New AI-driven chemistry facility in Glasgow is ‘watershed moment’ for global drug discovery and materials science
A new kind of automated chemistry facility opened today in Glasgow in a ‘watershed moment’ for global drug discovery and materials science. Chemify, a deeptech startup conceived by University of...
Scotland risks being ‘left behind’ in global robotics revolution, says leading expert as he launches national four-point plan
Scotland risks being ‘left behind’ in the global robotics revolution because key sectors lack a domestic pathway to success, a leading expert warned today. Stewart Miller, chief executive of the...
Glasgow researchers hope £1.5 million funding boost will deliver ‘quantum leap’ in superconductor manufacturing
University of Glasgow engineers are hoping a new £1.5 million funding boost will help deliver a ‘quantum leap’ in superconductor manufacturing – to power the computers of the future. Researchers...
New teaching pack to bring AI learning into primary schools in Scotland
A new teaching pack is set to bring AI learning into primary schools in Scotland – with a focus on ‘practical, ethical and age-appropriate ways’ for children to learn about...
Scotland put ‘at forefront’ of UK’s tech revolution with £750m national supercomputer coming to Edinburgh
Scotland will be ‘at the forefront’ of the UK’s tech revolution with an announcement that the £750 million national supercomputer will be hosted in Edinburgh. Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirmed the...
Rapidly explore ideas and concepts for AI-led service improvement in Futurescot’s AI Challenge 2025
The Futurescot AI Challenge 2025 is a competition to bring together Scottish public sector organisations to solve problems through the use of artificial intelligence (AI). Three short listed organisations will...
Political row breaks out between Holyrood and Westminster over new AI skills funding announcement
A political row has erupted between Holyrood and Westminster over a new AI skills funding programme announced today by Keir Starmer. Scottish Government ministers have said they were not consulted...
PM launches national AI skills drive to underpin new industrial strategy and drive for growth
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has unveiled a national AI skills drive to underpin a new industrial strategy and drive for economic growth. Under new plans, one million pupils across the...
Edinburgh life sciences tech firm launches new AI platform to ‘rapidly accelerate drug discovery’
An Edinburgh life sciences tech firm has launched a new AI platform to rapidly accelerate drug discovery – and slash detection time for genetic diseases. BioXcelerate has created an advanced...
Public sector hackathon to explore how ‘better data use can drive improved services for the people of Scotland’
A public sector hackathon will be hosted in Edinburgh next week to explore how ‘better data use can drive improved services for the people of Scotland’. The one-day event, which...
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