Deeper measurement needed, says expert
Outcome and impacts are key for environmental, social and governance issues, Professor Jennifer Howard-Grenville of Cambridge Judge says in a Harvard Business Review article.
Plans for next stage of new town north of Waterbeach supported
Proposals for the second half of a new town north of Waterbeach have been supported by South Cambridgeshire District Council’s Planning Committee – and will see more than 1,300 affordable homes come forward.
Illumina and Sequoia Capital China partner to launch genomics incubator in China
Illumina, Inc. (NASDAQ: ILMN), the global leader in DNA sequencing and array-based technologies, and Sequoia Capital China, a leading investment firm, have announced a collaboration to catalyze the startup ecosystem in China with the launch of the Sequoia Capital China Intelligent Healthcare Genomics Incubator, Powered by Illumina.
Cambridge Index declines 3.5%
The Cambridge Index dropped 993.3 points or 3.5% to close at 27074.5, as seven of the top ten Index heavyweights posted weekly losses to their share prices.
CCS boosts management team with appointment of Richard Sims as VP of Engineering
New engineering head tasked with driving product development for industry-leading Metnet mmWave access and backhaul solution set.
Avacta announces AffyXell $7.3 million Series A financing
Avacta’s next generation cell and gene therapy joint venture with Daewoong Pharmaceutical secures Series A venture funding.
WaveFX produces Churchill hybrid global conference
he International Churchill Society (ICS) hosted a two-day hybrid conference which included live debate from Sir John Major, Lord Hague and Jonathan Dimbleby, plus pre-recorded contributions from Randolph Churchill, George W Bush and Lord Dobbs.
Celebrating Carnevale in Italy
At this time of the year, Carnival is celebrated in Italy . The word Carnival has Latin origins and refers to the day after the revelry of “Shrove Tuesday”, the time when the period of abstinence and fasting known as Lent begins.
Metrion Biosciences and Sosei Heptares to explore structure-based drug discovery (SBDD) approaches to ion channels through strategic technology collaboration
Cambridge, UK and Tokyo, Japan, 01 February 2021– Metrion Biosciences Limited, the specialist ion channel CRO and drug discovery company and Sosei Group Corporation (“the Company”; TSE: 4565), the international biopharmaceutical group, announce they will apply Sosei Heptares’ world-leading structure-based drug design (SBDD) expertise and platform to ion channels for the first time through a new…
Apps help integration and health of migrants
A new study has found that mobile apps can play a vital role in helping immigrants integrate into new cultures, as well as provide physical and mental health benefits.
Upcoming online training courses from CIIPM
CIIPM training course dates have been announced for February - July 2021.
Top-tier Social Housing team continues expansion with two new recruits
Two more lawyers are joining Birketts’ highly-regarded and expanding Social Housing team.
Councils encourage communities to help shape environmentally friendly Waste Water Treatment Plant
Leading Councillors have said they support Anglian Water’s ambition to maximise the environmental benefits from the relocation of their Waste Water Treatment Plant on the edge of Cambridge, and want communities to be fully involved in ensuring this is achieved.
Working collaboratively with stakeholders
Team Coaching Boutique reflects on how to turn stakeholders into partners...
Chorus update transforms remote creative teamwork
From subtle user experience tweaks to whole new tools, Third Light is always working on ways to make Chorus more usable, capable and powerful.
Tame your computer - delaying tactics
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 set up a rule to delay delivery of all your emails (Microsoft Outlook).
Metrion Biosciences and Sosei Heptares agree strategic technology collaboration
Metrion Biosciences Limited, the specialist ion channel CRO and drug discovery company and Sosei Group Corporation, the international biopharmaceutical group, announce they will apply Sosei Heptares’ world-leading structure-based drug design (SBDD) expertise and platform to ion channels for the first time through a new strategic collaboration.
The Cambridge enhances low deposit mortgage range
Getting a foot on the property ladder remains very difficult, particularly in the Cambridgeshire area in part due to high property prices. The latest announcement from The Cambridge aims to address this with reduced rates and new additions to its low deposit mortgage range.
New local testing site opened in Peterborough
A new walk-through coronavirus testing facility has opened for those with symptoms to book appointments at Lions Rugby Club in Peterborough, as part of the Government’s UK-wide drive to continue to improve the accessibility of coronavirus testing for local communities.
Johnson Matthey and Envision Virgin Racing announce multi year strategic partnership
Johnson Matthey (JM), a global leader in sustainable technologies, has taken another major step in its plans to commercialise eLNO, its family of nickel rich advanced cathode materials, by entering into a strategic partnership with Formula E team Envision Virgin Racing. The collaboration will see JM and Envision Virgin Racing combine next generation cathode materials with leading battery…
East of England profit warnings increase by 30% year-on-year – EY Profit Warnings Report
The East of England recorded a 30% increase in the number of profit warnings issued by listed businesses in 2020, when compared to 2019, according to data from the latest EY Profit Warnings Report.
Loans help businesses to keep innovating through pandemic
Innovate UK has made up to £134 million in continuity loans available to help small businesses drive on with innovative and exciting new products and services.
Disabled teachers face significant workplace discrimination despite drive for more inclusive schools
One of the first academic studies to examine the working lives of disabled teachers in England has called for ‘urgent change’ after finding evidence of significant workplace discrimination and barriers to their career progression.
A switch to battery electric vehicles is the best option for cleaner road transport, study finds
The widespread adoption of battery electric vehicles offers the greatest energy efficiency and potential for CO2 reduction, new analysis by Cambridge engineers has shown.
Call for support for University students affected by the pandemic
A cross-party group of MPs and Peers have called on the Government to ‘substantially’ increase student support following their inquiry into the case for compensation for university students throughout the pandemic.