EduTech 2019
15 May 2019 – University of Strathclyde, Glasgow See Agenda FutureScot’s annual EduTech conference returns to Glasgow to showcase the very latest innovations in digital teaching and learning. From designing…
RBS Natwest sets up £1m ‘Data Academy’ to train staff in data skills
RBS subsidiary Natwest is setting up a £1m ‘Data Academy’ to train its staff in data skills – including its own Chief Executive. Ross McEwan, CEO of RBS, will be…
Scotland must nurture its blossoming data talent
It is undoubtedly an exciting time for data science in Scotland, from the news that Scotland’s economy stands to benefit from a £20 billion productivity boost if the opportunities of data are…
Early education is key to encouraging young people into STEM roles
It’s widely acknowledged that we are facing a major skills shortage in the areas of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). In fact, according to the STEM Skills Indicator, 89%…
All female cybersecurity training launched in run-up to UK final in Edinburgh
The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) said that there has been a 300% growth in young people taking part in its CyberFirst courses since their launch in 2016. The programme…
A techy teacher is creating educational smart toys
A techy teacher from Middlesbrough College is putting teachers and parents into the driving seat when it comes to learning about STEM subjects. Dr Anwar Bashir has developed the SmartCar,…
Learning without lessons
At Kelvinside Academy in Glasgow, instead of becoming a member of the vast ranks who are quick to label the traditional UK education system as ‘antiquated’, ‘unfit of purpose’ or…
Celebrating human characteristics
Communication. Collaboration. Curiosity. Creativity. Donald McLaughlin, of Skills Development Scotland, lists the skills which he thinks will be essential for young people in the future of work. A future, he…
Young people set their sights on career in cybersecurity
Demand for places on introductory level courses in cybersecurity is ‘growing rapidly’, according to the national qualifications body. Scotland became the first country in Europe to offer a school-based vocational…
Government challenges Scotland’s ‘cyber savvy’ women of the future
‘Cyber savvy’ girls in Scotland have been challenged by the Government to pit their digital wits against one another in a nationwide problem-solving and code cracking GCHQ competition. Organised by…
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