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1nhaler’s single-dose dry-powder inhaler is made predominantly from cardboard and expands into shape for use

Scottish firm behind cardboard inhaler lands £2.2m as key milestone nears

Edinburgh-based 1nhaler has secured £2.2m to take its novel pop-up cardboard inhaler towards clinical trials and its first regulatory approval

Scottish Government Innovation Minister Alyn Smith said planning rules needed to be strengthened to address the energy demands of AI data centres.

Scottish Government Innovation Minister Alyn Smith said planning rules needed to be strengthened to address the energy demands of AI data centres.

Scottish AI minister says data centres are 'whisky bonds' of tech industry

New research challenges narrative around Robert Burns and Jamaica

'We’re aware of those incidents in the UK, and obviously we’re working with the affected organisations. We’ll keep monitoring that.'

'We’re aware of those incidents in the UK, and obviously we’re working with the affected organisations. We’ll keep monitoring that.'

UK meat firms hit by cyber attacks as warnings issued over 'vulnerable technology'

Outdoor and specialist education courses at the University of Edinburgh are set to be taught out. Staff question where the provision will go.

Outdoor and specialist education courses at the University of Edinburgh are set to be taught out. Staff question where the provision will go.

Edinburgh University

Course closures raise questions about pipeline for 'vital real-world expertise'

The university's senior leadership has been criticised by academics.

The university's senior leadership has been criticised by academics.

Edinburgh University

University leaders ignored 'oversight and regulation' to approve cuts, dossier claims

Tech oligarchs like Elon Musk would surely be happy with Alyn Smith’s comments

Tech oligarchs like Elon Musk would surely be happy with Alyn Smith’s comments

AI (Artificial Intelligence)

Shame on them: the SNP have become craven bootlickers of American tech oligarchs

Supermarkets in Sweden, Belgium, Luxembourg and Estonia were hit by freezer and fridge problems apparently caused by cyberattacks, forcing some to dispose of spoiled food.

Supermarkets in Sweden, Belgium, Luxembourg and Estonia were hit by freezer and fridge problems apparently caused by cyberattacks, forcing some to dispose of spoiled food.

Fresh supermarket cyberattacks spoil food across four European countries

Chancellor John Healey admits oil funds could have been more.

Chancellor John Healey admits oil funds could have been more.

When it comes to oil, UK should take notes from Guyana

University of Aberdeen.

University of Aberdeen.

University of Aberdeen

£9 million EU funding backs Scotland's first mainland Small Hydrogen Valley

Edinburgh Solar Cooperative.

Edinburgh Solar Cooperative.

Edinburgh residents invited to invest from £25 in £1.13m community solar scheme

Dr Murray Stewart.

Dr Murray Stewart.

Former GSK chief medical officer joins Glasgow biopharma company board

AI (Artificial Intelligence)

Scotland must embrace AI revolution or risk missing out, warns minister

Something important is happening with AI

Something important is happening with AI

AI (Artificial Intelligence)

My challenge is to make sure Scotland gets AI's benefits without the downsides

Scottish Parliament, Edinburgh

Scottish Parliament, Edinburgh

AI (Artificial Intelligence)

MSPs launch AI and cyber group as expert warns Scotland lacks stolen data laws

Aeocky Boreas Dehumidifier

Aeocky Boreas Dehumidifier

Banish damp, beat condensation and speed up laundry drying with this dehumidifier

A Borders public health expert has issued a plea to limit screen time in classrooms

A Borders public health expert has issued a plea to limit screen time in classrooms

Scottish Borders

More than 70 GPs in Scotland back call for less iPad usage in schools

Edinburgh University's SWAY team could lose 16 of its 28 members.

Edinburgh University's SWAY team could lose 16 of its 28 members.

Edinburgh University

Edinburgh University urged to halt redundancy talks with study abroad team

HMS Venturer in the dry dry dock at Rosyth

HMS Venturer in the dry dry dock at Rosyth

Kevin McKenna At Large

Babcock Rosyth: Inside the yard building Britain’s next-generation warships

Has the Chancellor, John Healey, betrayed Scotland?

Has the Chancellor, John Healey, betrayed Scotland?

