Glasgow robotic surgery pioneers appoint MedTech leader as new CEO
A Glasgow-based robotic assisted surgery pioneer has appointed an experienced MedTech industry leader as its new chief executive. Nami Surgical, the ultrasonic surgery specialist, has appointed Nikki Palfrey as its...
Leading housing charity calls for national strategy for independent living and for technology to be at its heart
A leading Scottish housing charity has called for a national strategy for independent living and for technology to be at its heart. Debbie Collins, chief executive of Bield Housing, says...
Primary school pupils across Scotland asked to solve health and wellbeing challenges through digital ‘inventors’ competition
Primary school pupils across Scotland are being invited to solve health and wellbeing challenges through a nationwide digital ‘inventors’ competition. The DigiInventors Challenge, organised by the Digital Health & Care...
New leadership for NHS Lanarkshire’s research and innovation work
New leadership has been put in place to strengthen research and innovation work at NHS Lanarkshire to improve patient outcomes by developing new treatments and policies. Professor W Gordon Mackay...
Turning Scotland’s life sciences industry into a global powerhouse – driving better health outcomes and national prosperity
In November 2025, the Scottish Government published the Life Sciences Strategy for Scotland: 2035 Vision, setting out a ten-year plan to grow the sector into a £25bn industry while improving health outcomes and...
Wireless sensors could help detect lung disease according to international study led by Glasgow researchers
Wireless sensing technology that captures the reflection of microwave signals from patients’ chests could help detect a range of lung conditions according to a new study. University of Glasgow engineers...
Shaping smarter, safer and more connected care: why interoperability-ready solutions matter for the future of telecare and independent living
Across the UK and globally, care providers are rethinking how technology can better support independent living, community response and residential care. As analogue systems phase out and digital platforms become central to...
New digital dermatology service could reduce waiting lists by up to 50%
A new digital dermatology service available to every GP practice in Scotland could reduce waiting lists by up to 50%, by speeding up the referrals and review process. More than...
Pupil helps designs app aimed at getting more girls into football – after feeling she ‘didn’t belong’ in boys team
A pupil from South Lanarkshire has designed a gamified app aimed at getting more girls into football – after feeling she ‘didn’t belong’ in a boys team. Maya Barcella and...
Glasgow online pharmacy appoints chief growth officer as demand for Ozempic-style weight loss medication soars
A Glasgow-headquartered online pharmacy which specialises in offering medications direct to patients in regulated digital clinic has appointed a chief growth officer as the firm continues to expand. Tushar Kaul...

