Simulation training to transform surgical skills in Scotland
The launch of a digital and physical simulation programme is set to “revolutionise” Scotland’s approach to surgical training by enabling aspiring surgeons to develop key skills before coming face-to-face with...
Bill Gates calls for green industrial revolution at Cop26
Microsoft founder Bill Gates has emphasised his commitment to accelerate the development of green technologies on a global scale to stop climate change. Addressing world leaders at Cop26 in Glasgow,...
Sal Khan on how his YouTube channel became the biggest school in the world
It has been 16 years since Sal Khan started a YouTube channel from his closet-turned-office in California in order to help his cousins with some maths problems. Since then, the...
Glasgow nurseries harness green tech to tackle climate change
Four new nursery schools currently under construction in Glasgow will incorporate innovative green technologies to help mitigate and adapt to the effects of climate change. The early years establishments in Govanhill,...
Digital care hub launched for Edinburgh students
Edinburgh College and Edinburgh University have teamed up to launch a digital care hub, designed to address the national skills gaps in technology-enabled care. The facility, located at the college’s...
Scottish learning solution boosts education for girls in South Asia
Girls living in marginalised communities in South Asia will be able to improve their digital and English language skills thanks to software developed by a tech company from Dunfermline. eCom...
Connectivity investment could boost Scottish economy by £5.3bn
Investment in full fibre and mobile connectivity in Scotland could unlock 41,746 jobs and boost the economy by more than £5.3 billion by 2026, according to new research. Virgin Media O2 and economic...
AWS launches UK accelerator programme for healthcare startups
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is launching the first UK-based cohort of its ‘healthcare accelerator’ for public sector startups. Leading government technology company PUBLIC has teamed up with the global cloud...
Scotland’s vaccine app ‘potentially discriminatory’ for blind users
Concerns have been raised that Scotland’s vaccine status app is “potentially discriminatory and unfair”, as visually impaired Scots struggle to verify their Covid status. Charities for people with sight loss...
Going on holiday just got easier as EU accepts Scotland’s vaccine app
Going on holiday just got easier as the NHS Scotland Covid passport has been accepted by the European Union (EU). Scots planning to travel abroad who downloaded a PDF version...
