Gift catalogue company chooses C3 for Telecommunication upgrade
Mail catalogue companies have had to make a rapid and efficient transition to stay up to date with the new trends and keep up with customers’ orders on different channels. That’s why C3 was chosen by a famous gift catalogue company to help them undertake telecommunication and payment changes to provide a more satisfying experience to their customers.
Sure, Bit Bio got some significant cash for its cell coding work. But it’s the insiders who are backing them that will garner the attention
John Carroll of Endpoints News writes about Bit Bio's recent funding round.
New neighbourhood of 1,200 homes set to be developed on eastern edge of Cambridge
A vibrant, well-connected and sustainable new neighbourhood with up to 1,200 much needed new homes and community facilities is set to be created on the eastern edge of Cambridge in the coming years.
Why the tech sector in the East of England continues to thrive
A Tech Nation webinar next Wednesday (17 June) takes a virtual delve into the data behind the country's most exciting industry and explores why the tech sector in the East of England continues to thrive.
Immune responsive nanoparticles for Covid-19 vaccine delivery
Analytik reports how the renowned Quadram Institute (Norwich, UK) has invested in a ZetaView Nanoparticle Tracking Analyser to help its team develop a new approach for vaccine delivery based on engineering the natural ability of resident gut bacteria to generate nanoparticle sized Outer Membrane Vesicles (OMVs).
Deadline approaches for small business grants
South Cambridgeshire’s small businesses have just over a week left to apply for a share of around £1.25 million in Government grant funding, to help them recover from the impacts of Coronavirus.
Kleinwort Hambros: Is it over?
If ever there was a data point that confounded the collective investment community, it was the May figure for the US non-farm payrolls. Released in the first week of June, it was supposed to confirm the expectations of another dramatic loss in jobs across the world’s largest economy – 7.5 million job losses to be exact. The figure came out as 2.5 million – that is 2.5 million jobs added. Such a…
Histon Road to close as roadworks continue
Histon Road in Cambridge will be closed to all inbound motor vehicles from 29 June as work to transform public transport, walking and cycling journeys along the road moves to the next phase.
High doses of ketamine can temporarily switch off the brain, say researchers
Researchers have identified two brain phenomena that may explain some of the side-effects of ketamine. Their measurements of the brain waves of sheep sedated by the drug may explain the out-of-body experience and state of complete oblivion it can cause.
Design Code seals the quality vision for Waterbeach development
The redevelopment of Waterbeach Barracks and Airfield reached another milestone this week with the approval for the Design Code which ensures the quality of the vision will be delivered throughout the first phase of development, and provides the template for review and update across later phases of development.
Allia leads innovative housing project providing homeless people with supported housing in Cambridge
Allia works with Jimmy’s and New Meaning Foundation to design, build and install much needed community housing in the city.
Your audience wants a story
Stories are at the heart of the best communication. In this short video, Communication Coach Jon Torrens explains how to use them.
Sanger researcher wins prize from European Society for Human Genetics
Dr Gosia Trynka, Group Leader at the Wellcome Sanger Institute, has been awarded the 2020 Leena Peltonen prize by the European Society for Human Genetics (ESHG). This prize is given every two years to an outstanding young researcher in the field of human genetics.
UK Research and Innovation seeks further council members
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) is looking for new council members.
5G market is at the tipping point
"The market for 5G will reach about $720 billion by 2030," says Dr Luyun Jiang, Technology Analyst at IDTechEx, who discusses the findings of its new report '5G Technology, Market and Forecasts 2020-2030'.
Cambridgeshire Trusts join COVID-19 vaccine trial
Three leading NHS Trusts in Cambridgeshire are collaborating on a COVID-19 vaccine trial which has been developed by the University of Oxford.
Engage your audience - show your motivation
In this short video, Communication Coach Jon Torrens explains how to engage your audience by showing your motivation when you speak.
Global Inkjet Systems announces appointment of Steve Jeffels to CFO
Global Inkjet Systems (GIS), a world-leading developer and supplier of industrial inkjet solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Steve Jeffels to Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Steve brings a wealth of financial, strategic and commercial experience to the role, enhancing the company’s financial and corporate planning capabilities for the next phase of its growth.
New Timestrip® range helps fight against coronavirus
Timestrip®, the developer of smart indicator technology, has developed an important new range of indicators to help healthcare professionals meet WHO guidelines in the handling of virus specimens. The Timestrip Virus Specimen Transport (VST) series has been specially formulated to provide a clear indication when key temperature levels are exceeded.
Kleinwort Hambros: Economic outlook
An unstoppable force meets an immoveable object: The figures reflecting the Coronavirus impact on the real economy are staggeringly bad – they represent an immoveable object. Yet global equities are up over 20% from their March 23 trough – technically a new “bull market” – on hitherto unimaginable levels of monetary and fiscal stimulus, which represent an unstoppable force.
Widespread facemask use could shrink the ‘R’ number and prevent a second COVID-19 wave – study
Even basic homemade masks significantly reduce transmission at a population level, according to latest modelling. Researchers call for information campaigns that encourage the making and wearing of facemasks.
Improved MRI scans could aid in development of arthritis treatments
An algorithm that analyses MRI images and automatically detects small changes in knee joints over time could be used in the development of new treatments for arthritis.
Tech Nation opens applications for Fintech and Applied AI growth programmes, and new Net Zero programme
Tech Nation, the growth platform for tech companies and leaders, announces the new Net Zero growth programme. The programme is designed to support tech companies that are building a greener, cleaner, and more sustainable future, and helping the UK reach its goal of net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
Greenwoods GRM Disputes team grows by a further 25%
Greenwoods GRM has bolstered its thriving Disputes team, with four new starters in London and one partner promotion in Peterborough. Joseph Kosky joins as a partner from US firm Locke Lord, and Euan Palmer joins as a partner from Rosling King. James Dyche and Davina Bentley join as associates. The firm has also promoted Adele Whaley to partner from associate director.
Rubber Cheese partners with Dotmatics - a leading authority in scientific informatics
Bishop Stortford based global informatics solution and service provider, Dotmatics, has selected Rubber Cheese to develop its new consumer facing website.