WuXi AppTec completes acquisition of OXGENE
PHILADELPHIA and OXFORD, March 2, 2021 - WuXi AppTec, a leading global provider of R&D- and manufacturing-enabling services in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device industries, today announced that it has completed the acquisition of OXGENE, a pioneering United Kingdom-based contract research and development organization that designs and develops scalable gene therapy…
Leading experts to discuss mental health at Cambridge Festival
To what extent has the pandemic impacted teenagers’ mental health and development? Could a video game help promote mental wellbeing and reduce mental suffering? What about support for people suffering with dementia?
Supercomputing at the speed of light
In less than 20 weeks, NVIDIA’s Cambridge-1 supercomputer – which will be sited at the KAO Data Centre in Harlow – has gone from concept to the first stages of operation. Lee Myall, CEO at Kao Data, tells its exciting development story...
Trinity Hall receives ‘Safe Travels’ stamp in recognition of its health and hygiene protocols
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and Visit Britain have issued Trinity Hall with a ‘Safe Travels’ stamp in recognition of meeting international global health and hygiene protocols and for its role as a conference and events venue in supporting the recovery of UK tourism.
Lending to the ‘Missing Middle’ – the forgotten middle child of banking
Many businesses struggle to get access to the fast, flexible debt finance they need to pursue their growth ambitions...
Birketts passes ISO 9001 Quality Management System certification with flying colours
Top 100 law firm, Birketts, is proud to announce that it has achieved accreditation for ISO 9001 - the internationally recognised standard for a quality management system (QMS) - which will sit alongside its existing ISO 27001 - Information Security certification.
Furlough scheme extension and VAT cuts: East of England firms’ budget wishlist revealed
East of England SMEs are calling on the Chancellor to announce an extension to the furlough scheme when he delivers his Budget tomorrow, according to the latest data from Lloyds Bank’s Business Barometer research.
ERS Genomics expands team with appointment of Jon Kratochvil as VP Business Development
DUBLIN, Ireland, 01 March 2021: ERS Genomics Limited (ERS), which was formed to provide broad access to the foundational CRISPR/Cas9 intellectual property co-owned by Dr. Emmanuelle Charpentier, today announced the appointment of Jon Kratochvil as Vice-President for Business Development & Licensing for North America.
Transformational Business Growth Service to deliver at least 5200 new jobs across Cambridgeshire & Peterborough
Growth Works will deliver 5278 new jobs, 1400 new apprenticeships and generate significant inward investment in Cambridgeshire & Peterborough over the next three years. Made up of five service lines, Growth Works is a unique new service that has the potential to transform the regional economy and deliver a quicker and stronger economic recovery from COVID-19.
Darktrace strengthens board with appointment of Sir Peter Bonfield as Non-Executive Director
Darktrace, a leading autonomous cyber security AI company, has announced that Sir Peter Bonfield CBE, FREng has agreed to join the Board of Directors as a Non-Executive Director.
Network Rail opens public consultation for Cambridge re-signalling proposals
Network Rail’s public consultation on proposals to renew the railway’s signalling system and upgrade of seven level crossings across the Cambridge area is now open.
Vieira de Almeida (VdA), leading Portuguese law firm, deploys Luminance’s pioneering technology across its legal practice
Luminance, the leading artificial intelligence platform for the legal profession, has announced that innovative Portuguese law firm, Vieira de Almeida (VdA), has become the latest customer to adopt the Luminance platform, providing further evidence that law firms are seeking a full service solution for all of their legal review needs.
Council approves budget to lead green and inclusive recovery in face of Covid pressures on finances
Councillors have approved Cambridge City Council’s budget for 2021-22, which prioritises tackling poverty and inequality, leading Cambridge’s response on climate change and providing quality services while transforming the council.
Green enterprise is on the rise, says expert
Investors are drawn to climate-change entrepreneurs as society realises it faces a ‘world war’-like threat requiring sustained engagement, says Chris Coleridge of Cambridge Judge Business School.
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.