Facebook and Be the Business provide free digital training for businesses in the East of England
Be the Business, a not-for-profit movement helping every firm in the country improve their performance, is partnering with Facebook to host an event in the East of England providing free advice, training and inspiration to micro and small businesses in the wake of COVID-19.
Mogrify wins Life Science Innovation Award and Prof. Julian Gough named Academic Entrepreneur of the Year at Business Weekly Awards 2020
Mogrify Limited, a UK company aiming to transform the development of ex vivo cell therapies and pioneer the field of in vivo reprogramming therapies, today announced it has won the AstraZeneca Life Science Innovation category of the 'Business Weekly' Awards.
Lockdown lifestyles drive significant cargo growth at London Stansted
People’s increasing reliance on ecommerce during the pandemic, coupled with a reduction in passenger flights, has driven significant growth in air cargo at the Manchester Airports Group (MAG) owned East Midlands and London Stansted airports.
Metropolitan appointed by Redrow to operate the significant district heating network at Colindale Gardens, NW9
Metropolitan is undertaking the operation and management of the energy centre and district heating network at Colindale Gardens, under a 25-year Energy Services Agreement.
The Food Marketing Experts helps food & drink businesses during pandemic
Cambridge based specialist food marketing agency, The Food Marketing Experts is rolling out two new services to help food and drink businesses not just survive but thrive in the current challenging market conditions.
Versius Surgical Robotic System launched in France as CMR Surgical extends global footprint
CMR Surgical today announced the launch of its Versius® Surgical Robotic System at Clinique du Parc Hospital in Saint-Etienne, France. France is Europe’s largest robotics market and the third largest worldwide.
Future of genomic research at risk without greater public trust in how genetic data is shared
The largest ever survey on global public attitudes towards genomic research and data sharing suggests that work is needed to raise levels of public trust in how genetic data is used in order for that data to fulfil its promise to advance human health and medicine.
Scientists discover what happens in our brains when guessing
Researchers have identified how cells in our brains work together to join up memories of separate experiences, allowing us to make educated guesses in everyday life.
Extent of India’s COVID nudge campaign revealed
The Government of India’s use of nudge theory in the first three months of the pandemic helped to tackle the virus on numerous fronts, a new study suggests.
Innovative digital projects that will tackle environmental challenges receive funding
The Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) has awarded individual grants of up to £1.2 million to seven research projects that will use cutting-edge digital technology to advance environmental outcomes.
Network's Careers Fair strikes a chord with jobseekers
The focus was firmly on career resilience and practical job searching at the latest virtual Cambridge Network Jobs & Careers Fair, which once again attracted interest from a large audience.
Nominations now open for this year’s Living Sport Virtual Sports Awards 2020
Nominations are now officially open for the Living Sport Virtual Sports Awards 2020, celebrating sporting achievements on and off the pitch across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.
University of Cambridge Centre celebrates 10 years’ work towards transformation in the construction industry
Since its inception 10 years ago, the Laing O’Rourke Centre for Construction Engineering and Technology, University of Cambridge, has focused on driving transformation in the construction sector, in collaboration with strategic industry partner Laing O’Rourke.
Adder advances KVM extender market
Adder Technology, a global leader in connectivity solutions and high performance IP KVM, today announced a new series of point-to-point KVM extenders, further strengthening its proven and trusted extender portfolio.
Redgate named in Gartner Hype Cycle for Agile and DevOps, 2020
Redgate was recently identified in the latest Gartner Hype Cycle for Agile and DevOps, 2020, and cited as a Sample Vendor in Continuous Compliance Automation category.1 For Redgate, the mention in this report further validates the company’s commitment to supporting its customers who need to balance the accelerated delivery that comes with DevOps, alongside the need to adhere to regulatory…
New electronic design engineer joins the KDP team
KDP Electronic Systems Ltd is happy to have recently welcomed a new team member to its site in Gamlingay, Bedfordshire.
Health systems must adapt to better prevent breast cancer
A PHG Foundation report reveals room for improvement in breast cancer prevention - and calls for action to reduce evidence gaps for risk tools.
Pensions, employment and divorce - achieving equality
As Family Law partner at Howes Percival, Justine Flack observes, many people may feel that pensions are not the most exciting topic to read about. However, there is a lot that has happened in recent years in this area - auto enrolment, pension freedoms and raising the state pension age for women - which makes them a relevant topic. They are also important when it comes to…
Taylor Wessing is named Legal Business' Legal Technology Team of the Year
Taylor Wessing has been crowned the "standout choice" and winner of Legal Technology Team of the Year at the Legal Business Awards 2020.
Search for new cancer treatments gets £8m genetic boost
Projects to find new treatments for cancer, using whole genome sequencing, have received a £8m funding boost from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), it was announced today.
In conversation with Erik Langaker, Chair of the PragmatIC Board
In this PragmatIC blog post, Erik Langaker, the new Chair of the Board, explains why he believes PragmatIC’s unique technology is set to disrupt the semiconductor industry on a global scale. Pushing the boundaries of conventional flexible electronics.
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UK and Japan award eight Regenerative Medicine projects
The Medical Research Council (MRC) and the Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development (AMED) have joined forces to support eight new Regenerative Medicine research partnerships. Four of these involve researchers from the University of Cambridge.
Birketts offers tech-based solution to assist clients with estate planning and Wills
Following the successful utilisation of Settify by Birketts’ Family Law Team, clients of the firm’s Private Client Advisory Team can now access the same platform to get assistance with their Wills.
East of England to receive share of £21.4 million to upgrade A&Es ahead of winter
The East of England will receive £21.4 million to expand and upgrade A&Es at three Trusts, ensuring they have the physical space to treat patients, manage patient flow and improve infection control, the Health Secretary Matt Hancock has announced today.