This research digest has been developed to provide you with a sample of recent international literature and research related to Technologies: Craft, Design, Engineering and Graphics. www.educationscotland.gov.uk/resources/r/genericresource_tcm4875926.asp
The 2016 AMES conference will be held on Saturday 4 June at Forth Valley College, Stirling. The theme for the conference is ‘How good is our Creativity?’ The title takes its inspiration from Education Scotland’s How Good is Our School? (4th edition) — which prioritises Creativity and Employability — as well as Creative Scotland’s ambitions for a thriving artistic, media and creative culture. Full details of the programme, fees and
New textiles qualification – we need your views! Skills for Work in the Textiles Industry Working with colleagues in industry, colleges and schools, the Scottish Textiles Skills Partnership has identified an opportunity to develop a new qualification – Skills for Work in the Textiles Industry. This new award will:- introduce learners to a range of job roles within the textile manufacturing industry develop their knowledge of the journey taken by textile
XP2016 in association with Skills Development Scotland Digital World are offering school students, P5 – P7 and S1 – S3, the exciting opportunity to take part in a free software development workshop at the International Conference on Agile Software Development in Edinburgh 24-27th May. This is the first time the digital industry has given school students the chance to take part in an industry conference. Invitation – Software Development
The Institution of Civil Engineers is offering young people interested in studying civil engineering the opportunity to apply for funding. The offer is available for school leavers aged between 18 – 25 living in Scotland. For more information access the IntoCivilEngineeringflyer. Download the into-civil-engineering-scholarship-application here.
The BBC Build It Scotland project is up and running and is a wonderful opportunity for Primary and Secondary schools to get involved with Technology and explore the Built envirnonment around them. The project is part of the Year of Innovation, Architecture and Design and the Festival of Architecture. To find out more about the Project go to www.bbc.co.uk/builditscotland where you can sign up and browse through the resource area. They
Too often Construction is seen in terms of building, joinery, plumbing……In fact Construction affects every single person’s lives from the construction of hospitals at birth, schools through early life, homes to live in, places of work and places of worship. This then encompasses a vast range of disciplines from planning and design, architecture, restoration, project management, surveying, engineering and environmental studies. Please join us to hear from Construction Professionals about
11 March, 10.15am to 5pm For the third year running the Scottish Drama Training Network will be bringing together the Technical Theatre sector in Scotland. This is a key opportunity for people who work backstage to meet with practice-based drama teachers and theatre educators and to take part in discussions, keynote talks and networking. For full information about the day please visit the SDTN website. To register for the Symposium click here. Places are limited
The SQA has updated the NPA- PC Passport. Click on the link to see te full update and to get more information about the PC Passport and Digital Passport courses.
