Daniel Zeichner hails free school meals boost for Cambridge kids
Daniel Zeichner, Member of Parliament for Cambridge and Food Minister, has welcomed a major announcement from the government that will see over 500,000 more children across the country — including many in Cambridge — receive free school meals from 2026.
Xaar strengthens position in EV Battery coatings with Sokan New Materials Group partnership
Xaar’s leading inkjet technology is enabling the production of next-generation battery coating fluids from Chinese manufacturer, Sokan New Materials Group – marking yet another partnership for Xaar in this fast-growing sector, and a clear sign of the shift away from traditional film coating methods.
Baby’s microbiome may protect against childhood viral infection
A baby's makeup of gut bacteria — their microbiome — which starts to form as soon as they are born, could help protect against viral infections later in childhood, a new study suggests.
ARU to take central role in boosting regional growth
Anglia Ruskin takes over as host institution for the Arc Universities Group.
Honeywell, Johnson Matthey, GIDARA Energy and SAMSUNG E&A form SAF technology alliance
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Honeywell, Johnson Matthey, GIDARA Energy and SAMSUNG E&A announces the formation of a strategic technology alliance to bring a groundbreaking end-to-end global solution to market for producing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from biomass and municipal solid waste. The alliance brings together a wealth of diverse expertise and capabilities to help customers streamline the…
Blue Smile named as charity partner for Kid Kreations’ new dolls range Heartfuls
Local children’s mental health charity Blue Smile has been selected by toymaker Kid Kreations as its charity partner, as the company launches its new dolls range Heartfuls aimed at promoting children's emotional wellbeing. The partnership will provide funding for Blue Smile’s arts-based therapy sessions in Cambridgeshire schools.
From Hit to Clinic: Isogenica and Charles River Collaborate to Accelerate Next-Generation Peptide and VHH Discovery
Every breakthrough begins with discovery. Isogenica, a leader in synthetic VHH antibody and peptide discovery, has announced a collaboration with Charles River, a leading, global provider of drug discovery, development, and manufacturing solutions, to help biotech companies streamline discovery and accelerate progress toward clinic-ready therapeutics. This collaboration unites Isogenica’s…
Cambridge law firm moves to new offices and celebrates 10 years in the city
Move to bespoke refurbished new space to accommodate growing team.
Applications open for global pitch event at Cambridge Tech Week 2025
Cambridge, UK - Cambridge Tech Week has officially opened applications for its headline pitch competition - with exciting new updates for 2025.
Measuring Micro-Debris in LEO with Next-Gen Space Radar
Richard Jacklin, Commercial Business Development Lead at Plextek, discusses the next frontier in space debris detection state-of-the-art mmWave radar technology
Stop abusing slide decks!
Slide decks have come to serve multiple purposes, which can cause big problems with a presentation. The solution is to be absolutely clear what your audience should expect from a deck.
‘Highest precision positioning’: Queensgate launches new heavy-duty piezo stage
Queensgate Instruments has extended its range of high-performance nanopositioning piezo stages with a lever-amplified, heavy-duty stage capable of moving loads of up to 6 kg.
Blue Smile celebrates 15 years of supporting children's mental health
Local charity Blue Smile celebrated its 15th anniversary on 28th May with a reception hosted by Downing College, Cambridge.
Cambridge Index marginally rises
The Cambridge Index rose 3.78 points or 0.02% to close at 24,249.6, as three out of the top ten index heavyweights posted weekly gains in their share price.
STEMCELL Technologies announces acquisition of Cellular Highways
Vancouver, British Columbia and Cambridge, United Kingdom, June 02, 2025 – STEMCELL Technologies, Canada’s largest biotechnology company, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Cellular Highways Ltd from TTP Group Ltd. Cellular Highways is a biotechnology company based near Cambridge, United Kingdom, that specializes in advanced cell sorting technologies with applications in cell and gene…
Overcoming challenges in Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is a rare, progressive, debilitating condition characterised by elevated pulmonary artery pressure [1].
Leading Cambridgeshire charity seeks passionate trustees to help drive community impact
Cambridgeshire Community Foundation, the county's largest place-based grant maker, is recruiting new trustees to join its board and help shape the future of local philanthropy.
How to build a content strategy that works: A guide for science and tech marketers
It’s not enough to have great content for science and tech marketers - you need a strategy that aligns with your commercial goals and drives real ROI. So how do you build one?
AI-driven multiomics in health: our 2025 roundtable insights
We recently convened a multidisciplinary group of health clinicians, researchers, academics, policy makers and industry professionals to find out where they are using - or expect to use -AI-driven multiomics, and where barriers to uptake lie.
Compliance checklist for UK employers hiring overseas talent
Across all parts of the UK economy, employers continue to struggle to fill key roles domestically, and look abroad only when all other avenues have been exhausted. Yet at the same time, the compliance risk landscape for employers is becoming tougher.
The EpiCentre Haverhill to host Cambridge wide open day on 11th June
New venue announcement for Cambridge Wide Open Day! The EpiCentre is proud to open its doors for a morning of networking, innovation, and discovery. As part of this exciting day, we’re featuring a special showcase from one of our pioneering companies – KluraLabs.
Get inspired - Notice your surroundings
When travelling somewhere, try putting your phone away and actually seeing and hearing what's going on round you - it may be rather useful!
Local community invited to help shape future of Cambridge Business Park
The Crown Estate launches the second phase of public consultation on emerging proposals to transform Cambridge Business Park into a thriving hub for science, innovation and community life.
Disabled residents in South Cambridgeshire set to benefit from increased funding for home adaptations
Disabled residents and people with long-term health conditions can now access more support to live independently at home, thanks to increased funding.