Satellite Applications
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New Space Enterprise Lab opens at Queen’s AMIC Harbour
Our Northern Ireland Space Enterprise Lab (SEL) was launched at Queen’s University Belfast’s AMIC Harbour site providing users with access to the latest collaborative technology, resources and expertise – the latest addition to the Satellite Applications Catapult’s UK wide network. This new addition ensures that technology and support are accessible to innovators and businesses based in Northern Ireland and connected to our other SELs nationwide. This expansion marks a significant milestone in fostering innovation and collaboration using space data and technology, powered locally through the longstanding commitment of the Northern Ireland Space Office.
Medicines Discovery
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Patient and Ministers Unveil NPIP’s First Total-Body PET Scanner as London Site Becomes Operational
Patients are starting to benefit from one of the UK’s first total-body PET scanners, brought to St Thomas’ Hospital in London by the National PET Imaging Platform (NPIP). Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, Rt Hon Peter Kyle MP, and Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Rt Hon Wes Streeting MP, unveiled the scanner on 27 November, praising the cutting-edge technology and its potential to unlock medical breakthroughs.
Energy Systems
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eHGV charger connections guide released by eFREIGHT 2030 to accelerate the deployment of charging infrastructure
The eFREIGHT 2030 consortium – committed to driving the UK’s transition to electric heavy goods vehicles (eHGVs) – has released its latest guidance – the eHGV Charger Connections Guide. Aimed at eHGV fleet owners, this comprehensive guide aims to demystify the complexities surrounding the connection of electric HGV (eHGV) chargers to the UK’s electricity network, offering vital insights into the necessary steps, costs, and challenges involved.
Cell and Gene Therapy
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Cell and Gene Therapy Catapult and UCL Researcher-in-Residence to develop a digital twin of CAR-T manufacturing
A new Researcher-in-Residence partnership between the Cell and Gene Therapy Catapult, an independent innovation and technology organisation specialising in the advancement of the cell and gene therapy industry, and Associate Professor Stephen Goldrick from University College London (UCL), will develop a digital twin and build advanced process models of a key step in the CAR-T manufacturing process.
High Value Manufacturing
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It’s a fair COP – but we can all do our bit on emissions
The Conference of the Parties has concluded. We know it better as COP29 and the parties are the 198 nations that signed the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in Brazil in 1992. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer used the conference to announce that emissions targets for the UK were to be even more ambitious – a cut of 81% from 1990 levels by 2035, instead of the previous 78%. The UK has come a long way on this, having cut greenhouse gas emissions by 50% compared to levels around the time that document was signed, whilst still seeing a 79% growth in the economy over the same period. It proves that economic success does not need to (literally) cost the Earth. But what can we do next?
Compound Semiconductor Applications
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Compound Semiconductor Applications Catapult certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for 2024-2025
Compound Semiconductor Applications Catapult has been certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ by the global authority on workplace culture, Great Place to Work. Compound Semiconductor Applications Catapult was awarded the certification by achieving an average of 79% in all statements in the Great Place to Work survey.
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