New ‘tech for good’ alliance to tackle Scotland’s greatest challenges
An Edinburgh-based not-for-profit organisation focused on “harnessing the power of technology for good” is initiating an alliance to foster collaboration within the tech community to tackle challenges faced by society….
Scotland’s last Auschwitz survivor leaves £500,000 legacy to technology research
Scotland’s last Auschwitz survivor has left in her will a £500,000 gift to fund quantum technology research at a Scottish university. Judith Rosenberg, who was born in Hungary and had…
Former Scottish Enterprise CEO joins property developer behind nation’s first digital quarter
The property developer behind Scotland’s first digital quarter has appointed the former chief executive of Scottish Enterprise to its board. Crosswind Developments, which is awaiting approval from the Scottish Government…
ScotlandIS new chairperson is former government digital transformation head
The former head of digital transformation at the Scottish Government has set out her vision for Scotland’s tech sector after being named chairperson of a Scottish trade body. Alison McLaughlin…
Scots turn to smart tech as nation becomes more climate conscious
Just under a half of Scots – 43 per cent – have a smart technology appliance in their home, with nearly two thirds – 63 per cent – believing that…
Sink or swim for students whose underwater robots chart course to US
Budding engineers from a Dundee high school will compete in the USA after winning a prestigious annual underwater robotics competition for the second time. The team of now former Grove…
Astronaut Tim Peake joins Scottish space mission to rescue satellite
Astronaut Tim Peake has teamed up with an Edinburgh-based rocket company to launch a mission to rescue a British satellite which was propelled into space over 50 years ago. Skyrora has called…
Yellow emojis associated with white ethnicity, researchers say
Yellow emojis are associated with white ethnicity rather than being perceived as neutral, new academic research has found. The study, carried out at the University of Edinburgh, is the ‘first’…
Record sales year proves a ‘tonic’ for Glasgow digital firm with US in its sights
A Scottish mobile marketing company is on track to double revenue to approximately £16m following a record sales year. Glasgow-based Digitonic celebrated its 10th anniversary in April, grew its headcount…
Scotland’s appeal to foreign investors bucks UK downward investment trend
Scotland’s appeal to foreign investors has bucked the downwards trend seen elsewhere in the UK during the pandemic, according to a new report. The EY 2021 UK attractiveness survey found…
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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…
Please mind the gap… or healthcare may fall
Imagine sharing a lengthy train journey with others. From beginning to end, imagine how often you might hear ‘mind the gap’ messages about embarking and disembarking safely. Picture how navigating…
Women Lead: My journey from Dragons’ Den to Silicon Valley
Following her appearance on Dragons’ Den, Sheila Hogan, serial entrepreneur, founder and chief executive of digital legacy vault, Biscuit Tin, shares her experience of her time in the Den and…