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Collaboration will be a central theme of The Scotsman Life Sciences Conference later this month - how, as the industry accelerates, private enterprise can work with the Scottish Government to grow the sector.

How to make Scotland's £10 billion life sciences sector attractive

An artist's Impression of the new Charles Huang Advanced Technology & Innovation Centre (CHATIC), which is scheduled for completion in 2026.

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The HUID start-up is creating compostable packaging, using onion waste – nature’s own form of packaging.

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Scotsman Life Sciences Conference 2024

Life sciences industry leaders and experts to share vision for future

Edinburgh-based start-up Metacarpal was founded by University of Strathclyde product design engineering graduate Fergal Mackie.

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A dozen Edinburgh University spinouts receive equity funding last year (Picture: stock.adobe.com)

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Susan Nightingale of the BBB says: 'It is encouraging that investment now looks to be stabilising and returning to a pre-pandemic norm.' Picture: contributed.

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Superbugs such as the potentially lethal MRSA pose a serious risk to health due to the difficulty in treating them with regular antibiotic medicines

Superbugs fears as antibiotic-resistant genes found in soil across Scotland

Mohammed with Rebecca Moore, a former Skyscanner and TravelNest senior executive who joined the healthcare business as chief operating officer in 2022. Picture: contributed.

Interview: Addy Mohammed, co-founder of Simple Online Healthcare

Alan Shanks, is head of Scotland at Addleshaw Goddard, which produces the business monitor in partnership with the University of Strathclyde’s Fraser of Allander Institute. Picture by Renzo Mazzolini Photography

‘Sombre’ survey shows Scottish businesses struggling but outlook remains upbeat

From left: Yasmin Sulaiman of CodeBase and Nicola Anderson of FinTech Scotland. Picture: Eilidh Haig.

New partnership aims to catalyse burgeoning Scottish fintech sector

The timeless is an honour held by the few

Archie Hind. The long lost manuscript of a book considered "one of the most important" Scottish novels of the 20th century has been donated to university archives by the author's family. Picture: University of Strathclyde/PA Wire

Long-lost manuscript of 'important' Scottish novel donated to university

Macdeck’s panels are made from a composite material allowing the system to carry significantly heavier top layer materials.

Glasgow decking specialist looks to make it big with ‘floating’ gardens

Mark Logan was awarded his honorary degree from Robert Gordon University (RGU) this week during a festive graduation ceremony.

Scotland's chief entrepreneur Mark Logan recognised with top honorary award

Nicola Anderson, chief executive of FinTech Scotland, says the cluster body is 'uniquely positioned' within the Scottish financial technology industry to lead the initiative.

FinTech Scotland launches 'ground-breaking' lab to stimulate collaboration

Paul Wheelhouse. Image: contributed

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Technology innovation organisation CPI has launched a Digital Membership aimed at digitising the pharma industry. Picture – Adobe.

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Special booking code will unlock discounted tickets – but the offer won’t be on for long, so early booking is advised.

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Professor Mairi Spowage says Scottish economic growth in 2023 so far 'has presented a pretty mixed picture'. Picture: contributed.

Outlook for Scottish economy downgraded for 2023 amid 'signs of apathy'

Portrait of John Glassford, the epitome of the Glasgow Tobacco Lord, with his family and black servant. While he did not play a role in the Anderson's Institution, Glassford's wealth and influence represents the city's growing wealthy elite at the time. PIC: CC.

Scots university's 'shocking' discovery over links with slavery

Students outside of the entrance to the Lower and Upper College Halls at the University of St Andrews. Picture: PA

Scottish university named best in UK ahead of Oxford and Cambridge

David Anderson, partner and head of corporate at Addleshaw Goddard in Scotland, says it is 'more important than ever' to regularly monitor Scottish business. Picture: contributed.

Strained Scots firms urge Bank of England to resist more interest rate hikes

Post-Covid surge in home-schooling and absenteeism raises worrying questions Stephen Jardine

Professor Mairi Spowage, director of the Fraser of Allander Institute, said: 'Confounding our expectations, consumer spending has remained pretty resilient in the first quarter of [this] year.' Picture: contributed.

Forecast for Scottish economy upgraded for 2023, but picture beyond loses shine

‘Knowledge cauldrons’ help stir the creative pot for true innovation - Christoph...

