Birketts appoints award-winning former City Head of Private Client as Consultant
Leading East of England law firm, Birketts, has appointed Penny Wotton to its Private Client Advisory team. Penny will bring three decades of industry expertise to the firm.
Axol Bioscience appoints Liam Taylor as Chief Executive Officer
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, has announced the appointment of Liam Taylor as CEO. Liam will guide the growth of the Company, and will focus on maximising the potential of the team, and its iPSC (induced pluripotent stem cell) technologies, products…
Fast-growing businesses in Greater Cambridge and Greater Peterborough are vital to its economic future
Greater Cambridge and Greater Peterborough are now home to 875 fast growing companies that can help the area overcome the economic challenges created by Covid-19, according to the ScaleUp Institute’s analysis of the most recent official data.
Swift community action to help ‘amazing’ birds in South Cambs
A ‘save the swifts’ task force is spearheading a revival of the endangered bird in South Cambridgeshire – working closely with residents, community groups and the District Council.
Arm Flexible Access one year on: Accelerating innovation for more than 60 partners and counting
More than 60 partners have signed up for Arm Flexible Access in its first year, with new Arm customers making up more than half of these first-year partners. Silicon design opportunities have been expanded and accelerated in areas such as IoT, ML and automotive, with 15% of programme partners already moving towards tape out.
Endomag technology shortlisted for ‘Best Medical Technology’ award
Technology for breast cancer care from Cambridge-based Endomag has been recognised by an international award programme.
Last chance for small businesses to apply for Covid-19 grant funding
Small businesses and other organisations which have struggled to cope during the Covid-19 lockdown are urged to apply for several government-funded grant schemes which will close tomorrow (Friday 28 August).
FLIT: a new design of portable electric bicycle
A venture on the Accelerate Cambridge programme at Cambridge Judge Business School has designed a new electric bike with no visible battery and an easier folding mechanism.
Understand what works when trying to protect monkeys and apes, say scientists
Despite significant protection efforts, global populations of monkeys and apes are declining dramatically. A new study has found that the effectiveness of protection measures is rarely evaluated, and calls for an evidence-based approach to future conservation efforts to prevent imminent extinctions.
Graduate employment rate in Cambridge is highest in the UK
New research by Graduate careers app Debut has analysed some of the UK’s biggest towns and cities to reveal the best places for recent graduates to move after university in their Graduate Careers Index. Cambridge tops the list.
Future opportunities for thin-film, flexible and printed batteries
"The market of flexible, printed and thin film batteries will reach ~$500 million in 2030," says IDTechEx in its latest report.
Newnham College achieves iconic industry quality assurance
Newnham College has been awarded a national award as a meeting venue, demonstrating its commitment to accessibility, quality and ethical codes of conduct, among much more.
Taylor Wessing advises international investor group on the acquisition of Kümpers Composites
A consortium of investors based in Singapore has taken over 95 percent of Kümpers Composites GmbH & Co KG.
Remote working and introducing new onboarding processes
Covid has led a lot of companies and individuals to try new ways of living, but how does this affect you and your employees in new ways of working?
How local employers can best deal with mass job applications
As the many apply for the few job vacancies, employers may well feel overwhelmed by the sheer number of applicants. The HR Dept asks: How can we do the best for employers and applicants alike?
Elsevier acquires SciBite to accelerate solutions for life sciences and corporate R&D industries
Elsevier, a global research publishing and information analytics provider, and part of RELX, has acquired SciBite, a semantic AI company headquartered in Cambridge, UK, to help customers make faster, more effective R&D decisions through advanced text and data intelligence solutions.
Cambridge-developed SARS-CoV-2 vaccine receives £1.9million from UK government for clinical trial
A Cambridge-developed vaccine candidate against SARS-CoV-2 could begin clinical trials in the UK in late autumn or early next year, thanks to a £1.9million award from the UK government.
WaveFX demonstrates the UK's first Dutch roundabout
The WaveFX animation team has produced a series of 3D models, 360° visuals and an interactive video to visualize the UK’s first truly Dutch inspired roundabout.
Ablatus awarded over £1m Innovate UK grant for next-generation tumour ablation treatment
Cambridge-based Ablatus Therapeutics Limited has been awarded £1.4m by the UK government’s Innovate UK to develop its next-generation, minimally-invasive treatment for soft tissue tumours. The award will fund a two-year project to develop the prototype device into a final version for use in patients for the first time.
Bamboo Systems Chief Scientific Officer John Goodacre to speak at DCD>New York
Bamboo Systems, a provider of revolutionary ARM server architecture designed to power the next generation of net-zero data centres, today announced its founder and Chief Scientific Officer John Goodacre will participate in a panel discussion at the DCD>New York Virtual Conference scheduled for September 1st -3rd.
Speechmatics and Prosodica partner to create better caller experiences using any-context speech recognition
Speechmatics, a UK leader in any-context speech recognition technology, and Prosodica, a provider of innovative voice and audio analysis technology and subsidiary of Vail Systems, have announced their partnership to deliver better caller experiences to enhance customer care and improve customer experiences.
New insights into lithium-ion battery failure mechanism
Researchers have identified a potential new degradation mechanism for electric vehicle batteries – a key step to designing effective methods to improve battery lifespan.
Wireless device makes clean fuel from sunlight, CO2 and water
Researchers have developed a standalone device that converts sunlight, carbon dioxide and water into a carbon-neutral fuel, without requiring any additional components or electricity.
EEN virtual workshop on funding pathways features Silicon Valley Bank
Join Enterprise Europe Network and Flavia Richardson, VP in the Early Stage Practice at Silicon Valley Bank, for a virtual workshop next month on funding pathways for early and growth-stage companies.
EACH gives away free children’s books every week of the summer holidays
East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH) shops have been offering one free book per child each week of the summer holidays.