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Pupils gain insight into scientific careers

Laboratories across the University of Edinburgh are opening their doors to a group of school pupils for a week of work experience.

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.

The Stars of Scottish Innovation Shine Bright at the Converge Challenge Awards

Carbogenics, a spin out the from University of Edinburgh has secured the coveted first prize at the 2018 Converge Challenge awards with their innovative waste solution.

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.

VisitScotland Business Events announce Young Legends

VisitScotland Business Events announced its six 'Young Legends of the Year', celebrating the country’s leading reputation for invention and innovation and in recognition of the leading-edge work by young people living and working in Scotland.

Highest ever Converge Challenge KickStart Applications received

Largest ever KickStart cohort enrolled onto 2019 training programme following record number of early-stage applications

New Director appointment at Converge Challenge

Converge Challenge, Scotland’s leading company creation programme for staff, students and recent graduates of Scottish Universities and Research Institutes has confirmed appointment of its new Director, Dr Claudia Cavalluzzo.

What are your priorities, challenges and skills needs for 2019?

Life Sciences Scotland are gathering information in a short survey on the priorities and business issues you face or anticipate.

Winners of 4th Scottish Knowledge Exchange Awards announced

Organised by Interface, the awards recognise, reward and celebrate impacts achieved through collaborative business and academic partnerships.

Scotland’s next generation entrepreneurs unlock their ambition

Scotland’s most promising and ambitious entrepreneurs have achieved significant growth in the last 12 months following RSE Enterprise Programme.

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.

Scottish EDGE19 now open for applications

In 2021, Scottish EDGE awarded 71 early-stage, start-up Scottish businesses with prize funding in excess of £2.5m and returns for Round 19 bigger and better than ever!

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.

Global green start-up contest comes to Edinburgh

The world’s largest green business ideas competition is being hosted in Scotland for the first time by the Edinburgh Centre for Carbon Innovation (ECCI).

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.

Easter Bush Campus retains Investors in Young People – Silver Award

The University of Edinburgh, Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies on Easter Bush Campus, has retained the ‘Investors in Young People – Silver Award.’

Record number of applications to Converge 2019

The entrepreneurial spirit is alive and well in Scotland’s Universities as submissions to this year's Converge programme grow in number and breadth.

£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.

Converge announce University-led innovation finalists

The finalists for Converge 2019 illustrates how Scotland’s Universities are competing on the global stage with ground breaking innovations.

Nurture with nature

Edinburgh Technopole hosted Glencorse Primary School pupils in a fun and educational afternoon planting bulbs and seeds on the Midlothian Science Park.

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.

University innovation showcased at Converge virtual events

The latest innovations emerging from Scotland’s world-class universities were on show at a series of fast-paced, virtual pitching competitions hosted by Converge.

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).

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.

The Moredun Foundation Award Scheme relaunches for 2022

The Moredun Foundation Award recognises the value of education, collaboration, experience and travel in improving knowledge of farming and livestock industries. Deadline to apply is 30 June!

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.

Scottish EDGE returns bigger and better to mark the 20th round of awards

Scottish EDGE Awards now open for submissions for what will be its 20th round of funding in the last eight years.

Converge shatters ‘entrepreneur’ myth as it launches challenges for 2023

Converge is Scotland’s premier company creation programme for staff, students and recent graduates of all Scottish Universities and Research Institutes.

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.

Seizing the benefits of start-ups

The Scottish Government pledges £17.5 million in startup-focused funding to unleash entrepreneurial talent.

Poultry Award for welfare expert

Welfare expert Jessica Martin receives award for her work at the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies and The Roslin Institute.

Royal Commission Fellowship a first for Ingenza

1851 Royal Commission Fellowship has funded innovative doctoral research with commercial potential for Dr Stephen McColm to develop an enhanced DNA assembly approach based on the company’s proprietary inABLE® technology.

Pupils learn to use science to monitor bee health

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

Aspirational female founders shortlisted in AccelerateHER Awards

Twelve aspirational female company founders shortlisted as finalists in the AccelerateHER Awards 2021 including two Midlothian-based biotech businesses.

Edinburgh Technopole now part of We Are Pioneer Group

Merger between science park investor and early-stage accelerators to create Britain's biggest life sciences ecosystem.

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.

AI’s future stars join Edinburgh accelerator

Two entrepreneurial tenant companies within Midlothian Science Zone are among 12 innovations selected for the next University of Edinburgh AI Accelerator.