Human kidney map charts our growing immune defence
The first cell atlas of the human kidney’s immune system has been created after scientists mapped nearly 70,000 individual kidney cells from early life and adults. Researchers at the Wellcome Sanger Institute, University of Cambridge, Newcastle University and their collaborators have generated the atlas and used it to map the communities of immune cells in the kidney. This shows for the first…
Festive fun runners snap up up half the available places for Ely Festive 5K!
Despite having only just launched registrations for Ely Festive 5K at the start of September, Arthur Rank Hospice Charity is announcing that nearly half of the available places have already been allocated.
New competition offers £40 million for innovations to transform older age
A landmark funding competition has been launched to boost innovations that will enable people to live better for longer.
It’s a NICE endorsement for cancer web tool
A high-tech web application developed in Cambridge to help doctors and patients make informed choices about prostate cancer treatment has been given the thumbs up by a top health watchdog.
UKRI - Innovate UK competitions: registrations now open
A wide range of competitions run by Innovate UK , part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) , are now open for registrations/ funding applications.
HotelRes Cambridge & TR Global announce official partnership
HotelRes Cambridge and TR Global Events announce official partnership to provide a complete global event delivery service for corporate clients
Meet Cambridge’s new venue-finding portal delivers benefits for event planners
The conference and events bureau for Cambridge has just launched a new online portal for event organisers, streamlining the process of finding suitable and available venues for their conferences, meetings and dinners.
The gift of failure
The road to success is rough, dimly lit and has more bends than a plate of spaghetti! Therefore, it is wise to expect failures along your journey.
Conscious Communications crowned champions at CIPR Awards 2019
Cambridge-based public relations and marketing agency, Conscious Communications, scooped two awards at the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) PRide Awards 2019 on Thursday 19 September; achieving Gold in the Low Budget Campaign of the Year category and Silver for the Regional Campaign of the Year.
Tomorrow’s healthcare one step closer with hospital funding pledge
The rebuilding of Addenbrooke’s Hospital as a state-of-the-art environment, underpinned by the world-leading research of Cambridge, has been endorsed by the Government as part of funding announcements made by the Prime Minister Boris Johnson and the Secretary of State for Health, Matt Hancock.
The nourishment of nerves
Do you get nervous before a big event? What's the best way to deal with a sudden storm of the shakes? Here's an idea...
IQGeo receives double honors from 2019 Diamond Technology Reviews
Cambridge, 26th September 2019 – IQGeo (AIM: IQG), a market leader in geospatial software for the telecommunications and utility industries, announced today that its Network Revenue Optimizer™
AgriTech Company of the Year finalists challenge waste, increase profitability and productivity in the food chain
It’s that time of year again, when the Cambridge Independent announces the finalists for the Science & Technology Awards. As proud sponsors of the AgriTech Company of the Year award – Smithson Hill was very keen to see who made the cut this year. It was no surprise to see both Herdsy and Kisan Hub appearing again on this year’s list, joined by new entrants COGZ and Smartbell.
St George Street Capital agrees deal with AstraZeneca to drive science to patients in need
St George Street Capital (SGSC), a UK registered charity, has signed a licence agreement with AstraZeneca to develop two compounds in the clinic: one for idiopathic male infertility, and the other for renal transplant rejection. The agreement enables additional compounds to be added in the future.
From couch to first film in four weeks: join an evening class at Cambridge TV Training
Cambridge TV Training is running a four week Wednesday night course starting on 9 October to teach behind the camera skills. You'll learn to make YouTube and social media videos, documentaries or just improve your family videos.
GCP reports Cycle September success
Thousands of people have been taking to two wheels as part of Cycle September – and covered more than 220,000 miles.
Councillors agree independent recommendation for 2% increase in basic allowance in bid to 'open up the role to more people'
A £98 per year increase in basic member allowance has been agreed by Councillors at South Cambridgeshire District Council, following an independent panel making recommendations after comparing the rate to other similar councils.
Yoko Ono exhibition heads to ARU in Cambridge
Legendary artist Yoko Ono will be taking over Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) next month, with an exhibition, performance, symposium and film screening staged on the Cambridge campus.
Pure supports Birketts annual Employment Law Conference
This year’s Birketts Employment Law Conference will be sponsored by professional recruitment specialists Pure.
Battle to find Britain’s best curry is hosted at Cambridge Regional College
The heat was turned up when the battle to find Britain’s best curry was hosted in the restaurant and kitchens of Cambridge Regional College.
Zoopla Cities Index: Cambridge sees largest decline in cash buyers after 2016 stamp duty reform
Cambridge registered the highest fall (-30%) in cash buyers of all UK Cities between April 2016 and April 2019, according to the latest Zoopla UK Cities House Price Index. What’s more, cash buyers have fallen in 90% of UK Cities since 2016.
Storytelling needs to be at the heart of what you do
At KISS we’re firm believers in the power of engaging with audiences and doing this through emotional brand storytelling. We host workshops with clients to help them tell their own brand story, however a couple of weeks ago we had the pleasure of being participants in one – rather than the facilitators – and it was very refreshing!
Birketts advises leading utility infrastructure provider BUUK on strategic partnership with Sky
Top 100 law firm Birketts advised the UK’s leading provider of last-mile utility networks, BUUK Infrastructure on the formation of a strategic partnership with Sky which will open up significant opportunity for growth in the new build residential fibre market.
How 'big' a pension pot do I need for a comfortable retirement?
Sarah Austin, Independent Financial Adviser from Martin-Redman Partners, discusses how to calculate how 'big' a pension fund you will need to meet your lifestyle needs in retirement.
Babel: European Day of Languages
Today, Thursday 26th September, we are celebrating the European Day of Languages and this year Babel wanted to focus on the origins of the English Language. Did you know that the word 'Ombudsman' was introduced in to the English language from the Swedish or that 'robot' was a contribution from Czech? Read Babel's blog to find out more about the origins of the English language.