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How do we transition the data discussion away from the problem and focus on how data can support environmental solutions?

Ian Boyd writes about employing manufacturing principles to convert CO₂ into carbohydrates to increase food security in Scotland.

Discover why intellectual property is key to early-stage business success and how founders can identify, protect, and monetise their assets.

Global, UK, and Scottish topography of nature and green investment with the huge investment potential of the private sector for public good.

Melfort Campbell examines why demand-driven innovation policies is key to turning Scotland’s research into global business success. While the enterprise sector forms the backbone of the Scottish and UK economies, there appears to be limited understanding among policymakers and political circles about how this sector leverages innovation and technology development to compete, grow, and survive. […]

Scotland stands at a pivotal moment for women in entrepreneurship, there is an urgent need for systemic change to unlock the full potential.

Poonam Malik explores how targeted policies can reignite productivity, driving economic success and prosperity for future generations.

Scotland’s college sector is on the brink, says City of Glasgow College CEO Paul Little.

Aligning education with the economy’s needs allows us to offer young people meaningful opportunities, and future-proof skills.

Explore how elite world schools navigate global aspirations amidst social inequalities. Dr Jen Kirkwood writes about privilege, cosmopolitan education, and pathways to prestigious universities.

Scottish schools are pioneering a ‘Learning for Sustainability’ approach, integrating outdoor education and climate justice to empower young learners in tackling the nature and climate crises. Long before the recent reviews of Scottish schooling, the Scottish Government established an advisory group to make recommendations on how sustainability could become part of school-life. This led to […]

With the persistent impact of poverty on educational outcomes in Scotland, Professor Edward Sosu highlights targeted policy interventions to address socioeconomic disparities.

There’s a growing need to integrate ethical literacy into the STEM curriculum to equip young people with the skills to thrive.

Data collection on children in Scotland: Exploring the intricate connections of prenatal conditions, environmental factors, and child development.

Within schools, bullying continues to be an issue, but when it comes to understanding bullying, how do we measure it? Is it behaviour or impact?

Since the financial crisis, the UK has experienced a significant productivity growth decline compared to comparable countries. Exacerbated by austerity policies and policy failures, Professor Sayantan Ghosal advocates for a political agenda centered on national renewal.

Early learning and childcare in Scotland require strategic collaboration and innovation to support the holistic development of every child.

Professor Graeme Roy emphasizes the ongoing challenge of improving the UK’s and Scotland’s productivity drawing lessons from past initiatives to inform future strategies.