Benjamin Netanyahu

The Budget: bad for climate and threat to Scottish jobs

Professor Kim Graham, provost of Edinburgh University.

Professor Kim Graham, provost of Edinburgh University.

Edinburgh University provost blocked from tourist tax board over programme closures

A whisk distilling stock image

A whisk distilling stock image

Stronger whisky fermentation 'could cut distillery emissions by up to 16 per cent'

Difficult decisions lie ahead, Sir Peter told staff.

Difficult decisions lie ahead, Sir Peter told staff.

Edinburgh University

‘Difficult’ decisions lie ahead amid £140m cuts bid, Edinburgh University chief warns

16 of 28 positions in the university’s Study and Work Away (SWAY) team are set to be cut.

16 of 28 positions in the university’s Study and Work Away (SWAY) team are set to be cut.

Edinburgh University study abroad cuts could cost nearly £10m in lost tuition

It is hard to separate arts and culture from our lives on social media

It is hard to separate arts and culture from our lives on social media

Instagram has put Scottish arts and culture on the map… but is it a devil’s bargain?

Political programmes like Question Time provide the public with the opportunity to get informed... and perhaps change their minds about certain topics.

Political programmes like Question Time provide the public with the opportunity to get informed... and perhaps change their minds about certain topics.

When it comes to politics, it’s OK to have new perspectives

Singer Sam Fender was forced to push back the pre-sale of his homecoming shows in Newcastle due to a 'sophisticated bot attack'

Singer Sam Fender was forced to push back the pre-sale of his homecoming shows in Newcastle due to a 'sophisticated bot attack'

AI (Artificial Intelligence)

The bots are on the attack! Scalpers are now getting entire concerts pulled

Tour de France General Director Christian Prudhomme (left) and Grand Départ GB 2027 Managing Director Paul Bush OBE (right) stand with their honorary doctorates and the Grand Départ trophy in front of Edinburgh Castle

Tour de France General Director Christian Prudhomme (left) and Grand Départ GB 2027 Managing Director Paul Bush OBE (right) stand with their honorary doctorates and the Grand Départ trophy in front of Edinburgh Castle

2027 Tour de France

Tour de France bosses honoured for role in bringing Grand Départ to Edinburgh

Plans for a data centre near Currie in Edinburgh

Plans for a data centre near Currie in Edinburgh

AI (Artificial Intelligence)

UK launches data centre covenant in 2026 Budget with jobs and water protection rules

Students have been told to dress up like cows, in a Halloween-inspirired protest.

Students have been told to dress up like cows, in a Halloween-inspirired protest.

Edinburgh University

Edinburgh University students to hold cow-themed rally over 'cash cows' jibe

Alison Johnstone, former presiding officer of the Scottish Parliament, was awarded an honorary doctorate from Edinburgh Napier University at the Usher Hall.

Alison Johnstone, former presiding officer of the Scottish Parliament, was awarded an honorary doctorate from Edinburgh Napier University at the Usher Hall.

Alison Johnstone

Former presiding officer given honorary doctorate for 'fostering respectful debate'

The investment trust is based in Edinburgh.

The investment trust is based in Edinburgh.

Showdown at £1.1bn Scottish company flags urgent need for greater protections

Education HQ content launches

Education HQ content launches

Glasgow Kelvin College

Education HQ: The Herald launches its latest special report on Scottish education

Nagu Gopalakrishnan, Co-Founder and CPTO of Vidai UK

Nagu Gopalakrishnan, Co-Founder and CPTO of Vidai UK

Stirling start-up launches privacy-first AI tool to protect businesses

Nuuri founder and chief executive Steven Clarke, front centre, with colleagues as the childcare technology business raises £550,000 for expansion

Nuuri founder and chief executive Steven Clarke, front centre, with colleagues as the childcare technology business raises £550,000 for expansion

Business Insight

Scottish nursery tech firm raises £550,000 to take its next big step

Inside the former Clydesdale Bank headquarters in Glasgow, pictured in 2022

Inside the former Clydesdale Bank headquarters in Glasgow, pictured in 2022

Artificial intelligence

Nationwide job cuts highlight a much bigger squeeze on white-collar careers

CHARA lab, from left to right, Dr Kevin Barjot (Cologne University), Dr Aline Dinkelaker (Potsdam University), and Dr Aurélien Benoit (Heriot-Watt University).

