News and events
The latest news from Cambridge Enterprise and information on events coming up in the coming months.
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From teaching ideals to teaching practice
Dr David Whitebread, Senior Lecturer in the Faculty of Education, is helping establish an English-language kindergarten in China, a large-scale consultancy project which encompasses everything from designing the building to training the teachers.
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'Smart' microcapsules in a single step
A new, single-step method of fabricating microcapsules, which have potential commercial applications in industries including medicine, agriculture and diagnostics, has been developed by researchers at the University of Cambridge. The findings are published today (10 February) in the journal Science.
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Cambridge spin-out CamGaN acquired by Plessey
CamGaN, a University spin-out in the area of high-brightness light-emitting diodes (HB-LEDs), has been acquired by Plessey, a semiconductor manufacturer based in Plymouth.
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Creating star teams
The vital role of the team in creating successful ventures is the topic of the first Enterprise Tuesday session of the Lent Term, held this evening (7 February) in the Department of Engineering.
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New form of hafnium oxide developed
A novel material developed by researchers at the University of Cambridge is opening up new possibilities for next generation electronic and optoelectronic devices, and paving the way for further component miniaturisation.
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Under pressure
Technology developed at the University of Cambridge which facilitates electrical measurements under pressure is to be commercialised by easyLab, a Reading-based designer and manufacturer of equipment for high-pressure applications.
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Lumora develops technique to improve speed and sensitivity of molecular diagnostics
A new technique for in vitro molecular diagnostics could provide increased speed, sensitivity and reproducibility over current methods, through the use of stem primers.
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BlueGnome’s screening platform triples rate of embryo implantation in IVF
The screening platform developed by University of Cambridge spin-out BlueGnome triples rates of embryo implantation for women undergoing in vitro fertilisation (IVF) treatment, according to a recent study.
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Eight19 launches new fund to bring affordable solar power to rural Africa
Cambridge spin-out company Eight19 has launched a new charitable fund which will help bring affordable solar lighting to rural off-grid communities in East Africa.
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Enval secures funding for first commercial plant
University of Cambridge spin-out Enval has secured further funding for the commercialisation of its technology for the recycling of plastic-aluminium laminate packaging.