Lab-grown brain-spinal cord model shows ‘irreversible’ nerve damage may be reversed
Cambridge scientists have grown miniature circuits in the lab that mimic how the brain and spinal cord connect up, which underlies our movements. They used this model to show how damage to these connections previously considered ‘irreversible’ could, in fact, be reversible.
The quantum race has a communications problem
Sarah makes the case that the UK's quantum sector has a communications problem, not a science one. The trigger is ProQure, the government's £2 billion procurement programme launched in March 2026, which asked quantum companies to explain themselves to civil servants and commercial leads rather than fellow physicists, and exposed how few were ready to do it.
Don't miss your chance to enter the Cambridge Independent Business Awards
You have until 11.59pm on Sunday, July 12 to enter the Cambridge Independent Business Awards 2026.
CWOW 2026 draws record-breaking 5,000+ attendance from UK’s Golden Innovation Corridor and beyond
Cambridge Wide Open Week (CWOW) 2026 welcomed a record-breaking audience of more than 5,000 attendees, marking its largest edition to date and highlighting the growing strength of the UK’s Golden Innovation Corridor connecting Oxford, London and Cambridge.
How Do You Radiation-Test a Complex IC?
How Do You Radiation-Test a Complex IC?When a radiation-hardened component exists for your space-based electronics application, the path is relatively straightforward, when budget allows.
How technology transfer is reshaping sovereign security
From automotive to critical infrastructure, cross-sector technology transfer is reshaping sovereign security. The challenge of monitoring Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) is evolving at speed. As nuclear decommissioning sites progress through their lifecycle, security risks decrease, yet traditional high-security monitoring systems remain expensive and resource-intensive.
Entrepreneur Dr Shola Adeyemi Takes a Virtual Office at the Epicentre
Entrepreneur Dr Shola Adeyemi, who has multiple business interests, has taken a virtual office at The EpiCentre in Haverhill, to grow his two AI-powered businesses: AgriTwin Intelligence, focusing on insights from leaves, and security business CheetahSwift Security.
Addenbrooke’s innovation expands access to advanced genome testing for cancer patients nationally
A service pioneered at Addenbrooke’s Hospital that could help up to three times more cancer patients benefit from whole genome sequencing (WGS) has won a national award and been accredited for use across the UK.
Sanger scientists to receive major grants from the European Research Council
The European Research Council (ERC) has announced the winners of its latest Advanced Grant competition.
Record turnout at NeuroWorks 2026 signals growing momentum behind UK neurotechnology
More than 300 researchers, clinicians, entrepreneurs, industry leaders and investors gathered at Cambridge’s Ray Dolby Centre last week for NeuroWorks 2026: Scalable Neurotechnology – Innovation, Translation and Transformative Treatments, the flagship annual conference of Cambridge NeuroWorks, powered by the Advanced Research and Invention Agency (ARIA). The event marked a record turnout,…
Collaboration to develop next-generation applications for PGMs
Cambridge Future Tech and Johnson Matthey launch a programme to combine scientific scouting with venture-building, to commercialise new uses of Platinum Group Metals.
Guardtech sponsors charity football match fundraiser to kick off latest round of community support initiatives
The Suffolk-based cleanroom construction specialists have pledged £1,000 in shirt sponsorship funds to support children’s cancer charity Be More Fab
Anthias Consulting 20% off Summer Sale now LIVE
Until the 31st July 2026, Anthias Consulting are offering 20% off a selection of training courses. So whether you are starting out and looking for the fundamentals or looking for some hands-on experience, check out the range of courses available in the offer.
National Inclusion Week September 14th
If your business is preparing for activity in National Inclusion Week this year, we may be able to support you with images for your internal and external comms.
Cresset releases Flare V12 to cut synthesis and testing cycles with faster, more flexible FEP
Cresset has released Flare V12, a new version of its computer-aided drug design (CADD) solution for the discovery, design and optimization of small molecules. Flare V12 is focussed on improving access to Free Energy Perturbation (FEP) in drug discovery.
The rise of Hybrid Event Production in Cambridge and across the UK
Whether you are hosting a leadership town hall, AGM, conference, product launch or corporate event, our Cambridge hybrid event specialists deliver professional event streaming solutions designed for engagement, reliability and measurable ROI.
Evaluating and optimising your top-of-the-funnel in Life Sciences marketing
A strategic guide to making top-of-the-funnel marketing work harder for Life Sciences brands in crowded, competitive markets.
Baya Systems Announces Partnership with Openchip on Next-Gen Intelligent Compute
Partnership accelerates early architectural and interconnect optimization decisions that empower the rapid and successful deployment of efficient, scalable AI systems.
New Cambridge collaboration formed to deliver breakthrough drugs for neuroinflammation
The ALBORADA Drug Discovery Institute at the University of Cambridge and Cambridge Enterprise have signed a major new partnership with the drug development company AndzonBio2.
Why are sloths so slow? It's in their DNA
Researchers uncover unique ‘sloth genes’ that are likely linked to their slow metabolism.
CCH and St John's Innovation Centre Explore ‘Tech for Good’ and Rare Prototypes for Cambridge Wide Open Day
St John’s Innovation Centre (SJIC), in collaboration with the Centre for Computing History (CCH), will deliver a dynamic programme for this year’s Cambridge Wide Open Day, bringing together entrepreneurs, computing heritage and industry experts to explore the theme Tech for Good: Past Lessons; Future Choices.
Empowering Neuro-Inclusion
We had the privilege of delivering neuro-inclusion training for line managers at East Anglian Air Ambulance (EAAA), focusing on building the confidence and practical skills necessary to support neurodivergent employees.
Google DeepMind, Google.org and Sanger Institute to launch new AI consortium for genomics
Announced on 8 June at the AI x BIO conference, the Wellcome Sanger Institute and Google DeepMind, with support from Google.org, have announced a new artificial intelligence (AI) consortium for genomics.
Guardtech’s revamped Aftercare teams aiming to elevate their five-star service to new heights
East Anglian contamination control specialists Guardtech are pulling in more cleanroom construction projects than ever before – and they’re building Service and Decontamination provision to match the business’ lofty ambitions
SCAE partners with Secondmind to accelerate future vehicle development for Japanese OEMs with advanced Engineering AI
New sales distributor agreement is SCAE’s first partnership with a technology company outside of Japan