First of new generation of cancer drugs granted European approval
A new drug for ovarian cancer, developed by researchers at the University of Cambridge and AstraZeneca, has today become the first of new class of drugs, known as PARP-inhibitors, to be granted approval anywhere in the world. The drug, Lynparza, has been granted Marketing Authorisation from the European Commission.
Research Excellence Framework confirms Cambridge’s global strength and depth in research
Almost nine out of ten (87%) University of Cambridge submissions for the UK’s Research Excellence Framework (REF) have been rated as ‘world leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’, demonstrating the institution’s strength in research, figures released today (Thursday) show.
Anglia Ruskin research recognised for its great impact
Anglia Ruskin University’s academic excellence has been recognised by the UK’s Higher Education funding bodies, with 12 areas classed as generating “world-leading” research.
Activ8rlives develops its first medical Smartwatch for continuous monitoring of oxygenation
Building on its growing respiratory disease self-management focus, Aseptika Limited announced that it has accelerated the development of its medical wearable Smartwatch, called the BuddyWOTCH(TM).
Easy PCR set-up with Tecan’s TouchTools™ PCR Wizard
Researchers at the National Institute for Environmental Protection and Research (Istituto Superiore per la Protezione e la Ricerca Ambientale, ISPRA) in Italy have been testing the TouchTools™ PCR Wizard with the Freedom EVO® PCR workstation to simplify complex genetics workflows.
Lynparza™ approved in EU as first-in-class treatment for advanced BRCA-mutated ovarian cancer
AstraZeneca today announced that the European Commission (EC) has granted Marketing Authorisation for Lynparza™ (olaparib) capsules (400mg twice daily) as the first therapy for the maintenance treatment of adult patients with platinum-sensitive relapsed BRCA-mutated (germline and/or somatic) high grade serous epithelial ovarian, fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal cancer who are in complete…
Professor Packham heads Business School
Professor Gary Packham has been appointed Dean of Anglia Ruskin University's Lord Ashcroft International Business School.
New research leader to improve wheat genomics joins TGAC and TSL
Ksenia Krasileva joins The Genome Analysis Centre’s (TGAC) Science Faculty to lead the Institute’s new Triticeae Genomics Group, in joint appointment with The Sainsbury Laboratory (TSL).
Domino integrates 1000th coder to its market-leading QuickDesign Platform
Domino has reached a milestone with the integration of its 1000th coder to the QuickDesign platform, at food supplier Rose Poultry, based in Denmark.
Broadcom announces set-top box platform to accelerate Mexico's analog-digital TV transition
Low-cost digital converters deliver combination of new features and reliability to consumers
European journalists see Cambridge highlights
A party of seven senior journalists representing MICE travel publications from across Europe has recently spent 36 hours in Cambridge, taking in the city’s finest locations.
UK deaths from Alzheimer’s up by 52%
Anglia Ruskin University Professor has been involved in a global study into mortality rates.
Lighter planes are the future
A global fleet of composite planes could reduce carbon emissions by up to 15 per cent, but the lighter planes alone will not enable the aviation industry to meet its emissions targets, according to new research.
Bango and Indosat launch carrier billing in Google Play
Bango is pleased to announce that Indosat, the leading Indonesian Mobile Network Operator, has used the Bango Payments Platform to launch one-click payment for Google Play customers.
Aqdot closes £2.55m funding round
Aqdot, a specialist chemical company originally spun out of the University of Cambridge with a focus in intelligent encapsulation, has completed a £2.55m oversubscribed funding round.
Cambridge office development reaches the top
The construction of a multi-million pound office development in Cambridge reached a significant milestone this week as contractors, Wates, held a ‘topping out’ ceremony to mark the building having reached its upper most point.
SME Summit: Growing Business in a Digital World
The latest SME Summit introduced delegates to a wealth of expert advice and information about adopting a more high-tech business model and taking the first step towards exporting in the digital world
Bidwells Elves sell charity cookbook at Waitrose
Leading property consultancy Bidwells' charity recipe book, Make me, Eat me!, is being sold at Waitrose Trumpington on 17 and 22 December.
Science and Innovation Strategy embraces design as key to growth
Design Council strongly welcomes the government’s Science & Innovation Strategy today, which has set out a clear 10-year vision. The Strategy recognises successful innovation requires design and contains renewed emphasis on the importance of places and cities for the UK’s science base.
Over 3000 children in the East of England will face this Christmas homeless
New government figures released this week show that 3,311 children in the East of England will face waking up homeless this Christmas morning – a rise of 5% since June.
Huppert welcomes month on month fall in unemployment
Cambridge’s unemployment figures continue to fall and more and more young people are finding work.
Huppert welcomes news city could get £5m New Homes Bonus
MP Julian Huppert has welcomed the news that Cambridge could receive almost £5 million in New Homes Bonus from the government, as well as £4.2 million going to Cambridgeshire County Council.
Cambridge Regional College opens new painting and decorating department
A new purpose-built painting workshop, with its own two-storey house, has opened at Cambridge Regional College – enabling students and apprentices to train in industry-standard workshops.
Tube Map is given some backbone
Iconic Tube Map transformed to show how the University fibre-optic network 'travels' around the city.
January Sales come early at Downing College
A Cambridge College is offering event organisers an early opportunity to bag a bargain for One Day Meetings held in January and February.