European patent on the horizon for Arecor’s proprietary technology
Arecor Ltd is pleased to announce the European Patent Office (EPO) has issued “Notice of Intention to Grant” for Arecor’s patent application protecting the Company’s proprietary technology used in the development of stable, low-viscosity formulations of highly concentrated protein therapeutics, including monoclonal antibodies such as trastuzumab or ustekinumab or fusion proteins such as abatacept…
Lumie lights up Leeds University #leedslightcafe
Light therapy specialist Lumie is supplying the lights for the Light Cafe, running from today to 19th January at Leeds University Union. Now in its fourth year, the pop-up space aims to improve students’ health and wellbeing during exams. The lights will be used to create two areas; one for revision and one for relaxation.
Price trumps ethics for UK shoppers, new EY research reveals
Two thirds of British consumers consider themselves to be ethical shoppers - but price is still the most important factor when purchasing a product for 78% of shoppers, a new report from EY reveals.
Deloitte CFO Survey: CFOs set to rein in costs but still see growth opportunities
Chief financial officers (CFOs) see increasing risks to their business from Brexit and a slowing UK economy and are reacting with a renewed focus on cost control, according to Deloitte’s latest CFO Survey. However, domestic concerns have not blunted CFOs’ search for growth and opportunities.
New year, new office for Green Custard
Following its best year yet, Cambridge-based software consultancy Green Custard has moved into a brand new office, ready to start 2018 with a bang.
Advances in brain imaging settle debate over spread of key protein in Alzheimer’s
Recent advances in brain imaging have enabled scientists to show for the first time that a key protein which causes nerve cell death spreads throughout the brain in Alzheimer’s disease – and hence that blocking its spread may prevent the disease from taking hold.
Department of Engineering increases student learning with open source Azure service
As the pace of global innovation continues to accelerate, the University of Cambridge is evolving its engineering curriculum to teach core concepts faster using higher level, open source tools in the public cloud.
Local groups tackling inequality invited to apply for Area Committee Grants
Local groups serving disadvantaged areas and communities in Cambridge could be eligible for grants from Cambridge City Council.
Professor to oversee education and student experience
Anglia Ruskin University has appointed Professor Aletta Norval as Deputy Vice Chancellor (Education), taking responsibility for education and student experience.
ECM report reveals upward pressure on starting salaries
High-tech recruitment experts ECM recently released their 2018 Salary and Benefits Report. Among other findings it reveals that, while salary levels have remained roughly the same, companies are having to offer noticeably higher starting salaries to attract the best candidates.
Birketts secures sale to AIM-listed construction materials specialist
Leading law firm Birketts has advised Poundfield Products Limited shareholders on the sale to SigmaRoc in a £10.25m deal.
Dovetailed features in BBC Click’s Christmas Special
Spencer Kelly and Lara Lewington are featured feasting on a 3D printed Christmas dinner from Cambridge-based design agency Dovetailed in BBC Click’s Christmas Special.
Institute for Apprenticeships consultation into T level occupational maps closes soon
The Institute for Apprenticeships has opened a consultation on its draft occupational maps, which will help shape the way that the new T level qualifications are governed.
Discourse, debate and disagreement: how to work in 2018
Perhaps one of the biggest conversations of 2017 was about conversation itself. What was allowed to be spoken and where? Who could speak about which topics?
Should you develop a mobile app for your business?
Mobile apps are the best way to keep your customer engaged with your products. For this reason, businesses are now using them to provide the best customer experience but also to develop a real competitive advantage.
If you want my attention, then mirror me
Writer Sathnam Sangeera talked movingly in a recent interview of visiting Wolverhampton public library at the age of ten and finding a book by Hanif Kureshi: “It was the first time I saw a book by a brown person and I thought ‘people like me write books!’”.
City Council budget plans biggest programme of asset investment for over a decade
Major capital investment including 500 new council homes, significant council land redevelopment, and investment in digital technology and CCTV are the centrepiece of the Cambridge City Council annual Budget Report, just published - the biggest council investment in its major sites and community assets for well over a decade.
Villages speed towards new rural travel hubs
Three South Cambridgeshire villages have been proposed as possible areas for new “rural travel hubs” to better connect residents with public transport, walking and cycling routes.
When your mind’s young and your body isn’t — you need Spring Chicken
What does it mean when your mind insists you’re still in your twenties and your body says, “Yeah, you wish!”? Easy — it means you need Spring Chicken.
Have your say on Local Plan modifications
A six-week public consultation has begun on proposed modifications to the draft Local Plans for South Cambridgeshire and Cambridge.
Babraham Bioscience Technologies' Technology Development Laboratory moves to Abzena
Abzena plc, the life sciences group providing services and technologies to enable the development and manufacture of biopharmaceutical products, has entered into an agreement with Babraham Bioscience Technologies Limited, (BBT) the company that manages and develops the Babraham Research Campus, to run and develop the services formerly provided by BBT’s Technology Development Laboratory (TDL).
Abcam continues to deliver double-digit revenue growth
Abcam plc (AIM: ABC), a global leader in the supply of life science research tools, announces an unaudited trading update ahead of its results for the six months ended 31 December 2017.(1)
dB Broadcast starts work on major IP-based facility
dB Broadcast, the UK’s leading systems integrator, has started work on a new world-class broadcast facility for BBC Wales. This project will provide the TV and media facilities at a new building in central Cardiff, which will be a new state-of-the-art broadcast centre for BBC Cymru Wales.
Recruitment consultants and HR – a match made in heaven?
Mark Ashton of Amazing Prospects explains how a HR or Hiring Manager can get the best from a recruitment consultant, in order to achieve a nice zen-like working relationship that will last and stand the test of time...
Launch your start-up with Serious Impact
Applications are open for the January 2018 Serious Impact accelerator in Cambridge - read on to learn more and apply! Applications are open until 15 January.