Dundee innovation centre opens third cohort of green tech accelerator programme
A Dundee-based innovation centre has opened applications for the third cohort of its accelerator programme, which aims to support startups developing cutting-edge solutions to climate change. Michelin Scotland Innovation Parc…
Scottish pupils to learn about dangers of biased data to help tackle inequality
A new learning resource will teach Scottish pupils about the dangers of biased computer algorithms – equipping them with the skills needed to spot and tackle inequalities such as racism,…
Online course to improve safety of offshore wind turbine engineers
A new online course has been developed to improve the safety of offshore wind turbine engineers worldwide, especially in rough sea conditions, by giving them access to training “in any…
Graduate apprenticeships boost talent pipeline
Graduate apprenticeships are helping plug digital skills gaps in Scotland, particularly in the business critical area of cyber security. As part of Scottish Apprenticeship Week (7-11 March), the Open University…
Scottish tech employers urged to shape the future of digital apprenticeships
Scottish tech employers have been invited to contribute to the redevelopment of digital apprenticeships to ensure they provide the skills needed to support their businesses. Through a new employer-led approach,…
£2.1m government funding boost to drive greener transport skills in Scotland
A former tyre factory is launching a skills academy and innovation labs to accelerate Scotland’s move to future technologies after receiving a £2.1 million funding boost. National economic agency Scottish…
Edinburgh EdTech firm wins gold at global education awards
An Edinburgh-based education technology company has claimed gold at one of the most prestigious global edtech awards, recognised for its learning tool which goes by the name ‘Marty the Robot’….
Scottish digital skills charity calls on industry to match £100,000 funding from government
A Scottish charity is calling on industry to “step up” and match funding worth £100,000 from government to help equip young people with digital skills. Linlithgow-based Digital Xtra Fund, which…
Scottish council to launch digital learning academy after being awarded Apple status
A Scottish council will launch a digital learning academy after being recognised by global tech giant Apple for its “sector-leading” education technology project. Scottish Borders Council has been awarded Apple…
Education reform sees creation of two new bodies plus ‘independent’ inspectorate
Scotland’s education system is to be radically overhauled with the creation of two new national agencies and an ‘independent inspectorate’. Education Scotland and the Scottish Qualifications Authority are set to…
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Women Lead: My journey from Dragons’ Den to Silicon Valley
Following her appearance on Dragons’ Den, Sheila Hogan, serial entrepreneur, founder and chief executive of digital legacy vault, Biscuit Tin, shares her experience of her time in the Den and…
Look anywhere – the future is ‘aged tech’. But Scotland needs to be more adventurous
Scottish Care, as the representative body of independent social care providers of care home, care at home and housing support services, has been working over several years with colleagues in…
Women Lead: Engineer turned entrepreneur
We are always fascinated by other people’s stories. It’s how we connect, grow and learn from each other. Until very recently I always felt like I didn’t have a story to tell. Who…
It’s time to change the future of tech apprenticeships – and we need your help
In his latest exclusive column for Futurescot, Ross Tuffee, chair of the Skills Development Scotland (SDS) Digital Economy Skills Group, calls on tech employers to get involved in shaping the…
What AI difference a year makes
Amazingly, it’s been one year since the publication of Scotland’s AI Strategy. And what a year it has been. Demanding but rewarding, with good progress made and great foundations laid…
International Women’s Day: It’s time to harness power of women in technology
As we celebrate International Women’s Day, I hope to be part of a future where barriers that prevent women from competing on a level playing field in the work environment…
NHS Scotland CEO: ‘Digital approaches are vital to our recovery’
The last two years have been the most challenging that the NHS in Scotland has ever lived through. I am enormously proud of the way in which staff across our…
Public Health Scotland’s data and intelligence response to Covid-19
As a Public Health Scotland (PHS) information analyst, I’ve had a front row seat to the data and intelligence response from our organisation to keep the public, leaders in government…