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Where Scotland Can Lead an Innovative and Ethical Fourth Industrial Revolution
A new report launched today (February 28th) champions the opportunities Scotland’s people and businesses have to harness the potential provided by Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies and data.

I’m an Engineer, I can help here! uses the topical context of flooding to teach primary pupils, in P5 – P7, about different disciplines of engineering and related careers.

As part of an initiative designed to engage more young people in to robotics in Scotland, VEX Robotics and SCDI has delivered 40 grants across 4 regions of the country.

11 school teams and 65 young people gathered at Shetland Museum and Archives to take part in the 2018 Shetland STEM Celebration.

The YESC programme marks its 30^th anniversary this year.

SCDI will welcome over 200 delegates to The Sheraton Grand Hotel in Edinburgh for its flagship policy conference, the SCDI Forum.

Young people from schools across Tayside gathered at the University of Dundee last Thursday (19 April) to take part in the Young Engineers and Science Clubs’ (YESC) annual Regional Celebration of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths).

A new national rural commission that will look at the challenges and opportunities faced by the economy in rural areas, is being launched by the Scottish Council for Development and Industry (SCDI) today.

Today (9 March 2018) a conference on the topic of the UK Industrial Strategy (UKIS) will take place at Glasgow City Chambers with over 100 leaders from the private, public and academic sectors in attendance.

A report published today (20 February) sets out recommendations on economic development, education and employment to ensure that Scotland reaps the rewards of the digital and automation revolutions.

The Chief Executive of the Scottish Council for Development and Industry (SCDI) has urged caution following the Scottish Government’s budget, warning that tax rises are not a panacea in developing a sustainable future economy for Scotland

November 2017 The Scottish Council for Development and Industry (SCDI) has published an innovative report examining how place can enhance economic prosperity and encourage Scotland into a growth mindset for future city development.

SCDI has called on the UK Government to provide urgent clarity on a permanent post-Brexit immigration policy and certainty on freedom of movement for EU nationals – protecting Scotland’s labour market from net migration and sustaining the Scottish economy.