IWF connects to the Child Abuse Image Database (CAID)
The Cambridge-based Internet Watch Foundation (IWF), from today, has connection to CAID, the first non-law enforcement organisation to be given this privilege. The move will allow law enforcement and the IWF to work together to stop child sexual abuse material online.
Citystay launches Cambridge’s newest & most stylish serviced apartment development
Citystay, Cambridge’s leading supplier of Serviced Apartments, has recently added to its award-winning portfolio by opening the newest and most stylish serviced apartment development in Cambridge – Midsummer Mews.
1plex become Microsoft Surface Hub resellers
1plex, the Unified Communications Specialists, have added to their portfolio of expertise by becoming Microsoft Surface Hub resellers.
New ATEX certification for AII’s portable oxygen analyzers
The popular range of portable galvanic electro-chemical oxygen analyzers from Advanced Instruments Inc (AII) now has ATEX approved for use in atmospheres containing acetylene and/or hydrogen.
mRNA vaccines - disruption or distraction?
This month VacZine Analytics releases a brand new analysis focused on the high profile emerging field of mRNA vaccines. This technology promises much, but what is real and what is hype?
New date announced for 'Innovate UK in the East of England' event
The "Innovate UK in the East of England" event was postponed from last month due to the weather, but a new date - Thursday 20th April 2018 - has now been announced.
The body in miniature
The past few years has seen an explosion in the number of studies using organoids – so-called ‘mini organs’. While they can help scientists understand human biology and disease, some in the field have questioned their usefulness. But as the field matures, we could see their increasing use in personalised and regenerative medicine.
Patients regain sight after being first to receive retinal tissue engineered from stem cells
The first patients to receive a new treatment derived from stem cells for people with wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD) have regained reading vision.
Hundreds of students from across East Anglia attend WW1 debate
Chesterton Community College, in Cambridge, played host to hundreds of students from across East Anglia, who took part in a debate on WW1 organised by the Department for Education earlier this month.
Sepura’s SC21 hand-portable obtains Airwave approval
Sepura's SC21 hand-portable has been approved for use by both Airwave and the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) for use on the UK's Airwave Network.
Antenova wins the Hardware Award at Embedded World 2018
Antenova Ltd, manufacturer of antennas and RF antenna modules, received the Hardware Award at the Embedded World trade show in Nuremberg. The winning hardware product is Antenova’s patent-pending Robusta antenna, part number SR4G031.
BBC interviews CAST students for tribute to Cambridge scientist Professor Stephen Hawking
Following the sad death of Cambridge scientist, Professor Stephen Hawking, the BBC interviewed students for a special tribute. Interviews included several of the students at Cambridge Academy for Science & Technology (CAST), with a video tribute now viewable online.
Wearable electronics from DZP Technologies sparkle at London ExCeL
Wearables developed by DZP Technologies Ltd were showcased for the first time at the recent Wearable Technology Show at London ExCeL, the biggest event for wearables, artificial intelligence, Internet of Things, and connected technology.
Pure’s charity quiz in Ipswich raises over £2,000 for mental health charity Suffolk Mind
Professional recruitment specialists Pure hosted its annual Ipswich charity quiz night last week, bringing local businesses and clients together for a battle of the brains which raised over £2,000 for mental health charity Suffolk Mind.
KISS sponsors this year’s TEDxCambridgeUniversity
KISS was proud to be one of the sponsors of this year’s TEDxCambridgeUniversity, which took place on Saturday (17th March) at St John’s College.
South East forecast as UK’s top-growth region for 2019 – PwC Economic Outlook
The South-East is forecast to deliver the highest economic growth among the 12 UK regions in 2019 after an already strong performance in 2018, according to PwC’s latest UK Economic Outlook.
Cambridge Science Festival prepares for its second bumper weekend
Cambridge Science Festival, the annual two-week celebration of science, culminates this weekend, following a packed programme of many sell-out events that aim to make sense of the world.
Babraham Research Campus appoints Dr Karolina Zapadka to lead Accelerate@Babraham
The Babraham Research Campus is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr Karolina Zapadka as Business Acceleration Manager for the Babraham Research Campus’ bio-incubator and life science accelerator, Accelerate@Babraham.
Cambridge Consultants unveils its vision for bioplastics in food packaging
The global spotlight on the environmental damage caused by single-use plastics is driving business to consider the sometimes ruinous impact of products, processes and packaging. Breakthrough innovation specialists Cambridge Consultants today reveals a vision for the use of PHA bioplastics in convenience food packaging.
Crayfish makes a splash at China Business Conference
Cambridge-based Crayfish.io – the unique online platform dedicated to helping Western companies do business in China – made some valuable connections at last week's China Business Conference in London, organised by the China-Britain Business Council (CBBC).
Nobel Prize Winner for Chemistry features in tonight's Science at 6 Lecture at CAST
The Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology is hosting some of the UK's leading scientists for this week's Science at 6 Lectures, as part of the Cambridge Science Festival. Tonight's Lecture will be hosted by Dr Richard Henderson, the Nobel Prize Winner for Chemistry for 2017, who will be talking on: 'Revealing the Wonders of the Molecular World.'
Primera Air offers US flights to help raise cash for EACH
Executives attending the Business Weekly Awards presentation dinner in Cambridge on Wednesday (March 21) have the chance to win return flights for two people from Stansted to North America on new services being launched by Primera Air.
Murray Edwards College draws inspiration from art collection
Murray Edwards College is enhancing its bedrooms for conference delegates and B&B guests with poster reproductions of some of its resident art collection, which has recently received formal accreditation from Arts Council England.
New osteoarthritis genes discovered
In the largest study of its kind, nine novel genes for osteoarthritis have been discovered by scientists from the Wellcome Sanger Institute and their collaborators.
Money Mover selected to exhibit at the UK Treasury's International FinTech Conference 2018
On 22 March 2018, HM Treasury will host the second International FinTech Conference in London. For the second year, Money Mover has been selected to exhibit alongside a select group of UK FinTechs.