UK perspective: Harnessing the power of global collaboration in Precision Oncology
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Cambridge Innovation Capital commits £100m to back University of Cambridge spinouts
New Entrepreneur in Residence programme matches serial entrepreneurs with academics to develop world-leading ideas and IP.
Revenue growth continues - H1 and Q2 2025 results
Pascal Soriot, Chief Executive Officer, AstraZeneca, commenting on the results said:“Our strong momentum in revenue growth continued through the first half of the year and the delivery from our broad and diverse pipeline has been excellent, with 12 positive key Phase III trial readouts including for baxdrostat, gefurulimab, and Tagrisso in just the past few weeks.
Zinwave is now a member of The International Superyacht Society
Zinwave writes...We are very pleased to announce that Zinwave - a Wilson Connectivity product - has become a member of ISS.
Allia Ltd achieves Silver Accreditation for Environmental Excellence
Leading impact organisation is recognised for comprehensive sustainability commitment across its operations. Allia Ltd has achieved Silver Accreditation with Investors in the Environment (iiE), the national environmental accreditation scheme, following a comprehensive two-year sustainability transformation programme.
Sustainable Tech 4 Good™ & Project Cambridge Podcast - Digital Inclusion
The Project Cambridge Podcast where our Founder talks about the journey behind Sustainable Tech 4 Good and how 20 plus years working in tech repair, data security, and supporting Charities in the UK & overseas laid the foundation for what ST4G is today.
Global conference comes to Cambridge for 9th World Congress
Cambridge continues to demonstrate its credentials as a world-class destination for international conferences, having successfully hosted the ninth World Congress on Family Law & Children’s Rights from 27 – 30 July 2025.
Preventing patient hospitalisation through better stratification and timely intervention
In the realm of healthcare, patient hospitalisation can often be avoided through timely intervention and appropriate medication management.
£499,500 National Lottery funding boost for Building Stronger Futures appeal
Centre 33’s appeal to create a new support hub for local young people has been awarded £499,500 in National Lottery funding.
Local charity founder featured on Katie Piper's new national TV programme
The founder of Cambridgeshire-based rewilding charity Creating Nature’s Corridors will be on national television this weekend, appearing on Katie Piper’s Weekend Escape, ITV’s new Sunday morning feel-good show.
More than £350,000 in Rural England Prosperity Fund grants
Funding of £350,376 is available for business and community projects in South Cambridgeshire thanks to a grant scheme.
Cambridge Index declines 2.0%
The Cambridge Index fell 510.5 points or 2.0% to close at 25,435.5, as seven out of the top ten index heavyweights posted weekly losses in their share price.
Are you heading for retirement poverty?
In April, the New State Pension increased by £9.05 (4.1%) a week to £230.25. Almost simultaneously, the National Living Wage (NLW) rose by 77p (6.7%) an hour to £12.21. That NLW rate equates to £427.35 for a 35-hour week, just short of £200 a week more than the State Pension. The gap between the two underlines the need for private provision to make retirement affordable.
Bunzl UK & Ireland agrees exclusive partnership to launch Morro™ Coating in new SUPD-exempt packaging range
Materials innovation company, Xampla, announces a major commercial advance as Bunzl UK & Ireland add Huhtamaki’s ‘Taste’ hot food boxes with Morro Coating to its comprehensive range of food service packaging.
Cambridge to explore low-speed autonomous vehicle roll-out
Cambridge could be one of the first UK cities to see a fleet of low-speed, autonomous vehicles (AVs) hit its roads.
Centauri Therapeutics receives an additional $5.1M from CARB-X to progress ABX-01 lead compound to first in human clinical trials
CARB-X provides an additional $5.1M to complete the non-clinical safety and efficacy studies with ABX-01 lead candidateCentauri plans the progression of lead candidate, an immunotherapy based broad-spectrum antimicrobial, to a first in human clinical study in early 2026
Exonate plans ‘CLEAR-DE’ Phase IIb clinical trial of lead candidate EXN407 for diabetic eye disease
EXN407 is the first topical SRPK1 inhibitor to demonstrate safety and efficacy as a monotherapy for non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy (NPDR) and diabetic macular oedemaPhase IIb trial to investigate efficacy in NPDR patients to commence in Q1 2026
Reliable wireless connectivity when it matters
Our public safety connectivity solutions support the frequency bands most commonly used by public safety, emergency services and private security around the world, ensuring critical communication is possible when it's needed most.
Unlock the power of lead nurturing for business growth
Nurturing leads and customers isn’t just about courtesy- it’s a powerful way to boost engagement, conversions, and long-term value for your business, with some companies seeing 30%+ conversion rates from nurtured leads turned into customers.
'Mind Your Head' underway after relaunch
Cambridge United Foundation have recently relaunched the popular 'Mind Your Head' programme; the programme ran most recently in 2023 and received the 'Community Project of the Year' award from the EFL in 2020.
Navigating the UK life sciences talent landscape in 2025: Growth opportunities, key challenges and strategies for integrating Chinese expertise
Disclaimer: This article is intended for industry professionals and provides general educational information only. It does not promote specific products or constitute medical advice.Market OverviewThe UK life sciences sector remains a cornerstone of the national economy, employing around 300,000 people and contributing approximately £100 billion annually. In 2025, the market shows signs of…
PhoreMost appoints Dr Adam Gilbert to Scientific Advisory Board
Expert in targeted protein degradation and drug discovery will support development of the Company’s portfolio of novel small molecule degraders
A cancer survivor who underwent complex ‘very major surgery’ has praised the robotic surgery that removed all traces of the disease from her body
Cancer survivor Stephanie Hemming, from Cambridge, underwent complex, major surgery in January - with a surgeon performing robotic surgery on her following her diagnosis of pancreatic cancer. Here, she talks about her diagnosis, her praise for both the surgeon who performed the surgery as well as the robotic surgery itself, and how lucky she feels to be living in Cambridge - to receive some of…
Top robotic surgeons at Addenbrooke’s say robots unlikely to ever fully replace them in theatre – but say they could ‘co-pilot’
Researchers from Johns Hopkins University in the US have reported that a robot had performed realistic surgery on its own with 100% accuracy. Having trained on videos of surgeries, the robot was able to remove a gallbladder from a life-like patient, performing a total of 17 tasks within the surgery, performing with the expertise of a skilled human surgeon, even during unexpected scenarios…
Johnson Matthey to open its first hydrogen internal combustion engine testing facility in Gothenburg
Johnson Matthey (JM), a global leader in sustainable technologies, has moved to strengthen its world-class heavy duty vehicle testing capabilities, as the market and regulatory environment continue to evolve and manufacturers seek cleaner mobility solutions.