Government ploughs investment into Aberdeen’s net zero technology centre
A technology centre dedicated to bringing down Scotland’s carbon emissions is to receive £16.5m in government funding, it was announced on Friday. The net zero technology centre in Aberdeen has…
Sustainable companies urged to pitch for £100,000 Cop26 funding prize
Companies with an environmental focus are being urged to apply for the chance to pitch on stage at the UN’s global climate change summit in Glasgow – to win a…
Bus retrofitting programme to reduce emissions
A further slice of funding is being offered to transport providers to reduce harmful carbon emissions on Scotland’s bus routes. The £5.7 million cash injection will see buses retrofitted with…
£21 million digital project to decarbonise dairy industry
A £21 million digital project aiming to create 600 new jobs is set to help decarbonise South-West Scotland and Cumbria’s dairy industry. The Digital Dairy Value-Chain, led by Scotland’s Rural…
£50 million boost for net zero buses in Scotland
The first £50 million phase of a new ‘Scottish zero emission bus challenge fund’ (ScotZEB) has been launched by the Scottish Government. The fund replaces previous investment streams and is…
BP bid could boost Scottish wind industry by £10 billion
BP has claimed its bid for wind farm licenses could attract investments worth £10 billion to the Scottish wind industry and accelerate the country’s energy transition. The energy giant has…
Bridge energy to be harvested in ‘pioneering’ project led by Scottish researchers
Unused energy trapped within bridges is to be harvested in a major new international project led by Scottish researchers. According to Heriot-Watt University, traffic and wind regularly cause low frequency…
World leaders could dine on ‘vertically farmed’ vegetables at Cop26
World leaders – including President Biden and Pope Francis – could dine on ‘vertically farmed’ vegetables at the global climate change summit in Glasgow later this year, it has been…
Scots turn to smart tech as nation becomes more climate conscious
Just under a half of Scots – 43 per cent – have a smart technology appliance in their home, with nearly two thirds – 63 per cent – believing that…
Green shoots of economic recovery in Dundee as ‘Eden’ seeds are sown
Dundee’s innovation park has sealed a deal with Eden Project – a world-famous eco-friendly attraction which recently unveiled plans for a new venture in the Tayside city. Michelin Scotland Innovation…
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We need to shout about our successes. Liz Fletcher on celebrating women in biotech
Throughout my career in biotechnology and life sciences, I have seen many women leading ground-breaking research studies in their fields of expertise. Yet, and I include myself in this, we…
Getting the best out of patient data is key to unlocking future health benefits in Scotland
It is important that clinicians’ voices are heard in the consultation around Scotland’s new health and care data strategy, which closes this week (12 August). Busy GPs like myself are the trusted…
How motherhood helped me be a better leader
Consider this an open letter to anyone I have worked with before I became a mother and before I fully understood how being a parent is actually a prized asset…
‘We cannot achieve our goals without entrepreneurs’ – Kate Forbes on vision for new ‘tech scaler’ network
From the very start of my ministerial career, I have had responsibility for the Scottish tech sector – and I can still say what I have said from the start,…
Finding a role in cyber was ‘tough’ for Cheryl Torano. Now she’s determined to help other women join an under-represented industry
When I decided to upskill to change careers at the age of 30 and dive into the digital world, I knew I would be starting out at the bottom of…
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…