Start-up advisor, Prof. at University of Glasgow. Not affiliated to any political party.
Glasgow, Scotland
Joined November 2017
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CodeClan is back: linkedin.com/pulse/return-co… via @LinkedIn
@AvantiWestCoast when is the 10:30 Euston->Glasgow actually leaving, or are you going to cancel it, and just not saying yet? Your staff at the station have no information.
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Two funds have been launched which recognise and support the work of our Ecosystem Builders. The funds strengthen Scotland’s entrepreneurial ecosystem by embracing and extending ecosystem-building activities.linkedin.com/pulse/rise-ecos… via @LinkedIn
The failure of CodeClan has understandably caused shock and surprise within Scotland's business community. This article explains what will be done to help affected students, and re-establishing this strategic recruitment channel.
linkedin.com/pulse/statement… via @LinkedIn
This is one of the most powerful movements in teaching in Scotland today. Computing Science teachers from over 39 different schools, across 15 different council areas, coming together to connect, learn from each other and advance Computing Science teaching.
#cssconnect
📣#cssconnect event was a huge success! A big thank you to all the Computing Science teaching community who are working so hard to help the subject!
Special thanks to @tonyharkins & colleagues & @StAlsGlasgow for hosting. And to the amazing beyond the classroom stalls ❤️
We can all be a bit negative sometimes but...🤣
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Today, we’ve published “Pathways: A New Approach for Women in Entrepreneurship”, co-authored by @AnaCStewart and I, as the culmination of a year-long review chaired by Ana.
gov.scot/publications/pathwa…
Networks outperform hierarchies
The continuous skilling programme for CS teachers in Scotland leverages the expertise of the Scottish CS teachers network to support all CS teachers in Scotland. This network-based model means that the programme is at national-scale from Day 1.
Upskilling programme for computing science teachers ‘vital to future of our tech industry’. Scotland's chief entrepreneur Mark Logan says new continuous development programme aims to help raise classroom standards
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This week, Scotland's Tech Scaler start-up initiative has gone live, inviting applications at hubs.li/Q01tDmtx0. Tech Scaler is a nationwide integrated network of incubation, education and expert support for tech start-ups.
See this thread from the earlier announcement of the Tech Scaler initiative for more information about its goals and future direction:
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The Scottish Tech Ecosystem Review includes a recommendation to establish a network of Tech Scalers across Scotland. Having now completed a public procurement process, we can proceed to full implementation. But what are Tech Scalers? (thread)
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but fracking is ok, apparently.
EXCL: Ministers planning to ban solar farms from most of England’s farmland, arguing that it impedes growth and boosting food production - story by @horton_official theguardian.com/environment/…
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Extremely impressed by Aberdeen’s @AberdeenCC's leadership in establishing the Aberdeen Computing Collaborative (@ACCollaborative). Vital to Scotland’s economic future that we fully equip our people with the skills required to thrive in the tech industry.
Today saw the launch of the new Aberdeen Computing Collaborative at ONE technology hub - a partnership aimed at creating digital opportunities and innovation among school pupils. orlo.uk/6CSaa
ALT Councillors Martin Greig and Jessica Mennie and school pupils at the launch of the new Aberdeen Computing Collaborative today.
It was my great pleasure to visit HALO @HALOKILMARNOCK1, @HALORockMe yesterday, to meet @MarieMacklin , her wonderful team and the great tenant companies and partner organisations involved. 1/2
Ensuring women have equal opportunities for career development in work starts at home. Do you recognise your own relationship here? What will you change tomorrow if you do?
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Fantastic to see @TuringFest #TuringFest back to full in-person attendance this year. A true cornerstone of Scotland's tech ecosystem. Anyone else think CEO Brian would make a great ancient Greek statue?
The Scottish Tech Ecosystem Review includes a recommendation to establish a network of Tech Scalers across Scotland. Having now completed a public procurement process, we can proceed to full implementation. But what are Tech Scalers? (thread)
Two very welcome steps in improving our Computing Science provision in schools. Particularly exciting is the new teacher-led group STACS, focussed on spreading best-practice across Scotland, and ensuring that teachers are properly represented in ongoing improvement initiatives.
Education Secretary @S_A_Somerville has announced up to £1.3m for computing science education.
She congratulated @ScullionToni & @northvu appointed to new teacher led @UofGlasgow STACS initiative helping prepare pupils for careers in tech.
➡️bit.ly/3Bbad40
But wasn't it all worth it so that @BorisJohnson could be World King?
theguardian.com/politics/202…
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If you ever have self-doubts, or think that maybe you are not good enough, remember this scene from Jaws 3D, and think again...
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