Your liver on a microchip - a revolution in drug development
ideaSpace West members, Stemnovate, and ANB Sensors Limited, both Cambridge based companies, have been awarded $1 million Innovate UK funding to advance ‘Liver on a chip’ technology that will improve drug testing and help patients by increasing drug safety, effectiveness and potentially develop individually tailored medicine.
The psychologist who reminds us that emotions affect our working lives
Do emotions matter in the workplace? Jochen Menges, an expert in organisational behaviour, thinks they matter profoundly for employee performance and behaviour. His research into leadership reveals that charisma has both positive and negative outcomes. Being awestruck by a charismatic leader can cloud our cognitive abilities.
Royal Cambridge Hotel achieves industry accreditation
The Royal Cambridge Hotel has secured the much sought-after AIM accreditation from the Meetings Industry Association (MIA).
Dr Sam Fazeli joins Arecor as Non-Executive Director
Arecor Ltd, the leading formulation technology company focused on developing superior biopharmaceuticals to improve the treatment of diabetes and other conditions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Sam Fazeli as Non-Executive Director of the Company.
CBNL joins 5G Innovation Centre
Cambridge Broadband Networks (CBNL), the market leader in licensed point-to-multipoint (PMP) microwave and millimetre wave, announced that it has become a member of the 5G Innovation Centre (5GIC) at the University of Surrey.
Council loan scheme aims to bring empty properties back into use
An empty homes loan scheme is being introduced by Cambridge City Council to help the owners of empty properties to bring them back into use.
Introducing the CDVC - shaping the future of connected data visualization
Cambridge Intelligence is excited to launch the Connected Data Visualization Consortium – or CDVC – a group dedicated to the future of network visualization.
IT Governance launches Security Awareness Programme to help businesses raise staff awareness
IT Governance, the leading provider of information security and data protection solutions, is launching its new Security Awareness Programme to help organisations raise awareness of cyber security and data protection threats among their employees.
GDPR compliance in multi-cloud environments
With the GDPR deadline approaching, it is critical to understand how your cloud services providers(CSPs) affect your compliance posture. Thales e-Security offers guidance about the questions you should ask your CSP to help identify potential areas of concern.
CMR releases first photographs of Versius
CMR Surgical, the British company developing the next generation surgical robot, today releases first-ever photographs of the much-anticipated system, Versius.
French transportation giant defends vast network against cyber-threats with Darktrace AI
Régie des Transports Métropolitains (RTM)in Aix-Marseille-Provence embraces Darktrace enterprise immune system for cyber defence.
Tackling the challenges of securing a trillion connected devices at Arm TechCon 2017
Arm today announced the final slate of keynotes and technical sessions for Arm TechCon 2017.
Website under the weather? Get a prescription from the UX Doctor
How do people feel when they interact with your website or app? Is it a positive, seamless experience where they come away with all the information (or purchases) they need? Or do they find your tone of voice unwelcoming and the cluttered content difficult to navigate?
The fall of brand Barcelona
“Mes que un club.” Like all the best messaging, the essence of the FC Barcelona brand can be distilled down to a single sentence.
Eric Wilkinson appointed as Cambridge Consultants’ CEO
Product design and development firm Cambridge Consultants announces that Eric Wilkinson has been appointed CEO, effective from October 1st. The announcement follows Alan Richardson’s retirement after a proud career with the company. Richardson will support a smooth transition as Executive Chairman, before his subsequent departure at the end of the year.
Lord-Lieutenant opens Zettlex’s new global headquarters
On Monday (4th September 2017), Mrs Julie Spence, Lord-Lieutenant of Cambridgeshire, officially opened Faraday House – the new global headquarters of sensors company, Zettlex.
Stocks in Focus: Templeton Emerging Markets
This week Harry Scargill of NW Brown looks at Templeton Emerging Markets.
Congenica’s Sapientia™ selected for Portugal’s In2Genome genetic disease diagnosis project
Congenica, a global provider of clinical genomics interpretation software, today announced a new customer partnership with the Coimbra Paediatric Hospital (CPH), a leading paediatric hospital in Portugal and part of the Coimbra Hospital and University Centre (CHUC).
Funding cut prompts reassurance on fertility service
Treatment that may help patients realise their dream of having a baby will continue. The reassurance comes from Cambridge University Hospitals following last night’s (Tuesday's) announcement that Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Clinical Commissioning Group is to withdraw funding for IVF treatment.
AVEVA and Schneider finally create £3bn Cambridge powerhouse
At the third time of asking, software group AVEVA and French business Schneider Electric have agreed a deal that will create a technology powerhouse in Cambridge worth around £3 billion employing some 3,500 people, reports Business Weekly.
New Cambridge office space up for grabs
After its successful launch in May 2016, Barclays is investing in the Cambridge business community by expanding its Eagle Lab based at Chesterton Road, Cambridge.
Global Regulatory Services (GRS) sets down roots in Sweden
It’s taken many months of planning and now it’s a reality. Global Regulatory Services (GRS) is delighted, and very proud, to announce that it has established an office in Medicon Village, Lund. Bobby and Greer Deal, Directors of GRS, will be there on Monday 18th and Tuesday 19th September for the official launch.
Addressing poverty through social innovation
Cross-sectoral collaboration through ‘social extrapreneurship’ could spark innovation to tackle problems of the world’s poorest places, says a new journal article by the directors of the Cambridge Centre for Social Innovation at Cambridge Judge Business School.
Anglia Ruskin hosts biomedical science leaders
The 25th annual Heads of University Centres of Biomedical Sciences (HUCBMS) conference will take place at Anglia Ruskin University’s Cambridge campus today (Wednesday 6 September) and tomorrow (Thursday 7 September).
Lauterbach extends its Android debugging support
Lauterbach's new TRACE32® Android support allows the debugging of ahead-of-time compiled Android framework and apps.