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Technology Scotland release its 2017 Skills & Recruitment Survey results

The survey found that Scotland’s Emerging & Enabling (E&E) Technologies Sector is optimistic about the future, with almost 90% of businesses stating that Scotland remains an attractive place for technology companies to work.

New plan puts work-based learning at the heart of Life and Chemical Sciences

Businesses in Scotland’s Life and Chemical Sciences industries have launched a new plan to attract the workforce needed for growth and innovation.

Digital centre to deliver world-class learning

A pioneering centre that will equip young people with the digital skills needed to succeed in the future economy has been launched in Midlothian.

Launch of new learning research centre

Midlothian Council officially launched a new Centre of Research and Innovation in Learning. A partnership project with the University of Edinburgh and the General Teaching Council Scotland.

Scottish tech startup Appointedd makes new senior hire

Edinburgh-based online booking specialist Appointedd makes significant new management hire with the appointment of Sarah Freestone, previously of travel giant Skyscanner, as new Operations Director.

Data initiative to tackle digital skills gap

Edinburgh and Heriot-Watt University will work together to train 100,000 people in data skills and help 1,000 organisations through data.

A crash course on genomics for animal breeding

World-leading livestock scientists at SRUC will deliver a new course next month to bring vets up to speed on the fast-evolving field of genomics.

Women in agriculture make their voices heard

Women working in Scottish agriculture will be “making their voices heard” at this year’s autumn conference 'Women in Agriculture Scotland' event to be held in Edinburgh on 6 November.

John Swinney officially opens pioneering Newbattle High School

Midlothian's Newbattle High School, a Digital Centre of Excellence that focuses on equipping young people with 21st century digital skills, was officially opened by Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills, John Swinney.

Dr Hannah Fry to address 100 Scottish schoolgirls at DataFest

Renowned mathematician and science presenter Dr Hannah Fry address attendees at Women in Data Science event in Edinburgh to encourage Scottish schoolgirls to engage with STEM.

Midlothian Science Festival seeks local volunteers

Returning to Midlothian in October, the Festival wants to involve more locals and community groups from planning and development to behind the scenes.

Pupils monitor their bees’ health in the lab

Young beekeepers use lab techniques to investigate parasites in their own bees at Easter Bush Science Outreach Centre.

New Locate in Midlothian website launched

If you’re looking to start a new business venture, grow your existing company, relocate with your family or simply want to visit the area, the newly launched Locate in Midlothian website gives you all the tools, support and information you need.

The Turing Trust moves Scottish base to Loanhead

The family of World War Two codebreaker Alan Turing have bought an industrial unit in Midlothian to help a trust set up in his name.

Digital Academy set to transform NHS care

The University of Edinburgh is joining forces with Imperial College London and Harvard Medical School to launch a NHS Digital Academy.

Event marks women in science award success

The University of Edinburgh’s Roslin Institute has gained a prestigious award for supporting the career development of women working in science.

Inaugural RSE Unlocking Ambition Enterprise Fellows are announced

Twenty of Scotland’s most talented entrepreneurs eager to start up their business right here in Scotland are announced as the inaugural RSE Unlocking Ambition Enterprise Fellows.

Jobs roadshow for young people

Young people and their parents from across Midlothian are invited to attend a free jobs roadshow at the Corn Exchange, Edinburgh on 6th March, 9-4pm.

Deputy First Minister highlights key role of SRUC

The importance of Scotland’s Rural College to the current and future needs of the country’s economy has been highlighted at a parliamentary reception.

SRUC courses well placed to meet climate challenge

New SRUC degree courses that explore everything from land management change to electric tractors will help to respond to the climate challenge.

£9.5m project gives pupils a sense of data power

To help pupils prepare for a data-driven future, a smart technology pilot project has been brought to classrooms at two Midlothian schools as part of a wider Data Education in Schools programme.

Quotient Limited accredited as a Living Wage Employer

Quotient Limited is accredited as a Living Wage Employer. In Scotland, more than 15% of all jobs pay less than the real Living Wage - around 350,000 jobs.

Members of the Scottish Parliament visit the Easter Bush Science Outreach Centre

Liz Smith MSP and Oliver Mundell MSP visited The Roslin Institute to learn how it connects school pupils with research via the new Easter Bush Science Outreach Centre.

Unlocking Ambition business stars announced

Twenty of Scotland’s most talented, innovative and ambitious entrepreneurs will start the first Unlocking Ambition Challenge to find Scotland’s next business success story.

