Cambridge Index falls 2.2%

The Cambridge Index declined 462.07 points or 2.2% to close at 20,913.1, as six out of the top ten index heavyweights posted weekly losses in their share price.

Council unveils new initiative to empower organisations to give back to the community

Cambridge City Council has unveiled a new initiative to empower organisations to give back to the community through charities and social enterprises.

ELRIG announces Prof Rory Johnson and Dr Shalini Andersson as Keynote Speakers at Therapeutic Oligonucleotides 2025

Therapeutic Oligonucleotides 2025: Drugging the Undruggable takes place at AstraZeneca in Gothenburg, Sweden from 14–15 May

Global pharma R&D returns rise as GLP-1 drugs help drive forecast growth

The return on investment in pharma research and development (R&D) has increased from the previous year, with GLP-1 drugs helping to boost growth, according to analysis by Deloitte.

FairJourney Biologics establishes Supervisory Board

Werner Lanthaler appointed as Chair and joined by global industry leadersThe Supervisory Board will define key avenues for growth, accelerate innovation, and optimize scientific strategies to maintain leadership in antibody discovery and development

Owlstone Medical announces investment of up to $2.3 Million USD from the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation to develop a breath test for Pseudomonas aeruginosa detection in Cystic Fibrosis patients

Test to be developed for Pseudomonas aeruginosa detection in patients with cystic fibrosis suitable for both detection of new cases and monitoring of chronic infection Support to demonstrate proof of principle in chronic infection to be provided to Owlstone in the

WaveFX reach finals of SME National Business Awards for Best Enterprising Business

WaveFX, a leading event filming and webcasting company, is thrilled to announce that it has been named a finalist in the prestigious SME National Business Awards. The company is competing in the highly sought-after Best Enterprising Business category, recognizing its innovation, resilience, and outstanding contributions to the industry.

Greater Cambridge Partnership welcomes Whippet as new operator for Connector

Whippet has joined the consortium as the new operator for the Connector autonomous bus trial.

Lord Patrick Vallance, Science Minister and Oxford-Cambridge Innovation Champion, visits Cambridge

Science Minister and Oxford-Cambridge Innovation Champion, Lord Patrick Vallance, visited Cambridge to see how the world’s most intensive science and technology cluster can drive economic growth.

Gold-standard research: Cambridge growing faster than UK economy

Cambridge growing faster than national economy, but UK growth contribution at risk due to a start-up slow-down, according to new gold-standard research.

Pragmatic Semiconductor appoints Steve McCue as Chief Financial Officer & Executive Director

Seasoned strategic financial and operational leader joins the flexible semiconductor technology pioneer enabling sustainable edge and item-level intelligence at scale.

EFEC ignites UK-China STEM collaboration: Empowering global talent for the future

Recently, Excellence First Enterprise Consultancy Ltd (EFEC) officially launched its innovative STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) Collaboration Programme.

Updated assessment provides greater assurance over unplanned development in Greater Cambridge

This is a joint news release on behalf of Cambridge City Council and South Cambridgeshire District Council, which share Greater Cambridge Shared Planning.

AstraZeneca to invest $2.5 billion in new global strategic R&D centre, biotech agreements and manufacturing in Beijing

AstraZeneca announces an investment of $2.5 billion in Beijing to establish its sixth global strategic R&D centre together with major research and manufacturing agreements that will further advance life sciences in China.

IQGeo enters exclusive negotiations to acquire AI software developer Deepomatic

Cambridge, 24th March 2025 - IQGeo, a developer of geospatial software that is “Building Better Networks” for telecom and utility operators, today announced that exclusive negotiations are underway with the goal of acquiring the AI computer vision software developer Deepomatic. The addition of Deepomatic’s AI capabilities will enable IQGeo to enhance its network lifecycle solutions with optimized…

Eight year old violinist from Kimbolton School achieves distinction

An exceptionally talented young musician from Kimbolton Preparatory School, Cambridgeshire, has achieved a remarkable milestone, earning a Distinction in her Grade 7 Violin exam at just eight years old.

Residential property management company Foster Kemp takes space at the EpiCentre

Rapidly growing residential property management company Foster Kemp has taken space at The EpiCentre in Haverhill.

More on Carbon Nanotube Specialist Material

Innovative electronics development demands high-precision components, especially in applications requiring electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection. IPFL’s micro 3D printing services, leveraging cutting-edge ESD-safe materials, offer unparalleled accuracy and reliability for electronics manufacturers, semiconductor developers, and research institutions. Discover how micro-scale additive…

US Patent Office grants Closed Loop Medicine key patents for cardiometabolic capabilities in GLP-1 and Direct Oral Anti-Coagulants (DOAC) therapies

London, UK, 24 March 2025: Closed Loop Medicine Ltd., a leader in AI-enabled precision medicines, announces the expansion of its US patent portfolio.

Unlocking seamless connectivity: In-building wireless solutions are the future

In today’s fast-paced digital world, connectivity is no longer a luxury - it’s a necessity. From corporate offices to hospitals, sprawling warehouses and everything in between, the demand for reliable, high-performance wireless coverage has never been greater.

Innovations in healthcare delivery: Insights from China's Guanggu Model and beyond

In recent years, healthcare systems worldwide have faced significant challenges, including overcrowded hospitals, lengthy waiting times for specialist appointments, and inefficient resource allocation.

Doctor who shapes worldwide trauma care wins lifetime award

An Addenbrooke’s doctor who has worked on the frontline of emergency care for more than three decades – and is described as the architect of the East of England trauma network - has won a prestigious lifetime achievement award for his work.

Positive impact of The Cambridge's community engagement revealed in report

The positive impact The Cambridge Building Society has had on charities, projects and people in the community has been revealed in a report published this week. 

Council secures over £12 million in funding to boost energy efficiency and address fuel poverty

Cambridge City Council secured £12.3 million from

ARU to host Plant Empowerment’s first UK workshop

Two-day event will focus on improving indoor crop yields while cutting resource use.