Rare genetic variants confer largest increase in type 2 diabetes risk seen to date
Scientists at the University of Cambridge have identified rare genetic variants – carried by one in 3,000 people – that have a larger impact on the risk of developing type 2 diabetes than any previously identified genetic effect.
Prototype Projects clebrates the fifth anniversary of its 3D Printing Suite
On this day – 8th July – in 2016, Prototype Projects' 3D Printing suite was opened by local MP, Sir Oliver Heald. The 2,000 sq. ft. 3D Printing suite more than doubled the overall size of the firm's facilities in Royston; it also extended its range of services and its capacity.
Study reveals resilience of alternative finance sector and growing contribution to business funding
Largest dataset for worldwide online alternative finance market reveals shifting geographical landscape and performance during the global pandemic.
Introducing THE new laboratory humidity reference standard: Michell S8000 -100
The new Michell S8000 –100 is a high-precision, low dew-point hygrometer designed to meet the demands of humidity calibration and standards laboratories. Michell’s engineers have used the latest developments in chilled mirror technology to achieve reliable, repeatable measurements of low dew points down to -100 °C, with an accuracy of ±0.1 °C, without the need for additional cooling.
Understanding philosophical beliefs in the workplace
What is a philosophical belief under equality law and how should you manage people problems concerning beliefs in the workplace?
Travellers struggle to cope with family dementia
Gypsies and Travellers struggle to cope with dementia in family members, and are often in denial about a loved-one’s condition or try to hide it, a new research report has found.
Bamboo Systems and VAST Data feature in Trustmarque webinar on ‘The next-generation data centre’
Bamboo’s Vice President Andy Hill will discuss data centre transformation at an event next week.
The future of urban planning is in safe hands
Teams from Hills Road Sixth Form College in Cambridge compete to design the best in urban regeneration.
Why your legal tech AI needs to be as cautious as you are
Learn how ThoughtRiver’s AI is deliberately configured to err on the side of caution, and how that keeps the lawyer in control at all times.
Employment law specialist joins Howes Percival's Norwich office
Howes Percival’s employment law team in East Anglia continues to grow from strength to strength with the arrival of Laura Brown, who has been appointed legal director. Laura joins the firm’s Norwich office from Birketts LLP.
Taylor Wessing advises Unibuddy on its US$20 million Series B investment to reinvent university recruitment
Taylor Wessing has advised the Global EdTech startup, Unibuddy on its US$20 million Series B investment.
Gyros Protein Technologies and Cygnus Technologies expand collaboration
Uppsala, Sweden, 07 July 2021: Gyros Protein Technologies (part of Mesa Labs’ Biopharmaceutical Development Division), a pioneer in automated nanoliter-scale immunoassays and a leading provider of peptide synthesizers and reagents, today announced the next phase of its on-going collaboration with Cygnus Technologies, a Maravai LifeSciences company, and the introduction of a new HEK 293 HCP…
NVIDIA launches UK’s most powerful supercomputer for research in AI and healthcare
NVIDIA has officially launched Cambridge-1, the UK's most powerful supercomputer, which will enable top scientists and healthcare experts to use the powerful combination of AI and simulation to accelerate the digital biology revolution and bolster the country’s world-leading life sciences industry.
Sustainable furniture solutions at your disposal
With many offices being reconfigured in the wake of the pandemic, how do we dispose of redundant furniture in an ethical way? CMS Cambridge, the furniture division of COEL, a local design and fit out firm, offers a sustainable service for clients that care about their green credentials.
Luminance increases foothold in Irish market with Eversheds Sutherland Ireland signing
Eversheds Sutherland Ireland becomes the latest innovative law firm to adopt Luminance's market-leading AI technology.
Darktrace launches UK internship programme with CyberFirst to boost cyber skills
Darktrace, a leading cyber security AI company, today announced that it has launched an internship programme in partnership with the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre’s (NCSC) CyberFirst initiative, welcoming its first intake of students this week.
UK shoppers say high prices and product confusion stop them shopping more sustainably, EY survey finds
UK consumers’ interest in sustainable products has risen significantly, according to the latest EY Future Consumer Index, with more than a quarter (28%) saying they have increased their purchase of sustainable products over the course of the pandemic and a third (34%) plan to increase this after the pandemic.
Argenteuil Hospital Center acquires second Versius in less than a year
Argenteuil Hospital Center is the first hospital in Europe to use CMR Surgical's Versius® robot in four surgical specialties – urology, gynaecology, digestive and thoracic.
Planning permission granted for Bourn Quarter, a major new industrial development for Cambridgeshire
Planning permission has been granted by South Cambridgeshire District Council for Bourn Quarter, a major new industrial development for Cambridgeshire.
OQC delivers the UK's first Quantum Computing as-a-Service
Startup Oxford Quantum Circuits (OQC) has launched the nation’s first commercially available Quantum Computing-as-a-Service built entirely using its proprietary technology. Fellow UK-based Cambridge Quantum will be the first to access the platform and demonstrate its performance.
East West Rail challenged on environment, economy, electrification and community impact in consultation reply
Electrification of the line from day one, more evidence on the preferred approach into Cambridge, more ambition on the environment, and minimising impacts on communities have formed part of the Combined Authority’s East West Rail (EWR) consultation response.
CIIPM Training - summer virtual training courses
CIIPM continues its programme of virtual training courses over the summer, with Commercial Patent Search & Analysis (CPSA), taking place on 13-14 July, and IP Matters on 11-12 August.
Applications open for Allia Future Business Centre’s 'Grow Your Business' programme in Peterborough
Want to grow your business and get more customers?
The Fitzwilliam Museum shortlisted for Kids in Museums 'Family Friendly Museum' Award
The Fitzwilliam Museum has been shortlisted for the Kids in Museums Family Friendly Museum Award for 'Best Accessible Museum.'
Babraham Institute welcomes new group leaders
Dr Ian McGough is the first of four new group leaders to join the Babraham Institute in positions split across, and in some cases bridging, the Institute's Signalling and Epigenetics research programmes.