GCP updates on Histon Road improvements project
The Greater Cambridge Partnership reports on work to improve Histon Road in Cambridge for buses, cyclists and pedestrians.
Is AI the solution to our antibiotic crisis?
New blog by Team Consulting's Andy Fry considers the threat of antibiotic resistance and how recent developments could turn the tide.
New report from Cambridge’s Bennett Institute urges transition to economies based on true measure of current and future wealth
The Bennett Institute for Public Policy has issued a new report highlighting how different indicators of wealth, including social trust, natural resources and stable climate, are urgently needed for governments to make informed policy decisions.
London Stansted begins initial phase of national airspace upgrade
As part of the Government’s Airspace Modernisation Programme, London Stansted has begun the process of re-designing the network of corridors and flightpaths that aircraft use when travelling to and from the airport.
Changing the game for cloud computing with Neoverse
At the launch of Arm Neoverse, Arm recognised that building the cloud-to-edge infrastructure needed for one trillion intelligent devices would require a broad ecosystem with technology, expertise, and commitment to transform the internet...
Cambridge Science Festival celebrates the pioneering women in science
Who are the pioneering women, past and present, making a significant contribution to science? To mark International Women’s Day (Sunday 8th March), Cambridge Science Festival celebrates the many women who have changed and continue to improve our understanding of the world we live in.
Cambridge TV programme looks at plastic pollution
If we don’t change what we’re doing, by 2050 there will be more plastic in the oceans than fish. That sobering warning is given during an interview in the latest programme created by Cambridge TV Training, which shines a light on the issue of plastic pollution.
The latest podcast episodes of CUTalks for aspiring innovators now available
The podcast series for aspiring innovators talks to business professionals across a range of fields, sharing what they learned along the way.
Taylor Wessing advises Thought Machine on $83 million Series B funding
Taylor Wessing has advised Thought Machine, a UK-based fintech company, on its USD 83 million Series B funding.
Evonetix raises $30 million USD (£23 million GBP)
Evonetix, the synthetic biology company developing a desktop platform for scalable, high-fidelity and rapid gene synthesis, today announced the successful close of its Series B funding.
Study suggests changes to sex offender management
An independent evaluation has recommended ways to improve reliability and effectiveness of a tool designed to manage risk associated with sex offenders returning to society.
Abcam extends assay and labelling capabilities with acquisition of Marker Gene Technologies
Abcam (AIM: ABC), a global innovator in life science reagents and tools, today announces the acquisition of the entire issued share capital of Marker Gene Technologies, Inc. (MGT).
Plextek Group sells Plextek RFI to CML
Cambridge-based Plextek Group has sold one of its spin-outs, the boutique microwave chip design business Plextek RFI Ltd, to Langford, Essex based CML Microsystems Ltd for an undisclosed sum, thus following the well-trodden Cambridge tech house model.
BrewBoard uses Tonejet Cyclone for short run premium craft beer production
BrewBoard, the Cambridge-based independent craft brewer, has expanded its offering of exclusive and original craft beer can designs with Tonejet Cyclone direct to can digital printing technology.
Construction augmented reality startup XYZ Reality announces £5M Series A
XYZ Reality, the UK start-up transforming the construction industry, has announced the closing of a £5 million Series A round, led by Amadeus Capital Partners and Hoxton Ventures, with participation from Adara Ventures and J Coffey Construction.
Charity heroes pull together in 180th birthday year to meet Bidwells’ Grand Challenge
The proceeds of a frenetic year of 180th birthday fundraising was formally donated to cancer care charity Maggie’s this week when Bidwells’ Senior Partner Patrick McMahon proudly presented a cheque for £92,297.
Cambridge scientist swaps the lab bench for the green bench
A Cambridge scientist has traded her lab coat for legislation as she meets with parliamentarians in Westminster this week as part of a unique pairing scheme run by the Royal Society.
CAMFED launches International Women’s Day campaign
This International Women’s Day, CAMFED (the Campaign for Female Education) is highlighting the impact of educated young women in rural Africa, who become independent, influential leaders of sustainable businesses.
Scrutton Bland goes Platinum
Scrutton Bland has just been awarded Platinum Partner status – the highest level of accreditation for Xero partners.
Broadband Speed Test shows 2020 growth
BroadbandUK's broadband speed test shows growth in 2020.
WBA’s first phase of Wi-Fi 6E trials shows the massive potential of Wi-Fi in the 6GHz band
Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA), the worldwide industry body dedicated to improving Wi-Fi services and standards, has announced the first phase of Wi-Fi 6E trials showing multi-Gigabit speeds and the low-latency connections required for the next generation of connectivity.
Points of view: Global markets and Coronavirus
Equity markets suffered broad-based weakness last week due to increasing concerns about the impact of the Coronavirus.
‘Cambridge Sustainable Tourism Conference 2020’ connects local tourism/conference sectors with Chinese partners
Held at the Hilton Cambridge City Centre Hotel recently, the Cambridge Sustainable Tourism Conference 2020 – China Sector (#CambsTourism2020) was another enormous success and established itself as the premier platform for enabling leaders of the local tourism/conference sectors to connect with Chinese partners. Over 110 delegates attended the conference, with 55% representing China inbound…
Students gaze into future careers with Institute of Astronomy
Cambridge students joined the Institute of Astronomy to explore our solar system at the Madingley Observatory.
Sir David Attenborough takes a stand for Earth Optimism
Celebrity speakers including Sir David Attenborough, Steve Backshall and Lily Cole as well as leading conservationists will come together in Cambridge next month to deliver stories of hope for our natural world.