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Workplace Wellbeing Hub launched
A Cambridgeshire charity has launched a new Workplace Wellbeing Hub aimed to support the mind, body, and soul for people across Cambridgeshire, regardless of their workplace or circumstances.
Hyperspectral sensor for high-resolution chlorophyll fluorescence measurements
The award-winning Headwall Hyperspec® Solar Induced Fluorescence (SIF) imaging sensor from Analytik is ideal for remote sensing, particularly plant and crop photosynthesis and climatology applications where high-resolution chlorophyll fluorescence measurements are vital.
Aptamer Group and Mologic enter commercial partnership to develop aptamer-based SARS-CoV-2 rapid antigen test
York and Bedfordshire, UK...Aptamer Group, the developer of diagnostic and therapeuticOptimer reagents, today announced a commercial partnership with Mologic, a leading developer and manufacturer of lateral flow and rapid diagnostic tests.
Cambridge residents encouraged to complete Census 2021
Councillor Lewis Herbert, Leader of Cambridge City Council, is urging residents to complete the Government Census form this weekend.
New homes at former Waterbeach Barracks site move a step closer after first land sale
The first new homes at the former Waterbeach barracks and airfield site in Cambridgeshire have taken a big step forward after master developer Urban&Civic confirmed that Stonebond Properties has been selected as the development partner for the first gateway parcel.
Temporary closure of Newmarket Road
As part of the work to deliver the Chisholm Trail, a new route that aims to transform cycling and walking across the city, Newmarket Road will be temporarily closed between the Leper Chapel and Ditton Walk and to all traffic between 8pm on Friday 26 March and 6am Friday 2 April.
Getting polygenic risk scores into the clinic
Scientists and healthcare providers are beginning to use a new approach for assessing a person's inherited risk for complex diseases such as Type 2 diabetes, coronary heart disease and breast cancer, which involves calculating a polygenic risk score (PGS). The score provides an estimate of an individual’s risk for the disease, based on their DNA changes related to those diseases.
Lightning-fast broadband on the way for Cambridgeshire
Cambridgeshire County Council has welcomed news that lightning-fast gigabit connectivity is on the way for Fenland market towns and harder to reach rural areas across Cambridgeshire.
Business Board approves updated Local Economic Recovery Strategy
The Business Board, the region’s Local Enterprise Partnership, have approved an updated version of the Local Economic Recovery Strategy (LERS) for Cambridgeshire & Peterborough.
Oncologica is first UK genomic testing lab to be Government approved for day 2 and day 8 testing
Oncologica, the world-leading cancer medicine and Covid-19 genomic sequencing laboratory is pleased to announce that its Cambridge based testing laboratory is now the first UK laboratory to receive approval by UKAS and the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) to perform Covid PCR testing requirements for day 2 and day 8 as part of the new requirements for Covid International travel…
Initial shortlist unveiled for 'Business Weekly' Awards
The addition of two particular categories has helped produce a brilliant initial shortlist for the Business Weekly Awards. The DeepTech/AI and Quoted Company of the Year categories have injected an extra pizzazz to the process.
Paragraf launches advanced graphene-based Hall Effect sensor for mapping of battery cells
Paragraf, the leader in graphene-based transformative electronic devices, announces a new graphene Hall Effect sensor ideally suited to battery applications, such as the electric vehicle (EV) sector.
Round Peg Cambridge Ltd celebrates 25 years at the heart of Cambridge innovation …
Unsung heroes of the Cambridge tech sector, Round Peg Cambridge Ltd has been quietly supplying mechanical design and engineering expertise to some of the UK’s most innovative companies since 1995.
Round Peg case study: Evonetix SL2 DNA synthesis platform
Evonetix is pioneering a radically different approach to DNA synthesis, based around a proprietary silicon chip that houses thousands of tiny reaction sites. By precisely controlling the temperature of each site and the flow of different liquids across the surface of the chip, Evonetix will enable scientists to synthesise DNA at scale and with greater accuracy than ever before.
Round Peg case study: Aveillant “flat-pack” holographic radar
When Aveillant needed to revisit the design of its Gamekeeper counter-UAS radar to facilitate easier shipping, it was natural for the team to turn to Round Peg.
Round Peg case study: NATROX® Oxygen Generator
Supporting its client Inotec AMD Ltd., manufacturer of the ‘NATROX® Oxygen Wound Therapy System’, Round Peg is delighted to share this case study with cutting edge results for the medical industry.
Round Peg case study: Evonetix DNA Enclosure, transforming the synthetic biology industry
Round Peg Cambridge has been closely involved with Evonetix since the company was founded. Working in partnership with Evonetix engineers, its team has been designing and developing solutions for the company’s DNA synthesis prototypes.
Redgate reveals financial services continue to lead in the race to digital transformation, despite global pandemic
While 2020 was one of the most challenging years for every business, those in Financial Services and Insurance have fared better than most. This is the conclusion of a deeper sector analysis of the data behind Redgate’s 2021 State of Database DevOps Report, which looked at the challenges and opportunities that more than 3,000 developers, database specialists and IT professionals experience when…
Exploring our future at the Cambridge Festival
From overhauling our system of economics, healthcare and the way we work, to the possible new sources of energy and food, the Cambridge Festival explores the future during a series of free online events.
Entel deploys Velocix solution to power Chile’s newest IP video streaming service
Velocix, the market’s leading provider of carrier-grade video streaming and advertising technology, has announced that Entel, the largest telecommunications company in Chile, has launched Velocix’s IP CDN, origin server and video recording management software to support the country’s newest OTT streaming service, which uses the first Android TV Operator Tier Box in the country.
Snap shot, March 2021 – PCB market
The global printed circuit board situation continues to be difficult, with recent events – copper shortages, hikes in shipping costs and factory fires at two resin plants as well as Covid-19 – impacting prices and lead-times.
Meet Cambridge unveils new facilities for conferences and events
The official conference and events bureau for Cambridge is announcing a number of prestigious new facilities within its venue portfolio, ready for when face to face meetings can resume.
Oxford to Cambridge expressway project cancelled as Transport Secretary looks to alternative plans for improving transport in the region
Construction of the Oxford to Cambridge expressway has been cancelled as analysis shows the benefits the road would deliver are outweighed by its costs.
AVEVA and SHELL provide perspective on how Industry 5.0 will connect human elements to smart production
AVEVA, a global leader in engineering and industrial software, and the Shell Oil Company joined forces to discuss the future of Smart Production recently.
AVEVA, ADNOC and ARC conclude that digital transformation will drive sustainable business practices in a post-pandemic world
AVEVA, a global leader in engineering and industrial software, has underscored how digital transformation will help to maximise business returns while also optimising sustainability in a post-pandemic world.