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New drugs could reduce risk of heart disease and diabetes when added to statins
New drugs that lower levels of triglycerides (a type of fat) in blood could further reduce the risk of heart attack when added to statins. These new drugs, which are in various stages of development, could also reduce blood glucose levels and the risk of diabetes, according to a new genetic study from the Medical Research Council Epidemiology Unit at the University of Cambridge.
Cambridge Festival of Ideas explores the dark side of technology
From the growing dangers of the dark web and social media, to the technologies that improve lives, the 2018 Cambridge Festival of Ideas (15-28 October) reveals the latest research and findings regarding the impact of our rapidly-evolving technological world.
Conference season is back, and Team is all packed
This October, Team will be exhibiting, speaking and attending various events in Europe and North America.
Comment on plans for new village at Bourn Airfield
Plans for a new village on Bourn Airfield have been submitted to South Cambridgeshire District Council – and residents can now comment on the proposals.
The new ‘Rising Path’ opens at Cambridge University Botanic Garden
The Rising Path at Cambridge University Botanic Garden, designed to offer a fresh perspective on the Garden’s historic Systematic Beds, will open to the public on Saturday (22 September 2018).
'Significant breakthrough' in understanding the deadly nature of pandemic influenza
Researchers at the University of Cambridge and the University of Oxford have discovered a new molecule that plays a key role in the immune response that is triggered by influenza infections. The molecule, a so-called mini viral RNA, is capable of inducing inflammation and cell death, and was produced at high levels by the 1918 pandemic influenza virus.
How to avoid being replaced by robots
Balint Bertok, alumnus of the Postgraduate Diploma in Entrepreneurship programme (PGDE 2017) at Cambridge Judge Business School, recently gave a TEDx talk about artificial intelligence (AI) in Cergy-Pontoise, France.
Survey into public’s views on rape compensation
A criminologist at Anglia Ruskin University is asking the public to take part in a survey that could help shape policy around compensation provided to rape victims.
The Cambridge hosts another First Time Buyer event
The Cambridge Building Society strengthens its support for potential customers looking to own their own home, by hosting another informal evening event for First Time Buyers early next month.
Council leaders call for independent review of Combined Authority
Greater Cambridge leaders are very concerned by the way the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority (CA) is working and have asked for a review while there is still time to improve the direction it is taking. The whole region risks reduced support from central government if local leadership is ineffective.
Cambridge-based Brand Recruitment finalists for 6 national recruitment awards
Go-to creative, PR and marketing recruitment specialists for the region, Brand Recruitment, have been shortlisted for an impressive six categories at the national and prestigious Marketing & Digital Recruitment Awards.
Rising Stars – seeking stellar startups for national pitch competition
Tech Nation introduces Rising Stars, the UK’s newest and most exciting pitch competition. Designed with the ambitious tech entrepreneur in mind, Rising Stars is on a mission to find the UK’s most promising early-stage startups and take them to the next level.
Angola takes vital step to remove child sexual abuse imagery from the internet
Angola has announced a new system for anonymously reporting online child sexual abuse images and videos in partnership with international charity, the Cambridge-based IWF (Internet Watch Foundation).
Cambridge Festival of Ideas: marriage, what is it good for?
Should marriage still exist? Does it make us healthier? When was the most dramatic change in the institution of marriage?
Senior hires as Bango expands mobile commerce partnerships
Bango announces new additions to its global business development, product and delivery teams. Key hires support its customers’ growth objectives and deliver on the unique opportunities enabled by the success of the Bango Platform.
Arthur Rank Hospice seeks community-minded companies who will make it their business to grow
Read how creative and inspiring local businesses and organisations can grow £50 in the Arthur Rank Hospice Charity Accumulator Challenge and raise vital funds for the Charity...
Cambridge scientist wins £15,000 as part of nationwide Inventor Prize competition
The search to find Britain’s budding new inventors, life-hackers and DIY disrupters is over as Nesta and BEIS reveal the winner of The Inventor Prize. Cambridge-based Nawar Al-Zebari of Urologic receives £15,000 second prize in the competition.
Lycotec turns 'bad' fats to good
Technology developed in Cambridge is set to be able to personalise, optimise and revolutionise the food fats we eat, reducing fat digestibility and converting it into weight management and blood lipid lowering food.
Application deadline looms for Cleantech Venture Day 2018
There are just a few days left to apply for Cambridge Cleantech's annual pitching and investment day, Cleantech Venture Day, to be held in London on October 30-31, 2018. The deadline for applications is this Friday (September 21st).
CyanConnode wins $11.6 million order from India
CyanConnode (AIM: CYAN), a world leader in narrowband radio frequency mesh networks, is pleased to announce the receipt of a $11.6 million purchase order relating to a smart metering deployment by an Indian State-Owned Utility.
Leading international science company acquires Cambridge medical sector specialist
Medical Device Usability, a Cambridge-based human factors services business specialising in medical technology, particularly medical devices, drug delivery products, and in-vitro diagnostic devices, has been acquired by UL, a global safety science leader.
Anglia Ruskin engineers new apprentice route
A new partnership between a FTSE 250 construction business and Anglia Ruskin University will allow future civil engineers to earn while they learn.
Growth ambition for Cambridgeshire and Peterborough must be matched by decisive action
The Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Independent Economic Review (CPIER) has today published its final report*, stressing the national importance of an inclusive growth agenda.
Anglia Ruskin’s GSI makes national shortlist
Anglia Ruskin University's Global Sustainability Institute has been shortlisted for the national Finance for the Future Awards 2018 for a suite of research projects and outputs over the past seven years.
Avoid bcc’ing the boss, says new study
People who bcc the supervisor in emails are seen as “less moral” and “less fit” to be team leader, finds a study led by Cambridge Judge Business School researchers outlined ina new Harvard Business Review article.