Knowledge network launched to support the sustainable development of fintech markets
The Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance (CCAF) has this week launched the Cambridge Alternative Finance Collaboration Network (CAFCN), a global network providing the necessary infrastructure and expertise to deliver critical research, digital tools and education programmes, at scale, to support decision making that will positively impact the development of fintech markets globally.
John Marioni honoured by prestigious Blavatnik Awards
EMBL-EBI’s Group Leader, John Marioni, has been selected as a finalist in the 2021 Blavatnik Awards for Young Scientists in the UK. Marioni has recently been appointed as EMBL-EBI’s new Head of Research, set to start his new role in March 2021.
Optibrium inspires the next generation of scientists with practical industry experience
Optibrium™, a leading developer of software for drug discovery, has extended its industry placement student programme to a fifth year, welcoming this year’s placement student from The University of St Andrews.
Gene therapy injection in one eye surprises scientists by improving vision in both
Injecting a gene therapy vector into one eye of someone suffering from LHON, the most common cause of mitochondrial blindness, significantly improves vision in both eyes, scientists have found.
Telensa reinforces its market leading position in Central Europe
Telensa, the world’s leading provider of networked street lights, has extended its Central European footprint with its latest intelligent street light deployment in Poland.
Direct-to-consumer sales to give East of England manufacturing industry £3.1bn boost by 2023
A boom in manufacturers selling direct-to-consumer (D2C) will provide a £3.1bn boost to the East of England industry’s coffers by 2023, research from Barclays Corporate Banking reveals.
Rotary clubs pledge to raise thousands for EACH
East Anglia’s Rotary clubs have committed to the challenge of raising £80,000 for East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH) over the next three years.
Future gazing: funded projects address major contemporary challenges
The Arts and Humanities Research Council is funding projects exploring the role of culture in the economic recovery of towns to sustainable practices in the creative industries.
ARU leads the way for East of England graduates
Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) provides more graduates for the East of England than any other university.
Hamillroad broadens South American coverage
UK-based prepress company Hamillroad Software announces that it has appointed Alpha Clicheria, a flexographic plate-maker, to take its Bellissima DMS screening to market in Brazil.
New starter at Hewitsons further strengthens property credentials of firm
Experienced solicitor Annette Benjamin has joined the residential property team at city law firm Hewitsons.
A Microsoft AI tool is helping to speed up cancer treatment – and Addenbrooke’s will be the first hospital in the world to use it
Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge will become the first hospital in the world to use cutting-edge artificial intelligence technology from Microsoft that could improve survival rates for some cancers.
COEL 2020
2020 has been a unique year with undeniable challenges but, regardless of the difficulties, COEL has experienced many highlights.
Construction work begins at ARU Peterborough site
A ceremonial spade in the ground event has marked the start of construction of ARU Peterborough, the city’s new £30 million university.
Birketts advises on sale of leading e-commerce wellness company
Leading regional law firm, Birketts, has advised the shareholders of e-commerce wellness company Bloomboxclub Limited, Dr Katie Cooper and John Gilbert and their team on their sale to digital Canadian health organisation, PlantX Life, Inc. for a sum of £8m.
Study identifies Cambridge commuter areas which have highest share of households falling into housing affordability gap
In a new study, RAND Europe examined housing affordability in the Cambridge travel-to-work area. Researchers found that almost half of the households living in this area would financially struggle to live in Cambridge itself.
Urgent action needed to prevent air pollution rising as Covid restrictions end – Centre for Cities
Toxic air is set to rise significantly as lockdown restrictions end, warns Centre for Cities as it urges councils to press ahead with their stalled pollution reduction plans.
Remote work experience in your business
The mass COVID-19 remote work experiment has revealed that working from home has several side-effects - one of which has been the sudden lack of opportunity for young people to gain invaluable experience in the workplace.
IWM Duxford’s American Air Museum awarded Grade II* listed status
The American Air Museum at Imperial War Museum Duxford, Europe’s largest air museum, has been listed at Grade II* by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) on the advice of Historic England.
Xaar 128 printheads at the heart of MapleJet’s new Hx Cartro IoT printer
The proven reliability and performance of the Xaar 128 printhead is central to the new MapleJet Hx Cartro printer, enabling it to deliver the precision and connectivity today’s Coding and Marking customers’ demand.
Is the well-being of your workforce at risk?
Mitigating risks to workplace wellbeing is vital, but a pro-active approach that finds time for fun can also work wonders.
Fintech growth during COVID-19
A global study jointly authored by the Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance, The World Bank and The World Economic Forum reveals 12 out of 13 fintech sectors have grown during the first half of 2020 compared to the same period in 2019. But that growth is uneven and firms are facing significant headwinds in operations and fundraising.
Significant increase in depression seen among children during first lockdown
The first lockdown led to a significant increase in symptoms of depression among children, highlighting the unintended consequences of school closures, according to a new study from the University of Cambridge.
Hidden symmetry could be key to more robust quantum systems, researchers find
Researchers have found a way to protect highly fragile quantum systems from noise, which could aid in the design and development of new quantum devices, such as ultra-powerful quantum computers.
Taylor Wessing adds support for better representation of black talent through the 10,000 Black Interns programme
Taylor Wessing is delighted to announce its participation in the 10,000 Black Interns programme - an initiative to help transform the horizons and prospects of young Black students in the United Kingdom.