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...
Making technology an attractive career choice for young people
Welcome to the first in a series of monthly columns from Donald McLaughlin, Chair of SDS’ Digital Technology Skills Group, where he will give his personal perspective on some of...
Search to find cyber security experts of the future continues for second year
An online programme designed to inspire teenagers to think about a career in cyber security will continue for a second year after a successful pilot across England and be extended...
Digital skills academy CodeClan expands into the Highlands
CodeClan, Scotland’s only accredited academy for software and web development, is expanding into the Highlands. Fifteen students will get the opportunity to learn to code software in an intensive 12-week...
Scottish businesses lack basic digital skills and are vulnerable to cyber scams
Almost half of Scottish companies lack basic digital skills that could drive growth and are vulnerable to cyber scams, a survey has found. The latest Bank of Scotland Business and...
Supporting the day-to-day literacy needs of all staff
Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust comprises two of London’s largest and best-known teaching hospitals – Guy’s Hospital and St Thomas’ Hospital. A diverse workforce totalling 13,500 clinical, administrative...
Health literacy in the NHS
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-daMLaJi08&t=2s&ab_channel=Texthelp 40% of NHS Trusts are already using Texthelp’s products to offer literacy and language support to patients and staff. Get in contact for more information. Visit texthelp.com/healthcare or email...
BAFTA host Young Games Designer workshops at Resonate Total Gaming Festival
Scotland’s gaming economy grew by 27% last year according to industry organisation TIGA, and to ensure sector growth continues the nation requires an engaged and skilled talent pool, say sector...
Demand for data science talent in Scotland continues to grow
Companies including RBS, Clydesdale Bank, Scottish Power and Tesco have taken on Scotland’s emerging data science graduates after another successful year of the Data Lab’s internationally-recognised MSc programme, while public...
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