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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…
Red Star: Revolutionising Fracture Care in NHS Scotland
Osteoporosis and fragility fractures are a growing public health issue in Scotland, where over 40,000 fragility fractures occur annually. For patients with osteoporosis, the risk of subsequent fractures is high,…
Abertay University becomes first ‘Adobe Creative Campus’ in Scotland
Abertay University is to become the first ‘Adobe Creative Campus’ in Scotland – to enhance the digital and creative skills of students for the future workplace. The Dundee university joins…
Mark Logan steps down as chief entrepreneurial adviser to Scottish Government. Former Skyscanner exec cites ‘draining’ political attacks
Mark Logan has stepped down as chief entrepreneurial adviser to the Scottish Government – saying he’s increasingly being targeted by ‘draining’ political attacks. The former Skyscanner executive – who took…
New partnership aims to get public sector and financial data flowing
A new partnership will aim to open up public sector data and financial data for use by researchers for the ‘good of society’. Research Data Scotland Smart Data Foundry are…
New partnership aims to get public sector and financial data flowing
A new partnership will aim to open up public sector data and financial data for use by researchers for the ‘good of society’. Research Data Scotland Smart Data Foundry are…
Scotland’s chief entrepreneur announces plan for new ‘deeptech supercluster’
Scotland’s chief entrepreneur has revealed plans for a new ‘deeptech supercluster’ in a bid to support the advanced manufacturing sector. Former Skyscanner executive Mark Logan said tech firms with advanced…
Chief Constable outlines role for tech – as she points to justice system choked by delays
Scotland’s chief constable has outlined a broader role for technology in policing as she pointed to a justice system choked by delays. Jo Farrell, who runs the national force, said…
Glasgow startup aiming to ‘revolutionise ultrasonic robotics’ for surgery
A Glasgow startup is aiming to ‘revolutionise ultrasonic robotics’ for use in surgical environments. Nami Surgical’s miniaturised ultrasonic medical devices uses high-frequency sound waves to power precise, minimally invasive surgery. The…
GovTech
Mark Logan steps down as chief entrepreneurial adviser to Scottish Government. Former Skyscanner exec cites ‘draining’ political attacks
Mark Logan has stepped down as chief entrepreneurial adviser to the Scottish Government – saying he’s increasingly being targeted by ‘draining’ political attacks. The former Skyscanner executive – who took…
New partnership aims to get public sector and financial data flowing
A new partnership will aim to open up public sector data and financial data for use by researchers for the ‘good of society’. Research Data Scotland Smart Data Foundry are…
Mark Logan steps down as chief entrepreneurial adviser to Scottish Government. Former Skyscanner exec cites ‘draining’ political attacks
Mark Logan has stepped down as chief entrepreneurial adviser to the Scottish Government – saying he’s increasingly being targeted by ‘draining’ political attacks. The former Skyscanner executive – who took…
New partnership aims to get public sector and financial data flowing
A new partnership will aim to open up public sector data and financial data for use by researchers for the ‘good of society’. Research Data Scotland Smart Data Foundry are…
LocalGov
Edinburgh City Council unveils digital on-street bus tracking system – with API open to developers
Edinburgh City Council has unveiled a digital on-street bus tracking system – with its API open to developers to create new apps and services. All of the city’s 322 new…
Glasgow city council’s new digital strategy has been revealed – and it’s not about the tech
Glasgow’s new digital strategy will be based on organisational change and ‘mission-driven outcomes’ rather than technology programmes. The city council has signalled a shift away from digital programmes as key…
Edinburgh City Council unveils digital on-street bus tracking system – with API open to developers
Edinburgh City Council has unveiled a digital on-street bus tracking system – with its API open to developers to create new apps and services. All of the city’s 322 new…
Glasgow city council’s new digital strategy has been revealed – and it’s not about the tech
Glasgow’s new digital strategy will be based on organisational change and ‘mission-driven outcomes’ rather than technology programmes. The city council has signalled a shift away from digital programmes as key…
