Covid era offers chance to ‘radically rethink’ Scotland’s approach to health data
The Covid era has provided an opportunity to “radically rethink” how Scotland uses data to improve the health and wellbeing of citizens, according to a leading data expert. Dr Colin...
Abu Dhabi oil company joins net zero centre to boost green tech startups
An accelerator programme which aims to boost the number of climate tech startups in Scotland has partnered with an oil company based in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Abu Dhabi...
Edinburgh fintech partners with equity firm to support vulnerable customers
A finance firm specialising in helping older property owners access the funds in their homes has turned to artificial intelligence (AI) to help their more vulnerable customers. Equity release provider...
Edinburgh tech spinout aims to reduce analysis time for genetic data
Scientists at the University of Edinburgh have launched a spinout company that aims to revolutionise the handling of data by drastically reducing the time it takes to analyse millions of...
CodeClan announces 100 funded places on new tech course
Scotland’s digital skills academy has announced that one hundred fully-funded places on its new tech course have been made available. Edinburgh-based CodeClan says applicants over 25 years old, who live...
SNP must guarantee exams go ahead, say Tories
Pressure is mounting on the Scottish Government to confirm that school exams will take place this year as planned. The Scottish Conservatives say parents and pupils are already making their...
Clydebank students given laptops to bridge digital divide
Students in Clydebank are to benefit from new laptops and free internet access in a bid to help close the digital divide. West College Scotland has secured a £97,000 grant...
Highland Council launches digital learning tool as pupil absences rise
The Highland Council has launched a new online learning resource as the number of pupils self-isolating at home rises across the country. Highland’s Online Primary School (HOPS) is designed to...
Angus primary inspires future STEM workforce with coding club for girls
Girls at a rural Angus primary school are being inspired to pursue careers in technology thanks to a club designed to make coding fun. With a £5,000 grant from the...
iPads rolled out to facilitate virtual visits in Western Isles hospitals during Christmas
Hospital patients in the Western Isles will get to see their loved ones during the festive period, despite in-person visiting restrictions, thanks to the rollout of iPads. NHS Western Isles...
