Bollywood films throw light on energy research
Energy studies are often highly technical. A new study from the University of Cambridge takes a far more colourful approach, using 19 Indian feature films to document household energy and appliance use.
First subject dosed with ZF874, a potential disease-modifying treatment for alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency
Z Factor Ltd, a Cambridge-based drug development company spun out of the University of Cambridge, announced that the first human volunteer was dosed today with ZF874, its novel treatment for alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency (AATD).
Office and lab take-up in the Oxford-Cambridge Arc remains resilient as region continues to lead UK’s economic response to Covid-19
Take-up of office and laboratory space in the Oxford-Cambridge Arc has remained remarkably resilient in the first half of this year as the region’s leading role in the fight against Covid-19 continues to drive demand for space, new research shows.
Ageing heart cells offer clues to susceptibility of older people to severe COVID-19
Genes that play an important role in allowing SARS-CoV-2 to invade heart cells become more active with age, according to new research.
Cambridgeshire businesses offered free AI & Automation software to cope with COVID-19 impact
Businesses in Cambridgeshire are being given access to a fully-funded suite of AI & automation tools to help them cope with the impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic.
The impact of new MHRA Apps Guidance on the digital health industry
Developers of health apps such as clinical calculators and symptom checkers will face stricter regulatory oversight as the MHRA expands the range of apps falling under the medical devices regulations.
Why video conferencing solutions are here to stay
AV Xpert believes that video conferencing is here to stay. Here the team describes how AV systems are a great investment not just for the pandemic, but in the longer term too when we emerge on the other side.
Work from home in a garden office
Even before COVID-19, many people chose to work from home. And it wasn’t just for the self-employed – many company employees chose to spend a few days a week working out of their home offices. Speak to long time ‘work-from-homers’ and they’ll tell you they get more work done and are less stressed.
AstraZeneca concludes agreement with the European Commission for supply of COVID-19 vaccine
AstraZeneca has concluded an agreement with the European Commission (EC) to supply up to 400 million doses of the AZD1222 COVID-19 vaccine.
Impact Women’s Network focuses on transition in times of change post-pandemic
Impact Women’s Network will be discussing transition in times of change – letting go and holding on, in the next #ImpactWednesday on September 2nd.
Avacta and LG Chem Life Sciences expand partnership
Avacta Group plc, the developer of Affimer® biotherapeutics and reagents, is pleased to announce the expansion of its existing multi-target collaboration and development agreement with LG Chem Life Sciences, the life sciences division of the South Korean LG Group, to include new programmes incorporating Avacta’s Affimer XT™ serum half-life extension system.
Largest ever study using wearable devices finds physical activity is beneficial for health, and more intense activity is better
Physical activity of any intensity is beneficial for health, but more intense activity has greater benefits, according to a new study.
Cambridge engineers recognised with awards for pandemic service
Two teams of Cambridge engineers have been recognised by the Royal Academy of Engineering for their work during the COVID-19 pandemic with the President’s Special Award for Pandemic Service.
Emergency department warns about numbers
A clinician at Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Cambridge, today issued an appeal for patients not to bring large groups of relatives or friends into the emergency department.
Preparing for mass vaccination
Needle-free systems offer compelling advantages for mass vaccination and this article explores its potential as a platform for COVID19 vaccination programmes.
Unique event highlights opportunities in agriculture
AgriTechE presents Agriculture 101, a unique one-day introduction to provide insights into the agriculture sector, the opportunities it presents and some of the challenges that are still seeking solutions.
Cambridge Index declines 0.3%
The Cambridge Index slipped 59.2 points or 0.3% to close at 23301.0 as three of the top ten Index heavyweights posted weekly losses to their share prices.
Innovation Scholars: Data science training in health & bioscience
Funding is available for up to two years to enable the delivery of innovative training programmes to upskill health & bioscience researchers in data management and analysis.
Addenbrooke’s: first UK hospital to offer advanced patient positioning and surface guided technology for radiotherapy patients
Addenbrooke’s has become the first hospital in the UK to install a new technology to enable delivery of precision radiosurgery and radiotherapy to patients with cancer and other conditions using an advanced form of Surface Guided RadioTherapy (SGRT) and x-ray monitoring.
Granite 5 delivers a unique website for children's charity
Granite 5 is proud to have worked with the charity Paper Boat, to re-launch the brand and create a new WordPress website to support their new positioning strategy.
This week & next week: live online Excel training sessions
You know that your Excel skills need a bit of work, but you don't have the time to book a whole day out for training. These three hour sessions (beginners & intermediate) delivered live online via Zoom are the perfect way to quickly get up to scratch.
Tame your computer - webinars lead to quick wins
In her regular series for Cambridge Network members - now in its 15th year - software training expert Karen Roem offers handy tips to help you 'Tame your computer'. This week she outlines a new offering - a series of 60-minute webinars that put together many of the hints, tips and time-saving shortcuts she's unearthed over the years for Microsoft Office 2010.
Team Consulting celebrates 4th Employee Ownership Day
Every summer Team Consulting gets together to celebrate EO Day, a national celebration championing the positive impacts of employee ownership on people, the organisation and other trusts.
Promotions announced at busy city law firm
Two promotions have been announced at a city law firm, where post lockdown residential sales are now flourishing.
Furloughed employees should receive full redundancy payments and notice pay
The Government has introduced the Coronavirus, Calculation of a Week’s pay Regulations 2020 effective from 31st July 2020. It ensures furloughed employees receive statutory redundancy pay and statutory notice pay based on their normal pay if they were working, rather than a reduced furlough rate.