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LOCATION DATA SCOTLAND

Summer Newsletter

 
As we all head into the summer break, we wanted to share some of the recent activities taking place across the programme and our partner networks over the next few months.

Location Data Scotland is now 2 years old and we are excited to be working with so many innovative organisations throughout Scotland helping them build their networks and identify new opportunities. From our Directory of 80+ organisations, we are supporting individuals from across 34 regions and 23 industries.

If you haven't already done so, I would encourage you to sign up to our Directory so we can help identify opportunities and connections to support and grow your business.

We hope you all have a nice summer break over the next few months.

Ashley Stewart
 
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SURVEY PARTNERS GRAPHIC

Geospatial Skills Survey


We are working with the University of Edinburgh and AGI Scotland to understand the skills gaps across the geospatial sector in Scotland.

Geospatial is flourishing with growing interest across a range of sectors and government.  But, can we meet the future UK demand for skilled professionals?  If this is an issue close to your chest and you want to share your thoughts, please complete the survey.

A round-table workshop involving partners, enablers, providers, potential employers will be held later this year to begin collectively addressing the challenges. The outcomes of the round table discussions will be fed back to key stakeholders.
Geospatial Skills Survey

Other News
Recently launched, the Abertay cyberQuarter is a new £18m cybersecurity research and development centre housed within Abertay University, bringing together students, academics, and organisations to help solve global cybersecurity challenges.

Empowering Women to Lead Programmes - applications are now open for the "Empowering Women to Lead Digital Transformation" and "Empowering Women to Lead Cyber Security" programmes from ScotlandIS running from September to November.

ScotlandIS’ key event ScotSoft 22 is back on 29 September in Edinburgh, bringing together world leading developer and leadership speakers.
 
LDS EVENTS

save the dateWhat is Innovation in Geospatial?


30 August 2022, Edinburgh (TBC)


The location data landscape is producing some fantastic innovations resulting in sectoral disruption.  Household brands such as DHL, Uber and Geocaching all rely on location data to run their operations, in-car satellite navigation and Google Maps are now an essential part of everyday life, getting us from A to B.  Scotland is also becoming a leader in this area. At this event we will hear from Eolas Insight who are developing geospatial solutions to solve ecological and environmental problems and Electrek Explorer a Nature Navigation System that helps recharge and reconnect in nature by navigating through scenic routes using electric vehicles.

Join us and our partners Geovation Scotland at this face to face event where we will be exploring what we really mean by innovation in geospatial and find out what’s been happening in the sector that is truly innovative.
 

save the date Innovation and Collaboration Funding


28 September 2022


This event will explore Scottish, wider UK and International funding opportunities for companies working across the geospatial sector in Scotland.  Attendees will also benefit from guidance and support on preparing an application for funding and building a consortium of collaboration partners as part of the process.


Booking information for both events will be made available in a follow-up newsletter, on our website and social media.
 
LDS RESOURCES

Funding Opportunities


Current funding opportunities from across our network of industry partners can be found on our website.
 

Industry Reports & Publcations


Geospatial Commission Annual Plan - this report summarises the progress over the past year in delivering the UK’s Geospatial Strategy and outlines key strategic priorities for the coming year.

The ABC of Ethical Use - the Geospatial Commissions’ policy paper on location data ethics proposes shared values to build public trust in the use of location data.

Demand for Geospatial Skills - a report for the Geospatial Commission analysing the demand for geospatial skills in the UK.

Investigating UK Public Sector Demand for Earth Observation Technology - a report by Satellite Applications Catapult in partnership with the Geospatial Commission looking at how it can be used to better the lives of citizens across the UK.
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