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'Tall Tales: Secrets of the Tower' opens to the public
It is an icon of the Cambridge skyline that has inspired authors from CS Lewis to Stephen Fry – and been an enduring source of undergraduate legend for its mythical collection of Victorian pornography.
Fetch.AI joins consortium to explore blockchain technology for new mobility ecosystem
Fetch.AI joins BMW, Ford, General Motors, Renault, Accenture and IBM, among others, to form a new mobility industry consortium fostering joint development of blockchain technology standards, pilot projects, and open source software tools.
Cambridge students selected for Amazon Women in Innovation Bursary
Two students at the University of Cambridge have been selected to receive the prestigious Amazon Women in Innovation Bursary.
The Village Counsellor comes to town on Sundays
The Village Counsellor is delighted to announce the opening of its new Sunday counselling service in central Cambridge.
The EU single market at 25
A conference at Cambridge Judge marked the 25th anniversary of the European Union’s single market, in advance of a special issue of the Review of Industrial Organisation journal. There has been much progress, but plenty of work remains to translate institutional change into greater consumer benefit.
Possible offer by Abcam plc for Horizon Discovery Group plc
On 19 April 2018, Abcam made a proposal to the Board of Horizon Discovery in relation to a possible offer for Horizon Discovery at a value of 181 pence per Horizon Discovery ordinary share, under which the consideration would be fully satisfied by the issue of new shares in Abcam (the Proposal). The Proposal has been rejected by the Board of Horizon Discovery today.
New Synbiosis system provides traceable results for vaccine and antibiotic development
Synbiosis, a long-established, expert manufacturer of automated microbiological systems, is delighted to introduce the ProtoCOL 3 HD, automated colony counting and zone measurement system. The system with its sensitive new camera can generate high definition images of colonies and inhibition zones, making the ProtoCOL 3 HD ideal for vaccine and antibiotic development laboratories.
Emirates opens the gateway from Cambridge to the rest of the world
Emirates, one of the world's fastest growing airlines, starts daily routes from Stansted Airport this summer, connecting the Cambridge region with Emirates’ global network of over 154 destinations worldwide.
University of Cambridge breaks into housing delivery big league
The University of Cambridge is on track to be one of the major housing developers in the south of England this year, a Built Environment Networking event has heard.
NHS Trust agrees £20million land sale
Two sites belonging to Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust (CPFT) have been sold for £20million. The Ida Darwin site in Fulbourn, Cambridge, and the Gloucester Centre, Orton Longueville, Peterborough, have been purchased by Homes England.
Don't miss 10% discount on day meetings booked at Trinity Hall for May/June 2018
If you're looking for a unique meetings venue in central Cambridge this May or June, then don't miss out on Trinity Hall's special 10% discount currently on offer. Trinity Hall is one of the oldest and most beautiful of the Colleges, set within stunning riverside grounds in the heart of historic Cambridge. It offers a variety of flexible meetings rooms ranging from the modern to the historic.
Calling all MRC-funded PhD students!
The MRC’s 2018 Max Perutz Science Writing Award is now open.
Free workshop: Accounting and Finance for Entrepreneurs
Small businesses and startups are invited to a FREE workshop that Watermill Accounting is hosting from 10 - 12.00 on Wednesday 30th May 2018. The workshop - Accounting and Finance for Entrepreneurs - will bring companies up to speed with the latest accounting information, enabling them to maximise their revenue.
Crescendo Biologics raises $70 million in Series B financing
Crescendo Biologics Ltd, the developer of multi-functional biologics with a focus on novel targeted T-cell engagers, announced that it has completed a $70 million (€57 million) Series B financing. This is the largest disclosed Series B biotech financing in Europe this year.
Zettlex gets green light for Faraday Technology Centre
Zettlex has been granted planning permission to construct a 21,000 sq.ft. Technology Centre at its site in Foxton, Cambridge, UK.
PredictImmune secures £4.3m investment from Wellcome Trust
PredictImmune, a developer of prognostic tools to guide treatment of patients with immune-mediated diseases, announced today that it has been awarded £4.3m by the Wellcome Trust. The funding will be used to support a prospective multi-centre clinical trial of its prognostic biomarker test for treatment guidance in Crohn’s disease, one of the major forms of inflammatory bowel disease.
Cancer immunotherapy research receives £1m Innovate UK funding
PhoreMost Limited and NeoPhore Limited have announced the companies will receive £1 million of funding to support the development of a novel small-molecule cancer immunotherapy programme, following the award of a Biomedical Catalyst grant in a recent Innovate UK competition.
Law Clinic opens to the public in Cambridge
Anglia Ruskin University has launched a Law Clinic on its Cambridge campus – the first of its kind in the city – offering free, independent and confidential legal advice to the public.
African research celebrated as part of the 10th anniversary of the Cambridge-Africa Programme
The University of Cambridge programme supports research in Africa with 50 partner institutions across 18 countries.
Don't take the risk with drones
You may have seen information in the press recently regarding the upcoming drone regulations that are shortly to take effect in the UK. But did you know that there is currently a whole raft of legislation in place that covers the use of drones?
Alcuin Lecture 2018 - 'Brexit: What happened and where do we go from here?'
Anand Menon, Professor of European Politics and Foreign Affairs, Kings College London, and Director of UK in a Changing Europe, gives the Alcuin lecture next Tuesday (May 8th) at Main Lecture Theatre, Old Divinity School, St John's College, Cambridge.
Whitehill Pelham and talentdesk acquired by Sam Sales
Whitehill Pelham writes: We are very pleased to announce that Sam Sales, the entrepreneur behind the leading HR firm call hr, has acquired our recruitment consultancy, Whitehill Pelham (incorporating talentdesk).
The Dos and Don'ts of giving feedback after an interview
While it may seem that providing feedback to an unsuccessful candidate is an unnecessary task, providing a candidate feedback after interview or submission of their CV cannot only better them but also your business. This allows your company to understand the type of candidate you are looking for and what qualities are not required.
Syngene introduces new multi-application imaging range
Sleek, new blue G:BOX multi-application imaging range from Syngene produces real images for accurate quantification of DNA, visible proteins and Western blots.
Ashtons appoints three new partners
Ashtons Legal has appointed Colin Makin, Amy Richardson and Tom Bailey as partners in the firm. The firm now has 34 partners and 320 staff across East Anglia.