Category: Education & Skills

Moray Council has become the second Scottish local authority to ban pupils from using mobile phones or devices in classrooms to ‘reduce distractions and promote positive learning environments’. The new…

Seeing ICT teacher numbers plummet across Scotland’s schools is an alarming development. Computing is not just another subject, it’s the digital backbone of the future. To equip our young people…

The new principal of Glasgow Kelvin college has pledged to align its education programme with the economic and environmental needs of the city. Joanna Campbell, feted for her strong environmental…

Entrepreneurs have been bringing a creative approach to Scottish classrooms – offering kids a new way of learning for future job roles. Charity Gen+ has tested its Industry Innovator programme…

It is alarming to witness yet another significant drop of 28 computing science teachers this year, leaving us at a record low of just 550. This decline is particularly stark…

Computing studies in Scottish schools is being ‘pushed to the brink’ as new census data revealed the number of teachers for the subject is at a record low. Official figures…

A partnership between Scotland’s digital tech trade body and a leading supplier will help support a group of students pursuing STEM careers. ScotlandIS and Telefónica Tech UK&I will work together on…

A virtual museum dedicated to electricity pioneer Lord Kelvin has been unveiled by the University of Glasgow to mark the bicentenary of his birth. The online experience is the latest…

A South Lanarkshire school has been ‘blown away’ by the generosity of a local windfarm operator which donated £6,500 towards a pupil laptop fund. Newfield Primary School has received a significant…