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Vote of confidence: ENU to work with Democracy Counts to improve trust in elections

The Knowledge Transfer Programme will look at new ways to identify voters Edinburgh Napier University and Democracy Counts, a company which runs elections around the world, are teaming up in a joint effort to give people more trust in their voting systems in the digital age. The University’s Blockpass ID…

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Edinburgh Castle visitors to explore Scotland’s links with Zimbabwe through an immersive sound experience

Nzira Yeparuware is a new sound installation which explores colonialism’s impact on the environment A new installation, which opened at Edinburgh Castle on Saturday (2nd September), will take visitors on a sound walk through the historic site to map Scotland’s involvement in the creation of Zimbabwe’s streetscapes. Nzira Yeparuware, which…

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Nine new partners for Anderson Strathern

Image attached L-R: Sheila Tulloch, Dawn Dickson, Musab Hemsi, Danielle Edgar, Gillian Murray, Chris Devlin, Caroline Pringle, Sarah Phillips, Neil Fraser. “It’s great to see our next generation progressing and to hear their visions for the future… Making sure that Anderson Strathern is a great place to work, through initiatives…

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Electric Vehicle Mobile App Launches

Bounc-e EV have launched a UK first mobile App to revolutionise how both businesses and private drivers are able to make the switch to electric motoring. Helping everyone cut their carbon footprint is key to the Bounce EV proposition, assisting the switch of private and fleet users, including their bespoke…

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Changeworks launches new support service for housing associations to give energy advice to 17,000 tenants

A partnership of housing associations is working with leading environmental charity Changeworks to launch a new service, the Housing Association Energy Support Service. The service will give housing association tenants access to energy information, advice and advocacy. The pilot service is being supported by the Scottish Federation of Housing Associations…

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Air Canada Highlights ESG Accomplishments with 2022 Citizens of the World Corporate Sustainability Report

Yesterday (31 August), Air Canada released the 2022 edition of Citizens of the World, detailing the airline’s approach, commitments and progress respecting its environmental, social and governance activities and performance throughout 2022. The report also outlines Air Canada’s ambitions for the future. “Last year was a pivotal one for our…

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Council Leader marks International Overdose Awareness Day in Edinburgh

At a meeting of the City of Edinburgh Council today, Council Leader Cammy Day spoke of the importance of International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD). IOAD takes place on 31 August each year to create better understanding of overdose, reduce the stigma of drug-related deaths, and create change that reduces the…

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Balfour Beatty to inspire the next generation of engineers through new partnership with the New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering

Balfour Beatty today announces that it has partnered with the New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering (NMITE) – a new and innovative Higher Education Institution that is revolutionising engineering degree education in the UK. Based in Hereford, NMITE has designed its curriculum to mirror real-world working environments with students…

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BUSINESS CONFIDENCE IN SCOTLAND RISES

Business confidence in Scotland rose four points in August to 36% Companies in Scotland reported higher confidence in their own business prospects month-on-month, up 12 points at 53% In August, overall UK business confidence reached its highest level since February 2022, increasing 10 points on July’s reading to 41% Business…

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Great Glen Challenge on Track to Reach £50,000 Target for RSABI

RSABI, the charity which supports people in Scottish agriculture, is sending a message of thanks to the sponsors, teams, supporters and volunteers who made its annual fundraising event on Friday such a huge success. The event was fully booked with the maximum of 25 teams from a wide range of…

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