building, supporting and enabling the digital technology ecosystem
ScotlandIS, the membership and cluster management organisation for Scotland’s digital technologies industry, has opened applications for its flagship Digital Technology Awards. Now in its 17th year, the awards look to recognise the breadth of talent, skill and innovation working within
ScotlandIS member, Abertay University, has been named Scotland’s top modern university for both teaching quality and student experience in the 2027 edition of The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide. The Dundee university has also strengthened its position
Digital Xtra, the charity dedicated to increasing the provision of extracurricular computing activities for young people in Scotland, is to develop a national network of community coding and AI hubs. Over the past 10 years, the charity – backed by
In this Member Spotlight we hear from new Academic member, INCO Academy, about the critical digital skills shortage, and on joining ScotlandIS to connect their diverse, job-ready graduates directly with local employers. Who is INCO Academy and what do you
It’s a truth almost universally acknowledged that now is a difficult time to be a young person. Between high rents, rising living costs, and growing mental health pressures (exacerbated by social media), it is increasingly hard for them to build
This year’s leading Scottish tech conference will bring together technical excellence and leadership vision to create a truly inspiring event for industry professionals at all levels. From students to Junior Developers to Project Managers to CTOs, there will be something
The University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) and Space Scotland’s have launched a new Space Forces Discovery Kit to inspire the next generation of the space workforce. The kits offer a fun, hands-on way for learners to explore the science of
Scotland’s technology sector is entering 2026 with a cautiously positive outlook, as companies balance steady growth opportunities with ongoing economic and regulatory pressures, the latest Scottish Technology Industry Survey 2026 from ScotlandIS reveals. The survey shows that the majority (71%)
AI maturity, meta-skills development, green data centres and stronger cyber resilience are all set to shape the next 12 months in Scottish tech. And, despite a challenging political and economic backdrop in 2025, Scotland’s tech leaders remain broadly optimistic about
Digital Xtra, the Scottish charity which inspires young people to become actively involved in tech, has awarded grants totalling nearly £120,000 to schools and community organisations across 17 local authorities as part of its tenth funding cycle. The 27 grant
