Kevin O'Sullivan
Sensors could mean the end of the road for manual inspection of rural routes
Sensors could be deployed to monitor the condition of rural roads serving Scotland’s vast network of remote forested areas. A consortium of research partners could help solve the perennial problem…
NHS Scotland to use ‘drone distribution network’ after securing funding
The NHS in Scotland will be able to use drones as part of a new distribution network for essential medicines, bloods and other medical supplies after securing £10.1m in funding….
Heriot-Watt University appoints engineering specialist in entrepreneurialism role
Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh has appointed an associate principal for enterprise – a strategic new role to drive engagement with entrepreneurial talent. A highly experienced professor of geotechnical and geoenvironmental…
Scotland’s tech trade body launches ‘cyber showcase’ to attract UK investors
ScotlandIS – the tech trade body – is launching a ‘cyber showcase’ to connect the Scottish cyber industry to prospective investors from across the UK. The event follows the latest ScotlandIS cluster audit,…
Glasgow software firm helps Crimestoppers manage call centre demand
A Glasgow-based software firm has been helping the national Crimestoppers helpline to manage fluctuating contact centre demand and stress levels on call-handing staff. Simul8, a tech firm which models complex…
Tenement building ‘shared repairs’ app set for rollout across Scotland
An app which helps tenement building occupiers organise shared repairs is set for a nationwide deployment after successful trials in Edinburgh. Shared Repairs, developed by tech firm Novoville in partnership…
Remote 3D patient consultations to be rolled out after successful Glasgow trials
Remote patient consultations done in 3D could soon be coming to the far-flung regions of the country – removing the need for travel – following successful trials in Glasgow. The…
James Webb telescope scientist to speak at Edinburgh’s Data Summit
One of the lead scientists involved in the ground-breaking James Webb telescope programme – which captured stunning images this week of the early cosmos – is to be a speaker…
Scottish graphene producers to target diagnostics market after £8m investment
A Scottish company that has developed a novel manufacturing process for the ‘wonder material’ graphene is investing £8m to scale up production. Integrated Graphene, based in Stirling, is being backed…
Scottish university spin-outs top UK equity investment league
Scottish university spin-out companies have topped an equity investment league, with more small firms securing finance than anywhere else in the UK. New figures from the British Business Bank show…