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In this section, I'd like to showcase a variety of STEM-related universities, industries and other opportunities available in Scotland.
In this section, I'd like to showcase a variety of STEM-related universities, industries and other opportunities available in Scotland.
Scotland is a pioneer in many areas of STEM and this is a great opportunity to celebrate some of these right here on our doorstep.
Scotland is a pioneer in many areas of STEM and this is a great opportunity to celebrate some of these right here on our doorstep.
Watch the video from Skills Development Scotland to feel inspired to be part of STEM.
Check out this awesome interactive insight into STEM careers by clicking the link below.
Check out this awesome interactive insight into STEM careers by clicking the link below.
Your school will have already introduced you to My World of Work. This is a great platform for building your own CV and understanding more about a diverse array of jobs.
For useful sources of information for STEM industry in Scotland, click on the 2 white buttons below:
The Imaging Centre of Excellence (ICE), Glasgow
The Imaging Centre of Excellence (ICE), Glasgow
The Imaging Centre of Excellence is located at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow. It employs a vast array of people and is home to the UK's first ultra-high field 7 Tesla MRI scanner, located in a clinical environment. This site is world leading in its clinical expertise in stroke, cardiovascular disease and brain imaging, aligning NHS clinicians with academic and industrial researchers.
Precision Medicine, UoG
Precision Medicine, UoG
Precision medicine is one of the big themes in the future of health care, with the ability to improve diagnostics and patient treatment. A report focusing on the strengths of Precision Medicine in Scotland states that "Scotland is extremely well positioned to unlock the exciting and substantial productivity growth opportunities associated with Precision Medicine".
University of Dundee, School of Life Sciences
University of Dundee, School of Life Sciences
The School of Life Sciences in Dundee is home to many Research units, including "Biological Chemistry and Drug Discovery", "Cell Signalling and Immunology" and "Medical Research Council Protein Phosphorlyation and Ubiquitylation Unit". Truly world-leading research scientists work within these walls, carrying out transformative, cutting-edge Science.
Canon Medical, Edinburgh
Canon Medical, Edinburgh
Canon Medical is a leader medical software research and development centre of excellence. It employs a variety of people working as software engineers, scientists, clinical specialists, testers and business support to develop the next generation of medical imaging software. Together, they develop next-generation medical imaging software to integrate with Canon Medical scanners and other diagnostic equipment.
Apprenticeships in many STEM-related areas
Apprenticeships in many STEM-related areas
There are a vast array of Foundation, Modern and Graduate Apprenticeships available in many STEM-related areas. The Skills Development Scotland website is an excellent source of information relating to opportunities in your own area. Examples include Sustainable Resource Management, Creative Media, Social Services and Healthcare, Pharmacy Services and Scientific, Technical and Formulation Processing.
BioCity, Glasgow
BioCity, Glasgow
A 20-acre biotech site, home to a wealth of life science companies including:
Biogelx - a biomaterials company that designs materials for cell research, toxicology and drug development and regenerative medicine
Enocell - design and manufacture Direct Methanol Fuel Cell modules, which are the most versatile and cost effective type of fuel cells today.
Antibody Analytics - design and develop biological assays using antibodies.
Edinburgh BioQuarter
Edinburgh BioQuarter
"Edinburgh BioQuarter is a leading global destination for healthcare delivery, groundbreaking medical research and life sciences innovation and entrepreneurship". Within the BioQuarter, there are a number of sites including:
Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh
Simpsons Centre for Reproductive Health
University of Edinburgh Medical School
Anne Rowling Regenerative Neurology Clinic
Royal Hospital for Children and Young People
Click on the pink box to access the website, which includes an introductory film and virtual visit.
Enterprise Part, Forres
Enterprise Part, Forres
The Enterprise Park in Forres stretches over 100 acres and is home to many business working within STEM. These companies include:
Biomatrix water - integrate "ecology and engineering to deliver solutions which build on the power of nature. We create habitats and improve biodiversity, designing beautiful living waterscapes and nature water quality and wastewater treatment solutions which bring water to life". The company specialise in providing long-term sustainable water quality amangement solutions, using no chemicals". You can learn more from the YouTube link provided (right).
Dunster Biomass heating - this company specialises in renewable energy solutions for commercial and domestic environments, focusing on biomass heating systems and ground source heat pumps.
Life & sole - this is a modern personal training, rehabilitation and group exercise conditioning facility.
Clinical Innovation Zone, Glasgow
Clinical Innovation Zone, Glasgow
The Clinical Innovation Zone is situated at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital and brings together "a world-leading University, a forward-thinking unitary health board and the brightest industry partners to form a "triple-helix" approach to tackle global healthcare challenges". There are many different industries working here including:
Canon
Bio Clavis
Stratified Medicine Scotland.
West of Scotland Science Park
West of Scotland Science Park
The West of Scotland Science Park has "evolved into a hub for a range of companies from life sciences and technoloy sectors", including:
ultrasonics
pharmaceuticals and pre-clinical drug discovery
optoelectronics
laser systems and telecommunications
The park is situated very close to the Beatson Oncology centre (image below), one of "Europe's top cancer hospitals" and the new "Translational Research Centre".
Grangemouth Oil Refinery
Grangemouth Oil Refinery
Grangemouth, which lies on the Firth of Forth, is one of the largest manufacturing sites in the UK. It is homes to INEOS and Petroineos. Petroineos is "Scotland's only crude oil refinery and "produces the bulk of fuels used in Scotland. The products from this site are used to produce bottles and pipes, cabling and insulation, food package and used within the pharmaceutical industry". A series of short films produced by INEOS can be viewed here to gain further insight into their industry.
Midlothian Science Zone
Midlothian Science Zone
The Midlothian Science Zone is a centre of science and research excellence, located to the South of Edinburgh. The zone includes:
The Roslin Institute
The Moredum Research Institute
The Royal Dick School of Veterinary Studies
Scotland's Rural College
Easter Bush Campus
The centre has a wealth of expertise focused on animal science and has "global recognition as the birthplace of Dolly the Sheep". The Roslin Institute, together with the Moredun Research Institute and other partners, work together to make progress in animal health, life sciences and agri-technology.
European Marine Science Park
European Marine Science Park
"The rich marine resources of the Highlands of Islands of Scotland underpin a vibrant and growing economic cluster based on marine science". Businesses, research scientists and industry work closely together in an amazing (breath-taking!) location.
Some of the companies located here include:
SAMS Research Services Ltd - provide specialist marine consultancy and survey services.
Glycomar - discover and develop novel therapeutic molecules from the marine environment
Xanthella Ltd - develop technology aimed at the growing algae research and development market.
Lallemand Aquapharm - screen and select marine microorganisms to identify new bacterial strains.
You have to watch the YouTube video below just to see where you could work - the location is outstanding!
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