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…
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…
Billion dollar US semiconductor giant announces women in engineering scholarship programme at the University of Strathclyde
A billion-dollar US semiconductor giant has announced the creation of a women in engineering scholarship programme at the University of Strathclyde. Cirrus Logic aims to increase the number of women…
Scotland’s tech trade body opens applications for digital technology awards
ScotlandIS – the tech trade body – has opened applications for its annual digital technology awards ceremony next year. The Digital Technology Awards 2025 event will be held on March 20,…
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 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…
Scotland’s women in technology to be celebrated at Glasgow event
Scotland’s women in technology are to be celebrated at an annual awards bash in Glasgow next month. Record numbers of individuals and organisations have been nominated this year for the…
University of Glasgow to lead UK’s ‘first sustainable electronics centre’
The University of Glasgow is to lead the development of the UK’s ‘first sustainable electronics centre’- in a bid to cut waste from electrical and electronic equipment. The £5.5 million…
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…
