Synthetic biology start-up Colorifix raises $3m to scale its textile dyeing solution
Colorifix, a company that has developed the first commercial biological dyeing process, has raised a Series A round of $3 million from impact and strategic investors with strong links to the fashion industry. The round was led by Challenger 88, with participation from Cambridge Enterprise, H&M CO:LAB (part of H&M Group) and Primera Impact.
Graphcore secures lead in global AI chip race with $200 million in new capital
Graphcore reaches $1.7Bn valuation with new funding from leading venture capital, financial and strategic investors including Atomico, BMW i Ventures, Microsoft, Merian Chrysalis, Sequoia and Sofina.
PredictImmune gains ISO 13485 medical devices certification for PredictSURE IBD™
PredictImmune, developers of pioneering prognostic tools for guiding treatment options and improving patient outcomes in immune-mediated diseases, today announced confirmation of its ISO 13485 certification.
2018 Nobel Prize in Physics laureate Arthur Ashkin delivers Nobel Lecture at Nokia Bell Labs
Murray Hill, New Jersey, USA - Nokia Bell Labs, the world renowned industrial research arm of Nokia, held a ceremony in honour of Arthur Ashkin, who was awarded the 2018 Nobel Prize in Physics for work undertaken while at Bell Labs. Ashkin was awarded the prize for the invention of optical tweezers and their application to biological systems, which enables scientists to further unravel the…
UKRI to launch new programme to tackle multiple and systemic risks
There is widespread recognition of the need to reduce complex risks in an increasingly interconnected and interdependent world.
Horizon Discovery Group enters exclusive partnership with C4X Discovery Holdings
Horizon Discovery Group plc, a global leader in the application of gene editing and gene modulation technologies, announces that it has entered into an exclusive target discovery partnership with C4X Discovery Holdings plc, a pioneering drug discovery company, to validate targets and develop next-generation oncology drugs.
Construction start date confirmed for Newnham Building at Chesterford Research Park
Chesterford Research Park is delighted to announce that construction on the Newnham Building will begin in January 2019. The work is estimated to take 16 months with completion scheduled for May 2020.
New strains of hepatitis C found in Africa
The largest population study of hepatitis C in Africa has found three new strains of the virus circulating in the general population in sub-Saharan Africa.
Cambridge BID urges businesses to oppose City Council’s proposed changes to parking charges
City businesses are being urged to respond to Cambridge City Council’s proposals to increase parking rates, ahead of the consultation deadline on December 21st.
University Superannuation Scheme (USS) update December 2018: ‘A new valuation’
Mike Trawford of NW Brown provides an update on the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS).
Significant blow to Cadbury in purple trade mark battle
Cadbury has been dealt a blow by the Court of Appeal in its battle to maintain its trade mark for the colour purple which it uses across all of its chocolate bars. On 5 December 2018 the Court of Appeal confirmed the previous decisions of the UK Intellectual Property Office and the High Court, and refused to accept that Cadbury’s registration is for a series of two different marks.
Sable and Hawkes delivers event branding for Eastern AHSN Keynote Event 2018
Sable&Hawkes has delivered event branding and cross-platform collateral for the Eastern Academic Health Science Network's (Eastern AHSN's) keynote event Innovation in healthcare: new solutions to well-known issues at the Wellcome Genome Conference Centre, Hinxton.
Swirles Court wins University Halls of Residence of the Year
rhp's Swirles Court project has received the University Halls of Residence of the Year 2018 award from Property Week.
People Matter December Newsletter
Tis the season of giving so HR Dept is sharing #HRNews on new grant funding and top tips on staff retention in this month’s #PeopleMatter newsletter.
Precision Medicine: the next revolution in healthcare
In recent years, we have witnessed a remarkable healthcare revolution. Thanks to advances in genetic analysis, molecular biology and cell science, we now know more about the human condition than ever before. This wealth of information opens the door for the next revolution in medicine – treatments that are truly bespoke for each patient.
Milan Bergamo Airport protects digital infrastructure with Darktrace cyber AI
Darktrace, the world’s leading AI company for cyber defence, has today announced that SACBO, operator of Milan Bergamo Airport has deployed Darktrace’s AI technology to defend its 13 million yearly customers from cyber-threats.
Cambridge business named one of UK's Top 100 independent agencies
Cambridge-based Brand Transformation business Mobas has been named among the best-performing UK agencies in The Drum Top 100 Independent Agencies 2018, due to phenomenal results over the past two years.
Tame your computer - the best of 2018: top 10 tips
In her regular series for Cambridge Network members, software training expert Karen Roem offers handy tips to help you 'Tame your computer'. This week she rounds off 2018 with a list of the most popular tips she's posted this year.
Meet Cambridge demonstrates its commitment to excellence as regional venues secure meetings
Meet Cambridge, the conference and events bureau for Cambridge and the region, is demonstrating its commitment to delivering excellence after helping its member venues gain accreditation from the UK’s leading meetings industry trade association.
Best-kept secret Kynesim has a top 2018
What a year 2018 has been! After a decade of working ‘under the radar’ on ground-breaking projects, this year Kynesim has certainly elevated its position in the field of technology and product development.
Civil Engineering team receives the IET award for Information Technology
The University of Cambridge took one of the top prizes at the Institution of Engineering and Technology’s (IET) Innovation Awards.
Cambridge team secures special award for robotic innovation
The team behind a robotic manipulation platform called CambridgeARM have won a Special Innovation Award at the World Robot Summit 2018.
£24 million for new research into major environmental topics
New research on major environmental issues, such as the impact of microplastics in our oceans, the UK potential for geothermal power and mitigating climate change, have been funded under the fourth round of Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) highlight topics.
Council delivers Christmas cheer to local hospital
Staff at South Cambridgeshire District Council are once again donating Christmas gifts to patients who will be spending the festive season at Fulbourn Hospital.
The commerce of character
Are you operating in a crowded market, and struggling to find a distinctive appeal? There's an inexpensive and straightforward, yet powerful way to give yourself an advantage on your competitors, writes Communications Consultant Simon Hall...