University of Edinburgh records ‘highest’ number of student startups
Students at the University of Edinburgh have created the ‘highest’ number of startups ever for a leading UK university. Data for 2020/2021 shows the university created 100 startups or spinouts…
New interactive website to boost tourism in Perth and Kinross
A new interactive website has been launched to help boost tourism across Perth and Kinross. Run by Perth & Kinross Council, Perth and Kinross Visitor Advice provides a portal where…
Scientist’s baby bottle microwave sterilisation ‘Eureka’ moment to combat Covid
A scientist’s ‘Eureka’ moment when sterilising his baby boy’s bottles in the microwave is set to be deployed in disinfecting ambulances from coronavirus. Professional engineer and radio frequency expert Dr…
First Minister confirms rollout of Covid vaccination status app for September
Nicola Sturgeon has confirmed that the rollout of a Covid vaccination status app will commence in September. The First Minister said that the platform would be deployed for making international…
Paper folding ‘origami’ and app-based Malaria test developed by Glasgow researchers
A paper-folding ‘origami’ and smartphone-based diagnostic test for Malaria has proved to be 98 per cent accurate in field trials in Uganda. The new method for detecting one of the…
Scotland’s first ‘smart things’ accelerator launched
Scotland’s first business accelerator aiming to support startups in the burgeoning internet of things (IoT) sector has been established. Filament STAC aims to jumpstart the nation’s ‘smart things’ sector guided…
Bus retrofitting programme to reduce emissions
A further slice of funding is being offered to transport providers to reduce harmful carbon emissions on Scotland’s bus routes. The £5.7 million cash injection will see buses retrofitted with…
Diversity and inclusion should not be a tick box exercise, say Scottish women in tech
Diversity and inclusion in the workforce should not just be a ‘tick box exercise’, some of Scotland’s leading women in technology have said. Businesses can benefit from the experience and…
Connectivity specialist North acquired by private equity investor
North, one of the UK’s leading IoT service and solutions providers, has been acquired by mid-market private equity investor, Livingbridge. The news comes as North confirms it has significantly expanded…
Poor connectivity for outer Orkney and Shetland islanders, new report shows
People living on the more remote islands of Orkney and Shetland suffer from poor internet and mobile phone connectivity, according to a new report tracking the lives of some of…
DigitalScotland 2021
25 Nov 2021
Building Scotland’s reputation on the world stage for data and AI
The Data Lab is helping startups develop cutting-edge tech – fit for the pandemic. It’s been a difficult year for every aspect of our society, with the wider implications of…
Untangling the web
Scotland needs to get serious about cybersecurity. As a nation we invest heavily in supporting data-driven innovation and building the technologies of the future. But we spend far too little…
