Fears ‘valuable staff’ could be lost thanks to Scottish education reform
Concerns have been raised that “many, many valuable staff” could be lost if two key education bodies in Scotland are reformed and replaced as planned. The overhaul of Education Scotland...
Cracking the code to offline computational thinking
In our digitally connected world, it can be argued that coding and especially computational thinking have become essential parts of a new ‘computing literacy’ to support traditional literacy. These computational...
Young Scots to meet world leaders ahead of Cop26
A new funding boost will see a scheme – which gives young Scots the opportunity to meet world leaders and climate activists – expanded ahead of the crucial Cop26 conference...
New toolkit helps Scottish tech firms forge links with schools
More than 10 Scottish organisations have teamed up to produce a ‘toolkit’ to help tech firms enhance the digital skills of school pupils. The Tech Industry in Schools resource details support available...
Funding boost to help minority ethnic women in Scotland return to work
An Edinburgh-based social enterprise has secured funding to expand a programme which helps minority ethnic women in Scotland return to work after career breaks. AAI EmployAbility‘s Scottish Government-backed scheme, ‘Back...
Students race for chequered flag with electric vehicle in racing competition
A Scottish university student racing team is shifting gears as it sets out to build its first high-speed green machine. The University of Glasgow racing crew – made up of...
Pupils around the world to attend virtual youth summit during Cop26
School pupils from across the world are being given the chance to take part in a virtual event on climate change that will coincide with the Cop26 conference. The global...
How to keep women in tech
Discussions around the gender gap in technology tend to focus on the challenges women face when entering the sector – that is, the subjects they’re encouraged to study at school...
Fife pupils to embrace digital skills through 3D printer programme
A 3D printer programme in Fife has been expanded to encourage the development of digital and creative skills amongst the region’s young people. Demand for the project, which is run...
Scottish charity funds 22 initiatives to drive digital skills for youngsters
A Linlithgow-based charity has invested grant awards worth over £100,000 in 22 initiatives to help drive digital skills for youngsters in Scotland. Digital Xtra Fund, which is backed by both...
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