Universities collaborate to support youngsters into ‘positive destinations’
Universities in the north and north-east of Scotland have joined together for the first time in a unique project to support young people in the regions to move into higher...
New series launched for Scottish pupils after Covid boom in video learning
A leading digital education content provider has announced the launch of a primary school product in Scotland to meet the rise in demand for video learning as a result of...
Scottish university launches quantum technology centre
A Scottish university is launching a dedicated facility for its quantum research and development projects. The University of Glasgow, which has a reputation as one of the leading quantum institutes...
Served with an espresso: the platform with the energy to boost online learning
Fraserburgh South Park Primary in Aberdeenshire has been using the new Discovery Education Espresso service to create engaging learning experiences for every child. In an interview with Futurescot, primary six...
First images of new Fife ‘super campus’ revealed
Exciting images of what Scotland’s first ‘super-campus’ will look like have been revealed. The Dunfermline Learning Campus, expected to cost £180 million, will bring together new St Columba’s RC and...
EIS warns contingency exam plans could create “workload burden” for teachers
The leader of the largest teaching union in Scotland has warned that the government’s latest secondary school assessment guidance could create a “workload burden” for teachers and pupils. While providing...
Businesses urged to showcase green jobs to young people ahead of Cop26
Ahead of Cop26, Scottish businesses and leaders are being encouraged to join an initiative to showcase the many emerging green roles available across all sectors to the younger generation. Developing...
Scottish teachers invited to develop their video-based teaching skills
Teachers have been focusing on the powerful benefits of video-based learning at this year’s Scottish Government-backed education conference. The virtual Scottish Learning Festival (SLF), which kicked off on Tuesday 21 September and...
Stirling e-commerce company partners with university to deliver data-led apprenticeships
A Stirling-headquartered e-commerce data specialist is teaming up with a Scottish university to allow students to benefit from both high-quality teaching and work-based learning. Optiseller will work with the University...
Scottish Government to offer Highers to all at new online school
The Scottish Government has confirmed plans to launch a National Digital Academy, which will allow learners to access the full Highers curriculum, regardless of age, school or location. The virtual...

