Genestack launches new brand and corporate logo
Genestack, a bioinformatics company based in Cambridge, launches its new brand and corporate logo. The rebranding reflects the evolution of the company during its five-year history and illustrates the company's vision and ambitions for the future.
The Supreme Court decides: Parliament is Sovereign
In the most significant judgment concerning the UK’s constitution in generations, the Supreme Court (a majority of 8 to 3) has rejected the UK Government’s case that ministers could start the process of withdrawal from the European Union without the authority of Parliament.
UCSF first to adopt Magseed as standard of care for localization of impalpable breast lesions
Endomag, the cancer healthcare company, announced that the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) has become the first US site to adopt Magseed™ as its standard of care for localization of impalpable breast lesions. Magseed™ is a simpler, more effective alternative to traditional wire localization methods.
New year, new skills, new courses on IP and information on offer in Cambridge
CIIPM provides practical training opportunities in Cambridge focusing on the business aspects of IP matters, commercialisation and patent searching for decision making. Take time out to deepen your understanding of IP, patent information and commercialisation!
Leading contract caterer Edwards & Blake doubles number of contract awards in 2016
East Anglian-based contract catering firm Edwards & Blake is celebrating an outstanding 2016 with over 30 new contract awards – more than double the number of contracts the company was awarded in 2015.
Cambridge Consultants provides funding boost for hospice
Fundraising by staff has enabled product design and development firm Cambridge Consultants to give a £35,000 donation to the local Arthur Rank Hospice Charity.
Industrial strategy green paper shows signs of promise for UK manufacturing
Commenting on the government's industrial strategy green paper launched yesterday (Monday), Stephen Cooper, head of industrial manufacturing at KPMG UK, said: “UK manufacturers will view Mrs May’s proposals as a long awaited and much needed step towards a consistent approach to help Britain’s economy adjust and succeed post-Brexit. It is encouraging to see the government welcoming industry views…
Robinson College earns award from global booking giant
Booking.com has awarded Robinson College with a Guest Review Award for achieving high reviews on its website. The achievement recognises the over and above service the College offers guests.
Horizon Discovery Group 'on track to meet market expectations'
Horizon Discovery Group plc, the world leader in the application of gene editing technologies, today announces a trading update ahead of its full year results for the 12 months ended 31 December 2016. The Group intends to announce its preliminary full year 2016 results in May 2017.
TTP Labtech introduces dragonfly discovery
New liquid handling platform from TTP Labtech aims to reduce assay development time and improve assay robustness in high throughput screening.
Sphere Fluidics e-commerce site allows researchers rapid access to microfluidic products
Sphere Fluidics Limited (SF), an established Life Sciences tools company, today announced the launch of its new E-Commerce website platform to enable researchers easy access to its specialist microfluidic products.
Pressures in acute sector are target for SBRI Healthcare funding
SBRI Healthcare has announced £700K investment in innovations that target hospital efficiency.
New industrial strategy is timely for cleantech sector
The Government’s new Green Paper on ‘Building our Industrial Strategy’ includes several priorities which are of importance to the cleantech sector, says Martin Garratt, CEO at Cambridge Cleantech.
Over 200 people attend Cambridge Ahead’s ‘Successful City’ event
More than 200 people packed the main conference room in the Granta Centre at Granta Park, south of Cambridge, last week to attend Cambridge Ahead’s annual conference, entitled 'What Makes for a Successful UK City in the 21st century?'.
Council Leader says strategy needs to be backed with greater funding and devolved power
The Leader of Cambridge City Council, Councillor Lewis Herbert, has welcomed government 'promises' of greater investment in skills and innovation cities in the new national industrial strategy - but said that the details and funding doesn't match the rhetoric.
Cambridge Electronic Industries introduces changeable interface coaxial connector system
Cambridge Electronic Industries' unique changeable interface system offers the ability to mix and match connector styles on a standardised PCB mount without expensive design changes – ideal for Machine Vision and Test Equipment applications.
Event professionals unite to share best practice
Clic+ will bring together event professionals from across the country on 27 January as they share best practice at Robinson College’s latest event delivery seminar.
'Breathing the Kite' art exhibition opens at Clare Hall
Breathing the Kite, an exhibition of diverse works of art and interesting archive material that captures and recalls the essence of the Kite district of Cambridge city centre from its birth in the 1800s until the present day, is now open at Clare Hall.
Essex flood protection and wetland project third in nationwide vote
The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds’ (RSPB) Wallasea Island Wild Coast project in Essex has come third in a national vote to find the country’s greatest civil engineering achievement in 2016. The People’s Choice Award was organised by the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE).
What Brexit means for employers
In the run up to triggering Article 50, Charles Pigott and Alex Russell of Mills & Reeve review the likely implications for UK employment and immigration law.
New outside broadcast van enables remote video production and webcasting
WaveFX has always had a van but now boasts a VW California kitted out and ready for remote mobile editing, video production and webcasting.
MSF Technologies appoints a new Managing Director
MSF Technologies is proud to announce the appointment of a new Managing Director, Geraint Castleton-White (FIMechE). The appointment follows the fast-growing nature of this advanced engineering company.
The power of words in recruitment
A simple choice of words can make the difference between recruiting and retaining top performers 90% of the time or getting it right only 50% of the time.
University spin-out Cambridge Graphene acquired by Versarien
A majority stake in Cambridge Graphene Ltd., a spin-out company from the University of Cambridge, has been acquired by Versarien plc.
UK economy set for a ‘hard rebalancing’ says EY ITEM Club
The recent slump in sterling should prompt a significant readjustment of the UK economy away from consumer spending towards exports, according to the EY ITEM Club winter forecast. But while economic growth will be better balanced it is also likely to be slower.