Galvanizing a Net Zero nation through technology
Innovation is key to our response to the climate change emergency The climate emergency is real, and we’re feeling the effects. Scotland had its fourth hottest summer on record, according...
On the road to cutting emissions
Research at Edinburgh University looks at how net-zero targets for decarbonising vehicles could impact the haulage industry With transport contributing about 25 per cent of UK greenhouse gas emissions, the...
The smart piece of net zero jigsaw
Latest energy meters will drive decarbonisation and bring about a digital revolution to home-based services When smart meters were first introduced in Britain about a decade ago, they were met...
Served with an espresso: the platform with the energy to boost online learning
Fraserburgh South Park Primary in Aberdeenshire has been using the new Discovery Education Espresso service to create engaging learning experiences for every child. In an interview with Futurescot, primary six...
Chris Hughes was a dyslexic student at the University of Strathclyde. Now he’s a tech CEO and neurodiversity champion
Chris Hughes is the co-chair of Skills Development Scotland’s Neurodiversity Workstream. In the final column in the series promoting neurodivergent talent, he issues a clear to call action for tech companies, both...
Digital inclusivity app tackles neurdivergent employment gap
Akari, who were named Global Microsoft Partner of the Year for Diversity and Inclusion in 2020, tell us about the measures they’ve taken to ensure neurodivergent people feel welcome in...
Present Pal: A company built on accessibility
In the latest article about neurodiversity and tech from Skills Development Scotland, Chris Hughes of Present Pal says it’s really not as difficult as you think to accommodate neurodivergent talent....
How neurodivergent talent can create a winning work team
In the latest column brought to you by Skills Development Scotland about the benefits and importance of taking on neurodivergent talent, Rebecca Wones from Lexxic gives us her expert opinion...
Unlocking opportunities for neurodivergent talent in the tech sector
Scotland’s tech sector is being encouraged to recruit neurodivergent talent by Skills Development Scotland to help plug the ever-growing skills gap. Here Lee Ann Panglea, head of CIPD (Chartered Institute...
Infralink: a helping hand for telecoms
Following the verdict in a recent case that decided a telecoms lease renewal should be based on the terms of the Electronic Communications Code, Sarah Eynon from infrastructure experts the...
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