Kevin O'Sullivan
Computing science pupils ‘lack confidence’ and ‘struggled’ at coding task
Computing science pupils ‘lacked confidence’ and ‘struggled’ over coding tasks in examinations, according to a new education analysis. Students taking National and Higher qualifications in the subject in Scotland have…
New £2bn national investment bank must be long-term and focus on ‘mission-led’ finance
A new national investment bank for Scotland should be ‘mission-led’ and promote long-term economic goals, according to the man tasked with setting it up. Benny Higgins said the £2bn government-funded…
Digital skills charity announces boost in funding
A digital skills charity designed to help young people get engaged in the tech sector has announced a boost in funding. Digital Xtra Fund, set up in 2016, has increased…
Russia’s military intelligence service carried out ‘large-scale, disruptive cyber attacks’ against Georgia
Russia’s secret military intelligence unit the GRU has been exposed as the perpetrator of ‘hostile’ and ‘destabilising’ cyber attacks against Georgia. The Black Sea nation, a former Soviet state, was…
More than 700 pupils given lesson in cyber security
More than 700 pupils across 20 schools are being given a lesson in cyber security by staff from PwC Scotland as part of Cyber Scotland Week 2020. Staff from the…
Tech body ‘delighted’ Kate Forbes retains digital role within Scottish Government
Scotland’s tech trade body has congratulated Kate Forbes on becoming the country’s first-ever finance secretary. ScotlandIS said it was also ‘delighted’ that Ms Forbes, 29, will also retain the digital…
Supercomputer hub in Edinburgh to benefit from £3.5m investment
A supercomputer hub in Edinburgh is to receive £3.5m in new government investment to boost its research, technology and skills base. The cash will add to a £50m programme to…
£1.2bn to create ‘world’s most advanced’ supecomputer dedicated to weather and climate
A £1.2bn government supercomputer investment will enable weather forecasters to provide a much greater degree of local accuracy. The new programme of investment will help the Met Office provide forecasts…
Governments are embracing new ways of working and serving citizens, says apolitical’s Lisa Witter
A mindset shift within public sector leaders across the world is cultivating ‘agile’ and new ways of serving citizens, according to one of the founders of a global government learning…
Governments are embracing new ways of working and serving citizens, says apolitical’s Lisa Witter
A mindset shift within public sector leaders across the world is cultivating ‘agile’ and new ways of serving citizens, according to one of the founders of a global government learning…