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"We are a very industry-focused university, and we want to apply our research to real situations for organisations and the community around us," says Maggie Reid, Business Development Relationship Manager for @edinburgh-napier-university School of Applied Sciences. Find out how Scottish businesses can tap into academic expertise. Edinburgh Napier University #AD https://trib.al/1fwaC9M

To reach net zero by 2045, Scotland must retrofit faster - for healthier homes, and lower bills and carbon emissions.  A Scotsman Sustainable Scotland podcast, in association with Changeworks discusses this topic. It features Josiah Lockhart and Samantha C. from Changeworks and Rebecca Lovell from Energy Systems Catapult #NetZero #Decarbonisation #JustTransition AD https://lnkd.in/eNnV7Z6K

In the latest Scotsman Money Q&A Andrew Sutherland Certs CII (MP ER) PFE(PIP)® MCSI APFS of Acumen Financial Planning answers a reader’s query, saying: “Capital Gains Tax (CGT) effectively dies with us. Your beneficiaries would stand to inherit your shares from you with a clean slate and with any future gains taxed from the value at the time they inherit them. “Any amount of CGT payable in your lifetime can be managed and mitigated by using your annual allowances.” If you have a PF question please email scotsmanmoney@scotsman.com AD https://lnkd.in/esAUthgG

Cruachan Power Station in Argyll and Bute, run by Drax Group, celebrates its 60th anniversary this year. Find out more from the people who work there, and about their pride of being part of this engineering marvel from their conversations with The Scotsman’s Janet Christie. Janet spoke to Cruachan’s plant manager Stephen Scott, trainee apprentice engineer Owen Moran, technical services co-ordinator Alison Boyce and Scotland community manager Sarah Cameron AD https://lnkd.in/gH7vcnpm

We're thrilled to announce the return of the annual Scotsman Life Science Conference! Taking place on Thursday, 27th November at The Social Hub, Glasgow, this year’s conference brings together thought leaders, innovators, and changemakers to explore some of the most pressing topics shaping the Life Sciences sector. Key topics this year include: From Lab to Launch – Scotland’s Biotech Start-Up Scene Sustainability in Life Sciences AI & Big Data in Healthcare The Future of Life Sciences in Scotland A huge thank you to our Headline Sponsor, IQVIA UK and Ireland , as well as event partners The Scottish National Investment Bank and Valneva for their invaluable support. Secure your early bird tickets before the 5th October! Visit https://lnkd.in/dxCjJ5G for more details. #ScotLifeSci25 #ScotlandsLifeSciences #Conference #LifeSciences #NHSScotland #Innovation #BioTech #MedTech

Scotland’s colleges offer pathways for everyone: Find the best one for you, whether next steps in education or a new career #AD CDN #CollegeDevelopmentNetwork #ChooseCollege #FutureStartsHere #SkillsForLife #CareerReady https://trib.al/bqDGm4A

Could academic research help your organisation to improve? This amazing partnership is bridging the gap between universities and the real world Edinburgh Napier University #AD https://trib.al/1JMVHRr

‘You can invest in your workforce with confidence and see the results in action’ – Modern Apprentices, how they work, how they can help. #AD Forth Valley College #MA #Apprenticeships #ModernApprentices https://trib.al/EtLbSUR

According to Mark Rosenberg of DP World Scottish exporters can seize the opportunities opened up by the landmark signing of the UK-India trade deal. He says: “While the potential for growth in both nearby and distant markets is clear, capturing these opportunities depends on the essential but less glamorous matter of logistics.” He adds: “By strengthening the logistics networks and alliances that move goods from A to B, we can help the blue-and-white ‘Made in Scotland’ label find new admirers around the world.” AD Read more here: https://lnkd.in/encH9U8R

In the shadow of Ben Cruachan, in Argyll and Bute, you’ll find a fully working power station run by Drax Group. Deep inside ‘The Hollow Mountain’ at Cruachan Power Station, The Scotsman’s Janet Christie talks to some of the 30+ employees about what it’s like to work at the feat of engineering which has been powering Scotland’s homes since the 1960s. Janet spoke to Cruachan’s plant manager Stephen Scott, trainee apprentice engineer Owen Moran, technical services co-ordinator Alison Boyce and Scotland community manager Sarah Cameron AD https://lnkd.in/gH7vcnpm