Inflazome receives funding from The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s research
Inflazome, the pioneering biotech company developing several small molecule drugs that inhibit harmful inflammation, today announces it has been awarded funding in excess of US$1 million by The Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (MJFF).
STEM Exploration Grants available for UK schools
The STEM Clubs Programme is offering new STEM Exploration Grants, now available to all UK schools and colleges. The £250 grants have been created to help schools enrich student learning and enhance both enjoyment and participation in the STEM subjects via extra-curricular STEM Clubs.
Join the UK Tech Mission to TNW in Amsterdam
On 9 and 10 May the Department for International Trade (DIT) in The Netherlands is planning a mission to one of the key tech conferences in Europe; The Next Web (TNW) in Amsterdam
Investors invited to discover the next big thing in life science and med-tech
Now in its 10th year, the one-day Babraham Investor Conference (BIC) will bring together like-minded investors focused on early-stage and scale-up life science and med-tech opportunities across the UK and Europe.
IONTAS named Small Business of the Year at Cambridge News Business Excellence Awards 2019
IONTAS Limited, a leader in the discovery and optimisation of fully human antibodies, has won ‘Small Business of the Year’ category at the Cambridge News Business Excellence Awards 2019.
Calling parents in the East of England - the Easter Toy Amnesty is here
This Easter, the British Heart Foundation (BHF) is coming to the rescue of parents nationwide, asking them to clear out all those pre-loved toys and help raise funds for vital heart research. Simply request a free pick up and BHF will do the rest!
Underground home to unique war film collection comes up for auction
A purpose-built underground storage facility that is home to the Imperial War Museum’s unique film archive is coming up for auction next week.
Why Pure believes the East of England is a great place to progress your professional career
Pure recruitment consultants are sometimes asked for advice on the career progression opportunities available in our region in comparison to those in London.
Chilling debut novel receives warm reception
Anglia Ruskin Lecturer Dr Helen Marshall’s debut novel The Migration, which is set in a Britain ravaged by storms, flooding and a mysterious disease, will be officially launched in Cambridge on Tuesday, 2 April.
Cambridge chosen as showcase for international event organisers
Cambridge and the region have been selected as an outstanding destination for a visit by international event organisers looking for inspirational venues for their conferences and meetings.
New entrepreneur visas open to boost UK economy
The UK Home Office has confirmed existing entrepreneur visas are to close and be replaced with new Start Up and Innovator Visas, in a bid to attract ambitious business owners with viable business ideas.
Working with conflict in teams - participants sought for research
Level Seven is looking for teams who would be willing to participate in its research into 'Working with Conflict in Teams'.
Bioelectronic medicine – a drug-free solution to chronic diseases
In 2018, bioelectronic medicine was named by the World Economic Forum as one of ten top technologies to change medical treatment. IDTechEx Research’s market intelligence report Bioelectronic Medicine 2019 – 2029 forecasts the market to reach $60 billion by the year 2029.
Have you herd? World-class art trail is coming to Cambridge
A 10-week art trail is coming to Cambridge in Spring 2020. Local artists, businesses, schools, and community groups are all invited to become part of an udderly unique art event.
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Featurespace wins Fintech Advance Award 2019
Featurespace has been awarded a TAG Fintech Advance Award, which recognizes innovative U.S. FinTech companies with ties to Georgia.
Love Cambridge Restaurant Week to launch in April
Cambridge Business Improvement District (BID) is organising the city’s first ever #LoveCambridgeRestaurantWeek
Key study into Cambridgeshire Metro finds ‘compelling case’ to move forward with scheme
A detailed report examining the feasibility of a metro system for Greater Cambridge and the wider region has found a 'compelling case' for the scheme.
MRC scientists discover unique tau filament structures in head-injury associated dementia
Researchers at the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology (LMB) have revealed the atomic structures of the abnormal tau filaments associated with chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a head injury-associated neurodegenerative disease, and found that they differ in structure from those seen in Alzheimer’s disease.
MRC researcher receives the 2019 Alzheimer’s Research UK Rising Star Award
Benjamin Falcon, a postdoctoral researcher in Michel Goedert’s group in the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology's (LMB’s) Neurobiology Division, has been awarded the inaugural Alzheimer’s Research UK Rising Star Award in recognition of his significant contribution to biomedical dementia research as an early career researcher.
Metropolitan awarded 25-year heat contract at Hallsville Quarter
Metropolitan has been awarded the contract to adopt and operate the district heat network serving three phases of the Hallsville Quarter development in Canning Town, London for 25 years.
Investment market update from NW Brown
Jason Butler of NW Brown gives his views on the current state of the market in these uncertain times.
Levels of autism in China similar to the West, joint Chinese-UK study shows
The first large-scale study of autism in China has revealed that around one in a hundred people in China has an autism spectrum condition – the same figure as found in the West.
Anglia Ruskin students dominate film awards
Anglia Ruskin University students enjoyed a remarkable night of success at this year’s Royal Television Society East awards, winning six of the eight student categories.
Inkjet expertise for functional printing & coating: GIS exhibits at IDTechEx 2019
Global Inkjet Systems (GIS) will exhibit for the first time at the successful IDTechEx Show, April 10th – 11th, Berlin, Germany on stand Q18. This highly successful technological exhibition focuses on the latest diverse technology capability, assessing user requirements and all the opportunities of printed, flexible and hybrid electronics.