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Digital skills academy CodeClan goes into liquidation - BBC News

"Scotland's digital skills academy, CodeClan, has gone into liquidation with the loss of nearly 60 posts.

CodeClan called in liquidators from Quantuma Advisory after struggling to place students into employment."

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Scotland in the Global Tech Arena: Pioneering Ethical Innovation and Education

Navigating the Future: Scotland's Role in the Global Tech Revolution Hello, dear readers! Today on "Perspectives Unbound," we delve into Scotland's burgeoning role within the global technology sector, highlighting how this small nation is making significant contributions to worldwide technological advancements and innovation. Scotland is traditionally celebrated for its picturesque landscapes and rich history, but in recent decades, it has also emerged as a hub for tech innovation. Cities like Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Aberdeen are transforming into beacons of tech prowess, attracting startups and global companies alike due to robust university programmes, supportive government policies, and a vibrant investment climate. A particularly striking aspect of Scotland’s tech landscape is its focus on ethical tech development. With the world grappling with data privacy issues, artificial intelligence ethics, and the social impacts of technology, Scottish companies are increasingly championing the development of technology that aligns with global needs for sustainability and ethical responsibility. This approach not only differentiates Scottish tech on the world stage but also aligns with Scotland’s historical emphasis on moral philosophy. Moreover, Scotland's strategy to foster education and training in STEM fields ensures a steady pipeline of skilled professionals ready to meet the challenges of the future. Initiatives like CodeClan, Scotland’s first digital skills academy, are pivotal, equipping individuals with the skills needed in a digital economy and ensuring that the benefits of tech growth are widespread. Despite these advances, challenges remain. Bridging the digital divide, ensuring rural areas have access to high-speed internet, and overcoming economic disparities that affect access to tech education are critical areas needing attention. Addressing these challenges head-on will be essential for Scotland not just to participate in the tech revolution, but to lead it. As Scotland continues its trajectory towards becoming a global tech powerhouse, it exemplifies how combining ethical leadership with technological advancement can create a model for others to follow. It showcases the potent combination of Scottish ingenuity and steadfast values in shaping a future where technology enhances freedom and quality of life for all. Thank you for joining today’s exploration of Scotland's influential role in the global tech scenario. It's exciting to witness how a nation renowned for its revolutionary thinkers continues to influence global narratives on freedom and technology. Warm regards, Alastair Majury *Perspectives Unbound* --- *Stay connected with Perspectives Unbound for more profound discussions on how Scottish innovation is playing a key role in shaping global economic and technological landscapes.*

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Sad news

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Join The First Ever Tech For Good Summit

Join The First Ever Tech For Good Summit

Over the last year of lockdown, remote working and furlough, the Scottish tech-for-good ecosystem was radically transformed. The Scottish Tech Army – an organisation of volunteers with digital skills – was founded and in a very short space of time, started providing direct, tangible and expert help to charities, social enterprises and third-sector organisations across Scotland. On the…

[wcamino-confessions]

Is it just me or does it seem way too early for CodeClan to be promoted? I'm sure you guys deserved it of course, but idk it hasn't been long since they were accepted. Maybe it's just me and quarantine going crazy? It feels like just yesterday it was September so maybe? 🤷 Well either way, congrats! 🎉

[warriorsaminocompliments]

What are you’re guys’ thoughts on TraditionClan, AnalysisClan, and CodeClan? They all seem pretty neat! And their members seem so nice!

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Some CodeClan homework

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Opinion: Selling Yourself to Staff

Opinion: Selling Yourself to Staff

The Head of Development opens the door and shows us into the main space. The first thing I notice on the right is a glass room filled with flagship mobile phones and tablets on display like an electronics store. Some of his team are huddled around them and I’m not sure if they’re testing apps or playing Candy Crush. They seem to be having fun though.

