Council thanks education staff, parents and pupils following survey of remote learning
A Scottish local authority which conducted a survey of learning provision using remote systems has achieved coverage rates of up to 99 per cent. Aberdeenshire Council has thanked schools, parents,…
Highland council agrees new digital learning strategy
A Scottish local authority has published a new digital learning strategy which aims to build on the lessons of delivering remote education during lockdown. Highland council’s blueprint – written in…
Glasgow digital telecare pilot could help 4million vulnerable residents across UK
Glasgow is to pioneer a digital telecare solution which could be scaled up across the UK to help an estimated four million vulnerable and shielding people to live independently for…
Scottish local authorities’ use of tech praised in UK government report
Two Scottish councils have been praised in an analysis of data-driven innovation carried out by local authorities across the UK as a response to Covid-19. Glasgow City Council and Argyll…
Public libraries fly the flag for digital participation
Scotland’s public libraries have been flying the flag for digital inclusion and participation for many years. The introduction of Ambition and Opportunity, the first national strategy for libraries, in 2015, allowed…
Thank you message after first week of remote learning
Stirling Council has thanked pupils, staff, parents and carers for their efforts to ensure a positive first week of remote learning across all settings. Almost 14,000 children and young people…
Thank you message after first week of remote learning
Stirling Council has thanked pupils, staff, parents and carers for their efforts to ensure a positive first week of remote learning across all settings. Almost 14,000 children and young people…
Covid-19 has ‘accelerated’ use of digital across local government, report finds
Covid-19 has accelerated the rate of digital transformation among Scotland’s 32 local authorities but there has been different rates of progress across the country, a new report has found. The…
Central and local government unite to push joined-up tech agenda
One of the major developments of the plans to update the national digital strategy has been the involvement of local government. Scotland’s 32 councils have been represented at the top table…
New £45m funding package to help schools and families with ‘challenges’ of remote learning
Schools and families across Scotland will be supported by a new £45m funding package to help them deal with the challenges of remote learning during lockdown, according to measures announced…
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‘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…
Women Lead: My passion for young people to consider a career in digital
Twenty years ago, I stumbled across my career in digital marketing almost by accident. It was during my honours degree in marketing at Glasgow Caledonian University. I was on work…
Women Lead: Inclusive Silicon Valley cohort gives hope to entrepreneurs from diverse backgrounds
Things are happening on the Scottish tech scene. Big and small initiatives are creating a fantastic ripple effect on the sector, bottom up and top down, thanks to the recommendations…
Women Lead: The story of an entrepreneurial scientist
I first arrived in Scotland over 20 years ago. I had £75 in my wallet and a scholarship offer to do a PhD at the University of Edinburgh. Sometimes I…