A first of its kind service in the UK has been launched by two of the country’s leading plastic surgeons, offering patients a free AI-driven educational tool that mirrors the expertise of an in-person consultation. The virtual surgeon, developed by Dr. Omar Quaba and his father, Dr. Awf Quaba, enables patients to receive instant, personalised […]
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The Scotland Food & Drink Partnership’s Net Zero Commitment has launched a comprehensive guide for Scottish producers to help them align with their customers’ sustainability ambitions. The guide, published today, is informed by ongoing engagement with UK national retailers and foodservice companies. Priorities and goals vary between businesses but the research found that Science-Based Targets (SBT)
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Transport industry leaders gathered in London to discuss the role smart transport can play in powering the UK economy. Hundreds of representatives from the worlds of academia, business and the public sector attended the Connected Places Summit, at the Convene conference centre at the heart of the City of London. The event included major speeches
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A leading Scottish renewables developer is inviting a local community to help shape a new wind farm in Cumnock and Doon Valley, starting by giving it a name, inspired by the areas mining history. OnPath Energy has submitted a scoping report for a yet-to-be-named wind farm northeast of New Cumnock and will collaborate with local
Following International Women’s Day, Scotland’s leading entrepreneurial support organization Elevator is celebrating not only the imminent appointment of its first female CEO but a remarkable surge in the number of women participating in its Scottish Rural Leadership Programme. At the end of this month (March), Rachel Ross (Pictured above) will take over from Professor Gary McEwan to lead Elevator
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IRISH stout brand Beamish is definitely striking a chord with drinkers in Northern Ireland, having experienced double-digit growth in the local on- and off- trades, driven largely by the brand’s strong associations with music and comedy. Distributed in Northern Ireland by Craigavon-based United Wines, Beamish has enjoyed stout-standing sales across the province, fuelled by a growing appreciation from people frequenting arts, music and comedy
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UK Technology Secretary Peter Kyle will showcase Britain’s credentials as the global hub for AI investment during his visit to the United States this week, aiming to ‘bang the drum’ for a closer AI partnership with the US. He will emphasize how the UK and US can further develop their relationship in the age of
Lantra, the training and skills body for the land-based and environment sector, has expanded its capabilities in the aquaculture sector after taking over the leadership of a UK-wide training initiative focused on harmful algal blooms (HABs). Funded by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) UK Seafood Fund: Skills and Training Scheme, the
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A new R&D development designed to support the growth of semiconductor packaging has received a £9 million funding injection, helping to reshore a critical part of the UK’s £500 million electrification supply chain and create new opportunities for manufacturers to access new markets and cut costs. Hosted by the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS), the
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The development of 75 affordable, ‘net-zero ready’ homes at Granton Station View, led by the City of Edinburgh Council, has reached its final phase now that rigorous testing is underway to validate performance standards. Across three pilot projects, including the Granton site, the Edinburgh Home Demonstrator (EHD) programme is set to deliver 324 homes designed