The National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS)'s new flagship facility is housed in a distinctive heather-coloured building at the heart of the Advanced Manufacturing Innovation District Scotland in Renfrewshire.

New hub puts Scotland on 'global map of advanced manufacturing innovation'

The University of Edinburgh sign. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

Final-year university students will not receive degree classifications

Polling expert Sir John Curtice. Picture: John Devlin

Curtice says Labour can win 10 Scottish seats at election after Yousaf's win

A homeless person at a Crisis centre. Picture: PA

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The Earth is so large that it distorts spacetime (Picture: Nasa/Newsmakers via Getty Images)

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The Glasgow-based medtech business has 15 staff and is expanding its network in Europe and the US. Picture: Andrew Cawley.

Blood test pioneer Dxcover secures 'significant' seven-figure funding injection

Alan Shanks, head of Scotland at Addleshaw Goddard, says Scottish businesses are 'resilient'. Picture: Renzo Mazzolini Photography

'Cost of doing business crisis' overriding concern for Scottish firms - report

Senior manufacturing engineer Dr Jill Miscandlon said electric long-haul flights may still be 20 years away. Picture: National Manufacturing Institute Scotland

Electric long-haul flights the focus of groundbreaking Scottish research

Fergus Moore, Dawn Thompson, Ryan Taylor and Scott Kennedy of Revive Eco.

Glasgow start-up that recycles used coffee grounds bags £375,000 investment

From left: the firm's four co-founders CTO Professor Damion Corrigan; CSO Professor Paul Hoskisson, CEO Dr Stuart Hannah, and chair Dr Poonam Malik. Picture: contributed.

Microplate Dx nets 'significant' seed funding to scale pioneering test

Marine engineering outfit Ecomar Propulsion is involved in the ambitious research and development project.

R&D project looks to revolutionise 'green' shipbuilding and create Scots jobs

A young couple discussing their family budget at home. A new report has found 45 per cent of Scotland's wealth resides with 10 per cent of households. Picture: Getty Images

Almost half of Scotland's wealth held by 10% of households

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What to expect at The Scotsman’s Life Sciences Conference
Scotland’s burgeoning life sciences industry is growing even faster than expected – and now has the opportunity to expand significantly into international marke...

'The results of the latest survey are no surprise,' says Alan Shanks, partner in the energy and utilities team at Addleshaw Goddard. Picture: Renzo Mazzolini Photography.

Sentiment among Scots firms in negative territory for first time in two years

Some ScotRail staff have reported a lack of support during covid. Picture: Michael Gillen

ScotRail staff report lack of advice and support during covid

Julie Snell, Chair, Scotland 5G Centre.

5G technology is putting us in the picture - Julie Snell

Scotland has seen growing investment in onshore and offshore wind and other green energy technologies such as tidal and wave power. Picture: Aerial Vision

Scotland’s renewables industry supports 27,000 jobs but further data demanded

Picture: John Devlin

Scotland likely to be entering a recession, experts warn

It is the first time in Scotland that Unite has balloted simultaneously across this number of universities.

Staff at 11 Scottish universities to be balloted over strikes

Stephanie Kelly, HR and learning and development manager at Eureka, says the firm is passionate about growing its own talent. Picture: Ian Georgeson Photography.

East Kilbride IT firm Eureka Solutions downloads Strathclyde tie-up

Andrew Vincent with the building blocks, which are made from recycled plastic. Picture: 360 Bid

Fresh investment sees Scottish building block firm attack defence market

From left: Jake Mitchell and Blair Inglis, who will be with the business until they return to university in the autumn. Picture: contributed.

Midlothian's NWH Group signs up duo of Saltire Scholarship interns

Cooking at high temperatures can create novel chemicals which are hazardous to DNA (Picture: Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Natural or artificial, the environment can leave its footprints in our DNA

'We keep talking about the potential of the Scottish tech sector, but we’re not doing enough to help it realise that,' says Ms Murphy. Picture: Elaine Livingstone.

Glasgow encouraged to target becoming UK's Silicon Valley within decade

Suzanne Moir, partner and specialist in energy and transport at Addleshaw Goddard.

Scottish firms flag inflation risk despite business sentiment remaining positive

Colin Lamb, founder of Connect Three

Home-grown talent is best - Colin Lamb

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Green aviation in the Highlands and Islands is edging closer to take off

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