Virtual field trip first for students
Geology students at Heriot-Watt are participating in what is believed to be a first for the University – a fully virtual field trip. Each year the University takes students for…
University of Glasgow set to launch Summer STEM Academy for lockdown learning
The Summer STEM Academy is a series of online science and engineering workshops aimed at school pupils and teachers which has been arranged by Dr Margaret Ritchie from The University…
Creative Informatics Innovation Showcase 2020
To mark the first year of the programme, Creative Informatics is holding a CI Innovation Showcase event online, on Wednesday the 17th of June. This free, all day event will…
City of Glasgow College bringing together the UK’s leading literacy experts and software developers
City of Glasgow College is leading a project that brings together the UK’s leading literacy experts and software developers. The college is developing a new smartphone app as part of…
9 Scottish education technology companies to watch
With growing demand for innovative tech solutions in education, Scotland’s smartest ed tech companies are rising to the challenge, supporting schools and education providers worldwide. This is particularly relevant during…
Glasgow tech firm develops mobile game to help children prevent spread of coronavirus
A Glasgow-based technology company is developing a mobile game aimed at helping children prevent the spread of COVID-19. Game Doctor has been given a £50,000 grant by Government agency Innovate…
Launch partnership signed between University of Edinburgh’s Asteria Student Satellite Group and Responsive Access
A student-led satellite group from the University of Edinburgh has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Responsive Access, a launch brokerage firm that participates in the European Space Agency Business Incubation program,…
Education Scotland praise local authorities for supporting learners
Aberdeen City Council, Dundee City Council and North Ayrshire Council have received praise from Education Scotland . Gayle Gorman, Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Education and Chief Executive of Education Scotland, said:…
UK First for Scottish Borders Council
Over 96% of young people are accessing learning resources through SBC’s Inspire Learning programme. The Scottish Borders is leading the way in home education with pupils at every secondary school…
Theatres and artists in Scotland are eligible for training in how to adapt their programmes to the digital landscape
The funding body has launched a dedicated programme, for both creative organisations and individual artists, which is designed to help Scotland’s arts thrive online. It will cover how best to…