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Xaar celebrates 35 years of inkjet innovation
Cambridge, July 2025 – Leading global inkjet technology and printhead specialist Xaar, celebrated 35 years of innovation with a special company-wide event, bringing together guests and employees from across the Group.
Does regulation kill innovation?
As part of our regulation for innovation event at the RSA in May, Giles Crown sat down with Ian Jeffery, Chief Executive of the Law Society to discuss the delicate balance lawyers must maintain between regulatory compliance and supporting business growth and innovation.
UK publishes new rules on sponsored jobs and salaries
Regular readers will already be aware of the radical proposed changes to the UK immigration system in the White Paper published in May. On 1 July 2025 a Statement of Changes was published confirming which of these changes will take effect from 22 July 2025. Most changes concern sponsored work visas.
The funding revolution for defence tech companies
Introduction Investment in the defence, security and resilience sector is booming. Last year, investment reached US$5.2 billion in Europe (up 30% in two years), with European defence VC investment into the sector accounting for 10% of all VC funding across Europe. Whilst Europe has historically lagged behind the US in terms of investment into the defence sector, Europe is now catching up – in…
UK to maintain current exhaustion of rights regime
What's the development?The UK government has announced that it intends to maintain the current 'UK+' exhaustion of rights regime.
£6.25 million gift to secure the future of pioneering STEM access programmes
Joint major gift to Cambridge and Oxford Universities helps boost initiatives to address challenges in science education and increase the number of pupils progressing to STEM degrees.
Goodwin Recognized as an Elite Firm for Patent Law in 2025 IAM Patent 1000
The 2025 edition of IAM Patent 1000 has recognized Goodwin and 31 of its lawyers among the top patent firms and practitioners in its annual rankings. The IAM Patent 1000 is the definitive directory exclusively dedicated to identifying the leading patent service providers worldwide, and its rankings evaluate depth of knowledge, market presence, level of work, peer review, and client feedback.
Ajay Pathak Named Among Fifty Most Influential Lawyers in Europe by Financial News
Financial News has named partner and Goodwin UK Co-Chair Ajay Pathak to its 2025 list of the Fifty Most Influential Lawyers in Europe.
The PA Foundation publishes 2024 annual report and announces £2m+ in funding to 43 charities
The PA Foundation has published its 2024 annual report, announcing that it distributed over £2 million of grant-based funding and supported 43 charitable organisations last year.
UK Chancellor and Defence Secretary welcome Defence & Economic Growth Taskforce report, supported by PA Consulting
The Defence & Economic Growth Taskforce has published its findings on defence-driven economic growth, drawing on support from PA Consulting (PA), the global innovation and transformation consultancy, and Peter Lovell, PA’s Global Head of Defence and Security. The UK Chancellor and Secretary of State for Defence have welcomed the report, which outlines a bold vision for mobilising funding,…
Goodwin Advised Harbour BioMed in $175 Million Global Strategic Collaboration with AstraZeneca to Discover and Develop Next-Generation Therapeutic Antibodies
The Life Sciences team advised Harbour BioMed on a global strategic collaboration with AstraZeneca to discover and develop next-generation multi-specific antibodies for immunology, oncology, and beyond. The strategic collaboration includes an option to license multiple programs utilizing Harbour BioMed’s proprietary Harbour Mice® fully human antibody technology platform in multiple therapeutic…
PA Consulting announces winners of its 13th annual Raspberry Pi Competition
PA Consulting (PA), the consultancy that’s bringing ingenuity to life, has announced the winners of its 13th annual Raspberry Pi Competition. This year’s competition challenged students to answer the question “What does it mean to create a positive future?” by developing innovative solutions using Raspberry Pi technology.
Johnson Matthey appoints Andrew Cosslett as Chair
Johnson Matthey is pleased to announce the appointment of Andrew Cosslett as Non-Executive Chair of the Board, with effect from the conclusion of today’s Annual General Meeting (“AGM”). Andrew will succeed Patrick Thomas who will step down from the Board at the end of the AGM.
PA Consulting comments on the Spring Statement
Our experts reflect on the UK Spring Statement and the impact it may have in a number of key areas.Read on for comments from:
Mission Street and BGO sign latest tenant for Oxford science space
What Xyme, an AI-driven enzyme design company, has taken space at Inventa in OxfordWhy Mission Street and BGO opened the building last year, as the first purpose-built commercial science scheme in Oxford’s West EndWhat next Duo on site with 183,000 sq ft next phaseScience and innovation developer Mission Street and investment manager BGO have signed Xyme, an AI-driven enzyme design company, to…
STEMCELL Technologies announces acquisition of Cellular Highways
Vancouver, British Columbia and Cambridge, United Kingdom, June 02, 2025 – STEMCELL Technologies, Canada’s largest biotechnology company, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Cellular Highways Ltd from TTP Group Ltd. Cellular Highways is a biotechnology company based near Cambridge, United Kingdom, that specializes in advanced cell sorting technologies with applications in cell and gene…
Daniel Zeichner backs votes at 16 Plan
Cambridge MP Daniel Zeichner has welcomed the government’s announcement that 16- and 17-year-olds will be given the right to vote at the next general election.
Top TeN artists to display work in Ruskin Gallery
Art by graduating MA students will feature in new exhibition at ARU in Cambridge.
Showcasing science, shaping the future: wrapping up our second consultation
The Crown Estate and wider project team would like to extend a big thank you to everyone who engaged with our second round of public consultation for Cambridge Business Park. Since our first public consultation in November, the project team has been working to incorporate the community’s feedback and ideas into the evolving plans. This most recent round of consultation in June provided a valuable…
Chinese biopharma out-licensing: Ushering in a new era for UK-China collaboration in 2025
Disclaimer: This article is intended for industry professionals and provides general educational information only. It does not promote specific products or constitute medical advice.Introduction
Music therapy may reduce distress for people with dementia
Research with CPFT finds that a new treatment approach using music therapy on NHS dementia wards could improve care and support for some of the most vulnerable NHS patients.
Council votes to permanently adopt four-day week following extensive independent analysis
South Cambridgeshire District Council has voted to become the first Council in the UK to permanently adopt a four-day week – after rigorous independent analysis showed most services got better or were maintained, with significant improvements to recruitment and retention.
TIME100 Most Influential Companies List recognises Arm leadership in AI and technology innovation
Arm has been named in the 2025 TIME100 Most Influential Companies list, recognizing the company’s role at the heart of the AI and technology revolution that is reshaping the world. The TIME100 Most Influential Companies list is an annual editorial feature that spotlights 100 organizations having an extraordinary impact around the world.
Romaero and Marshall exploring military MRO collaboration to advance Romania’s airlift ambitions
Marshall and Romaero, a leading European aerospace maintenance and manufacturing specialist, today announced a strategic collaboration providing a broad framework for programmed depot maintenance (PDM) of current and future C-130 Hercules aircraft operated by the Romanian Air Force (RoAF).
Cambridge Index rises 1.0%
The Cambridge Index advanced 268.27 points or 1.0% to close at 25,946.0, as seven out of the top ten index heavyweights posted weekly gains in their share price.