ELRIG announces keynote speakers for Drug Discovery 2025
Prof Heather Pinkett and Dr Dafydd Owen to lead ELRIG’s flagship event Drug Discovery returns to Liverpool, 21–22 October 2025 to celebrate “A Festival of Life Science”Event supported by VisitBritain showcases UK life science sector and extends interna
PhoreMost makes key appointments to Board to advance development of next-generation degrader therapeutics
Barbara Duncan joins as Chair and Stephen Dilly as Non-Executive DirectorStrategic appointments support progression of PhoreMost’s next generation degrader pipeline through preclinical development and commercialisation of its GlueSEEKER® platform
Trilobio raises $8M to deliver whole lab automation for biologists
San Francisco, US, 06 May 2025: Trilobio, the Company building the fully automated robotic lab-in-a-box for biologists, announces it has raised $8 million USD Seed investment.
Good causes invited to the launch of Cambridgeshire Community Lottery
Good causes of all shapes and sizes are being encouraged to attend the launch webinar for the Cambridgeshire Community Lottery for their chance to get a slice of the ticket proceeds.
Marshall wins 14 year contract from Thales to produce sonar modules for Royal Navy
Marshall has received a long-term contract from Thales UK to manufacture, maintain and support key components of anti-submarine sonar arrays that provide a critical edge for the UK’s Royal Navy.
Why the UK life sciences sector must collaborate with China: Insights from Cedrik Neike’s perspective
Cedrik Neike, Managing Board Member of Siemens AG and CEO of Siemens Digital Industries, has provided a compelling perspective on the indispensable role China plays in maintaining the global competitiveness of German industry.
Support for local climate action in South Cambridgeshire continues with seventh round of Zero Carbon Communities grants
The seventh round of South Cambridgeshire’s Zero Carbon Communities (ZCC) grants launches, offering a share of £125,000 to successful applicants.
Cambridge Index climbs 5.3%
The Cambridge Index climbed 1,050.8 points or 5.3% to close at 21,061.3, as eight out of the top ten index heavyweights posted weekly gains in their share price.
South Cambridgeshire reports country’s largest rise in Healthy Start uptake following District Council's targeted campaign
South Cambridgeshire has seen the biggest increase in NHS Healthy Start claims in the country, following a targeted campaign by the District Council encouraging eligible parents to sign up for free food and milk support.
Influence with influencers
Social media is like Times Square at rush hour: you’ve got thousands of people all in one place and multiple brands fighting for your attention.
Histofy and Source BioScience announce strategic partnership to advance AI-powered pathology in the UK
Coventry & Nottingham, UK – 6 May 2025 — Histofy, a leading UK based pathology AI company focused on accelerating histopathology workflows in both clinical and pharmaceutical sectors, is proud to announce a strategic partnership with Source BioScience UK Limited, the largest histopathology service provider in the United Kingdom. This collaboration aims to accelerate the deployment of AI-driven…
Kimbolton School Canoe Team triumphs in Devizes to Westminster Race
Kimbolton School, Cambridgeshire, is celebrating an outstanding achievement after its Canoe Team secured victory in the Junior Team category at the prestigious Devizes to Westminster International Canoe Race over the Easter weekend.
PlaqueTec announces positive early research findings from interim analysis in BIOPATTERN trial
Pre-specified interim analysis reveals differences in protein concentration between systemic blood and blood from diseased coronary arteries
Nuclera establishes distribution network across APAC and the Middle East
Operational expansion accelerates global distribution capability to increase regional access and technical supportMultiple partnerships establish direct distribution channels in China, Japan, South Korea, Singapore and IsraelCambridge, UK, and
Deloitte 2025 Technology Fast 50: The fastest growing tech companies in the UK Applications now open!
We’re delighted to announce that nominations for the 2025 UK Technology Fast 50 awards are now open! Apply today and you could join the likes of Deliveroo, Revolut and Skyscanner as a UK Technology Fast 50 winner. Application deadline: Midnight, Friday 27 June 2025
Optimizing mmWave radar capabilities with Texas Instruments
Plextek and Texas Instruments: Optimizing mmWave radar capabilities to solve key design challenges
Over recent years, Texas Instruments (TI) and Plextek have developed a collaborative relationship focused on advancing radar technology.
Cambridge Disinformation Summit examined efforts to fight disinformation
The 2nd Cambridge Disinformation Summit focused on the effectiveness of actions designed to understand or lessen the harms from intentionally spread inaccurate or misleading information.
Robot-assisted double operation is an Addenbrooke’s first
A cancer patient who underwent the first robot-assisted double operation at Addenbrooke’s Hospital said on Tuesday 29th April “I was blown away by how fast it was all over.”
Cambridge Network member achieves prestigious IoIC Fellowship
Congratulations to Pauline Smith, a member of Cambridge Network and Director of The Comms Smith, who has been awarded Fellowship status with the Institute of Internal Communication (IoIC).
Calling all young artists! The Cambridge launches chocolate coin design competition as 175 anniversary continues
Children are encouraged to use their imagination to design a commemorative chocolate coin to mark The Cambridge Building Society’s 175th anniversary.
People, science and building biotech
Anne Horgan, Partner at Cambridge Innovation Capital, talks about what makes her tick as an investor. She will chair the discussion on Nailing the Fundraise at BioBeat25 [hyperlink]. Co-organisers, Alisa Molotova, Start-up Mentor, and Miranda Weston-Smith, BioBeat founder chat with her about her role.
Cooling for Aesthetic Laser Systems: Meeting Huge Demands with Compact Solutions
Small and compact laser systems have become a staple of the growing aesthetics market – mostly for skin treatments like hair removal. To offer a well-balanced system, manufacturers must balance several conflicting factors. This results in high demands towards the system components.
Arthur Rank Hospice’s first Charity Shop celebrates 30 years!
Colleagues and supporters celebrate 30 years at the Regent Street Shop.
Birketts workplace programme gives Cambridge students reasons to SMILE
UK Top 50 law firm, Birketts, offered students in Cambridge the chance to take part in a week-long work experience programme designed to widen access to the legal profession.
Augmenting UAV Safety with Ubiquitous Radar Technology
Integrating ubiquitous radar technology for advanced detect and avoid capabilities
In the fast-evolving field of uncrewed aerial vehicles () the need for sophisticated detect and avoid (DAA) capabilities has never been more important.