ELRIG UK launches equality, diversity, and inclusion guiding principles at Drug Discovery 2021
York, UK: The European Laboratory Research & Innovation Group (ELRIG) UK today announced it will launch its equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) guiding principles at Drug Discovery 2021. The principles were developed with the support of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Science and Health (EDIS), a coalition of organisations working to improve EDI within the science and health…
Dotmatics appoints Mike McKee as new president to lead the industry transformation to data-driven scientific research
Highly accomplished technology CEO appointed to accelerate the company’s immense scale and capitalise on unprecedented momentum.
Optibrium appoints Professor Andy Black as non-executive Chair
Optibrium™, a developer of software for drug discovery, today announced the appointment of Professor Andy Black as non-executive Chair of its Board of Directors. Following the company’s recent investment from Kester Capital, the appointment will help to continue Optibrium’s strong commercial growth calling on Andy’s extensive experience in leading strategic expansion. This will include the…
Spanish law firm drives business success by extending partnership with Luminance
Boutique Spanish law firm, JAP, reconfirms its commitment to Luminance with a two-year partnership deal.
Join CPFT research making a difference for dementia
On World Alzheimer’s Day today (21 September) dementia researchers at Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust (CPFT) are calling for volunteers to join studies to learn more about the condition and trial new treatments.
Blackstone’s BioMed Realty announces plans to double the size of its UK life sciences portfolio
In a major boost to the UK’s life sciences sector, Blackstone portfolio company, BioMed Realty plans to deliver approximately 800,000 square feet of additional high-quality purpose-built lab space, following the acquisition of two new sites in Cambridge.
Global coronavirus research and innovation network launched
A new global coronavirus research and innovation network has launched to bring together researchers from animal and human coronavirus communities.
3D-Beacons Network: protein structure data, all in one place
A new platform called 3D-Beacons Network brings together experimentally determined and predicted protein structure models and related data from several providers and makes them freely available, all in one place.
Improving processing and quality of DNA data for biodiversity research
A collaboration between EMBL-EBI’s European Nucleotide Archive (ENA) and the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) has established automated processes for publishing better organised, cleaner and more up-to-date datasets on GBIF.
Cambridge Index falls 2.3%
The Cambridge Index dropped 666.8 points or 2.3% to close at 28851.9, as seven of the top ten Index heavyweights posted weekly losses to their share prices.
New Qualcomm report calls for accelerated efforts to use 5G to enable a more sustainable future
A new Qualcomm Technologies, Inc report, “Environmental sustainability and a greener economy: The transformative role of 5G” highlights the many ways 5G technology can achieve critically needed sustainability benefits and calls for joint efforts by industry and government to accelerate 5G adoption.
Cambridge partners help to take 3D model to award-winning E-Bike in record time
When Craig McDonald saw the first iteration of E-Bikes in 2012, he began sketching. A few designs, some CNC machining and an award later, the first Evari bike is set to hit the market.
Darwin College’s Earthshot Prize nomination Sanergy announced as a finalist
Darwin College, Cambridge, has announced that Sanergy, one of its nominated solutions for the Earthshot Prize 2021, has been selected as one of 15 finalists for this year’s prize.
Cambridge University Eco Racing team gets ready for UK solar race event
The student society Cambridge University Eco Racing (CUER) has been taking its four-seater solar-powered car, Helia, to car shows around the UK this summer, with a UK solar car student team race event coming up very soon.
Increased children’s ambulance service keeps youngsters closer to home in east of England
Ambulances kitted with life-support machines and staffed by highly-qualified medics will transfer sick children and babies into intensive-care wards, in a new 24/7 service being provided by Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH).
Guardtech set to be breath of fresh air at Med-Tech Expo
Controlled environment specialists Guardtech Cleanrooms are excited to share innovations that helped the fight against COVID-19.
Vice-Chancellor decides to step down
Today Professor Stephen J Toope notified the University Council of his decision to complete his term as the University of Cambridge’s Vice-Chancellor at the end of September 2022, after five years in office.
SableandHawkes completes rebrand design project for global life science company
Sartorius is a global pharmaceutical and laboratory equipment supplier. SableandHawkes has been working as a lead graphic design supplier with the firm's communication teams in the UK, Europe and the US since 2020, covering all aspects of the company's rebrand and visual development.
Nuru is royally rewarded for research success
An Addenbrooke’s Hospital doctor has won a prestigious award from the Royal College of Physicians for his work in gastroenterology and clinical trials.
EACH celebrates winning prestigious charity award
East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH) is celebrating after winning a coveted charity award. The charity, which supports families and cares for children and young people with life-threatening conditions across Cambridgeshire, Essex, Norfolk and Suffolk, has scooped a prestigious Third Sector Enterprise Award.
Historic England asks people in Cambridgeshire what they love about their local high street
Today Historic England is asking people in Cambridgeshire “what do you love about your local high street?” as the first part of a national conversation on the future of our high streets.
Arecor announces positive headline results from first Phase I clinical trial of diabetes treatment
Arecor Therapeutics plc (AIM: AREC), the biopharmaceutical company advancing today’s therapies to enable healthier lives, today announces that its ultra-concentrated ultra-rapid acting insulin, AT278 met all of its primary and secondary endpoints with positive headline results from the Phase I clinical trial.
Tame your computer - change the weather by degrees
In her regular series for Cambridge Network members - now in its 15th year - software training expert Karen Roem offers handy tips to help you 'Tame your computer'. This week she describes how to show weather in Celsius on the Outlook calendar.
Employment Tribunal claims accepted this year highest since 2013 – and likely to continue to climb
The total number of single Employment Tribunal claims accepted for the financial year 2020/2021 is at its highest since 2013.
Performance drinks for presentations
What's the best drink to help you when you're giving a talk, or presenting? The answer may come as a surprise, writes Simon Hall...