UK at forefront of global R&D collaboration with £79m investment
Advanced crop breeding, tackling infectious disease and clean energy technologies are just three areas where the UK will partner with world-leading collaborators to push boundaries and meet 21st century challenges.
UK takes centre stage in immersive entertainment revolution
A total of £18 million government and industry funding has been awarded to projects developing the next generation of immersive experiences. Using virtual reality, augmented reality and mixed reality, the projects will create cutting-edge immersive experiences which will be tested at scale on real audiences.
Cambridge’s first Queer Valentine’s – a fantastic night of comedy, music, drag and dance
Cambridge charity The Kite Trust is inviting everyone to come out and show their support to the LGBT+ community and celebrate love on Valentine’s night at Cambridge Junction.
Södertörn's fire department moves to Sepura terminals
Södertörn's fire defence association has upgraded its TETRA digital radios for use on the Swedish Rakel network to Sepura terminals, thanks to Sepura’s partner in Sweden, Swedish Radio Supply.
Anglia Ruskin graduate makes Costa shortlist
Former Anglia Ruskin University masters student Caroline Ward Vine has been named on the three-woman shortlist for the prestigious Costa Short Story Award.
RealVNC® releases new high-speed streaming for VNC® Connect
RealVNC® has announced that VNC® Connect customers can now benefit from high-speed streaming, enabling a real-time experience of content without compromising on picture quality.
Cambridge Science Festival returns for its 25th outing
The 2019 Cambridge Science Festival is set to host over 350 events as it explores a range of issues that affect today’s world, from challenges around climate change policy, improving safety and quality in healthcare, and adolescent mental health, to a look at what the next 25 years holds for us and whether quantum computers can change the world.
Aseptika wins Innovate UK grant for a clinical trial with its child asthma solution
Aseptika Ltd (Cambridgeshire, UK) is pleased to announce it has been awarded a grant to undertake a randomised controlled trial (RCT) of its asthma management solution for children who have moderate-to-severe asthma and are treated in specialist paediatric centres in NHS hospitals.
‘No deal’ Brexit to cost East of England economy £17bn a year by 2034 - CBI
The devasting long-term economic impact of a ‘no deal’ Brexit on the East of England has today (22 Jan) been laid bare in fresh analysis of government figures by the CBI.
Cambridge Index gains 3%
The Cambridge Index advanced 684.3 points or 3% to close at 23748.2, as Index heavyweights such as Johnson Matthey, DS Smith and AVEVA Group posted weekly gains to their share prices.
Cambridge intellectual property practice Marks & Clerk named EU’s top patent filer
Leading global intellectual property practice Marks & Clerk - which has an office in Cambridge - has been named the UK’s top patent filer.
PredictImmune confirms Canadian patent grant
PredictImmune, developers of pioneering prognostic tools for guiding treatment options and improving patient outcomes in immune-mediated diseases, today confirmed its latest patent grant in Canada.
The apprentice: from admin trainee to e-comms expert
When KISS Senior Account Executive Lacey Thornton was a teenager, she dreamed of a career in acting or singing. But a BTEC in Performing Arts soon put paid to that.
Last chance for Cambridge Judge Business School proposals
If your company could benefit from the help of a bright team of students, you have just a few days left to put forward a proposal to the University of Cambridge Judge Business School. It seeks projects from local businesses for its undergraduates participating in the Management Studies Tripos (MST): the deadline is this Friday (25th January).
Best Employers Eastern Region 2018 raises £5,250 for mental health charity Mind
Money raised through ticket sales to the Best Employers Eastern Region 2018 events has resulted in a donation of £5,250 to Mind, split equally between four regional offices of the mental health charity.
Brain training app improves users’ concentration, study shows
A new ‘brain training’ game designed by researchers at the University of Cambridge improves users’ concentration, according to new research published today. The scientists behind the venture say this could provide a welcome antidote to the daily distractions that we face in a busy world.
List in Sensor100's online Biosensor Directory
Launched in December 2018, Sensor100, the international network of organisations developing bio- and chemo-sensor technology, is compiling an online public directory of sensor organisations, academic and commercial.
MERS-CoV, Lassa and Nipah - analysing the demand case for new vaccines
This month VacZine Analytics, a UK-based strategic research publisher exclusively focused on vaccines, releases three detailed demand analyses for MERS-CoV, Lassa virus and Nipah virus vaccines.
Lighthouse Advisory publishes 'The Business Owner’s Guide to Selling your Business'
Lighthouse Advisory Partners is delighted to publish "The Business Owner’s Guide to Selling your Business", a free eBook aimed to help business owners better understand the M&A / business sale process.
Learn how to podcast: one day training with Cambridge TV
Cambridge TV's one day masterclass on Wednesday 30 January teaches beginners and improvers how to podcast.
Learning from workplace failure
Employees can learn from failure if their teams offer psychological safety and provide informational resources, says a study co-authored by Dr Andreas Richter of Cambridge Judge Business School.
New research in Cambridge could advance treatments for people living with damaged hearts
Scientists in Cambridge could find a way to rebuild damaged hearts thanks to new research funded by the British Heart Foundation (BHF).
Sookio's top digital marketing tools to help you win 2019
As a digital marketer you’re short on time and you’ve grown weary of trying new apps to get the job done. Look no further! The Sookio team has packaged up a list of the best free and affordable options for your digital marketing toolkit - the ones they use themselves.
Ely Aviation operates at peak efficiency for Channel 4 and ITN
Industry leading commercial drone operator Ely Aviation was recently selected by Channel4 News and ITN to produce stunning aerial cinematography for a short documentary film called ‘Black Men Walking.’
New podcast shares business knowledge through conversations
Scaling, Failing and Prevailing is the new business podcast hosted by The Geek Whisperer Adelina Chalmers and James Parton, managing director of the Bradfield Centre.