Organisations promoting digital skills initiatives urged to apply for funding
Organisations promoting initiatives to drive digital skills for young people have been invited to apply for funding from a Scottish charity. Digital Xtra Fund, a not-for-profit backed by both the…
Computing teachers paired with digital experts to close skills gap in Scotland
Digital technology experts are pairing up with computing science teachers across the South of Scotland in a bid to help close the industry skills gap. As part of a new…
Rollout of iPads for Edinburgh pupils gets underway
A local council scheme which will see every pupil from P6 to S6 in Scotland’s capital receive an iPad to aid their learning has got underway. The programme, which is…
Schools regional improvement project to harness power of data to close attainment gap
A regional improvement collaborative is harnessing the power of data to help close the poverty-related attainment gap across eight Scottish councils in the north and west of Scotland. The Northern…
‘Looming skills emergency’ as Scottish colleges face funding cuts
College bosses in Scotland have warned of a “looming skills emergency” because of a £51.9 million funding cut to the further education sector. Colleges Scotland say that if the Scottish…
Government needs to take ‘urgent action’ on national workforce planning
A new report has criticised the Scottish Government for a lack of progress on workforce planning, to ensure those entering post-school education are able to access the skills they need…
SNP accused of failing to deliver vow to give every pupil digital device
It has been revealed that just 17 per cent of Scottish pupils have received a tablet or laptop, despite a Scottish Government commitment to deliver one into the hands of…
Why 2022 will be a significant year for digital learning
In 2022 the impact of technology in the classroom shows no sign of abating. The ‘pandemic years’ have proved critical in providing impetus for weaving and integrating powerful digital tools…
CodeClan announces 100 funded places on new tech course
Scotland’s digital skills academy has announced that one hundred fully-funded places on its new tech course have been made available. Edinburgh-based CodeClan says applicants over 25 years old, who live…
SNP must guarantee exams go ahead, say Tories
Pressure is mounting on the Scottish Government to confirm that school exams will take place this year as planned. The Scottish Conservatives say parents and pupils are already making their…
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Why innovation and marketing are the perfect partners to make changes that matter
With the rapid evolution of traditional marketing and the appearance of digital marketing, technology and innovation has become part of any marketer’s life without the need of working for a…
Transitioning to a four-day week – CEO’s vow to strike a healthier balance in the workplace
I came to Scotland nearly 20 years ago from Ireland, with no contacts but a lot of determination. While Ireland will always be my home, Scotland has given me amazing…
Women Lead: The female-led company championing intuitive working
Over the last two years, the pandemic forced a shift to more remote and flexible working practices. Whilst we might be seeing a “return to normal”, some companies are choosing…
Women Lead: My passion for young people to consider a career in digital
Twenty years ago, I stumbled across my career in digital marketing almost by accident. It was during my honours degree in marketing at Glasgow Caledonian University. I was on work…
Women Lead: Inclusive Silicon Valley cohort gives hope to entrepreneurs from diverse backgrounds
Things are happening on the Scottish tech scene. Big and small initiatives are creating a fantastic ripple effect on the sector, bottom up and top down, thanks to the recommendations…
Women Lead: The story of an entrepreneurial scientist
I first arrived in Scotland over 20 years ago. I had £75 in my wallet and a scholarship offer to do a PhD at the University of Edinburgh. Sometimes I…
Please mind the gap… or healthcare may fall
Imagine sharing a lengthy train journey with others. From beginning to end, imagine how often you might hear ‘mind the gap’ messages about embarking and disembarking safely. Picture how navigating…
Women Lead: My journey from Dragons’ Den to Silicon Valley
Following her appearance on Dragons’ Den, Sheila Hogan, serial entrepreneur, founder and chief executive of digital legacy vault, Biscuit Tin, shares her experience of her time in the Den and…