Alison Dennis discusses the new framework for regulating medical devices and IVDs
As the UK leaves the EU, a new framework for regulating medical devices and IVDs will come into place at the start of next year.
More seats, more carriages, and longer trains for Fen Line passengers
Over the August Bank Holiday, Network Rail completed the final section of infrastructure works on the £29 million upgrade of the rail line between Cambridge and King’s Lynn.
Analytik welcomes new general manager and customer services support engineer trainee
Analytik is pleased to announce two latest additions to its team. Based in Swavesey, just outside Cambridge, Analytik provides cutting-edge scientific instrumentation to leading organisations throughout the UK and Ireland.
5 things you need to know before starting your consulting firm
Thinking about starting your own consulting firm or know someone who is considering taking the plunge?
Atelerix awarded Innovate UK funding to enable transport and storage of cellular therapies at room temperature
Atelerix Ltd, pioneers in the storage and transport of cells at room temperature, has received a significant award under the UK Innovation and Science Seed Fund (UKI2S) Accelerator Programme from Innovate UK, the UK’s innovation agency. The funding will support the development of room temperature solutions for shipping therapeutic cells, as part of the company’s “BloodReady” project.
Frontier forges ahead with new games label, Frontier Foundry
Frontier Developments plc has debuted the first two titles from Frontier Foundry, its new games label championing quality studios from around the world.
TTP plc to support life science and healthcare start-ups through partnership with Start Codon
TTP plc, a leading independent technology and product development company, has today announced a new partnership with Start Codon, the life science and healthcare business accelerator. The collaboration aims to strengthen Start Codon’s support for life science and healthcare start-ups, with TTP providing technical consultancy and advice, leveraging TTP’s expertise to fast-track technology…
Tech Nation report reveals 68% growth in UK global tech exports and 35% further growth prediction by 2025
Tech Nation, the growth platform for tech companies and leaders, today launches its Unlocking Global Tech report, assessing the value of UK digital tech exports and exploring the opportunities and challenges for digital tech companies to expand and scale in different regions around the world post Covid-19.
Science Minister launches National Quantum Computing Centre
Science Minister Amanda Solloway yesterday (Wednesday), launched the UK’s National Quantum Computing Centre (NQCC) to place the UK at the forefront of this transformative new technology.
Plea for organ donors to alert families
Last year the families of 57 patients who died at Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge made the courageous decision to support their loved ones’ wishes to donate their organs.
Combining PCR and antibody tests at point of care dramatically increases COVID-19 detection in hospitalised patients
A Cambridge hospital has piloted the use of combined rapid point-of-care nucleic acid and antibody testing for SARS-CoV-2 infection after researchers at the University of Cambridge showed that this approach was superior to virus detection alone for diagnosing COVID-19 disease.
Sustainable packaging delivers for all
Xaar, the leading inkjet printing technology company, has introduced new packaging across its printhead portfolio, reducing its plastic consumption by 1.2 tonnes per year.
RoboK enables cars to ‘see’ in Siemens’ virtual driving testing and validation environment
RoboK’s 3D sensing and perception software supports development and testing of advanced driver assistance for mass market.
ARU named in the top 40 of UK universities
Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) has been named among the top 40 UK universities in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings.
What important lessons can Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs give us in the current economic situation?
Rebecca Tarbox of accentuate writes about managing furlough and the return to work following this period, in relation to Maslow, and whether this theory is valid in these times.
Apply now for the £100k ATI Boeing Accelerator
Cambridge technology companies are encouraged to apply for the ATI Boeing Accelerator, a three-month programme intended to support innovation and the growth of startups in the UK's aerospace ecosystem.
Sepura builds presence in Nordic Region for critical communications
Sepura has recruited Sergei Yarushin to head up its sales operations in the Nordic region, to further cement its position as market leader for critical communications in the territory. Sergei will be supported by Martin Nordlöf, based in Sweden as a dedicated technical resource for Nordic customers.
Featurespace named to the 2020 CB Insights Fintech 250 list of fastest growing startups
Featurespace™, the leading provider of Enterprise Financial Crime prevention software, has been named by CB Insights to its third annual Fintech 250, a prestigious list of emerging private companies working on groundbreaking financial technology.
AstraZeneca- Oxford Biomedica deal demonstrates value of collaborative culture to UK plc, says Bidwells
Patrick McMahon, senior partner at Bidwells, a property consultancy focused on the Oxford-Cambridge Arc, comments on AstraZeneca's £15m deal with Oxford Biomedica.
Oxford Biomedica signs £15m agreement with AstraZeneca to expand manufacturing support of COVID-19 vaccine candidate
Oxford Biomedica plc, a leading gene and cell therapy group, announced that it has signed an 18 month supply agreement under a three year Master Supply and Development Agreement with AstraZeneca UK Ltd for large-scale commercial manufacture of the adenovirus vector-based COVID-19 vaccine candidate, AZD1222.
Avacta expands rapid SARS-CoV-2 antigen test manufacturing capacity
Avacta Group plc (AIM: AVCT), the developer of Affimer® biotherapeutics and reagents, is pleased to announce that it has entered into an agreement with Abingdon Health for the manufacture of Avacta’s saliva-based rapid SARS-CoV-2 antigen test as part of its ongoing expansion of manufacturing capacity.
Cambridge professor appointed Director of the Leverhulme Trust
Anna Vignoles, who is Professor of Education at the University of Cambridge, has been appointed as Director of the Leverhulme Trust: one of the largest, all-subject providers of research funding in the UK. She will take up her new post in January, 2021.
Back to school: Conscious Communications celebrates 11 client wins
Conscious Communications, a Cambridge-based public relations and marketing agency, has bolstered its education portfolio with the addition of 11 new UK and internationally-based clients in the midst of COVID-19.
Cambridge Index jumps 6.9%
The Cambridge Index advanced 1,564.8 points or 6.9% to close at 24345.1. Five of the top ten index heavyweights posted weekly gains to their share prices.
NHS Spitfire to headline extended Duxford Battle of Britain Air Show
This year’s socially distanced three-day Duxford Battle of Britain Air Show, including Friday’s new proms event, will combine nostalgic flying formations with contemporary, awe-inspiring aerobatic displays. Acts will include the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, a Spitfire Balbo, the Red Arrows and the Blades, as well as a unique appearance from the NHS Spitfire.