CN Bio awarded Innovate UK grant to develop single and multi-organ models for COVID-19 research
CN Bio, a leading developer of single and multi-organ microphysiological systems (MPS), otherwise known as organ-on-a-chip, today announced it has received a grant from Innovate UK, the UK’s innovation agency, to develop human-relevant MPS to advance investigations into SARS-CoV-2 infection.
CIIPM offers two-part 'Freedom to Operate' patent search training course
On 24 and 25 March, CIIPM’s next online training course will provide patent searchers with the fundamental skills needed to conduct Freedom to Operate (FTO) searches.
Extra dates added for an introduction to gas and liquid chromatography
Due to popular demand, Anthias Consulting has added an extra date this month for each of its Absolute Basics of GC & GC-MS and Absolute Basics of HPLC & LC-MS courses.
MP takes part in STEM for Britain event
A Cambridge student hoping to revolutionise treatment for cancer patients met local MP Daniel Zeichner yesterday (Monday) as part of Parliament’s “STEM for BRITAIN” competition.
Innovation shaping east and south-east England’s post-COVID future
Local businesses supported by Innovate UK are getting the east and south-east of England ready to build back better after coronavirus.
Digitisation can power airlines’ zero carbon goal
Cleaner biofuels, more efficient engines and electric batteries have dominated discussions around how the airline industry can become net zero carbon by 2050, but an expert panel will explain the crucial role that supply chains can play in helping the industry meet this target.
Hundreds sign up for latest Jobs & Careers Fair
The first Cambridge Network Virtual Jobs & Careers Fair of 2021 was a hit with both jobseekers and participating companies.
On-farm fertiliser production comes out of the box
Is it possible to produce nitrogen fertiliser on-farm? Would this reduce the agricultural sector’s greenhouse gas emissions? Early-stage agri-tech companies Atmonia and N2 Applied say yes. They have each developed an alternative approach to generating fertiliser, using renewable energy sources, operating from a shipping container, offering the potential for carbon-neutral production.
Why expert due diligence is vital for venture capital firms
Cyber Security is now one of the fastest-growing global start-up sectors, which is why conducting an in-depth due diligence assessment with cyber specialists is more vital than ever when looking for the next unicorn or dragon.
Domino Printing expands specialist solutions to help manufacturers fight COVID-19
Domino Printing is strengthening its support for manufacturers of respirator face masks and surgical masks with a new ink that delivers high levels of legibility and contrast when printing essential data onto the products.
CDI co-funds PhD project on data mining for circular economy
A PhD project, which focuses on using reaction networks analysis in the design of circular chemical supply chains incorporating biowaste and renewable feedstocks, has begun at the University of Cambridge.
Birketts advises world leading specialist print company on employee buyout
Leading regional law firm, Birketts, has advised world leading specialist print company, Denny Brothers Group (Denny Bros), on a move to employee ownership. The transaction has seen the independent business remodel to become majority owned by an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) and join the growing number of employee-owned companies across the UK in the process.
Cambridge Index declines 3.8%
The Cambridge Index fell 1,077.8 points or 3.8% to close at 26996.4, as six of the top ten Index heavyweights posted weekly losses to their share prices.
Sepura’s SCG22 mobile radio approved for use on airwave and BDBOS networks
Sepura's SCG22 mobile radio has been approved for use by both Airwave and BDBOS for use on the UK and German public safety national networks.
Reverse up on construction VAT
Despite pressure from construction trade bodies, as of yesterday (1 March 2021), a new VAT reverse charge policy must be used for many forms of building and construction works services supply. Colin Jones of Hewitsons explains.
IQGeo invests in European operations as Richard Weiss joins as Regional Manager
IQGeo (AIM: IQG), a developer of geospatial productivity and collaboration software for the telecoms and utility industries, hasannounced the appointment of Richard Weiss as European Regional Manager.
Animation meets film production with WaveFX
Local animation company WaveFX has produced many award winning animations over the past 20 years for some of the world’s biggest companies including Microsoft, Lloyds and Siemens. Their latest project involved blending a photo-realistic animation with real world footage to create a seamless journey around and through a new complex Domino printing press.
What would you do with a mini accelerator?
One hundred years after the birth of the ‘father of colliders’ Bruno Touschek, and 60 years after his ground-breaking electron-positron e-e+collider accumulated its first electrons, plans for a ‘tabletop’ accelerator have been submitted to the European Strategy Forum on Research Infrastructures by the EuPRAXIA project. The roadmap will facilitate the development of small, affordable accelerators…
Account based marketing - the key to success?
Organisations are having to re-think their marketing and Go-To-Market strategies due to the impact that Covid-19 has had over the past 12 months.
Taylor Wessing expands structured real estate team with second team hire in 2021
Taylor Wessing has expanded its real estate sector group with the hire of a team from Greenberg Traurig.
Howard Group announces new Director level appointment
Cambridge-based property investor and developer Howard Group today announced the appointment of Katherine Friend to the new role of Director – Investment & Asset Management.
Bango appoints new CFO
Bango (AIM: BGO), the data driven commerce company, today announces that Carolyn Rand has stepped down from the Board and Chief Financial Officer role. Bango is pleased to announce the appointment of Matthew (Matt) Jonathan Garner as Chief Financial Officer, who joins the Board of Directors with immediate effect.
Tame your computer - make a break
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 explains how to automatically insert page breaks when the content of a certain column changes (Microsoft Excel).
First-of-its-kind course launched to help GPs understand genomics in everyday practice
Wellcome Genome Campus Advanced Courses and Scientific Conferences (ACSC), in partnership with Health Education England and FutureLearn, have created a unique CPD-approved training course to help all healthcare professionals within Primary Care understand the world of genomics and how it can be used to help their patients.
Unveiling the Floodmobile - helping Cambridgeshire homeowners and businesses become more flood resilient
A new project is aiming to help homeowners, landlords and businesses in Cambridgeshire - and beyond - make their properties more resilient to flooding. The Ox-Cam PFR Pathfinder – a Defra-funded project - is raising awareness of the measures that reduce the impact flooding can have on properties, speed up recovery and minimise the time that people are out of their homes or businesses are out of…