AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine shows promise among older people in trials
Strong immune responses were demonstrated across all age groups and boosted after a second dose.
DefiniGEN secures £3.25 million in funding to fast-track growth
DefiniGEN – a provider of human cell products and services – has closed a £3.25 million funding round to accelerate its next phase of growth. This includes £2 million from BGF, the UK’s most active investor, alongside its existing consortium of investors led by 24Haymarket.
Harnessing citizen data for better health
PHG Foundation's new report outlines opportunities and issues posed by the increasing use of citizen generated data (CGD) to inform health, and especially to improve disease prevention in the UK.
TTP Cambridge Half Marathon and MDUK Town And Gown 10K join forces
To celebrate both races’ 10-year anniversaries, TTP Cambridge Half Marathon is joining forces with Muscular Dystrophy UK (MDUK) Town and Gown 10k to launch The Cambridge Festival of Running, taking place in October 2021.
New docking feature and improved search methods released in V10.6 of Spark scaffold hopping and bioisostere replacement software
Cresset, innovative provider of outstanding software for molecule discovery and design, announces the release of Spark™ V10.6. This release of the scaffold hopping and bioisostere replacement solution further supports the exploration of new chemical space through new and improved search methods to generate innovative ideas for drug discovery projects.
Terahertz imaging aids in art restoration
TeraView, the pioneer and leader in terahertz technology and solutions, is pleased to announce that it has begun a collaboration with the Russian Museum’s Technology Research Department in St Petersburg, Russia aimed at demonstrating the power and capabilities of terahertz imaging in art restoration.
Rising divorce rates and ‘no-fault’ divorces will increase demand for legal support, warns Birketts
Birketts’ Family Team is warning 2021 could see a surge in demand for legal advice after figures showed there were more than 100,000 divorces in England and Wales in 2019.
Make Connections through Covid in Cambridge
If you’re in the Cambridge area and struggling to stay sane in the battle against coronavirus, this is a free opportunity to find new ways to cope, discover new experiences, and make new friends.
Key considerations for M&A in the Tech Sector
Despite a drop in deal volumes in Q2 2020 caused by Covid-19, M&A and investment in the UK Tech Sector bounced back strongly in Q3 2020 and market analysts are predicting strong levels of activity in 2021 and beyond, says Greenwoods.
Microfluidizer enables scalable production of high conductivity carbon nanotubes
Analytik reports on pioneering work undertaken by Professor Welland’s group at the Nanoscience Centre in the Department of Engineering at the University of Cambridge (UK) using a LM20 Microfluidizer to help produce high conductivity carbon nanotube films.
Kao Data completes executive team with new Chief Executive Officer
Kao Data, the UK Innovation Corridor’s award-winning state-of-the-art data centre campus, appoints new Chief Executive Officer.
Mother and son supported by children’s hospice join Santa and his elves race for charity
Mum Josie Heal, 40, from West Cambridge, is set to join Santa and his elves for a festive run next month in aid of East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH).
Speechmatics’ any-context speech recognition engine launches on Genesys AppFoundry
Speechmatics’ technology is now available for Genesys Engage and Genesys PureConnect to deliver accurate speech recognition technology at scale.
48% rise in demand for Tech Talent Visa as East of England tech ecosystem sees continued demand for specialist skills
Today, Tech Nation, the growth platform for tech companies and leaders, launches a new report that reveals insights into the international talent landscape and provides an update on the Global Talent Visa for Digital Technology.
Can’t wait for the Celebrity Bottom Drawer auction? Griff Rhys Jones starts the bidding on suit, telescope and Fagin figurine
Items from Three Men in a Boat and Morons From Outer Space are among ten lots that are available to bid on right now as Griff Rhys Jones teases what’s in store when his mega Celebrity Bottom Drawer auction for EACH kicks off in just over a week.
UKRI awards £8m for new sustainable plastics research projects
UKRI has announced 10 university-led research projects - including one from Cambridge - that will receive £8 million in funding from the Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund. The investment is part of the Enabling Research competition in the Smart Sustainable Plastic Packaging Challenge (SSPP). It aims to help tackle plastic waste in the UK.
GlycoVue wins the 2020 Cambridge Enterprise Postdoc Business Plan Competition
GlycoVue, which combines glucose-responsive smart polymers with advanced holography and AI-enabled smartphone technology for diabetes self-management, has won the £20,000 first prize in the 2020 Cambridge Enterprise Postdoc Business Plan Competition.
Xaar’s recirculation technology delivers the widest window of operation for inkjet printing
The results of a series of lab experiments demonstrate why Xaar’s TF Technology ink recirculation, invented more than a decade ago, still sets the benchmark for industrial inkjet recirculation techniques today to deliver a wider window of operation for users.
Forewarned is forearmed: A well-planned lockdown exit can help businesses ‘hit the ground running’ - CBI
With England halfway through its second national lockdown, the CBI is calling on the Government to take three steps today to power recovery tomorrow.
Birketts celebrates as Registry Clerk passes 50-year milestone
Birketts’ staff are celebrating an incredible work milestone for their longest-serving colleague, Angie Long, who has worked at the firm for 50 years this week.
Financial help for South Cambs businesses hit by current lockdown
South Cambridgeshire businesses that were forced to close their doors during this month’s national lockdown can now apply for new Government grants that are being distributed by the District Council.
East of England set for boost as importance of UK health sector grows
The importance to UK growth of investment in the health and wellbeing sector, which includes Life Sciences, a key economic driver in the East of England, has increased against a backdrop of COVID-19 uncertainty and a shift in investor priorities, according to EY’s latest UK Attractiveness Survey, which tracks the UK’s appeal as a destination for foreign direct investment.
Domino thanks staff and customers as it passes major production milestone
It has been a difficult year for many UK manufacturers, with the COVID-19 pandemic and dual challenge of keeping staff safe while coping with significant market and supply chain volatility. Despite these challenges, multi-award-winning manufacturer of industrial coding, marking, and digital printing technology, Domino UK, is celebrating reaching another major production milestone.
How to protect your company culture during Coronavirus
For many businesses, the culture of the company is more important than ever. It is a powerful tool that can help to maintain a high level of productivity with its employees.