Testing suggests 3% of NHS hospital staff may be unknowingly infected with coronavirus
Hospital staff may be carrying SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 disease, without realising they are infected, according to a study by researchers at the University of Cambridge.
COVID-19 drugs trial rolled out across UK homes and communities
A UK trial – testing whether low-risk treatment in the community can help people at higher risk of complications from COVID-19 to get better quicker, reducing the need for hospital admission – is today announcing that older people who have had coronavirus symptoms for 15 days or less can now also screen for the trial online.
Over 150 participants recruited to new COVID-19 research programme
A “library” of valuable biological samples from people with COVID-19, which will help scientists globally fight the virus, has recruited its 150th participant.
Configurable analog semiconductor IP enables faster IoT chip design
Agile Analog, a leading provider of semiconductor analog IP, announced Palma Ceia SemiDesign, a provider of communication chips and IP for WiFi HaLow and Cellular NB-IoT applications, has selected Agile Analog’s data converter and power management IP for its next-generation of WiFi and cellular IoT products. Agile Analog’s innovative approach to analog IP generation enables Palma Ceia…
Government announces postponement to business rates revaluation
The government has announced that the revaluation of business rates will now take place in 2022 instead of 2021. According to the government, the postponement is aimed at helping “to reduce uncertainty for firms affected by the impacts of coronavirus”. Ceri Riddell of Hewitsons explains.
The (neuro)science behind storytelling in video ads
It's no mystery that humans like stories. In fact, our brain is evolutionarily wired to follow the connections between a series of events relying on cause and effect – that's in a nutshell what narratives are made of.
COEL team leads creative design on new apartment scheme
The COEL interiors team has produced the design scheme for Cherry Tree Apartments; an exciting new housing development in Cherry Hinton. Marcus Johnson of Kirly Group Holdings Ltd saw the potential in converting the former Carl Zeiss office building in Cherry Hinton into residential flats, providing much needed housing for the local region.
R&D collaboration across Arc offers hope in an age of uncertainty
While economists sought to rejig their models following the financial crisis, adjusting for a pandemic, the likelihood of a cure and a whole range of science and tech related variables in between presents a far greater challenge. Delving into how the Oxford-Cambridge Arc is performing during the current climate, Sue Foxley, Research Director at Bidwells, shares insight into how R&D…
New Greater Cambridge forum pledges to work with firms on road to recovery
A forum to support businesses through lockdown and on the road to economic recovery has been launched by South Cambridgeshire District and Cambridge City Councils.
‘Lawyers of the future’ offered professional training online by ThoughtRiver and F-Lex
The next generation of lawyers, which has seen careers and training disrupted by the Covid-19 pandemic, is now being offered professional training through a series of virtual webinars.
Cambridge Information and IP Meeting training courses go online
Would you like to update your skills while working from home during the pandemic, or from the office? Cambridge Information and IP Meeting's (CIIPM')s Commercial Patent Search and Analysis course will run as an online training starting on Wednesday 27 May.
Avacta ships SARS-COV-2 Affimer reagents to Cytiva and Adeptrix
Avacta Group plc, the developer of Affimer® biotherapeutics and reagents, is pleased to announce that it is shipping Affimer reagents for COVID-19 antigen testing to its diagnostic test development partners.
MBA students offer free consulting services
Has the COVID-19 pandemic impacted your business in a big way? Are you fighting against the difficult economic conditions? Cambridge MBA students offer to apply their professional experience, MBA learning and networks to undertake short-term, pro-bono consulting projects for UK businesses, to help withstand the current period and plan for the future.
Birketts shortlisted at the EAAA Inspiration Awards 2020 for title of Inspirational Business
Birketts has been shortlisted for the title of 'Inspirational Business' at the East Anglian Air Ambulance Inspiration Awards 2020. These awards recognise individuals and companies from the local community who inspire the EAAA team and keep the life-saving charity flying through their continued support.
Moderate exercise in middle and older age cuts time spent in hospital
Men and women aged 40–79 are at significantly lower (25–27%) risk of long or frequent hospital admissions if they do some form of physical activity, a new study suggests.
Repurposing existing drugs for COVID-19 a more rapid alternative to a vaccine, say researchers
Repurposing existing medicines focused on known drug targets is likely to offer a more rapid hope of tackling COVID-19 than developing and manufacturing a vaccine, argue an international team of scientists in the 'British Journal of Pharmacology'.
Comment on plans for next stage of Northstowe
Plans for the next part of the growing new town of Northstowe have been published – and local people are being encouraged to comment.
Cambridge Index climbs 4%
The Cambridge Index jumped 850.8 points or 4% to close at 21926.7, as seven of the top ten Index heavyweights posted weekly gains to their share prices.
Councils and developer receive ‘much-coveted’ awards for Excellence in Planning
A co-housing project developed with the Greater Cambridge Shared Planning Service by developer TOWN has been recognised for Excellence in Planning by the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI).
Learn how to make business videos from home
Cambridge TV runs webinar training sessions so you can create business videos at home. Learn how to make good videos with your smartphone, learn editing software or create your own podcast.
New details set out on phased wider opening of schools, colleges and nurseries
Plans for schools, colleges and early years settings across England to potentially open to more children and young people have been set out today by the Department for Education.
Tame your computer - with a text time-saver
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 explains how to enter text from a list of previous entries (Microsoft Excel).
Landowner applications to divert public rights of way - what are the legal tests?
Landowners affected by a public right of way crossing their land can apply to the local highway authority for its diversion under section 119 of the Highways Act 1980. But what are the legal tests which landowners will need to meet? Brendon Lee of Hewitsons provides some answers.
‘Fraser wasn’t just my brother, he was my best friend.’ Stuie Delf, 13, sets the pace for May in memory of Fraser
In memory of nine-year-old brother Fraser, Stuie Delf, 13, a Hinchingbrooke School student from Huntingdon, has pledged to run 5k every day throughout May for East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH).
Will my pension give me a set income forever when I retire?
Sarah Austin, Independent Financial Adviser from Martin-Redman Partners, answers a great question she was asked recently - “What happens when I reach 65? Do I get a set income forever or just a certain amount until the money runs out?”.