Optibrium secures multi-million-pound financing package from Shawbrook to accelerate business growth
Optibrium, a leading developer of software and AI solutions for molecular design, today (8 July 2025) announced it has secured a strategic financing package with Shawbrook, a specialist UK bank that provides finance to established UK businesses on high growth trajectories.
SolasCure publishes Dose Escalation Study on painless application of Aurase Wound Gel
SOLASCURE Ltd (SolasCure), a biotechnology company developing a novel treatment to transform chronic wound healing, today announced the publication of a peer-reviewed study in the International Wound Journal1.
Cognidox launches integrated Learning Management System to strengthen compliance and training for medical device and life science companies
Cognidox announced the launch of its new Learning Management System (LMS) — a powerful tool designed to help startups and scaling organisations meet training compliance requirements with greater efficiency, transparency, and control.
Addressing digital inclusion through sustainable re-use of excess tech
Jimmy’s Cambridge celebrated 30 years of amazing work supporting rough sleepers at an inspiring event held at Emmanuel College
STEM webcast series with Kari Bryon
In an exciting collaboration, UK-based webcast production company WaveFX is working with EXPLR to create an inspiring STEM webcast series aimed at equipping young people with the tools, mentorship, and real-world skills needed to thrive in today’s high-demand careers.
Halving the environmental impact of AI language models, doubling the GPU inference efficiency
Introducing the AI Computing Broker (ACB) - The computing and AI research labs of Fujitsu have developed a piece of software to optimise use of GPUs enabling the same amount of computation to be done in up to half the time or power consumption.
Price Bailey recognised as an ‘Outstanding Company to Work For’ for a fourth year by Best Companies
Price Bailey, a leading Cambridge based accountancy and business advisory firm, has once again been recognised as one of the UK’s best workplaces in the Best Companies survey for 2025.
Bio-Rad expands Droplet Digital PCR offering through strategic acquisition and platform rollout
HERCULES, Calif. — July 7, 2025 — Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc., a global leader in life science research and clinical diagnostics products, announces the launch of four new Droplet Digital™ PCR (ddPCR™) platforms.
Deloitte CFO Survey: UK rises up the list of attractiveness for investment
Deloitte’s latest survey of UK Chief Financial Officers shows that finance leaders see the UK as the most attractive destination when it comes to investment, alongside India, with a net1 13% describing it as very or somewhat attractive.
A £14.5 Billion Opening: How UK life sciences firms can lead China’s healthcare transformation
On 2 July 2025, China’s Ministry of Finance, National Health Commission, and National Disease Control Administration jointly announced a RMB 20.92 billion (£14.5 billion) Major Public Health Service Subsidy Fund for 2025. This signals a bold continuation of healthcare system modernisation, including a 5.3% increase in per capita public health funding to RMB 99.
Safety training goes viral on TikTok
A radically different approach to safety training has gone viral - in the form of a sound alike MC Hammer song. The animated video, created by Acteon, has captured the attention of a whole new audience on TikTok - five years after it was first commissioned.
Modernizing Your CRM: Two essential steps for a smooth data migration
CRM Insights share two practical strategies to evaluate must-have features and benchmark daily workflows, ensuring a seamless migration to a modern CRM platform.
The Impulse programme entrepreneurs taking AI and Robotics to a new level
While most of us are still getting to grips with the wonders of artificial intelligence (AI), Cambridge University’s Impulse programme entrepreneurs are already working on top-tier advancements to take this transformative innovation to a new level.
Business sentiment remains under strain amid persistent cost pressures and global uncertainty, Q2 survey reveals
Business sentiment across Cambridgeshire, Peterborough and Stamford continues to face considerable challenges, according to the latest Quarterly Economic Survey (QES) for Q2 2025, conducted by the British Chambers of Commerce.
Cambridge Wireless Healthtech SIG returns to explore the future of decentralised care
Cambridge Wireless (CW) is relaunching its HealthTech Special Interest Group (SIG) with a timely and thought-provoking event: “Healthcare Without Walls: Revolution or Risk?” – taking place on 16 July at The Bradfield Centre, Cambridge.
A Chinese perspective on England’s “Fit for the Future” NHS plan
In July 2025, England launched its ambitious “Fit for the Future” strategy—a 10-year vision to transform the National Health Service (NHS). By shifting care closer to communities, accelerating digital transformation, and prioritising prevention, the plan addresses the urgent challenges of an ageing population, chronic disease, and hospital pressures. These priorities are not unique to the UK;…
Biodiversity units set to provide new income stream for landowners, as developers scramble to meet new legislative conditions
Landowners can generate an independent income stream by selling 'biodiversity units' to developers who cannot meet their BNG obligations on-site. DEFRA has set statutory prices for its own credits, ranging from £42,000 to £650,000 per unit, encouraging developers to seek more cost-effective deals with private landowners. Most new developments in England must achieve a 10% increase in biodiversity…
Groundbreaking science celebrated at prestigious technologies competition
Four winners share £100,000 prize pot to take the next steps to commercialising their technology. The winning scientists have developed exciting solutions to some of the biggest challenges we face today, in areas including antimicrobial resistance.
New project to protect Cambridge’s chalk streams
Initiative to monitor and preserve unique habitats kicks off with conference at ARU
Milner Therapeutics Symposium showcases innovation in translational science
Hosted at West Road Concert Hall in Cambridge, the Symposium brings together leading minds from academia and industry to showcase cutting-edge research and its translation into novel therapeutics.
Healx and SCI Ventures join forces to uncover cures for paralysis with AI-driven drug discovery
Healx, a pioneer in AI-powered drug discovery for rare and neglected conditions, has partnered with SCI Ventures - the world’s first specialist venture fund focused on curing paralysis- to accelerate the discovery and development of therapies for spinal cord injury (SCI) using artificial intelligence. This first-of-its kind collaboration will apply Healx’s cutting-edge AI platform to identify…
Nu Quantum hosts International Forum to accelerate utility-scale Quantum Computing
Nu Quantum brought together leaders from across the quantum ecosystem to accelerate the path towards utility-scale quantum computing, hosting the inaugural Quantum Datacenter Alliance (QDA) Forum at the iconic Control Room A in Battersea Power Station, London, on 26 June.
UK publishes new rules on sponsored jobs and salaries
Regular readers will already be aware of the radical proposed changes to the UK immigration system in the White Paper published in May. On 1 July 2025 a Statement of Changes was published confirming which of these changes will take effect from 22 July 2025. Most changes concern sponsored work visas.
Why Radar is Becoming Essential in Mission Assurance
As the next era of lunar exploration begins, the tools we use to guide spacecraft and ensure safe landings are becoming just as important as the missions themselves.
The Cambridge sparks community collaboration at first ever Making The Difference conference
A community conference to serve as a catalyst for driving social and economic change in Cambridgeshire has been hosted by The Cambridge Building Society.