Health & care
Red Star: Revolutionising Fracture Care in NHS Scotland
Osteoporosis and fragility fractures are a growing public health issue in Scotland, where over 40,000 fragility fractures occur annually. For patients with osteoporosis, the risk of subsequent fractures is high,…
Glasgow startup aiming to ‘revolutionise ultrasonic robotics’ for surgery
A Glasgow startup is aiming to ‘revolutionise ultrasonic robotics’ for use in surgical environments. Nami Surgical’s miniaturised ultrasonic medical devices uses high-frequency sound waves to power precise, minimally invasive surgery. The…
Red Star: Revolutionising Fracture Care in NHS Scotland
Osteoporosis and fragility fractures are a growing public health issue in Scotland, where over 40,000 fragility fractures occur annually. For patients with osteoporosis, the risk of subsequent fractures is high,…
Glasgow startup aiming to ‘revolutionise ultrasonic robotics’ for surgery
A Glasgow startup is aiming to ‘revolutionise ultrasonic robotics’ for use in surgical environments. Nami Surgical’s miniaturised ultrasonic medical devices uses high-frequency sound waves to power precise, minimally invasive surgery. The…
Cyber
UK and US issues Russia cyber warning. Government, think tanks, tech and financial firms all among targets
The UK and US have issued a joint cyber warning about Russian online destabilisation efforts -with government, think tanks, tech and financial firms listed as top targets. Cyber chiefs from…
BFU – Seeing is believing. Oh no, the device is in BFU: This is the common reaction; a device needs extracting, and you find it in a BFU state.
According to other vendors, your options are now limited. Even if you do get an extraction, it will only acquire basic information. BFU means the data is encrypted and secured. Fear…
UK and US issues Russia cyber warning. Government, think tanks, tech and financial firms all among targets
The UK and US have issued a joint cyber warning about Russian online destabilisation efforts -with government, think tanks, tech and financial firms listed as top targets. Cyber chiefs from…
BFU – Seeing is believing. Oh no, the device is in BFU: This is the common reaction; a device needs extracting, and you find it in a BFU state.
According to other vendors, your options are now limited. Even if you do get an extraction, it will only acquire basic information. BFU means the data is encrypted and secured. Fear…
Education & Skills
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…
Abertay University becomes first ‘Adobe Creative Campus’ in Scotland
Abertay University is to become the first ‘Adobe Creative Campus’ in Scotland – to enhance the digital and creative skills of students for the future workplace. The Dundee university joins…
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…
Abertay University becomes first ‘Adobe Creative Campus’ in Scotland
Abertay University is to become the first ‘Adobe Creative Campus’ in Scotland – to enhance the digital and creative skills of students for the future workplace. The Dundee university joins…
IoT
New investment fund launched to support IoT and robotics startups in Scotland
A new investment fund has been launched to help support internet of things (IoT) and robotics startup companies in Scotland. Glasgow’s Smart Things Accelerator Centre (STAC) is launching a syndicate…
New IoT campus to make Glasgow ‘largest smart things hub in Europe’
A new campus for fast-growing internet of things firms in Glasgow will be the ‘largest smart things hub in Europe’, according to its co-founder. Paul Wilson, CEO of the Smart…
New investment fund launched to support IoT and robotics startups in Scotland
A new investment fund has been launched to help support internet of things (IoT) and robotics startup companies in Scotland. Glasgow’s Smart Things Accelerator Centre (STAC) is launching a syndicate…
New IoT campus to make Glasgow ‘largest smart things hub in Europe’
A new campus for fast-growing internet of things firms in Glasgow will be the ‘largest smart things hub in Europe’, according to its co-founder. Paul Wilson, CEO of the Smart…
Justice & Policing
Chief Constable outlines role for tech – as she points to justice system choked by delays
Scotland’s chief constable has outlined a broader role for technology in policing as she pointed to a justice system choked by delays. Jo Farrell, who runs the national force, said…
BFU – Seeing is believing. Oh no, the device is in BFU: This is the common reaction; a device needs extracting, and you find it in a BFU state.
