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...
Karen Meechan to step down as chief executive of Scotland’s tech trade body
Karen Meechan, the chief executive of Scotland’s tech trade body – ScotlandIS – will step down at the end of May after 22 years service with the organisation. Meechan will...
Deputy first minister backs business equalities drive for women in Edinburgh
Scotland’s deputy first minister has backed an equalities drive for women in Edinburgh to widen access for under-represented groups in business. Kate Forbes visited the Bold Beginnings showcase, meeting women...
New government guidance published for the ‘safe and ethical’ use of AI in Scotland’s schools
New government guidance has been published for teachers and pupils on the ‘safe and ethical’ use of AI in Scotland’s schools. The guidance, released for the first time, aims to...
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...
Public sector cyber lessons not being shared or failing to be implemented fast enough, per new Scottish Government report
Public sector cybersecurity lessons are not being shared or are failing to be implemented fast enough across the public sector, according to a new Scottish Government report. New analysis shows...
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...
Large patient donation helps cancer surgeons in Glasgow expand role for robotics
Surgeons in Glasgow will be able to treat more people using robotics thanks to a large donation by a patient who underwent colorectal cancer surgery. The anonymous patient donated £800,000...
Artificial intelligence could add £23bn to Scotland’s economy by 2035, says minister at launch of new national AI strategy
Artificial intelligence is the ‘next major frontier’ and could add £23 billion to Scotland’s economy by 2035, a Scottish Government minister said today at the launch of a new national...
Public sector innovation and ‘tech for good’ recognised at annual Scottish digital awards
Public sector innovation and ‘tech for good’ were among the standout winners last night at the annual Scottish digital tech awards. NHS 24’s commitment to NHS 24’s commitment to enhancing...
