'Virus-killing' air filtration system unveiled by Cambridge scientists and engineers
A new carbon-based air filtration nanomaterial capable of capturing and destroying various viruses, including animal coronavirus, a close relative of SARS-CoV-2 – the virus that causes COVID-19 – has been developed by Cambridge scientists and engineers.
Cambridge gets green ticket for zero emission buses
Cambridge residents will soon start to see the benefits of 30 new zero emission buses to be rolled out across the city. The announcement was made by Chancellor Rishi Sunak as part of the Budget and Spending Review in Parliament this week.
Johnson Matthey and Envision Virgin Racing reveal world’s first electric two-seater Formula race car at COP26
The world’s first electric two-seater electric race car powered by Johnson Matthey’s family of nickel rich cathode materials eLNO® will be on display in the Blue Zone at COP26 in Glasgow from Sunday October 31.
Impulse Programme 2022 focuses on deep tech to support disruptive innovators
The renowned University of Cambridge Impulse Programme, created to nurture the brilliant minds of international academia, business and research organisations, opens applications for 2022. The sixth edition of the programme will focus on deep tech – empowering entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs with the skills and resources to accelerate their game-changing innovations into commercial success stories.
Call for 10,000 in the UK to take part in international breast cancer study
Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge is leading the UK arm of a large international study, to test out a more personalised way to screen for breast cancer and detect it sooner.
FutureYou Cambridge is on the acquisition trail
FutureYou Cambridge, the science-backed nutritional supplement company, is on the acquisition trail again. A year after acquiring specialist supplement company Prime Fifty Ltd, targeting the over 50s, the company wants to supplement its growth momentum in 2022.
JM helps to tackle the ‘Moothane’ problem - cutting greenhouse gas from livestock
A new collaboration between scientists, engineers, industry and farming experts hopes to demonstrate how clever technology can reduce the powerful greenhouse gases released by livestock to help agriculture reach carbon emissions targets.
Environmentally-friendly foodbank opens in Cambourne
A pilot project set up to reduce local food waste while tackling food poverty opened its doors for the first time in Cambourne this week.
New technology leads to significant carbon savings at CUH
Cambridge University Hospitals is helping the NHS lead the fight against climate change with ground-breaking new technology designed to cut carbon emissions.
Redtail Telematics – finalists of the Insurance Times Tech & Innovation Awards 2021
Redtail is pleased to announce that it has been shortlisted as one of the finalists in the “Best Use of Technology for Customer Experience – Motor” category of this year’s Insurance Times Tech & Innovation Awards – 2021!
Kleinwort Hambros announces three senior hires
Kleinwort Hambros today announced three senior hires to its UK business in London, Yorkshire and the Channel Islands as part of its plans to continue strengthening its client offering.
Autumn Budget 2021: How extended apprenticeship incentives are supporting job creation for young adults
Chief Executive of accountancy training firm First Intuition, Gareth John, has commended the government for its plans to extend the apprenticeship incentive scheme and thereby support more career opportunities for young people at a time when they need all the help they can get.
Barcoding the Norfolk Broads to discover local biodiversity is part of project to sequence all UK species
The Earlham Institute (EI) in Norwich has launched a public engagement programme to discover the biodiversity on our doorstep, starting with an area of special ecological interest for nature conservation: the Norfolk Broads.
New 170,000 sq ft development at St John’s Innovation Park gains planning consent
Plans for two buildings, transport hub and gym were unanimously approved, marking a pivotal point for North Cambridge’s most exciting development project.
Budget - 'more a spending spree as opposed to a spending review'
James Pinchbeck, Partner at Streets Chartered Accountants, comments on yesterday's Budget:
Sphere Fluidics closes a $40 million funding round
Sphere Fluidics, a company that has developed and is commercialising single cell analysis systems underpinned by its proprietary picodroplet technology, announced today that it has closed a $40 million (circa £30 million) investment round. The round was led by Sofinnova Partners (Paris, France) and Redmile Group (San Francisco, USA) co-investing on equal terms.
Birketts advises on sale of specialist underwriting agency to leading global insurance broker
Birketts acted on the sale of Manchester Underwriting Agencies Limited to Pen Underwriting, the specialist underwriting subsidiary of global insurance broker Arthur J. Gallagher & Co .
Public get a say on future of the region's transport
People in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough are being encouraged to have their say on the region’s transport future.
The Xaar Hydra Ink Supply System delivers robust and reliable benefits for In2 printing solutions
The reliability and robustness of the Xaar Hydra Ink Supply System has made it the number one choice for innovative digital printing company In2 Printing Solutions.
Leading Uruguayan law firm adopts Luminance’s AI
Top tier Uruguayan law firm, Guyer & Regules, has announced its adoption of Luminance’s market leading artificial intelligence platform to augment and expedite regulatory compliance reviews.
Did you know you could access funding of up to £9,000 to help expand your business overseas?
A £38 million Internationalisation Fund has been created to help businesses in England bounce back after the pandemic which will assist SMEs to grow their overseas trading and help strengthen their business.
Five ways to improve exam efficiency
Improving exam efficiency is one of the biggest drivers for customers considering online exam software. With over 30 years of experience in helping higher education and professional body institutions deliver world-class exams, Speedwell Softeware has the knowledge and expertise to help.
Five prerequisites for a successful business transformation
According to a variety of respected sources from McKinsey to the Harvard Business Review, a staggering 70% to 80% of business change initiatives end in failure. It does not have to be this way.
St Mary’s annual fun run is a show-stopper following pandemic break
Students and teachers at St Mary’s School in Cambridge donned their most extravagant fancy dress costumes last week to raise vital funds for local, national and international charities in the school’s annual fun run.
Reaction to Budget 2021 - brownfield development and affordable housing
Philip Woolner, Managing Partner at Cheffins, comments on today's Budget.