According to other vendors, your options are now limited. Even if you do get an extraction, it will only acquire basic information. BFU means the data is encrypted and secured. Fear…
New digital justice legislation has to be approved by December next year or temporary Covid measures will expire
New digital justice legislation will have to be passed by December next year or temporary measures adopted during Covid will expire. ‘Progressive’ arrangements put in place during the pandemic such…
Infrastructure, Connectivity & Built Environment
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…
All new builds in Scotland to feature ‘faster broadband’ from January 1, says minister
All new build homes will feature faster broadband from January 1 subject to a £2,000 cost cap laid out in new legislation, a Scottish Government minister said today. Developers will…
Data & AI
BFU – Seeing is believing. Oh no, the device is in BFU: This is the common reaction; a device needs extracting, and you find it in a BFU state.
According to other vendors, your options are now limited. Even if you do get an extraction, it will only acquire basic information. BFU means the data is encrypted and secured. Fear…
Using the illuminating power of data to shine a light on the ‘hidden pandemic’ of online child sexual exploitation
In the face of unprecedented global challenges like the Covid-19 pandemic, we have witnessed the profound impacts possible when treating crises with urgency and adopting a public health approach. I…
Computer science undergraduates to be taught environmental impact of their field of study
Computer science undergraduates at the University of Glasgow are to be taught about the environmental impacts of their chosen field of study in a ‘UK first’. Students at the university…
Aberdeen scientists to develop AI-enabled smartphone app to help skin cancer patients
Scientists in Aberdeen are working on an AI-enabled smartphone app to help skin cancer patients. Experts are working on new technology which helps people previously treated for melanoma examine their…
Business & Economy
Mark Logan steps down as chief entrepreneurial adviser to Scottish Government. Former Skyscanner exec cites ‘draining’ political attacks
Mark Logan has stepped down as chief entrepreneurial adviser to the Scottish Government – saying he’s increasingly being targeted by ‘draining’ political attacks. The former Skyscanner executive – who took…
Scotland’s chief entrepreneur announces plan for new ‘deeptech supercluster’
Scotland’s chief entrepreneur has revealed plans for a new ‘deeptech supercluster’ in a bid to support the advanced manufacturing sector. Former Skyscanner executive Mark Logan said tech firms with advanced…
Mark Logan steps down as chief entrepreneurial adviser to Scottish Government. Former Skyscanner exec cites ‘draining’ political attacks
Mark Logan has stepped down as chief entrepreneurial adviser to the Scottish Government – saying he’s increasingly being targeted by ‘draining’ political attacks. The former Skyscanner executive – who took…
Scotland’s chief entrepreneur announces plan for new ‘deeptech supercluster’
Scotland’s chief entrepreneur has revealed plans for a new ‘deeptech supercluster’ in a bid to support the advanced manufacturing sector. Former Skyscanner executive Mark Logan said tech firms with advanced…
Fintech
New partnership aims to get public sector and financial data flowing
A new partnership will aim to open up public sector data and financial data for use by researchers for the ‘good of society’. Research Data Scotland Smart Data Foundry are…
Eight fintech companies get ‘further funding’ after winning innovation competition
Eight fintech companies are set to get ‘further funding’ to develop ethical finance products after winning an innovation challenge. The winners are to advance their tech solutions after responding to…
New partnership aims to get public sector and financial data flowing
A new partnership will aim to open up public sector data and financial data for use by researchers for the ‘good of society’. Research Data Scotland Smart Data Foundry are…
Eight fintech companies get ‘further funding’ after winning innovation competition
Eight fintech companies are set to get ‘further funding’ to develop ethical finance products after winning an innovation challenge. The winners are to advance their tech solutions after responding to…
