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Going paperless with OneNote: enhancing student engagement in higher education
By Nancy Khialani and Chunxue Liu The Challenge Like many higher education institutions adapting to digital transformation, the University of the West of Scotland (UWS) has adopted a hybrid learning…
Scottish Government ‘first in UK’ to use AI tool for analysing consultation responses
The Scottish Government has become the first administration in the UK to use an artificial intelligence tool to analyse public responses to consultations – with “promising results”. Consult’, built by…
Digital forensics company secures £2.25 million investment from Scottish National Investment Bank
A Scottish digital forensics company has appointed a new chair and secured investment of £2.25 million as it bids to scale its platform and reach into new international markets. Cyacomb,…
Scottish fintech companies prepare for Europe’s largest fintech conference
Ten high-growth Scottish fintech companies are set to travel to Europe’s largest fintech conference as they look to expand into new markets. The firms will join the Scottish ‘pavilion’ at…
Moray Council becomes second Scottish local authority to ban mobile phones in classrooms
Moray Council has become the second Scottish local authority to ban pupils from using mobile phones or devices in classrooms to ‘reduce distractions and promote positive learning environments’. The new…
Moray Council becomes second Scottish local authority to ban mobile phones in classrooms
Moray Council has become the second Scottish local authority to ban pupils from using mobile phones or devices in classrooms to ‘reduce distractions and promote positive learning environments’. The new…
Free cyber training launched for students in Scottish universities and colleges
A free cybersecurity training resource has been released for students in Scottish universities and colleges. The Scottish Government-backed online resilience resource was unveiled on a ministerial visit to the cyberQuarter…
Minister launches new data and AI skills framework to boost business and communities
A Scottish Government minister today launched a new data and artificial intelligence (AI) skills framework to boost business and communities. Graeme Dey, higher and further education minister, unveiled the programme…
Glasgow AI assistant for GPs eyes new markets after securing £250,000 investment
A Glasgow tech firm that has developed an AI assistant for patients and clinicians is looking to new markets after securing £250,000 investment. GeneralPractice.AI is looking to expand its existing…
GovTech
Scottish Government set to add half a million users on national digital identity platform by the end of the year
The Scottish Government is on track to add half a million users to its national digital identity system by the end of the year, according to new data. Around 9,000…
How real-time financial data can help local authorities in Scotland tackle the cost-of-living crisis
Public services are under immense pressure. Rising living costs, stagnant wages, and economic uncertainty have left many households struggling to make ends meet. The challenge for local authorities and policymakers…
Scottish Government set to add half a million users on national digital identity platform by the end of the year
The Scottish Government is on track to add half a million users to its national digital identity system by the end of the year, according to new data. Around 9,000…
How real-time financial data can help local authorities in Scotland tackle the cost-of-living crisis
Public services are under immense pressure. Rising living costs, stagnant wages, and economic uncertainty have left many households struggling to make ends meet. The challenge for local authorities and policymakers…
Health & care
Glasgow AI assistant for GPs eyes new markets after securing £250,000 investment
A Glasgow tech firm that has developed an AI assistant for patients and clinicians is looking to new markets after securing £250,000 investment. GeneralPractice.AI is looking to expand its existing…
Virtual hospital beds ‘just the beginning of revolution in Scotland’s improved healthcare delivery’
Plans for ‘Scotland’s largest virtual hospital’ represent the beginning of a tech revolution in how the country delivers better healthcare to the population, a formal NHS innovation partner insists. With…
Glasgow AI assistant for GPs eyes new markets after securing £250,000 investment
A Glasgow tech firm that has developed an AI assistant for patients and clinicians is looking to new markets after securing £250,000 investment. GeneralPractice.AI is looking to expand its existing…
Virtual hospital beds ‘just the beginning of revolution in Scotland’s improved healthcare delivery’
Plans for ‘Scotland’s largest virtual hospital’ represent the beginning of a tech revolution in how the country delivers better healthcare to the population, a formal NHS innovation partner insists. With…
Cyber
Free cyber training launched for students in Scottish universities and colleges
A free cybersecurity training resource has been released for students in Scottish universities and colleges. The Scottish Government-backed online resilience resource was unveiled on a ministerial visit to the cyberQuarter…
West Lothian Council confirms ‘criminal ransomware cyberattack’ underway on its education network
A criminal ransomware cyberattack has impacted the education network of a Scottish local authority today, officials have revealed. Teachers working for West Lothian Council were impacted at around 7am this…
Free cyber training launched for students in Scottish universities and colleges
A free cybersecurity training resource has been released for students in Scottish universities and colleges. The Scottish Government-backed online resilience resource was unveiled on a ministerial visit to the cyberQuarter…
West Lothian Council confirms ‘criminal ransomware cyberattack’ underway on its education network
A criminal ransomware cyberattack has impacted the education network of a Scottish local authority today, officials have revealed. Teachers working for West Lothian Council were impacted at around 7am this…
Education & Skills
Going paperless with OneNote: enhancing student engagement in higher education
By Nancy Khialani and Chunxue Liu The Challenge Like many higher education institutions adapting to digital transformation, the University of the West of Scotland (UWS) has adopted a hybrid learning…
Moray Council becomes second Scottish local authority to ban mobile phones in classrooms
Moray Council has become the second Scottish local authority to ban pupils from using mobile phones or devices in classrooms to ‘reduce distractions and promote positive learning environments’. The new…
