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CellulaREvolution raises £1.75M to accelerate technology launch

The investment comes from a group of notable investors in a round led by Happiness Capital. It also includes Allusion One.

Opening the Innovation Economy: The case for inclusive innovation in the UK

In February 2022, the UK Government’s Levelling Up White Paper set out a mission to increase expenditure on public research and development.

First melanoma test to offer reassurance of low risk of cancer spread

The technological advance came as they made a scientific breakthrough in understanding the mechanism of skin cancer growth.

Royal Academy of Engineering Research Fellowship

The Royal Academy of Engineering Research Fellowships programme has announced 17 new awardees.

GlycanAge announces new test to diagnose menopause

GlycanAge, which is headquartered in The Catalyst on Newcastle’s Helix development, has announced an advanced new menopause test.

Newcastle to co-host launch of global report recognising the city as world leaders in ageing innovation

Today (5 April, 2pm GMT) will be the official launch of the report, titled Silver Hues: Building Age Ready Cities.

Digital citizenship and beyond - An Interview

Open Lab is a world-leading Human Computer Interaction research group in the School of Computing at Newcastle University.

Behind the scenes at Newcastle Helix: Covid science and beyond

The Biosphere on Newcastle Helix is a hot spot for innovative life science. The latest organisation to join is an Innovation Lab...

Start-up tackling donor tissue shortages joins Newcastle Helix

A biotech start-up, whose technology aims to tackle donor tissue shortages and speed up life-changing transplants moves to The Biosphere.

Data and a world of opportunities for businesses and people - an interview with NICD

NICD is based in the city and we are a facility which helps leading brands across the UK to make the best use of their data.

Q&A: Iksuda Therapeutics: Advancing care for ovarian and lung cancer patients

Iksuda Therapeutics is a Newcastle-based biotech company that was originally founded by IP Group, spun out of the University of Bath.

Why The Northern Retrieval Registry located to The Biosphere

The Northern Retrieval Registry is a research centre business that studies implants removed from the body....

Interview with Open Lab: designing tech to transform lives

Human Computer Interaction (HCI) is designing digital technology with people in mind, making sure that technology works best for them.

How upskilling can help your business benefit from your own data

After a very long gestation, the National Innovation Centre for Data (NICD) is slowly taking shape - both the building and the team.

Distilling the System of Systems report

The Newcastle System of Systems report prepared by Urban Foresight, addresses how to embed smart city initiatives and outcomes.