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SynBio Fund launched - £5000 seed grants for synthetic biology
The SynBio Fund is now open for applications until 23 November 2015 to support innovative, open and interdisciplinary projects relevant to Synthetic Biology. The aim of the fund is to promote the development of Synthetic Biology as an interdisciplinary field at the University of Cambridge - to facilitate exchange between the biological and physical sciences, engineering and humanities, and the…
Silicon Fen is a good place to have a business, Muller tells CNBC
Silicon Valley is not the only place to have tech success, says ARM co-founder Mike Muller in his interview with the news channel CNBC. He explains that UK can compete with the US tech hub from its own Silicon Fen.
Talented team expands at Mobas Group
Creative marketing communications agency Mobas Group has strengthened its talented client services team with two new appointments.
Health innovator receives honorary degree
Innovator Halima Khan was given the award of Honorary Doctor of Health Sciences by Vice Chancellor of Anglia Ruskin University, Professor Michael Thorne, during a graduation ceremony at the Corn Exchange in Cambridge yesterday (Monday).
Research reveals that colour-blind TV viewers benefit from Eyeteq technology
A new research trial shows that a clear majority of “deutans”, the most common type of colour-blind people, prefer watching TV content that has been enhanced with Spectral Edge’s Eyeteq accessibility technology.
Quartet complete gruelling challenge for Trust
A hair-shaving experience and scaling the highest mountain in Britain has helped a quartet raise more than £2,100 to help disabled and older people.
Pioneering women in science: celebrate Ada Lovelace Day
To celebrate Ada Lovelace Day today (October 13th), The Genome Analysis Centre (TGAC) is running a campaign to raise awareness of the integral role women have played in scientific discovery. Often they are not represented as well historically, while many have made huge contributions to science without recognition.
#LeadingLights research project identifies the key to career success: Growth Mindset
Over the past nine months, Career Ambitions embarked on an ambitious #LeadingLights project, aiming to profile some of the UK’s top performers. Using interview and modelling techniques, the team has meticulously profiled some of the best in the industry, identifying the attributes and skills that have led to their success.
Lauterbach sponsors 2016 embedded systems conference
Debug tool company Lauterbach has agreed to be a lead sponsor of the 2016 UK Device Developers' Conference.
Location technology has designs on success
Two Cambridge companies are celebrating a ten year partnership that has resulted in a piece of technology that tracks locations going from having an undefined purpose to uses that might have been seen as science fiction when they began.
Crop breeding: is it all in the genes?
Exciting advances in the role genes play in oil seed rape pod shatter are one of the new developments in crop breeding being discussed at Agri-Tech East’s ‘New Innovations in Crop Breeding’ Pollinator at Norwich Research Park tomorrow (Tuesday 13th October).
Dementia Consortium signs new pharma partner Astex Pharmaceuticals
The Dementia Consortium, a unique charity-private partnership, today announced Astex Pharmaceuticals as a new member.
Only one month to go until Explore Export
East of England companies will have the chance to explore business growth opportunities in more than 60 countries at an event being organised by UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) as part of Export Week in November.
Woodfines offers free Business Protection seminar
Woodfines Solicitors invites you to a seminar on Thursday 5th November, providing advice to business owners, executives and HR professionals on protecting legitimate business interests, intellectual property and confidential information against unlawful competition, infringement and misuse.
Darktrace wins at the 2015 Computing Security Awards
Darktrace, the Cambridge-based leader in Enterprise Immune System technology, has won the ‘Best Enterprise Security Solution of the Year’ award at the 2015 Computing Security Awards.
RadBee recognised as a JIRA and Confluence expert
RadBee Ltd, which specialises in providing software solutions for quality assurance in the medtech, biotech and pharmaceutical industries, has been approved as an Atlassian Expert. This means that RadBee is endorsed to sell licences for the Atlassian JIRA and Confluence collaboration products to “unleash the potential in every team”.
Health Enterprise East inaugural NHS Innovation Showcase is a success
Health Enterprise East (HEE), the leading NHS Innovation Hub for the East of England, East Midlands and North London, announces a successful first year for its NHS Innovation Showcase, a one day event focused on connecting academic, commercial and public sector groups to explore the latest healthcare innovations in the region.
Look into space at Cambridge Science Centre this half term
Backed by the UK Space Agency, Cambridge Science Centre along with 19 science centres across the UK have joined forces with the European Space Agency’s first British astronaut, Tim Peake, to offer youngsters a unique opportunity to join his crew, learn about human space flight and follow life on the International Space Station.
The public must speak up about gene editing – beyond embryo modification
Lara Marks (University of Cambridge Department of History and Philosophy of Science) and Silvia Camporesi (King's College London) discuss the genetic modification of human embryos and argue that an informed debate is crucial.
Lycotec presents at 3rd World Congress on Targeting Microbiota
Ivan Petyaev of Lycotec is to present a paper entitled 'Cocoa bioactives, gut microbiota and mitochondria' at the 3rd World Congress on Targeting Microbiota, which will be held at Institut Pasteur, Paris, France later this month.
Dutch delegation visits Cambridge Judge Business School
A top-level delegation from the Netherlands including the State Secretary for Education, Culture and Science, a former EU commissioner and the Dutch ambassador to the UK discussed entrepreneurship and the workings of the Cambridge Cluster at Cambridge Judge Business School.
Ancient genome from Africa sequenced for the first time
DNA from a 4,500-year-old Ethiopian skull reveals a huge migratory wave of West Eurasians into the Horn of Africa around 3,000 years ago had a genetic impact on modern populations right across the African continent.
Rosie midwife delivers couple’s four babies
The arrival of Catherine and Daniel Fox’s fourth baby, Albie, was made even more special by having Anita Walsh deliver their baby. The Rosie midwife has delivered all four of the Fox’s sons over the past 11 years and the couple said they couldn’t have asked for anything better.
Professor Florin Udrea elected Fellow of Royal Academy of Engineering
Congratulations to Professor Florin Udrea of Cambridge University's Department of Engineering on being elected Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering.
Veterinary telemedicine company sees success with new office down under
VetCT, a specialist telemedicine provider helping vets diagnose and treat animals worldwide, opened a subsidiary company in Australia earlier this year to serve local vets in Australasia and to enable provision of a round-the-clock service to all clients across the globe.