Scotland’s chief entrepreneur announces plan for new ‘deeptech supercluster’
Scotland’s chief entrepreneur has revealed plans for a new ‘deeptech supercluster’ in a bid to support the advanced manufacturing sector. Former Skyscanner executive Mark Logan said tech firms with advanced…
Billion dollar US semiconductor giant announces women in engineering scholarship programme at the University of Strathclyde
A billion-dollar US semiconductor giant has announced the creation of a women in engineering scholarship programme at the University of Strathclyde. Cirrus Logic aims to increase the number of women…
New video games and digital arts labs open at Abertay University
New lab spaces to support teaching and research activities for video games design and digital art have opened up in Dundee. The Competitive Games Lab and Wacom Cintiq Lab have…
Strathclyde University student named young software engineer of the year
A Strathclyde University student has been named young software engineer of the year at an annual industry conference and awards. Ben Macdonald from Ayrshire scooped the top prize at the…
Boost for Dundee as tech destination as more than 100 members join startup cluster
More than 100 members have now joined a tech education and mentoring programme for startups across the Dundee and Tayside region. The firms are now part of the regional delivery…
Computer science undergraduates to be taught environmental impact of their field of study
Computer science undergraduates at the University of Glasgow are to be taught about the environmental impacts of their chosen field of study in a ‘UK first’. Students at the university…
College and university partnership aims to align skills development with industry needs
A new partnership between Edinburgh College and Heriot-Watt university will aim to align skills development with modern industry needs – especially in the digital economy. The memorandum of understanding signed…
Scottish teacher turned tech entrepreneur says government scheme paves way for AI disruption in schools
Last week, the UK government announced a new £4 million initiative that will enhance AI in schools. Ministers are aiming to make a large dataset available to AI companies to…
Pictish history-inspired videogame to educate people on soil and land use
A Pictish history-inspired videogame created by students in Dundee will be used to educate people on soil health and land use. Stone & Veil, set in Northeast Scotland, draws on…
Headteachers will be able to ban mobile phones in class, according to new guidance to improve relationships and behaviour in schools
Headteachers will be able to ban mobile phones in class according to new government guidelines to improve relationships and behaviour in Scottish schools. Under new guidance published by the Scottish…
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