Poppy Watson
Education initiative revamped to boost digital wellbeing in schools
A “groundbreaking” education initiative devised to support cyber resilience and internet safety in schools has been revised to incorporate a greater focus on digital wellbeing. The Digital Wellbeing Award, which…
Scottish tech firm monitors classroom air quality to stop spread of Covid
A Scottish proptech company has deployed its air quality monitoring system across 30 primary schools as part of a UK Government pilot that aims to improve ventilation and reduce the…
Game launched to encourage student debate around sustainable farming
The government agency responsible for Scotland’s red meat sector has launched a video game for pupils to encourage healthy debate around sustainability in Scottish farming. Timed for release during Cop26…
Former Facebook chief embarks on new Scottish venture
When Varun Nair hopped on a plane from India to Scotland 10 years ago – he never knew he was embarking on a journey that would eventually lead him to…
Falkirk Council telecare project wins digital transformation award
Falkirk Council has won a top award for its technology-enabled care service which has helped thousands of vulnerable people live independently at home during the pandemic. The local authority’s Analogue…
Over half of UK parents ‘tech-shamed’ for kids’ screen time
More than half of parents in the UK have felt “judged” by fellow parents if their children have been on a tablet or phone whilst out and about, a new…
CodeBase heralds return of in-person events
The UK’s largest startup incubator has heralded the return of in-person events and programmes ahead of one of its major conferences later this month. Edinburgh’s CodeBase will host the NoCode…
Gillian Docherty steps down as CEO of The Data Lab
Gillian Docherty is to step down from her role as chief executive of Scotland’s national innovation centre for data and artificial intelligence (AI) for a new position in the higher…
Scottish firm launches ‘world-first’ forest restoration map
A Scottish satellite company has launched a “world-first” mapping platform to help users locate forest protection and restoration projects across the globe. Edinburgh-based Space Intelligence’s GOOD-COP (Global Overview of Delivery…
Web surfers plant trees at Edinburgh hospital to boost staff wellbeing
Five hundred trees are being planted near Edinburgh’s Royal Infirmary Hospital today as part of a search engine’s mission to support NHS staff’s long-term wellbeing. It is hoped that the…