Poppy Watson
Investment kicks off global growth for Edinburgh-based sports fan app
The founders of an Edinburgh-based app which delivers a digitally enhanced fan experience for sports clubs have their sights set on UK and US expansion after securing £500,000. The Fanbase…
Government must invest more to ‘stay ahead of the curve’ in global space race, says Scottish rocket CEO
A leader in Scotland’s space industry has urged the UK Government to continue investing in its space capabilities in order to establish itself as a legitimate space nation. Chief executive…
Free mental health services for all in Scottish Borders as NHS waiting times soar
Two online mental health and wellbeing services have been launched by Scottish Borders Council to ensure young people in the region receive and have access to timely support. The council has…
Job scheme to help women in STEM smash ‘career break curse’
A job scheme has been launched to help Scottish engineers – particularly women – return to the office following a career break. Two multinationals have teamed up with STEM Returners…
Digital ‘boost’ clears the way for glazing firm’s expansion
A Scottish glazing provider has seen a 200 per cent increase in business and is set to make its first annual turnover of £1 million following support from a government-funded advice…
Around 400,000 premises to benefit from full fibre in £160m broadband rollout
Around 400,000 more Scottish homes and businesses are set to benefit from a broadband boost worth around £160 million, a digital infrastructure giant has announced. Leading broadband network provider Openreach…
Online learning platform launches in Scotland
A “game changing” remote learning platform for primary and secondary children in Scotland has been launched this week. Educational professionals have come together to launch Scottish Online Lessons (SOL) –…
STEM professional learning gets a £430,000 government funding boost
Scotland’s education body has announced a £430,000 investment to support professional learning in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). Education Scotland has said the Scottish Government funding is being provided…
Covid bounce for Scottish digital schools awards scheme
Applications for a national awards scheme promoting digital technology in Scottish schools have “rocketed” during the pandemic. According to Digital Schools Awards Scotland, a three-step programme to help schools recognise…
Openreach engineers bridge Firth of Forth digital divide
The Forth Road Bridge is to carry ultrafast internet traffic between Edinburgh and Fife – helping to close the digital divide in a “once in a generation” engineering challenge. Digital…