Comprehensive study finds mutations in non-coding genome are infrequent drivers of cancer
A clearer picture of how DNA changes lead to cancer has emerged, following the most comprehensive evaluation of non-coding driver mutations to date by researchers at the Wellcome Sanger Institute, the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), Aarhus University Hospital and their collaborators.
Cambridge-based Foundries.io revealed as rising star of UK tech
Cambridge-based Foundries.io has been chosen as one of the ten winners of Tech Nation’s Rising Stars, the UK’s national early-stage tech scaleup competition.
Amey Cespa shows students the importance of recycling
Local students joined Amey Cespa for two project days at its Education Centre in Waterbeach, where they learned about what happens to their recycling and rubbish after they put it in the bin.
Digital Surgery acquired by Medtronic
Taylor Wessing has advised Digital Surgery, a privately-held pioneer in surgical AI, data and analytics and digital education and training, on its sale to Medtronic, the global leader in medical technology.
Celebrating the best of Cambridge’s companies, people and ‘things’
BOOST&Co gets its first taste of the city’s diverse business community, by sponsoring the Cofinitive #21toWatch awards.
Research report on university spinouts shows decline in investment
Equity investment into UK university spinouts declined by nine per cent in 2019, highlighting a crucial funding gap for commercialisation of cutting-edge technologies.
Agile for Embedded Conference includes expert talks, innovative ‘lunch and learn’ sessions and an ‘agile springboard’ workshop
The UK’s 2nd dedicated Agile for Embedded Conference on 18th March should appeal to all – from the ‘Agile curious’ to those with varying experience in Agile for Embedded.
UKRI launches calls for transformative research projects
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) will launch two pilot calls to trial streamlined application processes. The calls, led by UKRI’s Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) and Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), underline the organisation’s commitment to strengthen best practice and explore innovative new approaches.
GROW competition offers unique package for the next big agri-tech idea
The UK’s first agri-tech business plan competition, run by leading membership body Agri-TechE, offers an unrivalled network of support.
Should you ban personal relationships in your business?
Whether employees are gossiping about celebrity relationships or the latest office romance to hit your business, the topic of love can be distracting at work. Can a ban on personal relationships at work improve productivity? That's the subject of this week's HR Dept Blog.
Dementia researchers share findings with public in Cambridge
Scientists from Cambridge are inviting the public to the free event Our vision and updates on research progress for dementia on Thursday 12 March, to hear more about current progress in dementia research.
Complete Onyva's Life sciences marketing survey
If you’re in #lifesciences, or work in related fields -- biotech, pharma, medical, scientific area, and have marketing goals for 2020 - Onyva would be grateful if you could fill out its marketing survey.
University launches 'Cambridge Creative Encounters'
The University of Cambridge Public Engagement Team has just launched the 'Cambridge Creative Encounters'.
What rate will my pension be taxed at when I start drawing an income from it?
Sarah Austin, Independent Financial Adviser from Cambridge based Martin-Redman Partners explains the tax treatment your pension will come under once you start drawing an income from it.
EACH receives over £1800 after Soham grandparents’ Christmas lights bring in record-breaking donations
Grandparents who completely cover their Soham home in lights each Christmas have raised a record-breaking amount of money.
Biocatalysts and immobilised enzyme kits from Purolite distributed by from Strem Chemicals UK
Biocatalysts and immobilised enzyme kits can be used for fast screening in process development with a wide selection of immobilised lipases and enzyme carriers for different applications.
Speedwell offers online exam software for medical education
Medical education institutions have used Speedwell exam software for over 30 years, now eSystem makes it easier to create and run exams online, offline or on paper.
Howard Group completes sale of Haverhill Retail Park to private property investment and development company
The Haverhill Retail Park, developed by leading regional property developers and investors Howard Group, has been sold to Barsham Securities Ltd, a Beccles-based private property development and investment company.
Cambridgeshire businesses unite at global digital conference
Local businesses are joining together to hold a global marketing conference in Cambridgeshire. DigiConf will see a unique collection of inspirational speakers and panellists and over 150 guests at Babraham Research Campus on Tuesday 31st March.
Stocks in Focus: Diageo
This week Danielle Gibson of NW Brown Wealth Management looks at the global alcoholic beverages company Diageo following the release of its half year results for the six months ending 31 December 2019.
CD Coaching offers career coaching at Cambridge Network's Recruitment Event
Carole Douillot will be offering free life and career coaching taster sessions and tips at Cambridge Network's Recruitment Evening on Tuesday 25th February.
Fluidic Analytics launches rapid, easy-to-use protein labeling kit
Fluidic Analytics Ltd, a pioneer in protein analysis and the company behind in-solution diffusional sizing, has launched a time-saving and affordable protein labeling kit—fluidiphore rapid amine 503. Absorbing at 503 nm, the new kit can be used with a multitude of techniques including the company’s groundbreaking Fluidity One-W instrument for protein interaction analysis.
CEM expands business development team
Prism Electronics Ltd, the award-winning Cambridgeshire based Contract Electronics Manufacturer (CEM) has increased its Business Development activities with the recruitment of Mary Wells as a Customer Account Manager.
Urban&Civic’s vision for Wintringham, St Neots, underway as new homes become available
Urban&Civic, the master developer responsible for Wintringham, St Neots, has confirmed that the first new homes at the development will go on sale this month.
AVEVA announces new sustainable software capabilities for ship engineering and design
AVEVA, global leader in engineering and industrial software, today announced an important update to its AVEVA E3D™ design software that addresses the specific needs of the marine sector.