Genome diagnostic company Congenica raises £2.2m
Cambridge-based Congenica, a spinout from The Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute, has raised a further £2.2m with the completion of a series A round of financing by Amadeus Capital Partners’ early stage funds and the company’s initial investor Cambridge Innovation Capital.
Stansted Airport welcomes one million more passengers in first three months of 2015
Stansted is the fastest growing airport in the UK, with ten consecutive months of double digit growth.
Cambridge Index advances 4.8%
The Cambridge Index increased 4.8% or 868 points to 18,977.4, as nine of the top ten index heavyweights posted weekly gains.
Miniature gas sensors reach wider global market with Future Electronics
Future Electronics, a world-class leader and innovator in the distribution and marketing of electronic components, today announced it has signed a worldwide distribution franchise agreement with Cambridge CMOS Sensors (CCS), the UK-based fabless manufacturer of surface-mount MEMS/CMOS gas sensors. The agreement is effective immediately.
CRedit360 first sustainability software provider to support DJSI’s XBRL taxonomy
CRedit360 today announced it is one of the two initial software providers that include RobecoSAM’s new Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) XBRL framework, allowing required information to be automatically tagged and transferred with minimal effort required by the reporting company.
Ignite is just the job for careers startup WikiJob
The founder of successful graduate careers startup WikiJob found the highly practical training via Cambridge Judge Business School's Ignite programme for tech entrepreneurs had a positive impact on his own personal development and that of the business.
Progen reap benefits on major EVONIK project using AVEVA 3D modelling solution
Leading international engineering company uses AVEVA PDMS to increase quality and efficiency on major chemical processing contract.
Aircraft Interiors Expo 2015 (AIX) meets AIM Altitude
Today, the opening day of the Aircraft Interiors Expo 2015, will provide the first major opportunity for the industry to acquaint itself with AIM Altitude.
How to handle a crisis
Cambridge Network's next Breakfast Networking session on Thursday April 30th will focus on crisis management - what to do and what not to do.
Distance running may be an evolutionary ‘signal’ for desirable male genes
New research shows that males with higher ‘reproductive potential’ are better distance runners. This may have been used by females as a reliable signal of high male genetic quality during our hunter-gatherer past, as good runners are more likely to have other traits of good hunters and providers, such as intelligence and generosity.
Driverless cars: what's the story?
Trials led by the UK Autodrive consortium will be taking place over the next few years to test both the technology and public reaction to autonomous vehicles, which may be in our cities soon. The next Cambridge Network Business Lecture on Tuesday 21st April will focus on both the technology within these ‘cars’ and public reaction to them.
Michell’s PCMini52 robust humidity sensor installed for climate-controlled food storage
When it comes to food storage, the reliability of control equipment matters. A major European manufacturer of storage and climate control systems for the agricultural industry has chosen to install Michell’s PCMini52 humidity and temperature probes to monitor temperature and humidity conditions in the systems they supply.
Successful live stream to San Francisco for WaveFX
Live streaming of events and company meetings is fast becoming the norm and this week Metaswitch entrusted Cambridge-based WaveFX to produce, film and securely webcast their private event live to San Francisco.
Study seeks established entrepreneurs
How do established entrepreneurs think? Speaker, facilitator and author Kate Atkin is looking for people to take part in her current study.
Anglia Ruskin psychologists receive £278k research grant from Leverhulme Trust
Psychologists at Anglia Ruskin University have been awarded £278,000 from the Leverhulme Trust to investigate the potential benefits of learning languages, how it affects children’s development and whether it can delay the onset of dementia in older people.
UK Space Agency National Space Technology Programme: call for proposals for flagship projects
On behalf of the UK Space Agency, Qi3 is pleased to announce the call for space technology flagship projects as part of the National Space Technology Programme (NSTP).
Cerner and Qualcomm collaborate to advance remote home health monitoring
Cerner Corp. and Qualcomm Life, Inc., a subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated, today announced an agreement to extend Cerner’s industry leading medical device connectivity capabilities beyond the hospital to the home.
IPOs outperform FTSE 100
The 10 IPOs that have completed this year generated an average return of 8.1%, according to Deloitte, the business advisory firm.
Labour Party manifesto - 'NIC proposal could stall momentum and shake confidence'
The Labour Party manifesto was published today. Under proposals for the country’s infrastructure it states: “We will produce an ambitious adaptation programme, and the new Infrastructure Commission will prioritise investment in flood prevention. We will deal with the problems of air pollution by giving local authorities the powers they need, backed up by a national framework.”
AstraZeneca and PatientsLikeMe announce global research collaboration
A five-year agreement is focused on improving health outcomes for patients across AstraZeneca’s main therapy areas.
AstraZeneca showcases oncology science at American Association for Cancer Research AGM 2015
AstraZeneca will present new data at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) annual meeting in Philadelphia this weekend, demonstrating the strength and depth of its early stage oncology pipeline.
Birketts advises the Gooderham family on the sale of Snape Maltings
The multi-award winning corporate team at Birketts has advised Snape Maltings, one of the world’s top concert destinations, on the sale of its business to the Aldeburgh Music Endowment Fund.
Regulating new health technologies: the 'three-person IVF' story
Have you ever wondered how regulatory decisions are made about controversial new health technologies?
Facebook expert keynotes at Cambridge Marketing College dinner
Cambridge Marketing College (CMC) has announced the date of its 2015 Annual Dinner which will feature Debbie Frost, VP, International Communications and Public Affairs at Facebook.
Wellbeing in the workplace: what’s it really worth?
Business is tough. Competition is fierce, and every company needs to focus on every competitive edge it can get. But all too often, that seems to mean a strong emphasis on external relationships and image, rather than concentrating on getting it right from the inside out.