Skills Development Scotland’s “Tech Industry in the Classroom” initiative
Skills Development Scotland is exhibiting at Digital Scotland 2020 to promote digital apprenticeships while also asking public sector technologists to step up and help the nation’s school children. Before the…
Former nuclear bunker prepares to welcome virtual visitors after fibre hook-up
Barnton Quarry Nuclear Bunker in Edinburgh has recently undergone a significant refurbishment programme. The tourist site, in the Clermiston area of the city, had been preparing to open to the…
Leading EdTech companies join forces to create free online teaching masterclass
ClickView partners with Makematic, Adobe, iCivics and Participate to deliver much needed Teaching Online Masterclass (TOM), a free video course for educators full of practical strategies for online teaching. As…
World-class digital learning system launched in Edinburgh and Inverclyde schools
Schools in Edinburgh and Inverclyde have returned to transformative world-class digital learning systems, as the two Local Authorities become the first in Scotland to partner with ClickView. ClickView gives students and…
Scottish Futures Trust looks to boost BIM uptake across school building programme
The Scottish Futures Trust (SFT) has launched a new Standard Information Management Plan (SIMP) which will enhance infrastructure delivery and performance within the Scottish government’s Learning Estate Investment Programme. The…
Making the most of Scotland’s public buildings
Technology is playing a vital role in improving the performance of Scotland’s infrastructure Our infrastructure supports our communities, public services, wellbeing and economic growth. It encompasses all assets that enable…
BIM Interoperability Expert Group Report
CDBB, a partner in the Construction Innovation Hub, has published The Building Information Modelling (BIM) Interoperability Report for public consultation. BIM Interoperability Expert Group It forms part of the Construction Innovation…
Private: Building with vision
Digital technology is helping make better, safer, greener buildings. How far has Scotland still to go on that journey? The construction world is being reshaped by digital technology. Greater understanding of…
Translucent, truthful information
In simple terms, reality capture devices are instruments which capture real world data through imagery and pointclouds. This data is then utilised within CAD/BIM software to create an exact digital…
The robots are coming – but people are still key to our future
With so many headlines, films and social media conversations shouting, “The robots are coming!” it’s hard to ignore the implication that one day, machines will replace the entire human workforce…
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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…