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Addenbrooke’s launches state-of-the-art laser eye surgery
The first ultra-precision laser eye surgery service for NHS patients at a major teaching hospital has officially opened at the Cambridge Eye Unit at Addenbrooke’s, thanks to funding through The Cambridge Eye Trust and Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust.
Allia hosts exciting pitch off: "Meet the future: impact entrepreneurs" at VentureFest East
Six of the brightest and best impact entrepreneurs will be pitching for your vote and the chance to win the title “Impact Entrepreneur 2017" at this year's VentureFest East on Thursday 21st September at Newmarket Racecourse.
Strategic partnership seeks to disrupt flexographic printing industry
Apex International, a global anilox and metering solutions provider, and Hamillroad Software Limited, a UK based software company specialising in pre-press solutions, announce the formation of Aniken Graphics International, a joint venture created to bring Bellissima Digitally Modulated Screening into the flexographic mainstream.
Bartlett Automotive shortlisted as finalists in Hunts Post Business Awards
Bartlett Automotive has been shortlisted as finalists for ‘Business in the Community’ and ‘Business Development’ in the Hunts Post Business Awards.
Sports for Schools scheme launches in Ireland
Tommy Bowe, Irish international rugby star, celebrates the arrival of the Sports for Schools initiative across Ireland
Dr Tim Minshall announced as first Professor of Innovation at Cambridge University
The new Professor of Innovation at the University of Cambridge is Dr Tim Minshall. In the new role, he will lead the engineers and inventors of tomorrow to see their ideas become reality and change the world.
Study clears important hurdle towards developing an HIV vaccine
An international team of researchers has demonstrated a way of overcoming one of the major stumbling blocks that has prevented the development of a vaccine against HIV: the ability to generate immune cells that stay in circulation long enough to respond to and stop virus infection.
Fibre reinforced polymers: many downsides leave plenty of room for innovation
Nearly all the advocates of fibre reinforced polymers (FRP) shy away from talking about the many elephants in the room and there are enough of them that is beyond crowded. IDTechEx do not see these downsides as insurmountable barriers and instead look at the problems as opportunities and hotbeds of innovation.
Scientists reveal the beautiful simplicity underlying branching patterns in tissue
In the centenary year of the publication of a seminal treatise on the physical and mathematical principles underpinning nature – On Growth and Form by D’Arcy Wentworth Thompson – a Cambridge physicist has led a study describing an elegantly simple solution to a puzzle that has taxed biologists for centuries: how complex branching patterns of tissues arise.
Trust’s technology drive on winning streak
Cambridge University Hospitals Trust (CUH), which has won a string of awards for its pioneering use of technology, has been nominated for two more.
Homelessness charity welcomes Alex Mayer MEP for International Day of Charity visit
Local homelessness charity, Emmaus Cambridge, welcomed Alex Mayer, Member of European Parliament for the East of England, to its community in Landbeach to celebrate International Day of Charity last week.
Cambridge International Jazz Festival 2017 packs a punch
At three years old, and one of the youngest on the block, Cambridge International Jazz Festival packs an increasingly powerful punch.
Cambridgeshire memories to be captured thanks to National Lottery
From teenage musical memories in the Fens to family stories in Littleport, money raised by National Lottery players is helping local people to discover and share their history.
Sportspeople can face retirement identity crisis
Research shows how top-level sportspeople can struggle to adjust to life after retirement, with their identities continuing to be defined by their former careers.
Light therapy specialist Lumie launches its most premium wake-up light
Cambridge-based light therapy specialist Lumie is launching its most premium wake-up light today. Lumie Bodyclock Luxe 750D (RRP £199) is an upgrade on the Luxe 700, offering DAB radio in addition to Bluetooth and low-blue light to make it non-alerting at bedtime.
NHS discount for conference on the future of personalised healthcare
Personalised healthcare and genomic medicine will be in the spotlight at a Cambridge conference this autumn. Examining the implications of genomics and other technologies on the delivery of healthcare, ‘Healthy futures: genomics and beyond’ on 28 November 2017 is a must for those working at the frontline of healthcare.
XMOS powers growth in voice with $15M funding round
XMOS Ltd, a leader in voice capture solutions for the consumer electronics market, has today announced its $15M Series-E funding round. The round was led by Infineon Technologies with additional funding from existing investors Amadeus Capital Partners, Draper Esprit, Foundation Capital and Robert Bosch Venture Capital.
Founders4Schools celebrates connecting 80,000 young people to 30,000 business leaders
This week, at the incredible new Francis Crick Institute, Founders4Schools celebrated the educators and business leaders who have worked together to connect over 80,000 young people with its nationwide network of more than 30,000 business leaders.
Cambridge Consultants appoints Neil Gazeley as Global Marketing Director
Demonstrating the company’s commitment to developing the brand globally
Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group wins contract to support Royal Netherlands Air Force
Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group (Marshall ADG) has been contracted to deliver pallet based Medical Evacuation Systems to be used primarily on board the Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF) C-130 Hercules transport aircraft.
The insurreality of war
Writing a book is said to be cathartic. Professor Mark de Rond of Cambridge Judge Business School begs to differ, as he wrestled for five years with understanding his experience among army medics in Afghanistan.
Transitioning leads to greater life and job satisfaction
Transgender people who have altered their outward appearance and accepted a new identity experience better mental health and greater job and life satisfaction, according to a new study.
Mobile robotics: forklifts will never be the same again?
Robotic technology will transform the forklift industry, causing a colossal transfer of value from human-provided driving services, towards spending on autonomous industrial material handling machines, thus fuelling an industry revenue boom far exceeding recent growth trends, says IdTechEx.
BBC TV and radio presenters host Roar Festival Grand Finale Ball
Two of the region’s leading BBC broadcasters are to host this year’s Cambridge Roar Festival Grand Finale ‘Fire and Ice’ Ball on Saturday 30th September at the Quy Mill Hotel and Spa.
Endomag receives CE Mark approval for Magseed breast cancer localisation technology
Endomag, the surgical guidance company, announced that it has received CE Mark approval for Magseed®, a minimally invasive breast marker used to accurately guide surgeons during breast cancer removal.