‘I believe it is entirely fixable, but we need to act now; we can’t wait any longer’, says computing science education campaigner Toni Scullion
It is disheartening to see that there has been a drop of 10 computing science teachers in the recent teacher census, which is now the lowest number of computing science…
Embracing the ‘wiggly’ career path – how the routes to tech success can be many and varied
When I first started thinking about my career back in school, it was very much presented as you choose a career for life. You do a degree in a related…
‘Let’s inspire inclusive, innovative healthcare on International Women’s Day’
A gender health gap undoubtedly remains across the world – but International Women’s Day is a key opportunity to empower NHS Scotland innovators to help close that gap. This year’s…
IWD24: Thought for the day, from Jude McCorry, CEO, Cyber and Fraud Centre – Scotland
For this year’s International Women’s Day I am glad to see that the topic of “ending gender-based violence” has been continued from 2023 into 2024. I am not glad that…
Data is an asset, not a burden, and is key to improving services says Audit Scotland
Scotland is facing enormous challenges. Inequality is on the rise, an ageing population is increasing the pressure on health and care services, the cost-of-living crisis is putting a strain on…
The pandemic has taught me how to share more – and I feel a better leader for it
As a young professional starting out in the tech sector 30 years ago, I thrived on the fast pace,constant change and demanding workload. I lived in London, Singapore and Australia…
We need to shout about our successes. Liz Fletcher on celebrating women in biotech
Throughout my career in biotechnology and life sciences, I have seen many women leading ground-breaking research studies in their fields of expertise. Yet, and I include myself in this, we…
Getting the best out of patient data is key to unlocking future health benefits in Scotland
It is important that clinicians’ voices are heard in the consultation around Scotland’s new health and care data strategy, which closes this week (12 August). Busy GPs like myself are the trusted…
How motherhood helped me be a better leader
Consider this an open letter to anyone I have worked with before I became a mother and before I fully understood how being a parent is actually a prized asset…
‘We cannot achieve our goals without entrepreneurs’ – Kate Forbes on vision for new ‘tech scaler’ network
From the very start of my ministerial career, I have had responsibility for the Scottish tech sector – and I can still say what I have said from the start,…
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