity and reduce maintenance costs.
Renowned eye professor appointed by ARU
A renowned expert in optics and the biomechanics of the eye has joined Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) as Deputy Dean for Research and Innovation at its Faculty of Health, Education, Medicine and Social Care (HEMS).