Cambridge Cleantech Meet the buyer event: Lufthansa Technik
Lufthansa Technik is looking for multiple solutions to become more sustainable. Can you help?
Cambridge Cleantech Meet the buyer event: Johnson Matthey
Johnson Matthey (JM) is looking for multiple solutions to become more sustainable, including next-generation batteries, sustainable fuels and chemical, carbon capture and utilisation and more...
Xaar highlights inkjet’s growing significance for packaging at the Futureprint & Pack Summit
Xaar is presenting at next week's FuturePrint & Pack Summit just how, within the world of packaging, inkjet is now truly coming of age.
bit.bio raises $103 million in first close of Series B financing
Today bit.bio announces the first close of its Series B financing of $103 million. The funding will accelerate clinical development of cell therapies using breakthrough gene engineering technology opti-oxTM.
Dr Manjari Chandran Ramesh joins Amadeus as deeptech partner with Oxford presence
Amadeus Capital Partners has announced that it has expanded its deep tech investment team with the appointment of Dr Manjari Chandran-Ramesh as a Partner in its Early Stage Team. Manjari will focus on investing in start-ups and spinouts centring on machine learning and quantum technologies, in the Oxford innovation cluster and other university centres throughout the UK.
Climate-saving inventions will lead to growth, says study
A doubling of ‘green’ patent filings will lead to a 4.8 percentage point boost in real GDP growth, says a study for KPMG authored by University of Cambridge economists including Kamiar Mohaddes of Cambridge Judge Business School.
Whole genome sequencing increases diagnosis of rare disorders by nearly a third, study finds
Whole genome sequencing from a single blood test picks up 31% more cases of rare genetic disorders than standard tests, shortening the ‘diagnostic odyssey’ that affected families experience, and providing huge opportunities for future research.
Study reveals ‘drastic changes’ in daily routines during UK lockdowns
Some spent an extra hour a day on chores and childcare during lockdowns, while others got an added daily hour of solo leisure time – and most of us reduced time spent on paid work by around half an hour a day.
Hungry caterpillars an underappreciated driver of carbon emissions
A study led by the University of Cambridge has found that periodic mass outbreaks of leaf-munching caterpillars can improve the water quality of nearby lakes - but may also increase the lakes’ carbon dioxide emissions.
Limiting inflammation may improve ‘flu vaccination response in older people
By analysing immune responses across people of different ages after seasonal influenza vaccination, immunologists at the Babraham Institute have shown that a particular type of white blood cell, circulating T follicular helper cells, is linked with good influenza antibody responses in younger people. But that in people over 65, the formation of these cells upon vaccination is reduced compared to…
Lycotec presents at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions
Lycotec is a leading company specialising in the development of diagnostic-based treatment of inflammatory and hypoxia pathologies. Its founder will speak at the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions, the world leading annual event for researchers, medical and healthcare professionals in science, prevention and treatment of cardiovascular pathologies.
£3.4 million Government funding coming to region to boost skills and economic growth after successful bid
Funding of £3.4 million - for schemes benefiting Peterborough, Fenland and Huntingdonshire aimed at boosting skills, entrepreneurship and economic recovery -has been secured by the Combined Authority.
First deep dive into Microsoft SQL Server 2022 at free PASS Data Community Summit
Database professionals can take the world’s first deep dive into the newly announced SQL Server 2022 at the largest online gathering of data platform professionals, PASS Data Community Summit, taking place next week (November 8 – 12).
Can you ask staff to come to work on their day off?
Finding yourself short-staffed can prove to be a challenge. If you're wondering if you can ask staff to come to work on their day off, the HR Dept's latest blog includes a few points for consideration.
Cam Sight launches visually impaired Pilates
Local charity Cam Sight, which supports people living with sight loss in Cambridgeshire, is running weekly Pilates sessions at the YMCA Cambridge.
Government action can make a difference - report
Governments must intervene to shape markets for new clean energy technologies in order to drive the rapid change necessary to meet international climate targets, finds a report launched at COP26 by leading international economists and policy experts, including academics from the Global Sustainability Institute at Anglia Ruskin University (ARU).
Advanced Rework Technology returns to face-to-face exhibition
Advanced Rework Technology (IPC Training) is exhibiting at "Productronica" in Munich; the largest Electronics Manufacturing trade fair in Europe.
UK researchers join forces to advance scientific climate solutions
Seven Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) centres and the Met Office will work together as the new UK National Climate Science Partnership (UKNCSP).
Deep tech company, AutoFill Technologies, secures multi-million-euro pre-series A funding
DeepTech Labs has participated in a €2.6million pre-series A funding in a rising multi-sensor data fusion start-up, which could mean the end of inconvenient, time-consuming and inefficient inspections for the automotive industry.
Make a donation and give the ‘gift of care’ this Christmas
Christmas is fast approaching, and preparations are underway to make this festive season extra special for children, young people and families receiving care from East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH).
New digital inclusivity to put county at leading edge of UK connectivity
Communities, businesses, and public services who relied on digital technology as a lifeline during Covid will now benefit from Combined Authority plans to make digital connectivity inclusive so people across Cambridgeshire towns, cities and rural areas have better and more equal access to healthcare, education and jobs.
ARU lecturer’s energy books to be read worldwide
Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) lecturer Allan Drummond has co-produced a series of illustrated children’s books about sustainable energy and will present them at an online event in front of children worldwide this Friday as part of COP26.
Improving student exam experience
Speedwell understands that a positive student exam experience is imperative. That’s why the firm placed candidates’ user experience at the forefront when developing its eSystem online exam software.
Cambridge Epigenetix raises $88m Series D financing to advance DNA sequencing technology platform
Cambridge Epigenetix (CEGX), a life sciences tools and technology company revolutionising genome sequencing, has announced the signing of an $88 million Series D financing, bringing the total funds raised to date to $146 million. Temasek led the Series D round with participation from new investors including Third Point and existing investors such as GV, New Science Ventures, Ahren Innovation…