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…
Digital strategy unveiled for the south of Scotland
A new digital strategy for the south of Scotland will aim to boost the sustainability, competitiveness and growth of the region. Launched by the economic development agency for the region…
Ex-cop appointed to lead incident response at Scotland’s cyber agency for business
A former police officer has been appointed as incident response and threat intelligence manager at Scotland’s cybersecurity agency for business. The Scottish Business Resilience Centre (SBRC) appointed ex-cyber investigator Mike…
Edinburgh space rocket firm in desperate bid to support Ukraine staff
Last month, Edinburgh-headquartered space rocket company Skyrora unveiled the UK’s largest rocket engine testing facility in Midlothian – a significant milestone for the firm which is embroiled in what has…
What AI difference a year makes
Amazingly, it’s been one year since the publication of Scotland’s AI Strategy. And what a year it has been. Demanding but rewarding, with good progress made and great foundations laid…
Survey reveals significant salary growth at ‘scaling’ tech companies in Scotland
Average base salaries of senior staff at Scotland’s ‘scaling’ technology companies rose by 23 per cent in 2021 – well above the 16 per cent average across all sectors, according…
Cybersecurity research projects awarded over £50,000 in grant funding
Two cutting-edge cybersecurity research projects at Edinburgh Napier University have been awarded grant funding of over £50,000 to commercialise their products and services. TrueDeploy is a solution that offers cyber…
Scots duo join Europe’s ‘fastest growing’ digital mapping company
Two cartographers based in Scotland have joined the ranks of one of the fastest-growing digital mapping companies in Europe. Outdooractive UK is expanding its team ahead of satellite tech advances which…
Business ‘climate heroes’ to help equip young people with green jobs skills
Businesses across the Glasgow region are being asked to help young people develop the skills needed for future sustainable roles which will help tackle the climate crisis. Developing the Young…
Island ‘decelerator’ for stressed execs suffering from work burnout
Scotland’s first ‘business decelerator’ – a retreat for corporate executives seeking to reinvent themselves and their organisations – is returning to the Isle of Bute this autumn. While Glasgow hosts…
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