Edinburgh Technopole announce an exciting new business opportunity at 'The Hub'

Edinburgh Technopole is expanding and Phase One will provide additional tenant amenities, including new catering facilities offering a unique, exciting business opportunity for an ambitious catering professional looking for growth.

£6m boost to train doctors in cancer research

A multimillion pound boost to transform training for doctors undertaking cancer research seeks to retain women scientists in the field.

New strategy to boost Midlothian’s economy

An ambitious new 5-year economic strategy is being developed by Midlothian Council in a bid to drive innovation, investment and inclusive growth in the area.

Skills boost for Scotland’s Life and Chemical Sciences Sector

Employers are being offered help to develop talent through a new online portal.

SRUC joins global network

Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) has joined a network of universities across the world committed to sustainable, global development.

New studentship at Moredun to investigate sheep parasite control

An EASTBIO Doctoral Training Partnership PhD studentship has been awarded to Moredun to investigate ways to optimise parasite control in hill and upland sheep.

Digitech PhD industry work placement programme

Opportunity for Scottish-based start-ups to engage with the Data Driven Entrepreneurship (DDE) programme, part of the Data Driven Innovation initiative (Edinburgh and SE Scotland City Region Deal).

Edinburgh & South East Scotland Regional Prosperity Framework

Residents, businesses and organisations across south east Scotland are being urged to take part in a major upcoming consultation to help shape the economic future of the region.

Novel vertical farm to accelerate skills, research and innovation

SRUC will be the first higher education institute in Scotland to open a vertical farm for research and education.

Create a menu for change, become a FutureFoodMaker

EIT Food has launched a campaign to recruit 10 young people to call for radical change in our food systems and help to shape the food sector we all need.

Kickstarting in Midlothian Science Zone

The Kickstart Scheme results in success for Cambrex Edinburgh and provides an opportunity for one young person to climb the career ladder.

Initiative seeks to inspire future women scientists

Easter Bush campus challenges gender bias with outreach activities to promote the message that science is for all.

SRUC joins the Alliance for Scotland’s Rainforest

SRUC has joined a voluntary partnership of more than 20 organisations which aims to protect and develop Scotland's rainforest.

Supporting young people at heart of new scheme

The University of Edinburgh has joined an initiative that aims to create learning and job opportunities for young people to help combat the impact of Covid-19.

Roslin scientists will support women agricultural scientists in Ethiopia

Scientists at The Roslin Institute will support new African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD) fellows in Ethiopia.

Midlothian Science Zone Business Forum go back to school

Midlothian Science Zone Business Forum attendees go back to school with a round table discussion focused on ways our science community can work with local schools to help the future talent pipeline in this sector.

University of Edinburgh to play pivotal role in creating Data Capital of Europe

The University of Edinburgh will be a key partner in a major initiative that seeks to make Edinburgh and its surrounding region the European leader for applying data science to products and services.

Pupils learn to use science to monitor bee health

Young beekeepers understand how science can be applied to diagnose disease, with support from researchers.

EPP accredited by Living Wage Foundation

Edinburgh Pharmaceutical Processes, a GLP Contract Research Laboratory in Midlothian Science Zone, is accredited by Living Wage Foundation UK.

SRUC Rural and Veterinary Innovation Centre gets go-ahead

Plans for the development of an £11 million Rural and Veterinary Innovation Centre for SRUC on Inverness campus have been approved by Highland Council.

Easter Bush hosts new STEM Centre for Excellence

Midlothian secondary students are set to benefit from a new Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Centre of Excellence at the University of Edinburgh’s Easter Bush Campus.

Pioneering scientist appointed as Director of the Roslin Institute

Professor Bruce Whitelaw, an expert in gene editing has been appointed Director of the Roslin Institute, and will lead the next chapter in pioneering research into animal bioscience.

Cows, coughs and genome-editing

School pupils take part in a hands-on workshop to learn how gene-editing could help tackle a highly contagious bovine virus.

Imagining the future: How VR could revolutionise skills in life sciences

An event showcasing Virtual Reality (VR) technology and discussing how VR could revolutionise skills learning in the life sciences sector.

Economic renewal strategy to support jobs and businesses in Midlothian

Midlothian Council has approved a new Economic Renewal Strategy, setting out its ambitious approach to managing the transition from lockdown and planning for the longer term challenges the local economy will face.