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Moonworkers' founder entrepreneurial journey cited in lepetitjournal.com
lepetitjournal.com has dedicated its cover to Moonworkers' founder, Nicolas Croix, as an example of a successful expatriation to the UK. The article relates his journey from France to Cambridge and London.
Drug resistant neglected tropical disease tracked by genomic surveillance
Genome sequencing has shed light on the re-emergence of the bacterium that causes yaws, a neglected tropical disease of the skin, bones and joints. The re-emergence followed a mass drug administration (MDA) campaign that aimed to eliminate the disease in Papua New Guinea.
Vertical farming: how big is too big?
Vertical farming is growing quickly. The concept of vertical farming, the idea that crops can be grown far more efficiently indoors under controlled environmental conditions than would be possible on conventional farmland, has captured the imagination of entrepreneurs and investors alike, with dozens of start-ups being founded across the world raising ever-increasing amounts of investor capital.
Squeezing light inside memory devices could help improve performance
Researchers have developed a method to ‘squeeze’ visible light in order to see inside tiny memory devices. The technique will allow researchers to probe how these devices break down and how their performance can be improved for a range of applications.
Toughness pays dividends for Sookio, Cambridge’s digital agency
Cambridge digital marketing agency, Sookio, has weathered the pandemic storm, creating jobs, raising turnover, and picking up two award nominations.
Vice-Chancellor’s awards showcase impact and engagement during the pandemic
Academics, students and professional members of staff from across the University of Cambridge have been recognised in this year’s Vice-Chancellor’s Research Impact and Engagement Awards for their work in areas including COVID-19 testing, PPE production and online engagement.
Varied programme of online events celebrates Black History Month in Cambridge
Cambridge residents can join in with a programme of online and real life talks, exhibitions and events for Black History Month during October.
Oxford to Cambridge Arc: a global asset and national investment priority
The Oxford to Cambridge Arc, which the Chancellor of the Exchequer described as a “key economic priority” for the country, has unveiled its bold vision in a prospectus that has been submitted to Government. The Arc’s ambition is to unlock the potential of its assets to create a world-leading innovation economy.
OKRA raises ambitious target to 6 million predictions in Life Sciences by end of 2020
OKRA empowers the pharma industry with real-time insights amid Covid-19 uncertainty.
Oncologica secures last available laboratory suite within Newnham Building at Chesterford Research Park
Chesterford Research Park is delighted to confirm that Oncologica has secured the last available suite within the newly re-configured Newnham building at the Park and will take up occupancy with immediate effect post partial practical completion, which is due within the next week.
Birketts celebrates internal talent with round of promotions
Leading regional law firm, Birketts, has announced the promotion of 31 of its talented lawyers across four of its offices.
Cambridge Index climbs 3.3%
The Cambridge Index advanced 786.3 points or 3.3% to close at 24788. Four of the top ten Index heavyweights posted weekly gains to their share prices.
Paul England discusses IP and pharma changes of the past decade, for Intellectual Property Magazine
Just a decade ago, during the financial crisis, the life sciences sector, dominated by small-molecule pharmaceuticals, was being squeezed.
Tame your computer - add Pivot power
In her regular series for Cambridge Network members - now in its 15th year - software training expert Karen Roem offers handy tips to help you 'Tame your computer'. This week she describes how to create PivotTables - no know-how necessary (Excel 2013 onwards).
Nu Quantum raises £2.1m Seed investment to accelerate the commercialisation of pioneering quantum photonics hardware
Nu Quantum, the quantum photonics company, has raised £2.1 million in Seed funding in a round led by Amadeus Capital Partners.
ARU experts will help CSES celebrate 100 years
Experts from Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) will be helping the Chelmsford Science and Engineering Society (CSES) celebrate its 100th birthday during a special online event on Tuesday 13 October.
Dolomite Bio releases new application on plant protoplast RNA sequencing of leaves
Dolomite Bio, a leading provider of high throughput single cell technology, launches a new application note demonstrating single cell RNA Sequencing of plant leaf protoplasts on the Nadia Innovate.
Why Rapid Prototyping is so much more than Additive Manufacturing
Rapid Prototyping is so much more than Additive Manufacturing. There is now no need to wait four to five weeks for machined parts – there are now companies which will routinely machine parts in seven to 10, or even two to three days, depending on your budget.
Funding confirmed for Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has formally announced that the government will fund the new Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital at Addenbrooke’s. This news follows years of meticulous planning and hard work.
Endomag CEO features in Telegraph article about Brexit transition
Eric Mayes, CEO of Cambridge-based Endomag, tells The Telegraph that thorough preparation has made his firm future-proof, as businesses across the UK prepare for the end of the Brexit transition period on 31 December.
Better Origin secures government funding to scale cutting-edge insect processing platform
A £10 million funding package from the UK Government’s Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund (ISCF) will help to scale the insect bioconversion sector, accelerating the transition to sustainable methods of farming.
GCP Board approves multi-million investments in skills programme and transport projects
A £2m expanded skills programme to help people retrain and find work in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic has been approved by the Greater Cambridge Partnership (GCP) Executive Board.
Biotech startup launches app to help people with type 1 diabetes dose insulin
An app designed to help people with type 1 diabetes more precisely regulate their insulin dose has been launched by Quin, a pioneering, female-founded digital health start-up.
GeoSpock announces additional $5.4 million in strategic investment
GeoSpock has announced $5.4m in additional funding to accelerate the development and adoption of the fastest, most scalable database on the market. This strategic investment round brings the total GeoSpock has raised to date to over $32 million.
New Crop Science Centre opens in Cambridge
A new Centre, designed to fast-track technologies to sustainably improve farmers’ yields worldwide, has been launched in Cambridge.