CodeClan passes graduation milestone
CodeClan, Scotland’s digital skills academy, said today that it has placed 501 graduates in employment since the first graduation in 2016, “further demonstrating the unique professional software development (PSD) course…
College teams up with Ajenta to kit out new Hubs
Borders College has teamed up with communications company Ajenta to install video conferencing facilities on campus. High-tech equipment is being put in at new ‘Digital Hub’ and ‘Spoke’ sites which…
The importance of apprenticeships to the tech industry
In his fourth exclusive column for FutureScot, Donald McLaughlin, Chair of SDS’ Digital Technology Skills Group, tells us how important apprenticeships are to the tech industry. This month saw the…
Meet the whisky storyteller
After studying business administration at university in Bogotá, Camilo Gómez was unsure whether the corporate world was for him; “for fun”, he went to New York and took a course…
Robert Gordon University: best in class
Continuous transformation of global industries and the emergence of new markets means that up-skilling – and the development of a creative, flexible and adaptable mindset – are increasingly important to…
Strathclyde University: a strategic decision
As a triple accredited business school Strathclyde offers a highly regarded MBA. An MBA remains the go-to qualification for those who wish to upgrade their career, change sector or perhaps…
The role of tech in alleviating loneliness in older people
Technology can play a vital role in alleviating loneliness in older people by keeping them connected with their family and friends, according to a report commissioned by Vodafone UK. But…
Scotland’s aspiring data science students connect with industry
Aspiring data science and engineering students from across Scotland rubbed shoulders with employers from some of the country’s leading organisations at the Hilton Hotel in Glasgow today for Data Talent…
All 18 Scottish universities pledge financial support to Converge
All 18 of Scotland’s universities have joined the Scottish Funding Council and the National Lottery through Creative Scotland to pledge financial support for Converge, the pioneering entrepreneurship development and enterprise…
CodeClan launches new course to accelerate data analysis skills in Scotland
CodeClan, Scotland’s award-winning digital skills academy, today announced the launch of its immersive Data Analysis course, and invited prospective students and employers to join them “on this new venture that will accelerate data innovation…