Biodiversity units set to provide new income stream for landowners, as developers scramble to meet new legislative conditions
Landowners can generate an independent income stream by selling 'biodiversity units' to developers who cannot meet their BNG obligations on-site. DEFRA has set statutory prices for its own credits, ranging from £42,000 to £650,000 per unit, encouraging developers to seek more cost-effective deals with private landowners. Most new developments in England must achieve a 10% increase in biodiversity…
Groundbreaking science celebrated at prestigious technologies competition
Four winners share £100,000 prize pot to take the next steps to commercialising their technology. The winning scientists have developed exciting solutions to some of the biggest challenges we face today, in areas including antimicrobial resistance.
New project to protect Cambridge’s chalk streams
Initiative to monitor and preserve unique habitats kicks off with conference at ARU
Milner Therapeutics Symposium showcases innovation in translational science
Hosted at West Road Concert Hall in Cambridge, the Symposium brings together leading minds from academia and industry to showcase cutting-edge research and its translation into novel therapeutics.
Healx and SCI Ventures join forces to uncover cures for paralysis with AI-driven drug discovery
Healx, a pioneer in AI-powered drug discovery for rare and neglected conditions, has partnered with SCI Ventures - the world’s first specialist venture fund focused on curing paralysis- to accelerate the discovery and development of therapies for spinal cord injury (SCI) using artificial intelligence. This first-of-its kind collaboration will apply Healx’s cutting-edge AI platform to identify…
Nu Quantum hosts International Forum to accelerate utility-scale Quantum Computing
Nu Quantum brought together leaders from across the quantum ecosystem to accelerate the path towards utility-scale quantum computing, hosting the inaugural Quantum Datacenter Alliance (QDA) Forum at the iconic Control Room A in Battersea Power Station, London, on 26 June.
UK publishes new rules on sponsored jobs and salaries
Regular readers will already be aware of the radical proposed changes to the UK immigration system in the White Paper published in May. On 1 July 2025 a Statement of Changes was published confirming which of these changes will take effect from 22 July 2025. Most changes concern sponsored work visas.
Why Radar is Becoming Essential in Mission Assurance
As the next era of lunar exploration begins, the tools we use to guide spacecraft and ensure safe landings are becoming just as important as the missions themselves.
The Cambridge sparks community collaboration at first ever Making The Difference conference
A community conference to serve as a catalyst for driving social and economic change in Cambridgeshire has been hosted by The Cambridge Building Society.
The Power of Reframing
Don't let your thoughts control you. You control your thoughts. Charlotte Grundy of PointTaken explores 'thought reframing' and how to develop a mindset that’s more supportive, realistic, and empowering.
ARU initiatives recognised for real-world impact
Work benefiting the community has been shortlisted for Alliance Awards 2025
£20,000 Grant from the National Lottery Community Fund for supporting young people to prepare for independence
New Meaning Foundation is incredibly excited to announce that we have received a £20,000 funding grant from the National Lottery Community Fund, to allow us to deliver a Foundations for Future course to our learners, through the NOCN Independent Living Qualification.
Optibrium partners with TalTech on EU-Funded PhD Programme to advance sustainable drug discovery
The research will focus on developing faster and more accurate methods for predicting drug metabolism
Founding fundraiser says Addenbrooke’s would not be what it is today without financial support of hospital charity
This month, Addenbrooke's Charitable Trust celebrates its 30th birthday. As the official charity for Addenbrooke’s, it funds high-tech equipment, specialist staff, extra comforts and vital research above and beyond what the NHS is able to provide. Here, one of the founding fundraisers, retired Professor of Radiology Adrian Dixon, talks about his early days of fundraising for the first whole body…
Strengthening connectivity with WiredScore accreditation
Zinwave are proud to share that several members of their team are now officially accredited with WiredScore, the global standard for in-building digital connectivity.
Cambridge Index rises 4.5%
The Cambridge Index climbed 1,075.90 points or 4.5% to close at 25,240.4, as seven out of the top ten index heavyweights posted weekly gains in their share price.
PicoScope 9400A Series oscilloscopes now up to 33 GHz
Pico Technology, a leader in PC-based test and measurement instruments, is proud to announce the extension of its PicoScope 9400A Series of high-bandwidth sampling oscilloscopes. The products are engineered to meet the demanding needs of high-speed electronics, communications, semiconductor research and high-energy physics applications.
New insights on genetic damage of some chemotherapies could guide future treatments with less harmful side effects
For the first time, scientists have systematically studied the genetic effects of chemotherapy on healthy tissues. Researchers from the Wellcome Sanger Institute, the University of Cambridge, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (CUH) and their collaborators analysed blood cell genomes from 23 patients of all ages who had been treated with a range of chemotherapies.
Pragmatic Semiconductor appoints John Quigley Executive Vice President of Engineering
Pragmatic Semiconductor, the UK-based pioneer in flexible electronics, has appointed seasoned tech leader John Quigley as Executive Vice President of Engineering.
Shift Bioscience proposes improved ranking system for virtual cell models to accelerate gene target discovery
Study identifies new metrics to enhance scRNA-seq based virtual cell modellingFoundational paper to drive development of improved virtual cell models for rejuvenation target discoveryCambr
4basebio introduces new branding to reflect next phase of growth enabling development of advanced genetic therapies
4basebio PLC, a specialist in synthetic DNA manufacturing and nucleic acids for next-generation therapeutics, today (01 July 2025) announced refreshed branding and the launch of its new website, reflecting the company’s continued growth and success in this rapidly advancing field.
Leading Beyond Boundaries: EFEC’s 2025 Leadership Series – Session 3 Report
Context: A Transformative Leadership JourneyIn 2025, Excellence First Enterprise Consultancy (EFEC) launched the “Leading Beyond Boundaries” series in partnership with the Pudong Institute for Educational Research & Development.
A scientist's view: Why marketing matters for science
A scientist and our Advisory Board Member Farah Aladin-Foster, shares why marketing is crucial for extending the reach of your research beyond academic journals and making a bigger impact in the science and tech community.