Cambond Ltd and Evolve Packaging launch project to help solve the world’s biggest environmental and climate change problems
Cambond Ltd, a Cambridge biomaterials company, and Evolve Packaging are launching a project funded by Innovate UK to help solve the world’s biggest environmental and climate change problems. The project will link existing expertise in retail, re-cycling and manufacturing to take plastics destined for burning or landfill and turn them into valuable products for consumers.
UK government seeks to recruit new Executive Chair for Innovate UK
UK Research & Innovaton (UKRI) is seeking an inspirational leader with extensive business experience, international standing and a proven track record to lead Innovate UK (IUK) as its Executive Chair.
Metro Bank gets kids set for back to school with free craft event
This Sunday (23 August), Metro Bank, the UK’s community bank, will be hosting its annual Back to School event, inviting children and their families to take part in a craft activity which can be completed in store or at home.
Cambridge boasts the UK's most eco-friendly high street
New research has revealed Saint Andrew’s Street in Cambridge to be the UK's most eco-friendly high street.
Speechmatics announced as a winner in the regional stage of the Barclays’ Entrepreneur Awards
Speechmatics, based on the Cambridge Science Park, has been announced as a winner in the regional stage of the Barclays’ Entrepreneur Awards. It has received the accolade in the Scale-Up category which seeks to recognise a company that is growing on a rapid scale.
Global Inkjet Systems launches new customer hub
Global Inkjet Systems (GIS), a world-leading developer and supplier of industrial inkjet solutions, today announces the launch of its Customer Hub, which provides 24/7 access to commercial and technical information on GIS Atlas® software, hardware and ink / fluid delivery systems. The Hub replaces the former ticketing system and so makes it even easier for GIS customers to work on projects using…
Have you looked at your purchasing terms recently?
Standard terms and conditions are one of those things, much like regular dentist check-ups or funeral plans, we all know we need but we’d rather not think about them on a daily basis. After all, who has the time to ponder their own mortality or whether they’re flossing enough every day? We’ve all got better things to do!
Stevenage Bioscience Catalyst announces Professor Jackie Hunter as new Chair
Stevenage Bioscience Catalyst (SBC), a leading location for development and commercialisation of cutting-edge therapeutics, is pleased to announce that Professor Jackie Hunter is to take the role of Chair in September 2020.
Cambridge entrepreneur and investor has been announced as a winner in the regional stage of the Barclays’ Entrepreneur Awards
Barclays’ Entrepreneur Awards highlight and recognise entrepreneurs who are transforming their industries, the economy and society. Dr Andy Richards, CBE, has received the accolade in the Icon category which seeks to recognise entrepreneurs who have successfully turned their vision into reality.
Drive-through blood tests being offered at Newmarket Road Park and Ride
Drive-through blood tests are shortly to be available at Newmarket Road Park and Ride in Cambridge to help reduce the number of patients coming onto the Addenbrooke’s site during Covid-19.
Understanding unconscious bias in the workplace
Unconscious biases are social stereotypes that can negatively affect recruitment and other areas of people management. This week's blog looks at how training can help.
Masks can block 99.9% of Covid-linked droplets, study shows
People who wear a face mask significantly lower the risk of spreading Covid-19 to others through speaking and coughing, suggests research co-funded by UKRI.
BBC’s Mike Dilger discovers the fascinating ecology of Alconbury Weald
Urban&Civic, the master developer behind Alconbury Weald, has teamed up with TV presenter and naturalist Mike Dilger to produce the first ecology-focused episode of its new podcast series, Alconbury Weald Stories.
Unsung heroes: New competition launches to honour the East's best
The East's unsung heroes of the pandemic – such as NHS workers, delivery drivers and supermarket workers – are at the top of Britain’s new pecking order and the most respected in society, a study shows.
Bollywood films throw light on energy research
Energy studies are often highly technical. A new study from the University of Cambridge takes a far more colourful approach, using 19 Indian feature films to document household energy and appliance use.
First subject dosed with ZF874, a potential disease-modifying treatment for alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency
Z Factor Ltd, a Cambridge-based drug development company spun out of the University of Cambridge, announced that the first human volunteer was dosed today with ZF874, its novel treatment for alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency (AATD).
Office and lab take-up in the Oxford-Cambridge Arc remains resilient as region continues to lead UK’s economic response to Covid-19
Take-up of office and laboratory space in the Oxford-Cambridge Arc has remained remarkably resilient in the first half of this year as the region’s leading role in the fight against Covid-19 continues to drive demand for space, new research shows.
Ageing heart cells offer clues to susceptibility of older people to severe COVID-19
Genes that play an important role in allowing SARS-CoV-2 to invade heart cells become more active with age, according to new research.
Cambridgeshire businesses offered free AI & Automation software to cope with COVID-19 impact
Businesses in Cambridgeshire are being given access to a fully-funded suite of AI & automation tools to help them cope with the impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic.
The impact of new MHRA Apps Guidance on the digital health industry
Developers of health apps such as clinical calculators and symptom checkers will face stricter regulatory oversight as the MHRA expands the range of apps falling under the medical devices regulations.
Why video conferencing solutions are here to stay
AV Xpert believes that video conferencing is here to stay. Here the team describes how AV systems are a great investment not just for the pandemic, but in the longer term too when we emerge on the other side.
Work from home in a garden office
Even before COVID-19, many people chose to work from home. And it wasn’t just for the self-employed – many company employees chose to spend a few days a week working out of their home offices. Speak to long time ‘work-from-homers’ and they’ll tell you they get more work done and are less stressed.
AstraZeneca concludes agreement with the European Commission for supply of COVID-19 vaccine
AstraZeneca has concluded an agreement with the European Commission (EC) to supply up to 400 million doses of the AZD1222 COVID-19 vaccine.
Impact Women’s Network focuses on transition in times of change post-pandemic
Impact Women’s Network will be discussing transition in times of change – letting go and holding on, in the next #ImpactWednesday on September 2nd.
Avacta and LG Chem Life Sciences expand partnership
Avacta Group plc, the developer of Affimer® biotherapeutics and reagents, is pleased to announce the expansion of its existing multi-target collaboration and development agreement with LG Chem Life Sciences, the life sciences division of the South Korean LG Group, to include new programmes incorporating Avacta’s Affimer XT™ serum half-life extension system.