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Cambridge academics recognised in Queen’s Birthday Honours
Researchers from the University of Cambridge have been recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours, which were announced on Saturday.
Cambridge University and Nanyang Technological University, Singapore establish new research centre to support lifelong learning
A new research centre focused on improving support for lifelong learning and cognitive agility opened on 1 October 2020 in Singapore.
Cambridge Index drops 0.6%
The Cambridge Index dipped 161.1 points or 0.6% to close at 24626.9, as eight of the top ten Index heavyweights posted weekly losses to their share price.
Giving an old building a new lease of life
An old building has been given a new purpose at Jesus College for the new academic year, with a professional kitchen and spacious dining rooms opening in their Forum building.
Sable&Hawkes delivers scientific digital illustration projects for global biopharmaceutical
Sable&Hawkes in-house digital illustrators have been used extensively by global biopharma Sartorius to help highlight, clarify and explain many of their technical products and processes. From infographics to product manuals and user guides, the firm has used digital illustration to help explain complex scientific processes and instrumentation across print and digital media.
Not too late to register for Sensors in Medicine 2020
Registration for the virtual Conference Sensors in Medicine 2020 is open until 20 October, the first day of the four day virtual conference. Registration is free but advanced registration is required
Marshall apprentice, Haydn Jakes, awarded MBE
Haydn Jakes, a former Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group (Marshall ADG) apprentice, has been appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in The Queen's Birthday Honours List.
Stevenage named High Potential Opportunity zone for cell and gene therapy
The Department for International Trade (DIT) has classified Stevenage, Hertfordshire, as a High Potential Opportunity (HPO) zone in recognition of its thriving cell and gene therapy cluster of national and international significance. The successful HPO nomination was made by Hertfordshire Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) and is expected to help attract further overseas investment into the…
Alison Dennis discusses the importance of IP protection for healthtech companies with First Word MedTech
In the fast-expanding healthtech landscape, with a constant stream of new products entering the market, a company's intellectual property (IP)—the secret sauce that differentiates their technology from competitors' offerings—holds more value than ever.
Taylor Wessing attracts new corporate technology and private equity partner
International law firm Taylor Wessing announces the appointment of Ian Moore as a partner in its corporate technology and private equity teams.
Mogrify introduces EpiMOGRIFY platform to systematically identify epigenetic switches driving cell identity and cell maintenance
Today Mogrify announced the introduction of EpiMOGRIFY. The platform models the epigenetic state of the cell to predict the switches important for cell identity, cell maintenance, directed differentiation and cell conversion.
What does the Planning White Paper mean for local planning authorities?
Birketts’ planning experts (Partner Tom Newcombe, Partner Deborah Sharples and Senior Associate Steven Bell) were joined by guest speaker William Upton QC for a webinar on The Planning White Paper and what impact it will have on Local Planning Authorities (LPAs).
New research to tackle Covid's impact on mental health receives £2 million boost
Six new projects worth a total of £2 million will give a much-needed boost in support for research investigating the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on mental health.
CMR Co-founder, Martin Frost, awarded CBE
CMR Surgical (CMR) is delighted to congratulate Martin Frost, one of the company’s founders, former CEO and now Non-Executive Director, on being awarded a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in Her Majesty The Queen’s Birthday Honours List, for his services to British industry.
RAREfest20: Global, virtual festival puts rare diseases into the spotlight
Despite the fact rare diseases affect one in 17 people, those affected tell Cambridge Rare Disease Network they’ve been all but forgotten during the last six months of the COVID-19 pandemic. With this in mind, CRDN is making it their priority to push rare diseases into the spotlight. Cambridge Network is proud to be media partner for this important event in the rare disease calendar.
Opportunities arise for the Phoenix Trust from local business community
The Phoenix Trust is no ordinary charity; it is both a bustling business and social enterprise. Forged with a mission to strengthen and empower the lives of people with learning disabilities or complex needs, the Phoenix Trust provides a meaningful experience of work together with the development of social and life skills to some of the most vulnerable in our society.
Cambridgeshire charity launches new campaign to help children with mental health problems
To coincide with World Mental Health Day (10 Oct 2020), Cambridgeshire charity, Blue Smile, is launching a new campaign to help local children. The charity, established in 2010, provides expert therapy to children aged 3-13 with mental health problems.
UK economy recovering faster than expected, but much slower growth could be ahead, reveals latest EY ITEM Club forecast
The UK economy’s initial recovery from recession has been much faster than expected, according to the EY ITEM Club’s Autumn Forecast, but future growth prospects have been downgraded.
Early care for people with psychosis supports recovery
A study with early intervention mental health service CAMEO at Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust (CPFT) has found that sixty percent of people cared for in their first episode of psychosis recovered well.
geo underlines strategic intent by strengthening board and senior management team
geo (Green Energy Options), the Cambridge based smart energy specialist, has underlined its strategic intent with two new appointments that reflect its desire to grow and win in the increasingly complex energy landscape, both nationally and through international expansion.
CBI East of England responds to government announcement of global travel taskforce
Richard Tunnicliffe, CBI East of England Director, said:“Effective airport testing has a vital role to play in jumpstarting international travel and trade, so the Government’s Global Travel Taskforce announcement will be welcomed by business in the East of England.
PA Consulting challenges young minds to innovate for a better world in its ninth annual Raspberry Pi competition
PA Consulting (PA), the consultancy that’s bringing ingenuity to life, has launched its ninth Raspberry Pi competition.
Blindness and sight loss to double by 2050
New study predicts almost 900 million people will be affected worldwide
Free CambWifi going live in Huntingdonshire market towns
Free public access Wifi is going live in market towns across Huntingdonshire to help residents keep connected and bolster local businesses through the dark days of Covid.
Get it right – legal ownership
The recent High Court case of Fantini v Scrutton and Others [2020] EWCH 1552 (Ch) considered how a property was legally held by a mother and daughter as “joint tenants“ or “tenants in common”. Clare Martin of Hewitsons explains.