CHARA lab, from left to right, Dr Kevin Barjot (Cologne University), Dr Aline Dinkelaker (Potsdam University), and Dr Aurélien Benoit (Heriot-Watt University).

Scottish scientists develop tiny glass chip to help telescopes study distant stars

Unions protesting at Glasgow Caledonian University

Unions protesting at Glasgow Caledonian University

Educational Institute of Scotland (EIS)

Inside the Scottish university strikes where students are 'teaching themselves'

Sam Heughan has emerged as one of the key voices in the anti data centre movement

Sam Heughan has emerged as one of the key voices in the anti data centre movement

AI (Artificial Intelligence)

Outlander star, 'against AI', says Scotland is being 'assaulted' by data centres

Scottish poet and musician Biff Smith

Scottish poet and musician Biff Smith

AI (Artificial Intelligence)

Why poetry is suddenly cool with a new generation of Scots

Edinburgh University is cutting its student abroad team by 60 per cent.

Edinburgh University is cutting its student abroad team by 60 per cent.

Edinburgh University

'Erasmus fiasco' as Edinburgh University to 'slash' study abroad team by 60 per cent

Scottish engineering company unveils record turnover of £10 million

Scottish engineering company unveils record turnover of £10 million

Business Monitor 📈

Scottish engineering company almost triples turnover to record level

Barclays has declined to say whether its Glasgow campus will be affected by plans to cut around 5,000 jobs globally

Barclays has declined to say whether its Glasgow campus will be affected by plans to cut around 5,000 jobs globally

Artificial intelligence

Barclays stays silent on Glasgow jobs as 5,000 roles face axe

144 staff take voluntary severance in restructure at Scottish manufacturer

144 staff take voluntary severance in restructure at Scottish manufacturer

Business Monitor 📈

144 staff take voluntary severance in restructure at Scottish manufacturer

Professor Kim Graham, provost of Edinburgh University.

Professor Kim Graham, provost of Edinburgh University.

Edinburgh University provost nominated for role on capital's tourist tax board

How news and entertainment is consumed is changing, with podcasts on mobile phones often replacing traditional TV sets and channels.

How news and entertainment is consumed is changing, with podcasts on mobile phones often replacing traditional TV sets and channels.

Viewing habits evolve - BBC should scrap Scotland channel

Elon Musk - a man who's made mega dosh from his many inventions, including a sky-bound motor.

Elon Musk - a man who's made mega dosh from his many inventions, including a sky-bound motor.

Flight of fancy regarding Mr Musk’s ‘amazing’ motor

The free course explores the storytelling techniques behind Scotland’s distinctive crime fiction tradition

The free course explores the storytelling techniques behind Scotland’s distinctive crime fiction tradition

Tartan Noir: New online course examines Scotland’s crime-writing tradition

The University of Aberdeen

The University of Aberdeen

University of Aberdeen

University staff balloted on strike action over job cuts and union rep dismissal

Auto-Vox Solar 5B Magnetic Backup Camera

Auto-Vox Solar 5B Magnetic Backup Camera

Take the stress out of reversing with this clever wireless camera

Scottish engineering company to be wound down after almost three decades

Scottish engineering company to be wound down after almost three decades

Business Briefing 📈

Jobs lost as Scottish engineering company wound down after almost 30 years

Dr Parvis has been apppointed to the 30-member commission.

Dr Parvis has been apppointed to the 30-member commission.

Catholic Church in Scotland

Catholic theologian from Edinburgh appointed by Pope Leo to advise Vatican

The Scottish Government has reaffirmed plans to publish national planning guidance for data centres by the end of the year, following questions over a minister's letter.

The Scottish Government has reaffirmed plans to publish national planning guidance for data centres by the end of the year, following questions over a minister's letter.

AI (Artificial Intelligence)

SNP minister's letter raises questions over Scotland's huge data centre plans

The major investment in the Prestwick site was announced by GE Aerospace last week.

The major investment in the Prestwick site was announced by GE Aerospace last week.

Why big government funding for this major investment is money well spent