A range of new courses funded by the Scottish Funding Council, which provide non-traditional routes for individuals to access courses in data skills, have been created across a range of subject areas, supported by the Bayes Centre, the University of
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ScotlandIS team member appointed to digital charity board
More Master’s degrees at UK universities recognised by cyber security experts
Tackling the Cyber Skills gap
Digital Xtra Fund receives £25k donation to support its grants programme
CodingSkills+ by the Open University
Santander Universities extends support for Abertay students
Abertay University has extended its successful partnership with Santander Universities for another 3 years, enabling further support for a range of important projects. The agreement with Santander, through Santander Universities will provide £50,000 towards student enterprise support, internships and Abertay
Financial awards now available from Digital Xtra Fund to secure key skills in Scottish youngsters
Apprenticeships mean tech firm is programmed to succeed
Forrit Technology’s Business Operations Director Alexandra Walker believes the organisation is programmed to succeed – thanks to apprenticeships. Formed in 2014, Forrit, based near Edinburgh’s Waverley Station, have invested in apprenticeships for the past six years and one fifth of
Scottish companies urged to think about cyber security during Scottish Apprenticeship Week
This week is Scottish Apprenticeship Week, a celebration of the contribution apprentices make to businesses, individuals and the economy. Claire Gillespie is sector manager for Digital Technology at Skills Development Scotland, and here she tells us about the benefits of employing a