National Robotarium CEO takes to LinkedIn to resign his post in £7.5 million funding row
The chief executive of the National Robotarium took to LinkedIn this afternoon to announce his shock resignation over a £7.5 million funding row with his university paymasters. Stewart Miller accused…
Britain’s top cyber agency urges public to stop using passwords for online services and move to new ‘passkey’ system
Britain’s top cyber agency is urging members of the public to replace password logins with a more secure ‘passkey’ system to access online services. Security chiefs at the National Cyber…
National Cyber Security Centre unveils ‘SilentGlass’ – a new plug-in device to protect computer monitors from hackers
The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has unveiled a new plug-in device to prevent hackers from infiltrating networks via the video connection to computer monitors. HDMI and display ports which…
‘We cannot fight a machine speed threat with human speed bureaucracy,’ says security minister as new £90 million cyber fund unveiled in Glasgow
Britain’s security minister today unveiled a new £90 million fund to help small and medium-sized businesses boost their cyber resilience. Dan Jarvis said the money would be used to ‘provide…
Nation states behind majority of ‘nationally significant’ cyberattacks, Britain’s top cyber chief warns in Glasgow conference speech
Britain’s top cybersecurity chief has warned that the majority of online attacks are now being orchestrated by nation states as the country faces a geopolitical ‘perfect storm’. In a major…
Nation states behind majority of ‘nationally significant’ cyberattacks, Britain’s top cyber chief warns in Glasgow conference speech
Britain’s top cybersecurity chief has warned that the majority of online attacks are now being orchestrated by nation states as the country faces a geopolitical ‘perfect storm’. In a major…
Public sector organisations in Scotland invited to put forward ‘bold ideas’ for AI to transform services
Public sector organisations across Scotland are being invited to put forward ‘bold ideas’ for how artificial intelligence can transform services, improve outcomes, and unlock new efficiencies – as the Futurescot…
New digital identity scheme aims to reduce the chance of mistaken release for prisoners in England and Wales
A new £82 million digital identity, biometrics and automation scheme will aim to reduce the chances of mistaken release for prisoners in England and Wales. The Ministry of Justice has…
AI-powered chemistry technique born in Glasgow ‘validated’ by leading journals – heralding new dawn for drug discovery
An AI-powered chemistry technique born in Glasgow has been ‘validated’ by three leading journals – potentially heralding a new dawn for drug discovery including cancer research. The ‘Chemputation’ method developed…
GovTech
Public sector organisations in Scotland invited to put forward ‘bold ideas’ for AI to transform services
Public sector organisations across Scotland are being invited to put forward ‘bold ideas’ for how artificial intelligence can transform services, improve outcomes, and unlock new efficiencies – as the Futurescot...
Why the Futurescot AI Challenge matters for Scotland’s AI Strategy
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Public sector organisations across Scotland are being invited to put forward ‘bold ideas’ for how artificial intelligence can transform services, improve outcomes, and unlock new efficiencies – as the Futurescot...
Why the Futurescot AI Challenge matters for Scotland’s AI Strategy
With entries for the 2026 Futurescot AI Challenge opening this April, this is a timely moment to reflect on why this initiative, now in its third year, really matters to...
Health & care
NHS Grampian deploys AI-powered note-taker to improve health and social care
NHS Grampian has deployed an AI-powered note-taking tool to improve health and social care outcomes – reducing the admin and paperwork burden on staff. The health board’s ‘innovation hub’ has...
Glasgow company’s AI software achieves up to 100% accuracy for identifying childhood sleep apnoea in ground-breaking NHS trials
A Glasgow firms’s AI software has delivered up to 100 per cent accuracy in detecting childhood sleep apnoea in ground-breaking clinical trials. Seluna’s platform was used in sleep studies involving...
NHS Grampian deploys AI-powered note-taker to improve health and social care
NHS Grampian has deployed an AI-powered note-taking tool to improve health and social care outcomes – reducing the admin and paperwork burden on staff. The health board’s ‘innovation hub’ has...
Glasgow company’s AI software achieves up to 100% accuracy for identifying childhood sleep apnoea in ground-breaking NHS trials
A Glasgow firms’s AI software has delivered up to 100 per cent accuracy in detecting childhood sleep apnoea in ground-breaking clinical trials. Seluna’s platform was used in sleep studies involving...
Cyber
Britain’s top cyber agency urges public to stop using passwords for online services and move to new ‘passkey’ system
Britain’s top cyber agency is urging members of the public to replace password logins with a more secure ‘passkey’ system to access online services. Security chiefs at the National Cyber...
National Cyber Security Centre unveils ‘SilentGlass’ – a new plug-in device to protect computer monitors from hackers
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National Cyber Security Centre unveils ‘SilentGlass’ – a new plug-in device to protect computer monitors from hackers
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Education & Skills
Technology helps humans and animals ‘share experiences’, Glasgow-led research shows
Technology can help humans and animals ‘share experiences’ according to a new study by researchers at the University of Glasgow. Lemurs and people at Blair Drummond safari park near Stirling...
Government report reveals biggest increase in computing science teacher numbers in Scotland since records began
A new government report has revealed the biggest increase in computing science teacher annual recruitment numbers in Scotland since records began. Halting a long-term decline, the Computing Science Summary Report...
