Innovation
Why I love AI while some of my peers remain wary
There's a strange divide I've noticed lately. While I'm finding myself increasingly drawn to the possibilities of AI, many of my fellow literature graduates view it with suspicion, if not outright hostility. At literary gatherings, mentioning my enthusiasm for AI tools often earns me ra...
Women at the cutting edge: driving inclusive surgical design
Gender bias in surgical devices impacts women surgeons, compromising both their performance and well-being. Many instruments and protective equipment have historically been designed using data based on male physical characteristics, creating systemic challenges for female practitioners....
Alchemie Jet Precision Dyeing Technology, Advancing Textile Dyeing with Acatel
Cambridge, UK, 16 January 2026 - Alchemie Technology, the pioneer of jet precision dyeing solutions announces partnership with Acatel, Portugal’s leader in sustainable textile manufacturing. This partnership validates and optimises Alchemie’s cutting edge jet precision dyeing technology...
AI as a supporting role, not the headline act
In the third instalment of the EpiCentre podcast series, the conversation turned to artificial intelligence and what it really means for small and medium sized businesses. After funding and engineering, this discussion focused on AI as a working tool rather than a headline trend. For ma...
COEL to transform the Darwin Building into a next-gen Research Hub at Chesterford Research Park
COEL has begun a full refurbishment of the Darwin Building at Chesterford Research Park, transforming the 33,000 sq ft former AstraZeneca facility into a future-ready, sustainable research hub. Discover how this project is shaping the next generation of life science workspaces across th...
Cambs Digitise approved on the BlueLight Commercial Legacy Media Digitisation Framework
Cambs Digitise has been approved as a supplier on the BlueLight Commercial Legacy Media Digitisation Framework, supporting UK policing with outsourced VHS and niche media digitisation with DEMS integration. ...
Introducing PhiZ & Co: Practical patient engagement for growing life science teams
One of the strengths of the Cambridge life sciences community is how openly teams share both challenges and progress. And one key question many founders, researchers, and innovators are facing is: how do you meaningfully involve patients in early research plans or content creation when ...
ELRIG Cell and Gene Therapy 2026
Event OverviewDiscover the breakthroughs shaping the future of medicine at this two-day event designed for scientists, innovators, and industry leaders. Our programme combines cutting-edge talks, interactive panel discussions, and dedicated networking opportunities to foster collaborati...
ELRIG Announces Drs Stephen Ward and Annarita Miccio as Keynote Speakers for Cell and Gene Therapy 2026
Inaugural event takes place from 9–10 March at Hinxton Hall in Cambridge, UK. Programme spans neurological disorders, sensory diseases, rare conditions, and cancer immunotherapy ...
What AI in healthcare really needs
Co-authored by By Claudio Silvestrin