Heart of Midlothian has announced the launch of a pioneering new Innovation Centre at the recently redeveloped Tynecastle Park.
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Putting down roots: the importance of STEM subjects to be explored
The importance of science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) subjects in the early years of Scottish education is to be explored by the Scottish Parliament’s Education and Skills Committee. Continue reading Putting down roots: the importance of STEM subjects to be explored
Digital network paves the way for e-health revolution
Lothian MSP Miles Briggs – Holyrood’s shadow secretary for health and sport – has joined engineers on the streets of Edinburgh to explore how better broadband could revolutionise e-healthcare. Continue reading Digital network paves the way for e-health revolution
Boost for computing lessons in Scottish schools
Teachers from nearly 70 per cent of Scottish schools have signed up for BT tech literacy programme Continue reading Boost for computing lessons in Scottish schools
Volunteers Help Older People Tap Into IT
A LEADING housing provider is calling for Edinburgh volunteers to join the team and help bridge the gap between older people and technology.
Bield Housing & Care has teamed up with local charity, Tap into IT, to run new computer classes at its Manderston Court development in Leith. Continue reading Volunteers Help Older People Tap Into IT
Switched On: digital access ‘still far from universal’
Digital Inclusion: young people are missing out
The Carnegie UK Trust has published a new report: Switched On, bringing together research and evidence about key issues related to digital inclusion with a particular focus on children and young people. The report emphasises that adequate digital access is still far from universal. Continue reading Switched On: digital access ‘still far from universal’
STEM Bursary applications open today
Home Economics included for first time
Car ‘drop and go’ to be introduced at Edinburgh Airport
A new service which uses innovative technology will put valet parking at heart of Edinburgh Airport’s parking approach to use its space more efficiently. Continue reading Car ‘drop and go’ to be introduced at Edinburgh Airport
Global Game Jam event comes to Edinburgh
Creatives will get the chance to potentially produce the next big computer game when a global competition comes to Edinburgh Napier later this month. Continue reading Global Game Jam event comes to Edinburgh
Build screen time around family activities, not the other way round, parents told
In a UK first, the RCPCH has published new guidance to help parents manage their children’s screen time.
Continue reading Build screen time around family activities, not the other way round, parents told