Eating disorders are linked to exercise addiction
New research shows that exercise addiction is nearly four times more common among people with an eating disorder.
Turkish delight as new airline announces Istanbul link from London Stansted
AnadoluJet, the low-fare arm of flag carrier Turkish Airlines, has announced a new direct flight between London Stansted and Istanbul.
Cambridge Science Festival examines the effects and ethics of artificial intelligence
How is artificial intelligence shaping our world? Can these ‘thinking machines’ be taught to be more human? Is it safe to use AI in automated diagnosis in medicine? And what are the ethical considerations of these developments?
Adder delivers real-time control of physical and virtual machines
Adder Technology, a global leader in connectivity solutions and high performance IP KVM, has announced the latest addition to its highly successful ADDERLink™ INFINITY range, the ADDERLink INFINITY 3000 (ALIF3000). The new KVM receiver provides virtual machine (VM) access and delivers instant switching between unlimited virtual and physical environments, from a single human-machine interface…
Largest analysis of UK health research funding published
A report just published delivers the most comprehensive analysis of UK health research funding ever compiled.
TikTok vs the rest of us
Snapchat and Instagram feel like ageing figures from that distant era called the ‘2010s’ compared to the monumental rise of new social media platforms like TikTok. But just because it’s the latest and greatest trend to come out of the gen Z social media armoury, does this mean that as marketers, we need to be on it too? Absolutely not.
IQGeo drives digital transformation with Network Manager for Utilities
IQGeo announces the launch of Network Manager for Utilities, a new product that extends the IQGeo platform to design, maintain and edit networks, as well as host network asset data. IQGeo’s mobile-first, scalable and flexible solution accelerates productivity and collaboration by streamlining the planning, design and construction processes for utility network operators. The new product is…
WaveFX webcasts celebrity-packed WellChild Awards
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, Duke and Duchess of Sussex, attended the WellChild Awards, live streamed by WaveFX.
Mogrify awarded $1.1M additional funding from SBRI Healthcare
Mogrify Ltd (Mogrify™), a UK company aiming to transform the development of cell therapies, today announced that it has secured $1.1M of additional funding from SBRI Healthcare, the NHS England funded initiative championed by the Academic Health Science Network (AHSN), to assess its regenerative cartilage therapy, for the treatment of cartilage defects, osteoarthritis and other musculoskeletal…
Hawaii’s famous sweet bread recipe protected with Darktrace AI
Darktrace, the world’s leading cyber AI company, has announced that Hawaiian Foods Company, and leading producer of sweet rolls, King’s Hawaiian, deployed Darktrace AI to protect its valuable original bread recipe and defend its manufacturing facilities in the face of a complex and evolving threat landscape.
Drug improves symptoms of autism by targeting brain’s chemical messengers
Bumetanide – a prescription drug for oedema (the build-up of fluid in the body) – improves some of the symptoms in young children with autism spectrum disorders and has no significant side effects, confirms a new study from researchers in China and the UK.
New Cambridge Ahead members boost representation of businesses beyond Cambridge city
Cambridge Ahead, the business and academic member organisation, has welcomed five new members committed to helping to shape the long-term sustainable growth of the Cambridge economy and the wider region.
ET-traps: technology demonstrates potential
A biotech entrepreneurial weekend at Cambridge Judge Business School kickstarted a venture that seeks to tackle diabetes through a novel treatment.
Cambridge Index marginally rises
The Cambridge Index slightly rose by 6.8 points to close at 27,957.3, as gains to the share price of AVEVA Group were weighed down by losses in Johnson Matthey and DS Smith.
Pathways to Impact: Impact core to the UK Research and Innovation application process
UK Research and Innovation has announced changes to its requirements on ‘Pathways to Impact’.
Cresset joins 3D-NEONET consortium to help accelerate the development of novel therapeutics in cancer and ophthalmology
Cresset, innovative provider of computational software and services for small molecule drug discovery and design is joining the 3D-NEONET consortium of academics and SMEs.
Depression trial prompts call for funding boost
More needs to be invested in mental health to find new treatments, since around a third of patients do not respond to anti-depressants currently available.
Climate change creates opportunities and risks for UK viticulture
Agri-tech innovations will be discussed at a forthcoming event featuring viticulture experts.
How to get a career in construction
A career in construction doesn't have to begin and end with labouring or bricklaying. With degrees and apprenticeships available there are all kinds of options to develop your career. With every job you are expected to start from the bottom and work your way up. If you put in the hard work and effort and be a team player, then your boss can rely on you and you will go a long way which will…
Working Parents to get two weeks paid bereavement leave
From 6th April 2020, grieving parents will be entitled to two weeks of parental bereavement leave. Find out more about #JacksLaw.
Global Talent Visa: new visa scheme for international researchers to be led by UK Research and Innovation
As part of a package of announcements today, the government has announced changes to Tier 1 Visas for researchers. A new, fast-track visa scheme to attract the world's top scientists, researchers and mathematicians will open on 20 February.
D&A designs Impact Report for Form the Future
D&A Creative works with Form the Future to design and print their Impact Report, an overview of their work in 2018-2019.
People Matter January 2020: HR Dept newsletter
The Good Work Plan brings important changes for employers and HR this year. Make sure you’re up-to-date by reading this month’s People Matter newsletter from the HR Dept.
Sable&Hawkes features in Observer Design magazine
Sable&Hawkes is delighted that one of its recent projects has been featured in the latest edition of the Observer Design magazine.
Comment on new plans for Huawei R&D centre
New proposals have been submitted by technology company Huawei for a research and development centre on the former Spicer’s site in Sawston.