Council to take forward new air quality strategy
Cambridge City Council has agreed to work on a new Air Quality Strategy to target stricter air quality standards – in line with the World Health Organisation (WHO) targets – and to develop the strategy jointly with South Cambridgeshire District Council (SCDC).
FOLIUM Science using Guided Biotics to reduce ammonia in poultry production
Even a small exposure to the greenhouse gas ammonia is harmful to poultry. By restoring balance in the gut of the chicken, FOLIUM Science is able to reduce ammonia production and improve the health of the bird, reducing the need for antibiotics.
Allia Future Business Centre Cambridge celebrates 10 years of positive impact
Since 2013, the centre has welcomed over 100 tenant companies & provided business support to over 1,400 ventures
electronRx shares views on lack of health research hindering public support for clean air schemes
The recent extension of the London ULEZ zone has been contentious with much public backlash to its introduction earlier this year.
The public see this as a direct impact to them as opposed to understanding the benefits to their ongoing health and wellbeing.
What’s all the buzz about? Welch’s Transport encourages biodiversity with beehive installation
Welch’s Transport has installed two beehives at its Duxford transport depot to encourage biodiversity around the verges and green areas of the site.
Kellas Midstream enters FEED for its H2NorthEast hydrogen project on Teesside
Kellas Midstream, the Aberdeen-based independent energy infrastructure company, has started front end engineering design (FEED) work on its H2NorthEast hydrogen project in Teesside.
State of the art searching for patentability and beyond
Join an online training course on 12 and 13 October to learn when and how to perform a ‘state of the art’ patent search. https://ipi.academy/product/details/2601/state-of-the-art-searching
Welch’s Transport partners with The Algorithm People to ‘Optimize’ fleet efficiency
Cambridgeshire-based Welch’s Transport has partnered with Optimize by The Algorithm People to reduce CO2 emissions across its entire f
Designing for wearable technology: Harmonizing the product and user
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Alchemie Technology joins forces with 42nd Cambridge Film Festival to champion environmental causes
Alchemie Technology, a leader in clean-tech solutions for textile dyeing and finishing, is teaming up with the 42nd Cambridge Film Festival as the proud sponsor of the Environment & Community section. Alchemie's dedication to a pollution-free world and the preservation of water resources aligns seamlessly with the festival's mission to spotlight environmental issues through the medium of film…
Hyundai : Fortune favours the brave
Flynn Product Design writes...In the competitive world of automotive design, staying ahead of the curve is no easy feat. Hyundai, the South Korean car company, has proven that it’s not just about keeping up but setting trends in the industry.
Cambridge Zero takes centre stage at Climate Week NYC
Cambridge Zero Director Professor Emily Shuckburgh takes centre stage at the world's biggest climate event of its kind in New York, talking to global leaders of government, business and philanthropy about Cambridge’s efforts to tackle climate change.
Designing for success and the mitigation of single point failures
In the world of product design, ensuring the success and reliability of a product is of paramount importance. While designers strive to create innovative and functional products, the risk of single point failures can potentially undermine all their efforts.
Is the future in the wind? Pyxis Ocean sets sail!
Recently, we have seen the bulk carrier Pyxis Ocean set sail (literally!) for the first time with its new retro-fitted “WindWing” sails.
Cambridge Past, Present & Future launches River Cam CAN Project
A new climate and nature project aims to engage and support communities near the River Cam to work on initiatives that will benefit them and the environment.
Local haulage firm Welch's Transport recognised for National Awards
Welch's Transport Ltd, one of Cambridgeshire's oldest transport providers and key player in the logistics and transportation sector, has been nominated for two distinguished national awards by Logistics UK, recognizing their exceptional efforts in driving sustainability within the industry this year. Chris Welch, one of the companies directors, is a finalist for the prestigious "Logistics…
The importance of Carbon Capture and Storage
There is currently a great deal of focus on Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) as an effective means of limiting the damage caused by climate change. However, for the world to meet its 2050 net zero goals, up to 2 billion metric tonnes of carbon needs to be captured by 2030 – at present, global capture is just 43 million metric tonnes, or 0.1 % of global emissions. To ensure that the CCS…
Essential building blocks for business success from founder of Axiom-e
Last term, Ken Dickson, the founder of Axiom-e, ran three versions of 'The Pillars of Business Success' course to audiences drawn from more than 20 countries. His first talk of this term will be at the Quadram Institute, a state-of-the-art facility for bioscience and clinical research, and endoscopy, based at the Norwich Research Park
China’s new materials industry & UK-China collaboration
The development of materials and chemical products in China has been one of the most remarkable industrial and scientific transformations in recent history.
Moving on up: Guardtech Group celebrate continued growth with switch to stunning new home
Cleanroom construction experts putting finishing touches on impressive new Guardtech House HQ in Haverhill.
Agri-Tech to reduce rural crime
The cost of rural theft increased by 52% in Norfolk in 2022, making it one of the top 10 worst affected counties in the UK along with Cambridgeshire and Essex, reveal latest figures by leading rural insurer NFU Mutual. This has prompted an online event hosted by Agri-TechE on 12th October to look at new approaches to improving security.
One-in-three people with streaming subscriptions share accounts with other households
Deloitte estimates that 35% of people with access to a subscription-video-on-demand (SVOD) service are sharing at least one of their subscriptions with other households; One-in-four users (25%) are sharing the cost of an SVOD platform they use, rising to 34% for 16-24 year-olds; More than half (57%) of respondents who share a paid SVOD service say they would stop using the service if…
#21toWatch returns to spotlight our region’s brightest tech as nominations open for 2024
More than half the Cambridge startups [60.7%] listed in Seedtable’s ‘Startups in Cambridge to Watch’ list last month [July 2023] have already appeared on cofinitive’s #21toWatch list in previous years.
Alliance says new Sustainable Travel Zone proposals are a good start but warns more revenue is needed for sustainable transport
Initial statement on the revised Making Connections proposals.
REAP bursary was highly beneficial to my career progression
Agri-TechE, is a membership organisation that supports innovation in agricultural technologies.