Inivata ‘liquid biopsy’ technology company first lifescience investment for CIC fund
A new technique that allows information about a cancer tumour to be gained quickly from a blood test is a step closer to being used by clinicians. The technology is to be brought to market by Inivata, a new spinout from Cancer Research UK following investment of £4million from Cambridge Innovation Capital, Imperial Innovations and Johnson & Johnson Development Corporation.
Horizon Discovery reports a strong first half, positioning for continued growth
Horizon Discovery Group plc (LSE: HZD), the international life science company supplying research tools to organisations engaged in genomics research and the development of personalised medicines, today announces its interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2014.
Happy engineers get dancing to Pharrell Williams’ hit!
The civil engineers behind some of the capital’s most iconic infrastructure projects have put on their dancing shoes, to show the public – especially young people - how happy they are to be engineers and the diverse and fun careers on offer through choosing maths and science subjects at school.
Learn how to tell your story and boost your profile
Most SMEs realise the benefit of publicity – to win and impress customers, investors, collaborators and employees. But how well do you tell your story? Come and learn from the experts at Cambridge Network's Breakfast Networking event on Public Relations this Thursday (September 25th) at the Future Business Centre, King's Hedges Road CB4 2QT.
Inivata raises £4m to improve cancer treatment through simple blood tests
Inivata, a clinical cancer genomics company focused on harnessing the potential of circulating tumour DNA (ctDNA) analysis to improve cancer testing and treatment, today announced it has raised £4m in a funding round led by Imperial Innovations and including Cambridge Innovation Capital and Johnson & Johnson Development Corporation.
WaveFX webcast MND announcing Ice Bucket challenge raised £7million...
This week Cambridge based video company WaveFX filmed and streamed live the Motor Neurone Disease Association (MND) AGM, which was a buzz of excitement regarding the windfall announcement.
Experienced recruiter Nabiilah Hossen-Saib transfers to the talentdesk team
Whitehill Pelham is pleased to announce that experienced recruiter Nabiilah Hossen-Saib has transferred to the talentdesk team to lead Human Resources, Sales, Marketing and Operations Administrative and Graduate Recruitment.
PhD student receives prestigious honour
Anglia Ruskin University student Rob Worrall has received the Tony Beasley Award – one of the most prestigious prizes for management students in the UK.
'The First World War Uncovered' this Saturday at IWM Duxford
The First World War Uncovered, an event this Saturday (27 September) at IWM Duxford, looks at different aspects of the Great War with authoritative and engaging speakers.
Researching hormones and behaviour? Come to a one-day Salimetrics ‘Spit Camp’ in Cambridge
A day long workshop programme at the Salimetrics Laboratory at Anglia Ruskin University in Cambridge is designed for students, post-doctoral scientists or industry affiliates who would like to know more about salivary bioscience and include saliva measures in their research. The 'Spit Camp' is sure to be fun and enjoyable.
Leadership change at the LEP
The Greater Cambridge Greater Peterborough Enterprise Partnership (LEP) has announced a change in its leadership as Chief Executive Grahame Nix prepares to move on to a new role.
Huppert takes Cambridge questions on high profile panel
MP Julian Huppert will be taking part in a Cambridge Questions on Thursday (September 25) as part of a panel of high profile guests from across the city.
UEA rises to 14th in prestigious league table
The University of East Anglia (UEA) on Norwich Research Park has leapt to 14th in the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2015, its highest ever position in this well-respected league table.
Celebrate thought at the Cambridge Festival of Ideas
Bookings open today for this year's Cambridge Festival of Ideas, now in its seventh year and bigger and better than ever. The Festival, which runs from 20 October to 2 November, explores the rich contributions the arts, humanities and social sciences make to our culture and understanding of the world.
Howard Group team takes part in Chariots of Fire 2014
Celebrating its 23rd anniversary, the Cambridge Chariots of Fire relay race took place on Sunday 21st September. The race follows in the footsteps of the famous film, taking its scenic route through the streets and colleges of Cambridge, with teams of six each running a 1.7 mile course in relay format.
New large particle inks and glazes for Xaar printheads deliver maximum creative impact
Esmalglass-Itaca and Colorobbia have announced the first custom-made digital ceramic inks and glazes for the Xaar 1002 GS40 and Xaar 001, the new high laydown printheads from Xaar. As the ceramics industry’s leading inkjet technology specialist, Xaar is driving the digitalisation of the entire tile manufacturing process.
World-leading ceramic tile printer manufacturers deliver big impact at Tecnargilla
First Xaar 1002 GS40-enabled printers debut at Tecnargilla this week giving ‘Big Colour, Big Effects and Big Advantage’
Xaar’s revolutionary ‘large-particle’ glaze Xaar 001 printhead delivers up to 700 g/m2
New printhead enables digital decorative effects, coloured glazes and functional coatings and extends the digitalisation of ceramic tile manufacturing still further.
Cambridge businesses encouraged to claim £3000 grants for faster internet
Cambridge businesses have until March 2015 to apply for a Government grant worth up to £3000 to start reaping the business benefits of faster broadband speeds and better connectivity.
Cambridgeshire’s Expedeon expands following £240,000 in new funding
Cambridgeshire-based Expedeon, a specialist in protein discovery and analysis spun out of Cambridge University in 2003, is to invest in new infrastructure and machinery following £240,000 in funding from Santander Corporate & Commercial. The business has seen a surge in UK and global demand for its hi-tech services and is expanding to accommodate new opportunities.
Tecan offers next-generation sequencing sample preparation at the touch of a button
Tecan has launched the Freedom EVO® NGS workstation to simplify next-generation sequencing (NGS) sample preparation and PCR set-up.
Quick-change materials break the silicon speed limit for computers
Faster, smaller, greener computers, capable of processing information up to 1,000 times faster than currently available models, could be made possible by replacing silicon with materials that can switch back and forth between different electrical states.
Call for entries in Horizon 2020 Competition
Ten ideas: ten prizes! Ready to win a Phase 1 or 2 funding application worth up to £10,000 in Pera Technology's unique competition?
BACTEST scoops innovation award
BACTEST has been recognised at the Food and Drink Federation Awards for its innovative Speedy Breedy technology.
Cambridge Filmworks film features Cambridge Consultants Commonwealth champion
Cambridge Filmworks would like to say a big congratulations to Cambridge Consultants Isle of Ely rower John Hale and his partner for winning gold at the Commonwealth Regatta in Strathclyde last month, bringing him a step closer to achieving his dream of competing in the Rio 2016 Olympics.