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Demand for IT Professionals in Scotland is On the Rise

New figures reveal that demand for IT professionals in Scotland has increased by nearly a quarter over the past year.

IT vacancies in Scotland in September were up by 24% compared to September of last year, according to new research from the Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSco).

Data provided by recruitment software company Innovantage also shows overall demand for professional staff has increased 16%.

Moya Ryland, regional director at APSco, said: “After months of progress, professional job availability in Scotland is seeing continued growth. Leading this success is the country’s IT sector, which is going from strength to strength.”

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MSPs Discover How Virtual Reality Enhances Lives of Neurological Patients

MSPs of all parties were taken on the trip of a lifetime via virtual reality software, which is now being used to help improve the quality of life for neurological care centre guests in Aberdeen.

The Sue Ryder charity runs Dee View Court, Scotland’s only specialist residential care facility for people with complex neurological conditions, such as multiple sclerosis, Huntington’s disease and acquired brain injuries.

The charity’s virtual reality system enables residents to explore a variety of exotic and exciting places, many of which they would have been unable to visit in real life – including far flung beaches, jungles and even outer space.

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‘Lie Detecting’ AI Border Guards to be Deployed at EU Airports

Artificial intelligence (AI) could soon be a common feature at European airports as part of an EU trial at border checkpoints.

The project, called iBorderCtrl, will feature AI-powered lie detectors which question passengers seeking entry into the European Union.

This AI border guard will be tested across the union, including airports in Hungary, Latvia and Greece, on passengers travelling from outside the EU.

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Scottish Mountain Rescue Deploys Drones

Scottish Mountain Rescue (SMR) has officially welcomed a team of drone pilots to the team to improve its search efforts.

Search and Rescue Aerial Association Scotland (SARAA-Scotland) supported the search for a missing person in East Lothian in September and, shortly after, it was formally voted into SMR’s membership at a general meeting.

SMR’s other members include Aberdeen, Arran, Braemar, Borders, Dundonnell, Oban and Skye MRTs, as well as three Police Scotland teams, an RAF team and two Search and Rescue Dog Association teams.

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Google Staff Walk Out Over Sexual Misconduct Row

Google workers around the globe staged a series of mass walkouts in protest at the company’s treatment of women.

The strikers demanded a number of key changes regarding how how the company handles sexual misconduct allegations. This included a call to end forced arbitration – a move that would make it possible for victims to sue.

Google chief executive Sundar Pichai told workers that he supports their right to strike.

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New Tech Reveals Face of Aberdeen Uni’s Ancient Egyptian Mummy

Aberdeen University researchers have used x-ray technology to visualise an Ancient Egyptian mummy that has been part of its collection for more than 200 years.

Ta-Kheru, who was born around 750 BC, is a prominent exhibit at Aberdeen University’s Sir Duncan Rice gallery.

Using computed tomography (CT) scans and state-of-the-art medical visualisation techniques, academics were able to recreate her body from mummified remains – a first for the university. Facial reconstruction has also revealed what she would have looked like.

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