PetaGene’s genomic data compression technology backed by new finance
On the back of signing a large contract with a major pharmaceutical company, PetaGene, the Cambridge UK based genomics data compression company, has attracted another $2.1 million in funding.
Funding available from Innovate UK
The latest Innovate UK competitions offer funding for low carbon automotive projects, aerospace research and technology, and solutions that tackle the environmental crisis of plastic pollution.
Cambridge in the 2019 New Year Honours List
Members of collegiate Cambridge have been recognised in the 2019 New Year Honours List for outstanding contributions to society in Science, Education, Engineering and Art.
WOW air announces UK route update
Ultra-low-cost airline WOW air has announced that it will be moving its London Gatwick service across to London Stansted, effective 31 March 2019.
Loci designs Antarctic base White Desert camp
White Desert gave Loci Interiors the opportunity to design their first Antarctic Base Camp.
PCME changes Company name to ENVEA
PCME, a leading specialist in the development, manufacture and supply of continuous in-stack particulate emission and velocity measurement monitors is pleased to announce that it will be changing its Company name to ENVEA UK Ltd, trading as ENVEA, from the 1st January 2019.
MP hears about the City's severe weather plans for the homeless and rough sleepers
Daniel Zeichner, MP for Cambridge, has visited Jimmy’s Cambridge to hear from staff and the Executive Councillor for Housing at Cambridge City Council, Councillor Richard Johnson, about the City’s coordinated plans to provide emergency shelter for the homeless and rough sleepers during times of severe weather.
A legacy resolution
Are you struggling for a worthwhile New Year's resolution? The best ones don't need much thought. They just feel right. So writes Communications Consultant Simon Hall.
EU grant for child protection online amid fears for future funding
The UK Safer Internet Centre (UKSIC) has received welcome confirmation that its application to the EU Connecting Europe Facility fund has been successful.
Work to improve safety and journeys along A1307 to begin
Work on phase one of the Cambridge South East Transport Scheme to improve road safety and walking, cycling and public transport journeys along the A1307 will begin in January.
Gene variations linked to higher risk of diabetes and heart attacks
People who are less likely to put on excess fat around their hips due to their genes are at higher risk of type 2 diabetes and heart attacks, according to a new study led by scientists from the Medical Research Council (MRC) Epidemiology Unit at the University of Cambridge.
Carrying Tasers increases police use of force, study finds
Cambridge experiment with City of London police found that, while rarely deployed, just the presence of electroshock devices led to greater overall hostility in police-public interactions – an example of what researchers call the ‘weapons effect’.
EACH welcomes increased funding for children’s hospices
East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH) has today welcomed the announcement that NHS England is increasing the vital children’s hospice grant from £11 million to £25 million, better enabling lifeline hospices to offer care and support to children with life-threatening conditions and their families.
3D-printed robot hand ‘plays’ the piano
Scientists have developed a 3D-printed robotic hand which can play simple musical phrases on the piano by just moving its wrist. And while the robot is no virtuoso, it demonstrates just how challenging it is to replicate all the abilities of a human hand, and how much complex movement can still be achieved through design.
Blurring the lines: PR and social trends for 2019
There has been an interesting mix of earned and owned activity propelling the biggest global brands in 2018. What will follow in 2019?
Cambridge Index drops 1.9%
The Cambridge Index declined 393.4 points or 1.9% to close at 20,781.7, as eight of the top ten Index heavyweights posted weekly losses to their share prices.
Superpowers and secret weaknesses
Knowing yourself means being able to look after your customers better, and these two simple questions can help, writes Communications Consultant Simon Hall.
Audio Analytic partners with Frontier to bring you smarter smart speakers
Audio Analytic demonstrated its sound recognition software running on Frontier Smart Technologies’ smart speaker reference platform as part of its intelligent home showcase at CES 2019.
MRC researcher stars in the BBC RI Christmas Lectures
MRC researcher Professor Bobby Gaspar, whose gene therapy trial into the rare ‘Bubble baby’ disease has been supported by the MRC since 2007, will be interviewed on stage by Professor Aoife McLysaght, the programme’s Genetics Society Special Guest Lecturer.
What you need to know if you are giving or getting a drone for Christmas
Drones are expected to be one of the most popular gifts over the forthcoming festive period, with thousands of people set to be opening their new aircraft on Christmas day. Following yesterday’s chaos at Gatwick airport, Ely Aviation’s senior drone pilot and academy instructor Ian Titchener lays bare what you can and cannot do with drones...
Blogging to boost business: don’t be last to join the party
Businesses that blog get 67 per cent more leads than those that don’t.
Emergency team thanks secret Santa
Christmas came early for staff at the Accident and Emergency Department at Addenbrooke’s Hospital today (Friday 21 December) – thanks to their very own secret Santa.
Getting to the grassroots of L&D in the UK
Optimus Learning Services has launched its second annual Learning and Development survey. The company is focusing this year’s survey on Learning and Development at the grassroots level - what is really happening within L&D departments.
Snow wonder Lakelon’s a winner!
They’re all Christmas crackers! That was the verdict of judges at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust when they reviewed entries into this year’s annual Christmas card competition.
Mum and daughter’s tuneful top ten turn for homeless charity
A mother and daughter from The Cambridge Building Society feature on a Band Aid-style single released last week to raise money for a homeless charity.