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Dr Morag Martin, Biomedical Cluster Manager, Dr Pamela Duke, Science Futures Project Lead, Ronnie Palin, Regional Manager For Skills Development Scotland
19 November 2024

New initiative aims to boost Tayside's science workforce

A pioneering £1.9 million initiative is aiming to boost growth and creating career pathways for Tayside's science sector.

Pupils at NMIS for RLEP session 2024
06 September 2024

Bringing STEM careers to life for Renfrewshire pupils

More than 200 attend event at state-of-the-art innovation centres

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11 July 2024

Scotland secures record inward investment

SDS is delighted to have played a signifcant role in attracting a record amount of inward investment for Scotland

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17 April 2024

Scotland’s heritage sector publish roadmap to help tackle skills gap

Future skills strategy launched following sector-wide collaboration.

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18 January 2024

New Guide To The Digital Economy

Better understand the term "digital economy" and get practical support to enhance your digital skills.

A small drone flies over a blue map of the west coast of Scotland.
11 December 2023

Thousands of Scots pupils take part in drones careers sessions

SDS and Balfour Beatty partnership showcases a wide range of potential future careers

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30 November 2023

£90 billion of investment in green industries signals need for net zero skills

A new report has assessed the known investment, the skills demand now and in the future, and current training and learning support for green skills in Scotland.

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10 July 2023

Teaching Bursary now includes Gaelic subjects

Teaching Bursary now includes Gaelic subjects

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20 December 2022

Interim Participation Snapshot for 16–19-year olds

SDS has today published the Interim Participation Snapshot for 16–19-year olds, following changes to the frequency of the publication.

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26 October 2022

Scotland trains new generation of net zero leaders

Scottish Future Leaders Programme kicks off