Technology helps humans and animals ‘share experiences’, Glasgow-led research shows
Technology can help humans and animals ‘share experiences’ according to a new study by researchers at the University of Glasgow. Lemurs and people at Blair Drummond safari park near Stirling...
Government report reveals biggest increase in computing science teacher numbers in Scotland since records began
A new government report has revealed the biggest increase in computing science teacher annual recruitment numbers in Scotland since records began. Halting a long-term decline, the Computing Science Summary Report...
IoT
Wearable diagnostic brain sensors to medtech implants among ‘deep tech’ ventures emerging from Glasgow accelerator
Fourteen promising startups including wearable diagnostic brain sensors and medtech implants have benefited from a 13-week venture-building programme in Glasgow. A raft of young companies developing ‘deep tech’ applications with the...
Glasgow IoT cluster bolstered by appointment of former Volvo chief executive
A Glasgow-based internet of things (IoT) cluster has been bolstered by the appointment of a former chief executive of car giant Volvo. Jim Rowan, who led the Swedish auto manufacturer...
Wearable diagnostic brain sensors to medtech implants among ‘deep tech’ ventures emerging from Glasgow accelerator
Fourteen promising startups including wearable diagnostic brain sensors and medtech implants have benefited from a 13-week venture-building programme in Glasgow. A raft of young companies developing ‘deep tech’ applications with the...
Glasgow IoT cluster bolstered by appointment of former Volvo chief executive
A Glasgow-based internet of things (IoT) cluster has been bolstered by the appointment of a former chief executive of car giant Volvo. Jim Rowan, who led the Swedish auto manufacturer...
Justice & Policing
New digital identity scheme aims to reduce the chance of mistaken release for prisoners in England and Wales
A new £82 million digital identity, biometrics and automation scheme will aim to reduce the chances of mistaken release for prisoners in England and Wales. The Ministry of Justice has...
Decision to use live facial recognition technology in Scottish policing could take up to two years, warns policing vice chair
A decision to use controversial live facial recognition (LFR) technology in Scottish policing could take up to two years of further scrutiny, the vice chair of the Scottish Police Authority...
New digital identity scheme aims to reduce the chance of mistaken release for prisoners in England and Wales
A new £82 million digital identity, biometrics and automation scheme will aim to reduce the chances of mistaken release for prisoners in England and Wales. The Ministry of Justice has...
Decision to use live facial recognition technology in Scottish policing could take up to two years, warns policing vice chair
A decision to use controversial live facial recognition (LFR) technology in Scottish policing could take up to two years of further scrutiny, the vice chair of the Scottish Police Authority...
Infrastructure, Connectivity & Built Environment
Smarter Infrastructure for Justice: Empowering Digital Transformation with LapSafe®
How can frontline justice services become more responsive, more efficient, and more secure, without overloading stretched teams or budgets? That’s the core challenge facing justice organisations in 2025, and exactly...
Scottish electric vehicle infrastructure provider installs 54 charging points at ferry terminal in Sweden
A Scottish electric vehicle infrastructure provider has installed 54 charging points at a ferry terminal in Sweden. FOR EV, an Edinburgh-based company, has worked in partnership with Stena Line to...
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...
Data & AI
National Robotarium CEO takes to LinkedIn to resign his post in £7.5 million funding row
The chief executive of the National Robotarium took to LinkedIn this afternoon to announce his shock resignation over a £7.5 million funding row with his university paymasters. Stewart Miller accused...
Public sector organisations in Scotland invited to put forward ‘bold ideas’ for AI to transform services
Public sector organisations across Scotland are being invited to put forward ‘bold ideas’ for how artificial intelligence can transform services, improve outcomes, and unlock new efficiencies – as the Futurescot...
New CEO for Edinburgh-based Zudu as AI specialist targets £10 million-plus revenue growth
Edinburgh-based Zudu has appointed a new chief executive as the AI specialist aims to become a £10 million-plus revenue business. Paul Duffy steps up to the CEO role from managing...
Self-driving cars may have to ‘adapt’ to share roads safely with runners, according to Glasgow-led research
Self-driving cars may have to ‘adapt’ to share roads safely with runners, according to a study led by researchers from the University of Glasgow. A new study on how runners...
Business & Economy
Fintech
New research ‘lab’ aims to address growing link between people’s financial situation and their health in later life
A new research ‘lab’ in Edinburgh will aim to address the growing link between people’s financial situations and their health in later life. The Finance and Health Lab, based at...
First decentralised finance summit to take place in Edinburgh next month
Scotland’s financial technology sector takes another step forward this August with the country’s first dedicated decentralized finance summit. The event, at the John McIntyre conference centre, University of Edinburgh, on...
New research ‘lab’ aims to address growing link between people’s financial situation and their health in later life
A new research ‘lab’ in Edinburgh will aim to address the growing link between people’s financial situations and their health in later life. The Finance and Health Lab, based at...
First decentralised finance summit to take place in Edinburgh next month
Scotland’s financial technology sector takes another step forward this August with the country’s first dedicated decentralized finance summit. The event, at the John McIntyre conference centre, University of Edinburgh, on...
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