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Humanity’s finding new ways to communicate – but be careful
KISS's Managing Director, Sarah Reakes says: "I think it’s fair to say that we’re all in agreement at the moment – connection is vital, and people are finding new ways to do it; but the way brands do it is even more important."
Children’s book ‘Battle Robots of the Blood’ now available
Immunology expertise has combined with beautifully evocative illustrations to create an engaging book for children and their parents. A new children’s book ‘Battle Robots of the Blood’ has been launched, available as an e-book for free during the coronavirus lockdown.
Expert financial help on offer during these testing times
The FD Centre is offering its expertise to guide SMEs through the maze of new financial business support measures available due to the coronavirus crisis.
Expressions of interest invited for virtual workshop on mouse genetics
Given the current requirements for social distancing as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Medical Research Council (MRC) is now exploring a virtual meeting / webinar on Wednesday 20 May 2020.
Will you lose the SME scheme R&D tax Relief if you access the CBILS?
The complex rules around which R&D tax relief an SME is able to claim under means that companies need to understand the potential adverse effect taking such a loan may have on their R&D claim and future cash flow.
Birketts advises on acquisition of specialist asbestos removal and COVID-19 decontamination business
Birketts has advised on the acquisition of DCUK FM, a leading asbestos removal business, from Marlowe plc for a sum of £7 million. DCUK FM is a nationwide contractor specialising in asbestos removal and also COVID-19 cleaning and contamination services.
How to recruit from behind our screens
The focus turns to recruitment next week when Cambridge Network continues its popular series of free webinars, with the first of a trio of sessions to help HR managers and recruiters navigate virtual activity as it replaces face-to-face communications.
Bango and NHN Corp expand global data partnership
Bango (AIM: BGO), the mobile commerce company, has expanded its strategic partnership with South Korean big data business NHN Corp. NHN will invest £6.5M into the Audiens data platform business through an investment into Bango Deep Limited (Bango Deep), the Bango subsidiary that owns Audiens.
AVEVA and Axonify jointly deliver first AI-enabled Microlearning Solution to Industry 4.0 customers
AVEVA, a global leader in engineering and industrial software, announced today that it has strategically partnered with Axonify, a rapidly growing B2B SaaS company and a leader in the microlearning space, to offer adaptive AI- microlearning powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI) as part of AVEVA Unified Learning.
A Cambridge Blue salute to the NHS
Last night (Thursday), the iconic King’s College, Cambridge was illuminated blue to salute key workers on the frontline who are risking their own health to care for others.
Michael Wakelam 1955 - 2020
The Babraham Institute is devastated to announce the news of the death of Professor Michael Wakelam, the Institute’s Director.
Endomag steps up to support NHS
In partnership with Sysmex Europe, Cambridge based Endomag is supporting the NHS by donating free Magtrace® lymphatic tracer vials to UK hospitals, to help continue carrying out essential breast cancer treatment during the Covid-19 outbreak.
Rapid COVID-19 diagnostic test developed by Cambridge team to be deployed in hospitals
A new rapid diagnostic test for COVID-19, developed by a University of Cambridge spinout company and capable of diagnosing the infection in under 90 minutes, is being deployed at Cambridge hospitals, ahead of being launched in hospitals nationwide.
Cambridge researchers awarded European Research Council funding
Four researchers at the University of Cambridge have won advanced grants from the European Research Council (ERC), Europe’s premier research funding body.
Meteor Inkjet launches eLab Pro, the next generation industrial inkjet RIP
Meteor Inkjet Ltd takes digital printing of labels, packaging and books to a new level with the launch of eLab Pro, a scalable industrial inkjet raster image processor (RIP) solution in a complete, plug and play package.
Gardening helps to grow positive body image
New research has found that allotment gardening promotes positive body image, which measures someone’s appreciation of their own body and its functions, and an acceptance of bodily imperfections.
Bin collections during Easter and Early May Bank Holiday
Bin collections in Cambridge City and South Cambridgeshire will be later than usual during the Easter period and after the Early May Bank Holiday.
Scientists on Standby portal launched to support the recruitment of overflow resource for the testing of COVID-19
Scientists on Standby has been rapidly conceptualised and launched in response to the COVID-19 crisis and in anticipation of the increasing pressure on UK diagnostic testing laboratories and facilities in the coming weeks and months. The portal enables scientists with relevant skills and experience to volunteer their time, expertise and support for COVID-19 screening and testing.
Cancelled events can leave a positive legacy
Event professionals all over the world are having to deal with cancelled conferences and meetings or tentative postponements until later this year or next.
AstraZeneca donates 9 million face masks to support healthcare workers around the world in the fight against COVID-19
AstraZeneca is donating nine million face masks to support healthcare workers around the world as they respond to the COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) global pandemic. AstraZeneca has partnered with the World Economic Forum’s COVID Action Platform, created with the support of the World Health Organisation, to identify countries in greatest need.
Taylor Wessing advises tech VC firm Dawn Capital on unicorn deal
Taylor Wessing has advised early-stage tech investor Dawn Capital on its secondary purchase of shares from shareholders of Dataiku Inc. This values Dataiku at over USD1 billion.
Coronavirus prompts marked shift in UK households’ digital habits, EY study finds
COVID-19 is prompting a shift in UK households’ digital activity, a new EY survey reveals today. Due to the outbreak of coronavirus, many people are trying online services for the first time – video calling shows the largest uptick, with 18% of consumers trying this for the first time, ahead of online shopping (9%) and watching catch-up TV (9%).
Digital Surgery acquired by Medtronic
Taylor Wessing has advised Digital Surgery, a privately-held pioneer in surgical AI, data and analytics and digital education and training, on its sale to Medtronic, the global leader in medical technology.
Taylor Wessing advises Thought Machine on $83 million Series B funding
Taylor Wessing has advised Thought Machine, a UK-based fintech company, on its USD 83 million Series B funding.
Taylor Wessing wins Impact Case of the Year at The Managing IP EMEA Awards 2020
Taylor Wessing has been named as the recipient of "The Impact Case of the Year" award at The Managing IP EMEA Awards 2020 for its work for global generic and specialty pharmaceuticals company, Mylan.