FinTech Scotland launches roadmap to encourage economic growth
A new roadmap to support the growth of Scotland’s digital economy and the development of financial technology is being launched by a leading financial organisation. FinTech Scotland, a not-for-profit which...
Scotland’s ‘first’ eco-friendly Passivhaus primary school to be built
Scotland’s ‘first’ energy efficient primary school using a Scandinavian design methodology has been given the green light ahead of the global climate change summit in Glasgow later this year. Council...
New website unveils ‘hidden history’ of Scottish fiddle music
A new online platform dedicated to historical sources of Scottish fiddle music has been launched to allow traditional music fans access to thousands of tunes. The new searchable database has...
New contact tracing ‘check in’ app used 700,000 times since launch last week
A new app launched last week to speed up national Covid-19 contact tracing efforts has already been used 700,000 times to ‘check in’ to venues across Scotland. That means the...
100 Aberdeen homes to receive ‘green energy’ in £5.2m project
Renewable energy technologies are to be delivered across 100 council homes in Aberdeen as part of a new £5.2m innovation programme to reduce carbon emissions and cut resident’s fuel bills....
Scottish election 2021: What are the parties promising for education and digital learning?
Tomorrow, Scots up and down the country will cast their vote in the Scottish Parliament election. To help you decide who you might vote for, we have picked through the...
‘Sharp decline’ in computing science teachers, study shows
There has been a ‘sharp decline’ in secondary school computing science teachers since the SNP’s first parliamentary term, according to a new report. Opposition parties today criticised the government’s record...
Working as ‘one team’
I often read in tenders that organisations are “seeking a strategic partnership” – but unfortunately, once the contracts are signed, the relationship often reverts back to one of a supplier...
Scottish human rights watchdog raises concerns about Covid-19 vaccine passport
Digital technology is not available to all and alternatives to apps much be found. says commission
Volunteer army puts tech boots on ground
Pilot digital footfall scheme launched in Dunbar to save high street
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