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Immaterial wins first prize in postdoc business plan competition
Andrew Marsden, of Cambridge University’s Department of Chemistry, last week accepted first prize on behalf of his team for Immaterial in the first-ever postdoc business plan competition, run by Cambridge Enterprise (CE) and the Entrepreneurial Postdocs of Cambridge (EPOC).
Busiest ever November at Stansted Airport as records continue to tumble
Stansted Airport this year experienced the busiest November in its history as over 1.7 million passengers passed through the terminal, an increase of 6.9% over the same month last year. The previous record for November was set in 2006 when just over 1.65 million passengers used the airport.
ImmBio initiates first-in-human studies of its novel pneumococcal vaccine, PnuBioVax
ImmunoBiology Ltd (ImmBio), a biopharmaceutical company developing next generation anti-infective vaccines based on its proprietary ImmBioVax™ technology, today announces that it has initiated enrolment for a First-in-Human study of its novel vaccine (PnuBioVax™) against the bacterial pathogen Streptococcus pneumoniae.
New understanding of how shape and form develop in nature
Researchers have identified a new mechanism that drives the development of form and structure, through the observation of artificial materials that shape-shift through a wide variety of forms which are as complex as those seen in nature.
From AI and data science to cryptography: Microsoft researchers offer 16 predictions for 2016
Microsoft publishes a collection of predictions from 16 leaders and leading thinkers within its Technology and Research organisation.
Trial into potential Alzheimer’s disease treatment now recruiting in Cambridge
A trial into a promising treatment for Alzheimer’s disease is looking for participants in Cambridge. The drug, liraglutide, is already used for the treatment of diabetes and has shown promising results in laboratory tests for Alzheimer’s and in a small preliminary study in people with the condition.
Cambs Chamber receives national recognition for export services
Cambridgeshire Chambers of Commerce has received national recognition for its success in assisting local businesses to develop their sales through international trade following a record month of exports for Cambridgeshire businesses.
'Unprecedented' storms and floods are more common than we think
The recent ‘unprecedented’ flooding in north-west England might be more common than currently believed, a group of scientists has warned.
Only the fittest cockroaches find a mate – study
Female cockroaches select only the fittest males to mate with, according to a new study published by the journal PLOS ONE.
Dolomite celebrates 10 years of microfluidic innovation
Dolomite, part of the Blacktrace group of companies, is celebrating a decade of excellence in the design and manufacture of novel, high quality microfluidic products, including individual components such as pumps, chips, connectors, temperature controllers and sensors, software solutions and complete microfluidic systems.
Researchers on track for ‘racetrack memory’ breakthrough
New research from the Universities of Glasgow and Leeds could be an important step towards creating faster, higher-capacity, lower-power data storage.
Vodafone Hutchison Australia implements Signagelive powered platform
FUJIFILM Australia Pty Ltd, has partnered with Signagelive, specialists in cloud-based digital signage software, to provide a nation-wide digital signage network to Vodafone Hutchison Australia as part of an expensive expansion programme by the MNO to increase its market share.
Dr Alex CY Wong of RedBite Solutions talks about the IoT Revolution
St John’s Innovation Centre, the regional centre of excellence supporting high growth businesses, had the pleasure of interviewing Dr Alex CY Wong, CEO & Co-Founder of RedBite, on the IoT revolution and the vital importance of maintaining a sense of humour.
Desktop Genetics receives strategic investment from Illumina
London UK, and San Diego, CA, USA: Desktop Genetics Ltd (DTG) a software company revolutionising the way biologists use CRISPR gene editing technology, announced today that it has received investment funding from Illumina, Inc. (NASDAQ: ILMN), the global leader in next-generation sequencing (NGS) technology
Ashton KCJ advises on the acquisition of Drayton Old Lodge
Ashton KCJ has recently advised Drayton Old Lodge Limited on acquiring the Norwich managed office, wedding and events venue business along with the freehold premises from liquidation.
Mentors needed for new Student Mentoring programme
Form the Future - a social enterprise which aims to inspire students by linking schools and businesses - offers local professionals an exciting opportunity to join its innovative mentoring programme. It says: "We are extremely excited about this, as we believe it has the potential to make a real difference to the lives of young people in our community."
Home workshop time capsule recreates one of the world’s first electronic computers
A home workshop in Reading is playing a vital role in the reconstruction of EDSAC, the Cambridge University machine that 65 years ago led the world’s computing revolution.
New Year apprenticeship offer for employers
Businesses in the region are being offered a New Year gift which could save them up to £750 when they take on an apprentice.
Jobs unleashed in the East
Employers in the East of England are among the most optimistic in the UK, according to Manpower, the world’s workforce experts. With an Outlook of +9%, hiring intentions in the region stand above the national average of +7% going into the New Year. This is the fifth consecutive quarter of above average hiring intentions in the East.
Cambridge Index inches up 0.6%
The Cambridge index added 0.6% or 118.9 points to end at 18,425.8, as seven of the top ten index heavyweights posted weekly gains.
Jukedeck gains £2m follow-on funding led by Cambridge Innovation Capital
Digital music creator Jukedeck has gained £2m follow-on funding in a round led by Cambridge Innovation Capital and announced its first product Jukedeck MAKE.
Xaar announces new family of printheads for coding and marking applications
Xaar plc, the world leader in industrial inkjet technology, is delighted to announce a new family of piezoelectric printheads for printer manufacturers (OEMs) developing machines for coding and marking applications.
Record gift from estate of sound pioneer Ray Dolby
The University of Cambridge has announced the gift of £34.9 million ($52.6 million) from the estate of Ray Dolby, founder of Dolby Laboratories and its world-renowned Dolby Noise Reduction, Dolby Surround, and successor audio signal processing technologies, which have revolutionised the audio quality of music, motion pictures, and television worldwide.
Record passenger numbers drive MAG growth
MAG, the UK’s leading airport group, today reports its interim unaudited half-year results, for the period 1st April 2015 – 30th September 2015. It has seen continued strong growth in EBITDA* (+10.7% to £202.5m) driven by record passenger numbers (+5.7% to 29.7m) and new route development.
Analytik welcomes their new business administration apprentice
Analytik, leading suppliers of innovative analytical instrumentation, welcomes their new business administration apprentice from The College of Animal Welfare, Cambridgeshire.