Repositive crowned Digital Health Champion 2018
Repositive has been named as the European Super Angels Club (EASC) Digital Health Champion 2018.
Cambridge Index eases 1.5%
The Cambridge Index fell 353.4 points or 1.5% to close at 22,489.7, as Index heavyweights such as Johnson Matthey, DS Smith and Abcam PLC posted weekly losses to their share prices.
Running and speaking: valuable lessons to be learnt
In this article, Communication Coach, introvert and needy show-off Jon Torrens explains how the amazing things he's learnt from running can also be applied to speaking.
Cambridge spin-out Morphogen-IX announces its clinical development candidate
Morphogen-IX Ltd, a biotechnology spin-out from Cambridge Enterprise that is focused on the development of bone morphogenetic proteins (BMPs) for the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), announced the nomination of its clinical development candidate and initiation of formal preclinical development.
PredictImmune and the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation announce a joint study
PredictImmune, developers of pioneering prognostic tools for guiding treatment options and improving patient outcomes in immune-mediated diseases, today announced details of a jointly sponsored study with the US Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation. The study is expected to advance progress towards personalised medicine for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) patients in the US.
Brexit: what does the draft withdrawal agreement mean for IP?
A further step towards a withdrawal agreement between the UK and EU27 occurred on 14 November 2018 with the publication of the fully negotiated version of the draft withdrawal agreement by the European Commission.
How to achieve excellence in technology sales
Your company is achieving technology excellence, but your sales can be increased. Or you may want sales to grow more rapidly. A workshop in Cambridge on Thursday 13 December, aimed at leaders of technology companies selling B2B, focuses exclusively on achieving excellence in technology sales.
Cancer treatment tool wins ONS research award
An online application that advises patients and clinicians about the best treatment combinations for breast cancer, based on personal data and previous outcomes, has won a research excellence award.
Cambridge entrepreneur crowned as Founder of the Year
Cambridge-based entrepreneur Andrew Nowell was crowned ‘Internet of Things Founder of the Year’ at the inaugural BMW i UK Tech Founder Awards, coming out on top above the likes of TechSixtyFour, JCC Bowers and Limbic AI.
Communities invited to bid for grants to help tackle loneliness
Community groups in South Cambridgeshire can now bid for a share of £20,000 as part of a scheme that helps keep older residents in their own homes, and tackles loneliness.
China and the new world order
Michael Kitson, University Senior Lecturer in International Macroeconomics at Cambridge Judge Business School, reflects on Trump taking centre-stage at the 2018 G20 summit and how China will dominate the new world order.
Ashtons Legal wins Best BD and Marketing at LawNet Awards 2018
Ashtons Legal is proud to bring home to East Anglia the award for best Business Development and Marketing from the LawNet Awards 2018.
'Climate emergency' as Council aims to make South Cambridgeshire zero carbon
Days after the Met Office warned of significant temperature rises in the decades ahead, South Cambridgeshire District Council has pledged to support an ambitious target of cutting local carbon emissions to zero by 2050.
Mission Therapeutics appoints Dr Nick Edmunds to VP, Head of DUB Discovery
Mission Therapeutics, a drug discovery and development company focused on treating mitochondrial diseases, fibrosis and neurodegenerative disorders by selectively inhibiting deubiquitylating enzymes (DUBs), has appointed Dr Nick Edmunds as Vice President, Head of DUB Discovery, with immediate effect.
NERC announces fifth round of highlight topic projects
As a result of its ideas process, the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) - the UK's largest funder of independent environmental science, training and innovation - is pleased to announce the topics that will be offered through its highlight topics programme. Up to £16 million is available for this call.
Beware the counterfeit Christmas, warns KPMG
Consumers are being warned to be on guard in the run-up to Christmas as the number of large value fraud cases involving fake goods reaching court continues to rise, according to data from the KPMG Fraud Barometer.
A few words from Justin Pringle on Formnext 2018
Justin Pringle of Prototype Projects recently attended Formnext 2018, probably the world’s largest trade show for the 3D Printing industry. He says: "What a trade show it was."
Hewitsons launches Brexit microsite
Law firm Hewitsons has launched a dedicated Brexit section within its website to provide expert legal advice for businesses.
Cambridge alliance secures £72 million in government funding to drive innovation
The Centre for Digital Built Britain (CDBB) at the University of Cambridge has joined a new alliance with the MTC (Manufacturing Technology Centre) and BRE (Building Research Establishment) to transform the way that infrastructure in the UK is designed, built, and used.
Supreme Court decision signals bad news for patent holders
The UK Supreme Court issued its decision today on the Warner Lambert vs Generics (UK) Ltd t/a Mylan. The decision concerns Swiss-form patent claims that relate to a specified medical use of a known pharmaceutical compound, in this case the use of pregabalin to treat pain. Nick Sutcliffe of Mewburn Ellis comments.
Sepura and SELECTRIC achieve milestone of 400,000 radios delivered to BDBOS users
Sepura has now delivered over 400,000 TETRA radios to BDBOS users in 11 German states, confirming their position as the dominant supplier of TETRA devices to the German public safety market.
Crayfish webinar: Managing your Chinese employees
Following its first successful HR webinar, Crayfish.io invites its seasoned HR expert Jenny Chen from Shanghai to speak about developing and motivating the Chinese team, especially the younger generation.
Is the job market slowing down or is Brexit blinding us?
The word on the street is that the job market is slowing down. Many are blaming it on Brexit, but is it actually just a case of panic setting in?
Digital Transformation in action in the insurance industry
Tier 2 Consulting has helped Ed Broking create TradEd, a revolutionary digital platform for the broking industry that’s enabling change across the globe.
UK E-commerce and website sales continue to grow
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has released data on the use of information and communication technology (ICT) and the value of e-commerce activity by UK businesses during 2017.