Responses published to the emerging Local Plan ‘First Conversation’
Thousands of people engaged in the wide-ranging ‘First Conversation’ consultation that took place earlier this year, and the Greater Cambridge Shared Planning Service has today (16 September) published the 8,500 responses it received on how the new Local Plan should take shape.
New technology and innovation weekly political updates
Catherine Condie Associates has launched weekly updates, perfect for companies who like to see a snapshot of the latest government press releases with a technology and innovation theme.
‘The new normal’ and what it means for team performance
How have you, your management teams and your staff fared over the past six months? And how are you, your management teams and your staff feeling about work right now? The answer to both questions will inform what your managers need to do to steer their teams through the next few months, as we try and figure out what this 'new normal' is amid continuing COVID related uncertainty.
AVEVA launches new programme for industrial channel partners
AVEVA, a global leader in engineering and industrial software, today launched AVEVA Select, a new programme designed for partners to gain full access to AVEVA’s comprehensive software portfolio. The new AVEVA Select programme is designed to help customers accelerate their digital transformation agendas by leveraging the breadth of the AVEVA software portfolio across its install base.
Medovate’s game-changing anaesthesia device SAFIRA® receives European CE regulatory approval
Medovate – a pioneering medical device development company specialising in anaesthesia, airway management, critical care, and surgery – announced it has received CE Mark Approval for its game-changing medical device SAFIRA® (SAFer Injection for Regional Anaesthesia).
SPT Life Sciences announces acquisition of LBD Life Sciences
SPT Life Sciences, a global group of innovative technology companies focused on supporting the life sciences industry to deliver more effective research, has today announced the completion of the acquisition of LBD Life Sciences, a leading supplier of instrumentation to the drug discovery market in China.
Six steps to successful diagnostic device development
Team Consulting's diagnostics team has compiled its top six rules for your journey to a commercially successful diagnostic device.
ARPA-type funding gives green technology an ‘innovation advantage’, study finds
Startups funded by US agency ARPA-E file patents at twice the rate of similar cleantech firms. The UK should trial its own climate-focused ARPA as part of COVID-19 recovery package, argues a Cambridge professor.
Research looks at gender diversity and company performance
A study co-authored at Cambridge Judge Business School says men and women working together on top management teams – not “the-more-(women)-the-better” – boosts firm performance.
Council publishes draft 'Framework for Change' in East Barnwell
Cambridge City Council has published a report introducing a draft masterplan that sets out high level proposals for future development and land use in East Barnwell.
Council fireworks and bonfire night on Midsummer Common cancelled due to Covid-19 risks
The annual Bonfire Night celebrations on Midsummer Common in Cambridge have been cancelled in light of the ongoing risk of COVID-19, it was announced.
Why MS patient Cameron bowls them over
A mother whose cricket-loving son was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis says she is bowled over by the way he copes – and the support they are getting from specialist services at Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge.
One Stop Language Solutions relaunches its brand
One Stop Language Solutions writes: September is such an exciting time of year: it signifies restart, relaunch and becoming refreshed for the remainder of the year. Needless to say, this year has been a year like no other, but out of the world’s collective pause, we’ve been busy behind the scenes ready to relaunch our brand to you: our loyal clients.
Mark Owen and Maria Luchian discuss the European AI and data strategy
In her political guidelines, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen set out her vision for a Europe fit for the digital age, which includes defining standards for new technologies, intended to become global norms.
The Arctic could be free of sea ice by 2035, warns British Antarctic Survey
According to a new study involving the Cambridge-based British Antarctic Survey, the Arctic could be free of sea ice by 2035, potentially causing big consequences for the global climate, ecosystems and human activities worldwide.
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Hints of life discovered on Venus
A UK-led team of astronomers has discovered a rare molecule – phosphine – in the clouds of Venus, pointing to the possibility of extra-terrestrial ‘aerial’ life.
Amadeus appoints new Partners Edward Kliphuis and Kai Schmitz
London and Bogotá – Global technology investor, Amadeus Capital Partners, today announces a major expansion of its investment team. Edward Kliphuis and Kai Schmitz have joined as Partners and Ana Bernardo-Gancedo as a Healthcare Analyst.
MP reacts to news of Arm acquisition
Cambridge MP Daniel Zeichner says the Government must intervene in the sale of Cambridge-based tech company ARM to American chip-maker Nvidia, following confirmation of the £40bn sale.
Norwegian museum enhances situational awareness with Sepura’s indoor location application
The Norwegian National Museum has deployed Sepura’s Indoor Location application on their fleet of SC21 TETRA hand held radios as part of its preparations for moving to a new building in 2021.
Bango reports record revenue growth in 2020
Bango (AIM: BGO), the global platform for data-driven commerce, today announces its unaudited interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2020.
New study to trial inhaled COVID-19 vaccines
A new clinical study will explore the effects of administering COVID-19 vaccines as inhaled airborne droplets – similar to how inhaled asthma medications are delivered – rather than by injection into muscle.
Impactful research wins awards
Dr Khaled Soufani and Professor Daniel Ralph of Cambridge Judge Business School have been named winners of the 2020 Sandra Dawson Research Impact Award for the impact of their research on non-academic stakeholders.
With backdrop of Covid, UK-EU agreement vital for supporting communities, jobs and living standards across East of England – CBI
Following another week of tough negotiations, the CBI is urging both the UK and EU to renew efforts to get a deal. That’s essential to protect people’s jobs and living standards amid one of the worst recessions in living memory.
Major European starting grants awarded
Six Cambridge researchers are among the latest recipients of European Union awards given to early-career academics.