Unprecedented national effort by UK immunologists to search for answers on COVID-19
Three new UK-wide studies, bringing together scientists from 17 research institutions, will receive £8.4 million from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) to understand immune responses to the novel coronavirus.
Cambridgeshire leads the way for future proof digital connectivity
Cambridgeshire County Council has been recognised by the Government as a leading authority for its ‘barrier busting’ work to attract investment in the fastest, most reliable fibre broadband networks to support businesses and communities across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.
Mosquito immune system mapped to help fight malaria
Scientists have created the first cell atlas of mosquito immune cells, to understand how mosquitoes fight malaria and other infections. Researchers from the Wellcome Sanger Institute, Umeå University, Sweden and the National Institutes of Health (NIH), USA, discovered new types of mosquito immune cells, including a rare cell type that could be involved in limiting malaria infection. They also…
Phase I clinical trial initiated for monoclonal antibody combination for prevention and treatment of COVID-19
The first participants have been dosed in a Phase I trial of AZD7442, a combination of two monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) in development for the prevention and treatment of COVID-19, reports AstraZeneca.
East business confidence among lowest in UK despite improvement
Business confidence in the East of England was among the lowest seen in the UK during August despite rising four points month-on-month to -22%, according to the latest Business Barometer from Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking.
Over half of people living in Cambridge crave post-lockdown career change
A staggering 64% of people in Cambridge are considering a post-lockdown career overhaul, according to new research.
Xaar 2002 printhead delivers exceptional print performance straight out of the box
Xaar, the leading inkjet printing technology company, has launched a highly advanced, simple to install printhead, following close collaboration with its global OEMs.
Inaugural UK Conference of Bioinformatics and Computation Biology is virtual
The first ever UK Conference of Bioinformatics and Computational Biology (UKCBCB) takes place at the end of September - a two day virtual event which brings together the diverse bioscience disciplines which increasingly rely on powerful computational infrastructures to store, share and analyse large datasets.
Birketts appoints award-winning former City Head of Private Client as Consultant
Leading East of England law firm, Birketts, has appointed Penny Wotton to its Private Client Advisory team. Penny will bring three decades of industry expertise to the firm.
Axol Bioscience appoints Liam Taylor as Chief Executive Officer
Axol Bioscience, a biotechnology company specialising in the use of stem cell technology to manufacture disease relevant cell based assay systems to the drug discovery industry, has announced the appointment of Liam Taylor as CEO. Liam will guide the growth of the Company, and will focus on maximising the potential of the team, and its iPSC (induced pluripotent stem cell) technologies, products…
Fast-growing businesses in Greater Cambridge and Greater Peterborough are vital to its economic future
Greater Cambridge and Greater Peterborough are now home to 875 fast growing companies that can help the area overcome the economic challenges created by Covid-19, according to the ScaleUp Institute’s analysis of the most recent official data.
Swift community action to help ‘amazing’ birds in South Cambs
A ‘save the swifts’ task force is spearheading a revival of the endangered bird in South Cambridgeshire – working closely with residents, community groups and the District Council.
Arm Flexible Access one year on: Accelerating innovation for more than 60 partners and counting
More than 60 partners have signed up for Arm Flexible Access in its first year, with new Arm customers making up more than half of these first-year partners. Silicon design opportunities have been expanded and accelerated in areas such as IoT, ML and automotive, with 15% of programme partners already moving towards tape out.
Endomag technology shortlisted for ‘Best Medical Technology’ award
Technology for breast cancer care from Cambridge-based Endomag has been recognised by an international award programme.
Last chance for small businesses to apply for Covid-19 grant funding
Small businesses and other organisations which have struggled to cope during the Covid-19 lockdown are urged to apply for several government-funded grant schemes which will close tomorrow (Friday 28 August).
FLIT: a new design of portable electric bicycle
A venture on the Accelerate Cambridge programme at Cambridge Judge Business School has designed a new electric bike with no visible battery and an easier folding mechanism.
Understand what works when trying to protect monkeys and apes, say scientists
Despite significant protection efforts, global populations of monkeys and apes are declining dramatically. A new study has found that the effectiveness of protection measures is rarely evaluated, and calls for an evidence-based approach to future conservation efforts to prevent imminent extinctions.
Graduate employment rate in Cambridge is highest in the UK
New research by Graduate careers app Debut has analysed some of the UK’s biggest towns and cities to reveal the best places for recent graduates to move after university in their Graduate Careers Index. Cambridge tops the list.
Future opportunities for thin-film, flexible and printed batteries
"The market of flexible, printed and thin film batteries will reach ~$500 million in 2030," says IDTechEx in its latest report.
Newnham College achieves iconic industry quality assurance
Newnham College has been awarded a national award as a meeting venue, demonstrating its commitment to accessibility, quality and ethical codes of conduct, among much more.
Taylor Wessing advises international investor group on the acquisition of Kümpers Composites
A consortium of investors based in Singapore has taken over 95 percent of Kümpers Composites GmbH & Co KG.
Remote working and introducing new onboarding processes
Covid has led a lot of companies and individuals to try new ways of living, but how does this affect you and your employees in new ways of working?
How local employers can best deal with mass job applications
As the many apply for the few job vacancies, employers may well feel overwhelmed by the sheer number of applicants. The HR Dept asks: How can we do the best for employers and applicants alike?
Elsevier acquires SciBite to accelerate solutions for life sciences and corporate R&D industries
Elsevier, a global research publishing and information analytics provider, and part of RELX, has acquired SciBite, a semantic AI company headquartered in Cambridge, UK, to help customers make faster, more effective R&D decisions through advanced text and data intelligence solutions.
Cambridge-developed SARS-CoV-2 vaccine receives £1.9million from UK government for clinical trial
A Cambridge-developed vaccine candidate against SARS-CoV-2 could begin clinical trials in the UK in late autumn or early next year, thanks to a £1.9million award from the UK government.