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Dolomite’s Fluidic Factory recognised with R&D 100 Award
Dolomite, a world leader in microfluidics innovation, is celebrating the success of its Fluidic Factory 3D printer in the ‘Processing and Prototyping’ category of this year’s R&D 100 Awards.
Making sure it’s win-win: the IP issues when large and small firms join forces
The fourth Strategic Intellectual Property Forum, a half-day seminar designed to help companies better understand innovation and IP management, will take place next Thursday (1 December) at the University of Cambridge’s Institute for Manufacturing (IfM). IP experts will share their knowledge on this Forum’s theme: Small meets large – IP challenges.
The Chancellor’s first and last Autumn Statement – was it all about treading water?
The Chancellor, Philip Hammond, gave what was his first and last Autumn Statement. This time next year the Autumn Statement will become the Autumn Budget, with the first Spring Statement in 2018.
Changes in charity fundraising rules: what trustees need to know
On 1 November 2016, the rules on charity fundraising changed in two important ways. Caroline Eade, Partner at Taylor Vinters, explains.
Double shot of success at Costa Book Awards
Anglia Ruskin University graduates Guinevere Glasfurd and Sarah Perry have both been shortlisted for prestigious Costa Book Awards.
Cambridge MP backs local group for ‘breadline challenge’
Could you live on £2.50 a day for a week? That’s the challenge being set by one local campaign group in Cambridge.
Insignis Cash Solutions appoints charity sector stalwart as first Advisory Board member
Insignis Cash Solutions, the new FinTech company delivering bespoke cash solutions for its clients which launched in June this year, has announced the formation of its Advisory Board along with the appointment of its first member, Guy Davies, advising on the charity sector.
WaveFX voted 'Best Animation Company - East England'
The results are in and WaveFX is delighted to announce that it has won Best Animation Company in the Technology, Media and Telecoms Awards.
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Nesta comments on the implications of the Autumn Statement for small businesses
Chris Haley, Head of New Technology & Startup Research at Nesta, comments on the implications of today's Autumn Statement for small businesses: "The Chancellor today recognised startups as something of a lifeline for an economy that has yet to weather a potential 'hard' Brexit, with these businesses vital for innovation and the creation of new jobs.
Councillors approve multi-millon pound devolution deal
Cambridge city councillors have given the go-ahead to a multi-million pound devolution deal that will see 500 new council homes built in Cambridge.
Cambridge authors shortlisted for 2016 Costa Book Awards
Costa last night (Tuesday) announced the shortlists for the 2016 Costa Book Awards, which this year includes two Cambridge authors – Guinevere Glasfurd and Francis Spufford – who both feature in the First Novel Award category.
Medtech Accelerator finance scheme introduced in a £1.5 million joint venture
The Medtech Accelerator, a new proof of concept financial awards scheme to progress medical technology and software innovations developed primarily from within the NHS, launches today. With awards on offer between £15K and £125K, this new joint venture brings together the NHS, local authority and local business.
Encouraging R&D is positive step to boost innovation and investment, says KPMG
Commenting on the Prime Minister’s pledge to boost Government investment in R&D by an additional £2bn by the end of this Parliament, KPMG claims there are other levers the Government should pull to reinforce the UK’s position as a leader in innovation.
New apprenticeship launched to fill skills gap in construction
A new initiative to fill a skills gap in the construction industry has been launched by Cambridge Regional College in partnership with leading employers – creating 20 new apprenticeship openings.
How will the Paris climate agreement change your day-to-day life?
Dr Chris Hope, Reader in Policy Modelling at Cambridge Judge Business School, considers some of the less obvious ways the Paris climate agreement could change your life, including extra pay in your bank account, lower payroll taxes and lower costs of eating out.
New director for Anglia Ruskin’s innovation arm
Anglia Ruskin University has appointed Dr Michael Millan to head up its Research and Innovation Development Office (RIDO), which plays a key part in organising the university’s world-leading research and its renowned innovation and partnership working.
EY comments: 'an Autumn Statement to end them all'
Stuart Wilkinson, Tax Partner at EY in Cambridge comments: “In what was really a mini-budget, with 43 measures including 18 tax changes, the Chancellor’s first and last Autumn Statement today was what we expected – giving a little bit here and taking a little bit there.
Public backs ‘orbital’ bus link for Cambridge
Public consultation has backed plans for new ‘orbital’ bus journeys around Cambridge - providing fast and reliable trips north to south which avoid the city centre.
Autumn Statement 2016 includes details of increased support for R & D
The Chancellor has today announced details of a package of government support for R&D.
Victoria’s Angels: from aspirational to inspirational
Aspirational to inspirational: what can we learn from Victoria's Secret's story?
Imaging technique measures toxicity of proteins associated with Alzheimer’s and Parkinson's
A new super-resolution imaging technique allows researchers to track how surface changes in proteins are related to neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases.
Patent reform and the new insurance market that may follow
The US Congress is set to resume deliberating proposed patent reform legislation intended to curb the filing of questionable patent lawsuits. Bills ostensibly are aimed at so-called “patent trolls.”
Genomics reveals Hen Harrier has two distinct evolutionary lineages
Deemed as one species spread across different continents, scientists confirm that the Eurasian Hen Harrier and the American Northern Harrier are in fact two distinct species. Classification will help conservation work of the endangered bird of prey.
Nine more businesswomen from Eastern region graduate from Women’s Leadership Programme
Nine more businesswomen have graduated from the highly successful Women’s Leadership Programme, run by professional recruitment specialists Pure to help support more women across Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex and Cambridgeshire to develop their leadership style and progress on to more senior roles.