'Cultural shift needed to keep trust in use of patient data by health technology'
A radical culture change in the NHS, and across the health data and medical technology community, is needed to make sure that the NHS can deliver the benefits of new health technologies that use patient data for care, and to retain public trust, says a new report from the Academy of Medical Sciences published today (29 November 2018).
Largest study of CRISPR-Cas9 mutations creates prediction tool for gene editing
The largest study of CRISPR action to date has developed a method to predict the exact mutations CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing can introduce to a cell.
The ‘shrinking state’
The state’s role is dwindling in areas ranging from social programmes to regulatory structures, but a lack of uniform data makes it difficult to understand the impact on different national regions, says a new journal article co-authored by Michael Kitson of Cambridge Judge Business School.
Hospital backs EU staff with application fees
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has welcomed a Government decision to allow its EU health workers to apply early for UK residency ahead of a national roll-out.
Canada’s Armed Forces take delivery of first Marshall loadbeds
Canada’s Armed Forces have taken delivery of the first Mack Defense Kerax trucks for the Medium Support Vehicle System (MSVS) Standard Military Pattern (SMP) Program. These are fitted with loadbeds designed and produced by Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group.
Magna seeks inspiration for tomorrow’s vehicles in new global design competition
To showcase tomorrow's vehicle designers' vision of the future, Magna is launching a new global automotive design competition.
Hospital shines light on Christmas
The spirit of Christmas is arriving early at Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Cambridge. Staff have teamed up to organise an event called ‘Shine a Light on Outpatients’, which will be held in the outpatients’ hall from 1pm to around 1.15pm on Monday (3 December).
CEO of Maritime museum: cultural organisations need to adapt to stay relevant
Cambridge Judge Business School alumnus Kevin Sumption, Director of the Australian National Maritime Museum, shares his thoughts about the cultural sector, main challenges and importance of life-long learning.
IMI launches Inkjet Innovation LinkedIn Group
IMI is pleased to announce a new LinkedIn group - Inkjet Innovation Group - designed for people around the world whose work is associated with technology and applications advancements that are fostering inkjet technology’s rapid application and market growth.
One Stop Language Solutions offers a special pre-Christmas discount
Does your business need translation or interpreting services to wrap up the year at a great price?
CyanConnode acknowledged at the IPPAI Power Awards 2018
CyanConnode, a world leader in Narrowband Radio Frequency (RF) Mesh Networks, is pleased to announce that its revolutionary Omnimesh platform has been acknowledged at The Independent Power Producers Association of India (IPPAI) Power Awards 2018.
Computational chemistry news from Cresset November 2018
New licensing options for structure-based design.
Arm and AWS: Working together to 'Re:Invent' the cloud
Drew Henry, senior vice president and general manager, Infrastructure Line of Business at Arm writes:
Mewburn Ellis moves to prestigious Innovation Park
The Cambridge office of Mewburn Ellis LLP moved on 26 November to the prestigious St John’s Innovation Park at the centre of the North Cambridge Research and Development Cluster, as the firm continues to expand.
Got Mo? How Movember is still relevant after 15 years
Sookio's Communications Manager, Marisa Crimlis-Brown, talks about the 10 things Movember does to keep its content razor sharp and cutting edge year after year.
Blacktrace expands its presence in Japan with new office in Kanagawa
Blacktrace, a world leader in Productizing Science®, has increased its presence in Japan by opening a new office in Kanagawa and doubling its sales team, help the company to meet increasing demand from the biology, chemistry and microfluidics sectors.
How to concentrate when you’re easily distracted and very distracting
kdm communications' account manager Hannah Wallett blogs this week about distractions at work and sometimes being the one that distracts!
How to improve knowledge sharing in your SME
They say that knowledge is power, and HR Dept says that knowledge sharing is a powerful tool for keeping your business running through thick and thin.
Argon Design licenses Argon Streams AV1 to Realtek Semiconductor
Argon Design Ltd, known for its award-winning family of advanced video verification solutions, has licensed Argon Streams AV1 to Realtek Semiconductor Corp.
World-class engineering expertise unleashed at IoT Product Development Surgery
Around 100 of the region’s most ambitious technology companies descended on St John’s Innovation Centre for the inaugural Fen Technology IoT Product Development Surgery yesterday (Tuesday).
Cambridge advisers highly commended for their dealmaking in 2018
Cambridge-based advisers, PEM Corporate Finance, has been “Highly Commended” by judges at the prestigious Insider Central & East Dealmakers Awards 2018.
AI system may accelerate search for cancer discoveries
Searching through the mountains of published cancer research could be made easier for scientists, thanks to a new AI system.
Landmarks across Cambridge light up in aid of EACH
Iconic landmarks across Cambridge city centre will be joining together next week to be illuminated in aid of East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH) - as a celebration of the families the charity supports.
Microplastics pollution in Falklands as high as UK
The first study to investigate microplastics around Ascension Island and the Falkland Islands – two of the most remote locations in the South Atlantic Ocean – has found levels of contamination comparable with the waters around the UK.
Redgate Software demonstrates ethical selling approach with two big BESMA Award wins
The recent British Excellence in Sales Management Awards saw Redgate Software doubly rewarded for its efforts in instilling an ethical sales culture. The leading Microsoft data platform tools vendor won gold in both the Sales Director and Key Account Manager of the Year categories.