Students who self-identify as multilingual perform better at GCSE
Young people who consider themselves ‘multilingual’ tend to perform better across a wide range of subjects at school, regardless of whether they are actually fluent in another language, new research shows.
Online ‘Brown Babies’ exhibition wins major prize
An exhibition based on the work of Professor Lucy Bland of Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) has won a prestigious national Museums Association award.
Cambridge University Science and Policy Exchange raises funds for scholarship
The Cambridge University Science and Policy Exchange (CUSPE) has launched a scholarship for young people leaving care, in collaboration with Cambridgeshire County Council. It is trying to raise enough money to sponsor at least one young person leaving care for a fully funded and paid work experience with the council.
Approval for Northstowe Sports Pavilion
Detailed plans for a sports pavilion and changing facilities for Northstowe, drawn-up by South Cambridgeshire District Council, have been approved.
Cambridge Quantum and Deutsche Bahn Netz AG leverage latest quantum algorithms to optimise train scheduling
Cambridge Quantum (CQ) and Deutsche Bahn Netz AG (DB) have announced a partnership to explore how quantum computers can improve the rescheduling of rail traffic as part of DB’s long-term transformative plan, Digitale Schiene Deutschland, to digitise DB’s infrastructure and railway system using next-generation technologies to achieve a higher capacity and optimal utilisation of the rail netwo
Nokia reaches 4,000 5G essential patent families milestone
Nokia announced that it has reached the milestone of 4,000 patent families declared as essential to 5G standards. The milestone reflects Nokia’s continued leadership in cellular technology R&D and standardisation.
COEL breathes fresh air into Wren Therapeutics' workspace
Wren Therapeutics is a pioneering biopharmaceutical company which started out as a spin out from the University of Cambridge (UK) and Lund University (Sweden). Strong growth led the firm's expansion into further lab and office space within the Department of Chemistry.
St Mary’s drama students put women of war centre stage
Drama students at St Mary’s Sixth Form have given voices to women whose lives were affected by the Second World War, by writing and performing a thought-provoking play to highlight their often-overlooked plight. The play has been released online today to mark Remembrance Day (11th November).
UK tech firm targets £320 billion global insect pest challenge
Spotta Smart Pest Systems is helping the global agricultural sector improve productivity and profitability through remote monitoring technology reducing insect crop damage costs to farmers by 50%.
The journey to verification: four stages of device testing
Testing is an important part of any product development programme, not only telling you when you have done a great job with designing and developing your device, but also what needs to be improved.
CrestOptics acquired by Apposite Capital LLP to enable rapid commercial growth and innovation in bioimaging
Investment from Apposite Capital LLP will accelerate CrestOptics’ commercial expansion into new markets globally, and enable further development of innovative cell imaging products.
Has your business made a climate commitment?
A better planet is beneficial to all and SMEs, along with their employees, can play a crucial role in driving change and making a difference. Read on to find out how your business can make a climate commitment.
Arecor granted key Canadian patent for proprietary technology enabling highly concentrated biotherapeutics
Arecor Therapeutics plc (AIM: AREC), the biopharmaceutical group advancing today’s therapies to enable healthier lives, continues to build a strong patent portfolio protecting its proprietary Arestat™ technology.
Project aims to improve veteran mental health provision
A project aimed at improving mental health support for female military veterans has been launched, with Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) carrying out research that will inform changes in NHS provision.
GIS appoints new Engineering Director
GIS strengthens its executive management team with the appointment of Steve Williamson in the new position of Engineering Director. This role brings a high-level focus to the company’s future development roadmap and underlines the company’s core commitment to market-leading product design and continuous R&D.
PA Consulting unveils design concept for an electric vehicle chargepoint to accelerate the adoption of zero-emission road transport
PA Consulting (PA), the consultancy that’s bringing ingenuity to life, has unveiled its design for a British electric vehicle chargepoint. The new chargepoint, developed in conjunction with the Royal College of Art (RCA), has been designed as an inclusive and sustainable piece of street furniture, with the potential to bring the electric revolution to life - a key step in achieving net zero.
Making sense of bacterial DNA data
Researchers have assembled and characterised more than 660,000 bacterial genomes from publicly-available DNA data. Public databases are huge mixed collections of raw data and genomes of widely varying quality, but the new dataset, which is open to the research community, makes it easier to search bacterial genomes for features of interest and examine their evolutionary relationships.
8power wins share of £2.8M for cutting-edge water sector innovation
8power, as part of a coalition of partners led by Severn Trent Water, has won £2.8 million in Ofwat’s first Water Breakthrough Challenge to build artificial intelligence into connected waste assets, creating a blueprint for autonomous waste catchments that can be scaled up across the UK.
E-waste is a complex problem
Research on hazardous waste disposal by Cambridge Judge PhD candidate Sytske Wijnsma represents the University of Cambridge in this month’s Festival of Social Science.
Cambridge-built carbon credit marketplace will support reforestation efforts worldwide
A new Cambridge centre will bring together computer scientists and conservation scientists to build a trusted marketplace for carbon credits and support global reforestation efforts, the first initiative of its kind in the UK.
Birketts advises EMG Motor Group on strategic dealership acquisition
Leading law firm Birketts has advised EMG Motor Group (EMG) on its purchase of Murketts motor dealership for an undisclosed sum.
Commercial investments lead Cheffins December property auction
Cheffins will offer a series of commercial investments as well as refurbishment projects and land at the firm’s property auction on Wednesday 8th December. Hosted at the Cheffins salerooms in Cambridge, the December auction will follow the live-webcast format, offering buyers the option to bid on the telephone, online or by proxy.
Anthias Consulting double award winner at Lab Innovations 2021
Anthias Consulting has won ‘Most impactful online or print training resource’ and ‘Most impactful face-to-face training’ at the Lab Innovations Lab Awards.
Wing walk fundraiser proves plane sailing for thrill-seeker Greg
Daredevil Greg Mann was left on a real high – literally – after taking a walk on the wild side for East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH).
Cambridge, the climate and technology
COP26 has left us with some pretty stark headlines – all preceded by the damning IPCC climate change report.