Marty the Robot aims for US droid domination with new appointment
A Scottish education technology startup has appointed an overseas head to lead its US expansion. Edinburgh-headquarted Robotical – the company behind pocket-sized codeable computer Marty the Robot – has named...
Young people and politicians join forces to tackle climate emergency
Children and young people across Scotland are to engage with politicians as part of a new initiative which aims to ensure they have their say in the climate emergency debate....
2,000 Fife pupils to learn ‘vital’ coding skills
Around 2,000 pupils from 20 primary schools in Fife are to learn the “fundamentals” of computer programming in an 18-week remote course which launched this week. The Virtual Coding Academy...
Aberdeen pupils win race for place in Cop26 hydrogen challenge final
Two Aberdeen pupils are to compete in the grand final of a hydrogen challenge at Cop26 after building the best ‘green’ Lego vehicle. The two second year Cults Academy students...
Online safety app launches in Moray schools
Pupils, parents and teachers in Moray are being encouraged to download an app designed to protect children in the digital world. All schools in the region have been registered with...
Digital inclusivity app tackles neurdivergent employment gap
Akari, who were named Global Microsoft Partner of the Year for Diversity and Inclusion in 2020, tell us about the measures they’ve taken to ensure neurodivergent people feel welcome in...
Schools in ‘best condition’ since records begun – but one in 10 still poor
Scottish schools buildings are in their best condition since recorded figures began, a new government report has revealed. The proportion of schools reported as being in ‘good’ or ‘satisfactory’ condition has...
Global esports boom opening up new opportunities in Scottish education
The surge in global popularity of online video games – or so-called electronic ‘esports’ – is starting to open up opportunities for new skills and careers development in Scotland’s education...
Former education chief appointed to drive digital in schools
One of the most experienced education leaders in Scotland has been appointed by a national awards scheme to help drive innovation in schools. Alan Armstrong, former strategic director of Education...
Present Pal: A company built on accessibility
In the latest article about neurodiversity and tech from Skills Development Scotland, Chris Hughes of Present Pal says it’s really not as difficult as you think to accommodate neurodivergent talent....
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