ARU named in the top 40 of UK universities
Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) has been named among the top 40 UK universities in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings.
What important lessons can Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs give us in the current economic situation?
Rebecca Tarbox of accentuate writes about managing furlough and the return to work following this period, in relation to Maslow, and whether this theory is valid in these times.
Apply now for the £100k ATI Boeing Accelerator
Cambridge technology companies are encouraged to apply for the ATI Boeing Accelerator, a three-month programme intended to support innovation and the growth of startups in the UK's aerospace ecosystem.
Sepura builds presence in Nordic Region for critical communications
Sepura has recruited Sergei Yarushin to head up its sales operations in the Nordic region, to further cement its position as market leader for critical communications in the territory. Sergei will be supported by Martin Nordlöf, based in Sweden as a dedicated technical resource for Nordic customers.
Featurespace named to the 2020 CB Insights Fintech 250 list of fastest growing startups
Featurespace™, the leading provider of Enterprise Financial Crime prevention software, has been named by CB Insights to its third annual Fintech 250, a prestigious list of emerging private companies working on groundbreaking financial technology.
AstraZeneca- Oxford Biomedica deal demonstrates value of collaborative culture to UK plc, says Bidwells
Patrick McMahon, senior partner at Bidwells, a property consultancy focused on the Oxford-Cambridge Arc, comments on AstraZeneca's £15m deal with Oxford Biomedica.
Oxford Biomedica signs £15m agreement with AstraZeneca to expand manufacturing support of COVID-19 vaccine candidate
Oxford Biomedica plc, a leading gene and cell therapy group, announced that it has signed an 18 month supply agreement under a three year Master Supply and Development Agreement with AstraZeneca UK Ltd for large-scale commercial manufacture of the adenovirus vector-based COVID-19 vaccine candidate, AZD1222.
Avacta expands rapid SARS-CoV-2 antigen test manufacturing capacity
Avacta Group plc (AIM: AVCT), the developer of Affimer® biotherapeutics and reagents, is pleased to announce that it has entered into an agreement with Abingdon Health for the manufacture of Avacta’s saliva-based rapid SARS-CoV-2 antigen test as part of its ongoing expansion of manufacturing capacity.
Cambridge professor appointed Director of the Leverhulme Trust
Anna Vignoles, who is Professor of Education at the University of Cambridge, has been appointed as Director of the Leverhulme Trust: one of the largest, all-subject providers of research funding in the UK. She will take up her new post in January, 2021.
Back to school: Conscious Communications celebrates 11 client wins
Conscious Communications, a Cambridge-based public relations and marketing agency, has bolstered its education portfolio with the addition of 11 new UK and internationally-based clients in the midst of COVID-19.
Cambridge Index jumps 6.9%
The Cambridge Index advanced 1,564.8 points or 6.9% to close at 24345.1. Five of the top ten index heavyweights posted weekly gains to their share prices.
NHS Spitfire to headline extended Duxford Battle of Britain Air Show
This year’s socially distanced three-day Duxford Battle of Britain Air Show, including Friday’s new proms event, will combine nostalgic flying formations with contemporary, awe-inspiring aerobatic displays. Acts will include the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, a Spitfire Balbo, the Red Arrows and the Blades, as well as a unique appearance from the NHS Spitfire.
Dolomite Bio unveils new Single Cell Consultancy service
A new single cell consultancy service by Dolomite Bio offers remote single cell RNA sequencing from sample isolation to data analysis.
Cambridge Science Centre welcomes two new trustees to its Board
Dr Lucinda Spokes, Head of Public Engagement, University of Cambridge and Jonathan Drori, CBE have recently joined the Cambridge Science Centre Board. Their collective expertise brings effective key skills to the current Board, headed by Dr David Cleevely.
New digital service introduced for Lasting Powers of Attorney
The Office of the Public Guardian has introduced a new digital service for Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs). ‘Use A Lasting Power of Attorney’ went live on 17 July 2020 and all LPAs registered after this date will be able to make use of the service.
SBC company ReViral raises $44 million in Series C financing
London & Research Triangle Park, N.C. - ReViral Ltd., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering, developing, and commercializing novel antiviral therapeutics that target respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), today announced the close of a US $44 million Series C financing led by CR-CP Life Science Fund.
Cambridge accountant recognised in global Top 100 Chartered Accountant competition
A young accountant from KPMG’s Cambridge office has been recognised in this year’s global ICAS Top 100 Chartered Accountant (CAs) competition.
Are you set up for working anywhere, on any device, at any time?
It looks like working from home is still going to be big in the future, with many of us staying at home indefinitely. So we need all the right tech, don’t we?
Medovate named ‘2020’s Leading Innovators in Medical Device Development – the UK’
Cambridge-based medical device company Medovate has been named ‘2020’s Leading Innovators in Medical Device Development’ in Global Health & Pharma’s (GHP) 2020 Global Excellence Awards.
Quantum computing takes a leap forward with successful operating system trial
Riverlane has reached a key stage in the commercial development of quantum computers with the successful UK trial of a high-performance, universal operating system.
CMR Surgical appoints Tony Vernon as Non-Executive Chairman
CMR Surgical Ltd, the company behind the next-generation surgical robotic system Versius®, today announces the appointment of Tony Vernon as Non-Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors. As Chairman, Mr Vernon will lead the Board, working with the CMR management team as they drive the Company’s global strategy and international expansion.
Engineers set new world record internet speed
Research engineers, supported by Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) from UCL have achieved the world's fastest data transmission rate with an internet speed a fifth faster than the previous record.
Award-winning paper explores 'sensemaking' on the Amazon
Paper about ‘sensemaking’ on the Amazon co-authored by Mark de Rond and Jennifer Howard-Grenville of Cambridge Judge Business School wins Best Published Paper Award by OMT division of Academy of Management.
Audio Analytic wins ‘Best Overall AI Company’ in the AI Breakthrough Awards
Audio Analytic is proud to announce that it won ‘Best Overall AI Company’ in the 2020 AI Breakthrough Awards programme.
Mayor welcomes public consultation for Ely North upgrade plans
Network Rail has announced it will begin the first phase of public consultation for proposals to upgrade the railway in and around Ely on 21 September. Phase 1 will run for six weeks.