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Cambridge Index advances 1.6%
The Cambridge Index rose 323.53 points or 1.6% to close at 20,010.5, as five out of the top ten index heavyweights posted weekly gains in their share price.
EFEC insight: China’s 91st CMEF and the future of global medical innovation
The 91st China International Medical Equipment Fair (CMEF), held from 8–11 April 2025 in Shanghai, underscored China’s growing prominence in medical technology and innovation. With nearly 5,000 companies from over 30 countries showcasing thousands of cutting-edge products, CMEF solidified its status as a global barometer for the medical device industry.
Celebrating 40 years of the Arm Architecture: From Cambridge to the world
How a bold idea in Cambridge became the world’s most pervasive computing architecture.
Cambridge Disinformation Summit examined efforts to fight disinformation
The 2nd Cambridge Disinformation Summit focused on the effectiveness of actions designed to understand or lessen the harms from intentionally spread inaccurate or misleading information.
Birketts workplace programme gives Cambridge students reasons to SMILE
UK Top 50 law firm, Birketts, offered students in Cambridge the chance to take part in a week-long work experience programme designed to widen access to the legal profession.
Cambridge Judge Business School and Inspire 2 Ignite CIC unite to create opportunity for local young people
Transformational event connects Executive MBA (EMBA) students with young people at risk of disengagement through mentorship, storytelling and shared social capital.
Marshall wins 14 year contract from Thales to produce sonar modules for Royal Navy
Marshall has received a long-term contract from Thales UK to manufacture, maintain and support key components of anti-submarine sonar arrays that provide a critical edge for the UK’s Royal Navy.
Calling all young artists! The Cambridge launches chocolate coin design competition as 175 anniversary continues
Children are encouraged to use their imagination to design a commemorative chocolate coin to mark The Cambridge Building Society’s 175th anniversary.
Cambridge Network member achieves prestigious IoIC Fellowship
Congratulations to Pauline Smith, a member of Cambridge Network and Director of The Comms Smith, who has been awarded Fellowship status with the Institute of Internal Communication (IoIC).
Robot-assisted double operation is an Addenbrooke’s first
A cancer patient who underwent the first robot-assisted double operation at Addenbrooke’s Hospital said on Tuesday 29th April “I was blown away by how fast it was all over.”
People, science and building biotech
Anne Horgan, Partner at Cambridge Innovation Capital, talks about what makes her tick as an investor. She will chair the discussion on Nailing the Fundraise at BioBeat25 [hyperlink]. Co-organisers, Alisa Molotova, Start-up Mentor, and Miranda Weston-Smith, BioBeat founder chat with her about her role.
Cambridge Index climbs 5.3%
The Cambridge Index climbed 1,050.8 points or 5.3% to close at 21,061.3, as eight out of the top ten index heavyweights posted weekly gains in their share price.
Why the UK life sciences sector must collaborate with China: Insights from Cedrik Neike’s perspective
Cedrik Neike, Managing Board Member of Siemens AG and CEO of Siemens Digital Industries, has provided a compelling perspective on the indispensable role China plays in maintaining the global competitiveness of German industry.
Support for local climate action in South Cambridgeshire continues with seventh round of Zero Carbon Communities grants
The seventh round of South Cambridgeshire’s Zero Carbon Communities (ZCC) grants launches, offering a share of £125,000 to successful applicants.
The story behind Domestic Abuse Education
An introduction to Domestic Abuse Education, sister company to Kameo Recruitment Ltd.
Cambridge Network formalises coaching service to meet evolving professional development needs
Cambridge Network, a leading membership organisation at the heart of the Cambridge innovation cluster, is pleased to announce the formalisation of its long-standing coaching service, bringing greater visibility and structure to a trusted support offering that has already empowered many professionals across the region.
Help shape future investment in Arbury, King’s Hedges and Chesterton
Cambridge City Council is asking local people to feed into a new Framework for Change for North Cambridge. The framework for change is a long-term plan to guide investment in the area, looking at older council housing estates, green spaces, streets, shops and community facilities in Arbury, King’s Hedges, and Chesterton.
Study: Music therapy helps brain-injured children
Experts agree new tool could successfully assess levels of consciousness in children.
Bidwells supports Cambridge homelessness charity for new housing initiative
Leading UK real estate adviser, Bidwells, has partnered with Cambridge charity, It Takes A City Community Land Trust (the CLT) to support its mission of ending rough sleeping in the region.
South Cambridgeshire reports country’s largest rise in Healthy Start uptake following District Council's targeted campaign
South Cambridgeshire has seen the biggest increase in NHS Healthy Start claims in the country, following a targeted campaign by the District Council encouraging eligible parents to sign up for free food and milk support.
New £4.5million project to boost NHS staffing
Five-year scheme will be led in the East of England by experts from Anglia Ruskin.
Call for glaucoma classification tool to be used nationally
Glaucoma is the most frequent cause of irreversible blindness but up to 40 per cent of patients could be missing out on crucial social support, warn Cambridge experts who hope their free technology will be embraced by clinicians nationally.
South Cambs celebrates new bus routes
Commenting on the introduction of the New Tiger Bus Routes, SCDC Cabinet Member, Cllr John Williams (Lib Dem, Fen Ditton and Fulbourn ward) said:“We’re really pleased to see the announced Tiger bus routes are finally coming into service! We’ve been lobbying the Combined Authority to introduce these routes for over two years now, and it’s brilliant to see that work pay off.
Cambridge Wireless strengthens Board with re-elections and new strategic appointments
Cambridge Wireless (CW), the leading international community for companies across connected and digital technologies, is pleased to announce the results of its 2025 Board elections and the appointment of four Board Members. This blend of returning expertise and fresh insight reflects CW’s commitment to strong governance, innovation, and strategic growth.
EFEC explores UK-China Life Sciences Synergies at VBEF 2025
At Excellence First Enterprise Consultancy (EFEC), we have dedicated 19 years to forging successful UK-China partnerships, now connecting UK life sciences organisations with opportunities in China and preparing Chinese firms for success in the UK, growing together through shared innovation.