We pass the various product teams and there…

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Eliminating Spam Accounts Would Cost Elon Musk Millions Of Twitter Followers

Eliminating Spam Accounts Would Cost Elon Musk Millions Of Twitter Followers

Eliminating Spam Accounts Would Cost Elon Musk Millions Of Twitter Followers by Adam | October 6, 2022 Photo illustration by Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images NurPhoto via Getty Images Elon Musk plans to remove spam Twitter accounts. This would be a devastating blow for his followers. CodeClan from the Scottish digital skills academy CodeClan analyzed top-20 most popular accounts on…

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Elon Musk would lose 13.5 million Twitter followers if he scraps most spam accounts; Justin Bieber would lose 27.6 million, data finds

Elon Musk would lose 13.5 million Twitter followers if he scraps most spam accounts; Justin Bieber would lose 27.6 million, data finds

Elon Musk would lose about 13.5 million Twitter followers, if he pushes through his plan to get rid of most spam accounts, according to data crunched by CodeClan, a Scottish digital skills academy. The Tesla Inc. TSLA, -3.84% CEO on Tuesday gave up a legal battle and agreed to pay $44 billion to take over the social-media company. Musk has said he wants less than 5% of…

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The top 10 best cities to pursue a tech career | Technology Magazine

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At the @cellosignal SIGNA11Y event in Edinburgh at @codeclan . #A11Y #accessibility #software #HuaweiP30Pro #ShotOnHuawei #ShotOnAndroid #WideAngle #RewriteTheRules (at CodeClan) https://www.instagram.com/p/BxfhwWwhLfp/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=14eeux4u99sud

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Lloyds將在愛丁堡的新技術中心創造500個就業崗位

圖片版權 勞埃德

勞埃德銀行集團（LBG）宣布計劃在愛丁堡的一個新的數字技術中心創造500個高技能工作崗位。

��銀行已開始為該中心招聘軟件工程師和數據科學家，該中心將設在蘇格蘭寡婦總部。

新角色將在未來18個月內逐步實施。

LBG表示，它正在應對客戶行為向數字服務的轉變。

該中心將用於為蘇格蘭銀行，勞埃德銀行，哈利法克斯和蘇格蘭寡婦客戶開發新技術。

此舉是勞埃德去年宣布��30億英鎊投資的一部分，用於改革其數字服務。

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Philip Grant表示，該集團的技術實驗室正在“設計未來客戶需要的產品”

近年來，隨著越來越多的客戶通過應用程序或互聯網進行銀行業務，包括Lloyds在內的大多數高街銀行都關閉了分支機構。

去年，該集團指定了60多家分行關閉，而在2017年，它關閉了數十家勞埃德銀行，蘇格蘭銀行和哈利法克斯分行。

Lloyds表示，其新中心的一些角色將由現有員工接受。

'期望上升'

LBG蘇格蘭執行委員會主席菲利普·格蘭特表示，該集團正致力於“加強我們在蘇格蘭的技術人才庫”。

他說：“人們的期望正在快速上升，因為他們希望獲得與已建立的數字品牌相同的體驗。

“在我們的技術實驗室中，我們正在設計客戶未來需要的產品和服務，使他們能夠適應他們的生活並使他們更容易與他們的財務聯繫起來。”

蘇格蘭經濟部長德里克麥凱對這一消息表示歡迎。

他說：“愛丁堡正迅速成為英國最具競爭力的技術中心之一，敏捷初創企業的增長，其世界領先大學的產品和新的數字學院為該行業的職業生涯提供更大的規模和選擇。

“勞埃德的投資將成為蘇格蘭未來勞動力增長的重要推動力，有助於為其蓬勃發展的金融業創造更具活力和創新的一面。”

Lloyds已經積極參與愛丁堡技術領域，定期舉辦數字學院和會議，包括CodeClan和CodeBar，以及與Fintech Scotland和HackerX的合作。

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[wcamino-confessions]

Codeclan is a nice group of people but I have no idea how to approach the fun chat. I've said hi maybe once and that's it. Not saying they're mean or something because they aren't, I just don't do well in hangout chats and it kinda feels like it's to late to try and be active in the chat anyways 😔

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[shamblesmiller]

Best nine baybeeeee: quitting my job, studying at CodeClan, getting my first software developer job, taking an incredible trip to Japan, and loads of amazing memories with @whykatewhy throughout. 2018 has been pretty incredible. Happy New Year everyone! 🎉🎉🎉 — view on Instagram http://bit.ly/2QirvmM