Going paperless with OneNote: enhancing student engagement in higher education
By Nancy Khialani and Chunxue Liu The Challenge Like many higher education institutions adapting to digital transformation, the University of the West of Scotland (UWS) has adopted a hybrid learning…
Moray Council becomes second Scottish local authority to ban mobile phones in classrooms
Moray Council has become the second Scottish local authority to ban pupils from using mobile phones or devices in classrooms to ‘reduce distractions and promote positive learning environments’. The new…
IoT
Biodegradable sensors screen-printed like t-shirts developed by Glasgow engineers could revolutionise farming
Biodegradable sensors screen-printed like t-shirts have been developed by engineers in Glasgow to bring more sustainable, digital methods to agriculture. Scientists have designed compostable sensors from electronic materials which degrade…
‘Groundbreaking’ integrated housing and care technology project to benefit South Lanarkshire retirees
A ‘groundbreaking’ integrated housing and care technology project is to benefit residents living in a retirement housing development in South Lanarkshire. The pilot project will see ‘unobtrusive’ sensors placed around…
Biodegradable sensors screen-printed like t-shirts developed by Glasgow engineers could revolutionise farming
Biodegradable sensors screen-printed like t-shirts have been developed by engineers in Glasgow to bring more sustainable, digital methods to agriculture. Scientists have designed compostable sensors from electronic materials which degrade…
‘Groundbreaking’ integrated housing and care technology project to benefit South Lanarkshire retirees
A ‘groundbreaking’ integrated housing and care technology project is to benefit residents living in a retirement housing development in South Lanarkshire. The pilot project will see ‘unobtrusive’ sensors placed around…
Justice & Policing
Digital forensics company secures £2.25 million investment from Scottish National Investment Bank
A Scottish digital forensics company has appointed a new chair and secured investment of £2.25 million as it bids to scale its platform and reach into new international markets. Cyacomb,…
Scottish Prison Service turns to AI drone detection technology in bid to thwart airborne deliveries to prisoners, parliament hears
The Scottish Prison Service is turning to AI drone detection technology in a bid to thwart airborne deliveries to prisoners, according to the justice secretary. Prison officials have been exploring…
Digital forensics company secures £2.25 million investment from Scottish National Investment Bank
A Scottish digital forensics company has appointed a new chair and secured investment of £2.25 million as it bids to scale its platform and reach into new international markets. Cyacomb,…
Scottish Prison Service turns to AI drone detection technology in bid to thwart airborne deliveries to prisoners, parliament hears
The Scottish Prison Service is turning to AI drone detection technology in a bid to thwart airborne deliveries to prisoners, according to the justice secretary. Prison officials have been exploring…
Infrastructure, Connectivity & Built Environment
Achieve ‘smart’ asset management with these three steps
Managing public infrastructure assets is one of the most complex yet crucial responsibilities that local government decision-makers have to make. Roads, drainage systems, street lighting, public buildings and numerous other…
New building at heart of Glasgow University campus redevelopment to represent ‘future of interdisciplinary science’
A new £300 million building at the heart of Glasgow University’s campus redevelopment will represent the ‘future of interdisciplinary science’, according to its designers. The flagship Keystone Building, which will…
Scientists investigating use of charcoal-like substance as ‘carbon-eating’ building material
Scientists in Edinburgh are investigating the use of a charcoal-like substance as a ‘carbon-eating’ building material. Biochar is produced by heating organic biomass from food, paper, agricultural and forestry waste…
Data & AI
Scottish Government ‘first in UK’ to use AI tool for analysing consultation responses
The Scottish Government has become the first administration in the UK to use an artificial intelligence tool to analyse public responses to consultations – with “promising results”. Consult’, built by…
Minister launches new data and AI skills framework to boost business and communities
A Scottish Government minister today launched a new data and artificial intelligence (AI) skills framework to boost business and communities. Graeme Dey, higher and further education minister, unveiled the programme…
Scottish public sector organisations encouraged to enter AI Challenge, which is now open for applications
Scotland’s public sector AI Challenge opens today (May 8) – with organisations urged to embrace the technology as a way of investing in their future. The second annual edition of…
National Robotarium ‘stands ready’ to support new AI Scotland programme, unveiled by ministers
The National Robotarium – the UK’s centre for robotics and AI – ‘stands ready’ to be a key delivery partner for a new AI Scotland programme announced yesterday by ministers….
Business & Economy
Fintech
Scottish fintech companies prepare for Europe’s largest fintech conference
Ten high-growth Scottish fintech companies are set to travel to Europe’s largest fintech conference as they look to expand into new markets. The firms will join the Scottish ‘pavilion’ at…
Rapidly-expanding Scottish tech firm on track for record revenues in 2025
A rapidly-expanding Scottish tech firm that specialises in software for the financial and legal sectors is on track for record revenues in 2025. Edinburgh-headquartered Legado aims to hit £3 million…
Scottish fintech companies prepare for Europe’s largest fintech conference
Ten high-growth Scottish fintech companies are set to travel to Europe’s largest fintech conference as they look to expand into new markets. The firms will join the Scottish ‘pavilion’ at…
Rapidly-expanding Scottish tech firm on track for record revenues in 2025
A rapidly-expanding Scottish tech firm that specialises in software for the financial and legal sectors is on track for record revenues in 2025. Edinburgh-headquartered Legado aims to hit £3 million…
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A new digital platform is aiming to slash the waiting times for occupational therapy in Moray – by automating the triage process before patients take their next clinical steps. Open…
