Swedish authority enhances critical communications for public transport with Sepura mobile terminals
Sepura SRG3900 mobile terminals have been deployed in trams and buses in Region Östergötland as Östgötatrafiken (Swedish Transport Administration) overhauls its critical communications capability.
Successful collaboration achieves accurate prediction of microfluidic bead production
Poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA) is a polymer with broad utility, often used for the manufacture of highly monodisperse beads for controlled drug release and targeted drug delivery. Using microfluidic chips – such as those from Dolomite Microfluidics – to produce the beads provides the necessary precise regulation of bead size distribution, a factor that is of critical importance and can have…
Paul England discusses IP and pharma changes of the past decade, for Intellectual Property Magazine
Just a decade ago, during the financial crisis, the life sciences sector, dominated by small-molecule pharmaceuticals, was being squeezed.
Merger control – should you notify the CMA?
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) recently released its final report on a merger involving the owner of the UK’s largest online retailer of made-to-measure blinds, Blinds2Go, and one of their closest competitors, 247Curtains. The outcome acts as a word of warning to those who engage in mergers and acquisitions, but choose not to notify the CMA.
Fixed-income venture
Cambridge Enterprise leads strategic funding round for startup Bond180, which was launched by three Cambridge MBA graduates.
How to adapt your recruitment marketing strategy
As the dust settles from the whirlwind impacts of Coronavirus, businesses are starting to plan for the future. At the start of the pandemic, hiring might not have been a priority but, now is the time to start planning for recovery- with marketing being at the forefront.
The successor to furlough - The Job Support Scheme explained
The Chancellor announced a new Job Support Scheme (JSS), which is to run from November 2020 for six months and replace the current Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, which ends on 31 October 2020.
Trinity Hall receives two national COVID Secure Awards for health & hygiene standards
Trinity Hall has received two national COVID Secure Awards in recognition of its health and hygiene standards as it welcomes students and staff safely back to the historic Cambridge College.
Mayor challenges brightest and best to deliver conceptual designs for pioneering Metro scheme
Some of the best brains in engineering, science, tech and digital are being challenged to shape the future of the Cambridgeshire Autonomous Metro (CAM) by developing conceptual designs for the vehicle, its infrastructure and how the system might operate.
Bamboo Systems fuels growth through new round of funding
Bamboo closes on a $7 million investor-led round to drive expansion in R&D and go-to-market.
Xaar sets vision for the future
Xaar, the leading inkjet printing technology group, has today outlined a new strategy to return to sustainable long-term growth. Alongside this, Xaar has launched the ImagineX bulk printhead platform which will deliver new product capabilities, and unveiled a new forward-looking brand identity.
Established UK surgical robotics centre adopts Versius
CMR Surgical (CMR) – a global surgical robotics business – today announced the introduction of Versius, a next-generation surgical robot at Frimley Health. Frimley Health is a well-established surgical robotics centre and has become the first hospital in the UK to use Versius in Urology, as well as in Colorectal surgery, expanding the number of patients receiving the benefits of robotic assisted…
Twelve things we know about Covid-19, thanks to health data research
‘Twelve things we know about Covid-19, so far’, published by Health Data Research UK (HDRUK) demonstrates the absolute necessity for timely, secure access to health data across all aspects of the Covid-19, including the effects of the pandemic on care for other conditions such as cancer and heart disease.
East of England sees sharpest rise in business confidence during September
Business confidence in the East of England rose 17 points during September to -5%, the largest month-on-month increase of all UK regions, according to the latest Business Barometer from Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking.
The testimony of trees: how volcanic eruptions shaped 2000 years of world history
Researchers have shown that over the past 2000 years, volcanoes have played a larger role in natural temperature variability than previously thought, and their climatic effects may have contributed to past societal and economic change
Discovering novel structural colour mechanisms with microfluidics
Dolomite Microfluidics’ chips are helping researchers at Pennsylvania State University to make exciting discoveries about the structural colour mechanisms of different materials, paving the way for further research into diverse applications such as colorimetric sensors and aesthetics, for example, cosmetics, coatings or paint.
Construction webinar provides roadmap to pitfalls of adjudications
Birketts’ construction team has provided an invaluable lesson on the issues surrounding adjudication in their latest interactive webinar, now available to watch in full on YouTube.
Mayor asks Board to agree Market Town proposals for Hunts
In a move which will help Cambridgeshire’s historic market towns ‘get fit for the future’ and punch their weight in the Covid world, Mayor James Palmer asks the Board of the Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority to approve funding for the market towns of Huntingdon, Ramsey and St Ives.
Guardtech takes fight to COVID with CleanCube mobile testing labs
Haverhill firm supports the pandemic effort with its innovative range of cleanrooms.
4am Software Pty Ltd appointed as distributor of Cresset computational solutions for drug discovery
Brisbane, Australia and Cambridge, UK – 4am Software Pty Ltd announces its appointment as distributor of Cresset computational solutions for small molecule discovery in Australia and New Zealand.
Love food, hate waste
People across the UK wasted a third less food than normal during lockdown – and Greater Cambridge residents are being urged to keep up these efforts as part of a new campaign. Local councils and the food partnership organisation Cambridge Sustainable Food have teamed up in the fight against food waste.
Liverpool and England legend to give virtual talk
Legendary Liverpool and England footballer John Barnes is to speak about the highs and lows of his glittering career at a virtual event organised by Anglia Ruskin University for Black History Month.
Domino launches new printer to meet COVID-19 manufacturing challenges
A Cambridge company and world leader in coding and marking technology and consumables has launched its latest printer to help manufacturers deal with rapid changes in production schedules and fluctuations in consumer demand – experienced particularly during the current Coronavirus pandemic.
Cyted appoints Martin Frost as Commercial and Strategic Advisor
Cyted Ltd, a developer and provider of artificial intelligence technology and digital diagnostic infrastructure to enable earlier detection of disease, today announced that it has appointed Martin Frost as Commercial and Strategic Advisor. In this role, Martin will guide the Cyted team as the company continues to grow and commercialise its products and services offering.
nCipher is now Entrust
nCipher's parent company, Entrust Datacard, is now Entrust. And with this change, nCipher will transition to the Entrust brand as of November 30, 2020.