Achieve, Elevate and Inspire: Edinburgh women lead the way in national technology awards

The 2019 FDM everywoman in Technology Awards showcase the brightest talent in tech, from the UK and beyond

 

The finalists for the ninth annual FDM everywoman in Technology Awards, in association with The Tech She Can Charter, have just been announced. Taking place to celebrate International Women’s Day, the awards are a timely reminder that only 15% of people working in STEM roles in the UK are female and just 5% of leadership positions in the tech industry are held by women.*

Two women from Edinburgh are among the finalists: Marianne Lillian Breen-Hart,  Senior Manager at Accenture and Sharon Moore MBE, CTO for Travel and Transportation at IBM.   Continue reading Achieve, Elevate and Inspire: Edinburgh women lead the way in national technology awards

Auld Alliance: FM calls for EU nationals to stay in Scotland

The Scottish Government will increase its efforts to encourage EU citizens to remain in Scotland, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon will confirm in an address to the Assemblée Nationale, the lower house of the French Parliament, later today. Ms Sturgeon will describe the UK’s decision to end Freedom of Movement as part of its Brexit deal as a ‘self-defeating measure.’ Continue reading Auld Alliance: FM calls for EU nationals to stay in Scotland

Tomorrow: Quilting Bee at North Edinburgh Arts

Quilting Bees is a quilting group dedicated for mums-to-be. In weekly drop-in sessions, you’ll get a chance to explore, create and develop new skills, express your creativity, relax and get to know other members of the community while making beautiful patchwork quilt pieces.

The project is running from Wednesday 20 February until Wednesday 1 May (no sessions on Wed 13 March). Sessions take place in Studio 2, and are free of charge. Continue reading Tomorrow: Quilting Bee at North Edinburgh Arts

David Mundell celebrates LGBT History Month

Scottish Secretary David Mundell will host a reception in Edinburgh to mark LGBT History Month this week. Thursday’s event will celebrate the work of Scottish LGBT campaigners and organisations who support the LGBT community in Scotland. Continue reading David Mundell celebrates LGBT History Month

Auld Alliance: now Nicola’s off to Paris

Trade links highlighted during Paris visit  

Steps to increase trade with Scotland’s third largest export market will be progressed by the First Minister Nicola Sturgeon during a two-day visit to France this week.

The First Minister will a lead a delegation of technology companies who will showcase their products and services to French partners, academics and customers in Paris.

Latest figures show France is Scotland’s third largest international export market worth an estimated £2.4 billion to the Scottish economy.

During the visit the First Minister will address the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Assemblée Nationale, the lower house of the French Parliament on Tuesday, meet Minister for European Affairs Nathalie Loiseau and officially open the Scottish Government’s France Hub.

The First Minister said: “The relationship between Scotland and France is one of the oldest in the world.

“France is our third largest export market and French-based firms play a key part in our economy, with investments in financial services and our food and drink industry.

“By promoting trade and investment, and officially launching our new hub in Paris, the Scottish Government is working to show Scotland is open for business and an attractive place to invest, visit, work and live.

“Despite the challenges we face as a result of Brexit the Scottish Government will continue to do all we can to show the world that we are an open and outward looking country.”