BUSINESS PARTNER SPOTLIGHT
Ochil Fudge wins Heathrow’s World of Opportunity grant
A family-run fudge business from Alloa has won the chance to boost its exports through Heathrow.
Ochil Fudge is among a dozen small businesses from across the UK who will take the next step in selling their goods and services...
Apprenticeship skills are made for business
Apprenticeships have been central to passing on skills from generation to generation for centuries
Modern Apprenticeships have been supporting people to work, learn and earn for 30 years while boosting the bottom line for employers across the country.
The first Modern...
10 headline moments from CGI’s 4th Annual Conference at the Old Course Hotel in St Andrews
CGI returned to the Old Course Hotel in St Andrews this spring for its fourth annual conference in Scotland.
This time the company’s flagship event was over two days. Day one saw CGI play host to around 140 S3 pupils...
Lumo: Proud to Support, Celebrate and Champion Scotland
At Lumo, Scotland isn’t just part of our route, it’s part of who we are. From showcasing Scottish talent and supporting local businesses to promoting greener travel and expanding our network, we’re proud to be a growing part of...
Tourism and events: sharing Scotland with the world
Among Scotland’s many international success stories, tourism and events stands out. Our sector helps share Scotland’s story with the world, enhances our global reputation and presents fantastic export opportunities.
We know the appetite for Scotland is there internationally, with the...
SBS student named Marketing Society Scotland’s Star Marketing Student 2025
Undergraduate marketing student Charlotte Jebson has been named Marketing Society Scotland’s Star Marketing Student for 2025 at the society’s annual awards.
Over 500 marketing professionals gathered in Glasgow to honour the standout achievements of the past year at the 2025...
Inward investment success
Record share of UK projects secured despite global instabilities
Nearly one in six inward investment projects in the UK last year were secured in Scotland, according to new data published by EY.
The record share of the market cements the country’s...
Apprenticeships supporting Scottish economy
New statistics show that apprenticeships are providing the skills needed to drive Scotland’s economy, with around two thirds of apprentices working in science, technology, engineering or maths (STEM) related jobs
Skills for key sectors
Figures from the past financial year show...
MBA programmes with a pedigree
The Strathclyde MBA is one of the longest running MBAs in the UK and 2026 will see Strathclyde celebrate the 60th anniversary of its full time MBA programme which has been developing business leaders since 1966.
As well as the...
Babcock helps local young people to get a head-start in their engineering career
An initiative offering young people a new route towards a career in engineering is helping one major employer identify new talent.
Babcock International Group (Babcock), based near Helensburgh have developed a pre-apprenticeship programme aimed at S5 and S6 pupils in...
Scottish businesses celebrated in third year of The King’s Awards for Enterprise
Eleven Scottish recipients announced in The King’s Awards for Enterprise - the UK’s most prestigious business awards.
Businesses from South Lanarkshire to the Highlands recognised, with each playing a key role in the UK Government’s mission for...
Scotland and Pakistan unite in expanding education and trade milestone
The first educational trade partnership between academic institutes in Scotland and Pakistan was signed on April 10th 2025.
It builds on a Scottish Chambers of Commerce co-operation agreement brokered during a major inward trade delegation to Scotland.
The Memorandum of Understanding...
Tourism and events: the ripple effect
Our tourism and events sector is a cornerstone of the Scottish economy. But dig a little deeper and the impacts aren’t just tourism, events and what visitors spend, but the wider economy built around the visitor experience. It’s the...
Top industry leaders back apprenticeships
Business leaders across Scotland have stressed the crucial role apprenticeships play to address the country’s major skills gaps.
Developed in partnership with employers, Scottish Apprenticeships are designed to meet business needs, helping all industries build a skilled, diverse workforce to...
Heathrow: Scotland’s Gateway to Growth
As the UK’s only hub-airport, Heathrow’s connectivity is unrivalled. We connect seven Scottish airports to 234 destinations and reach 92% of the global economy on a direct flight.
With the airport at capacity, and having seen our busiest year ever...
Strathclyde’s Executive MBA offers part time study with full time benefits
Strathclyde Business School (SBS) hosted the Scottish MBA Conference 2025 at Strathclyde’s Technology & Innovation Centre building on February 21 which saw students from SBS, University of Edinburgh Business School and Adam Smith School of Business come together for...
SBS finance bootcamp makes shortlist in Academic Employability Awards
Strathclyde Business School has made the shortlist for the Academic Employability Awards in the ‘Technology for Employability’ category for the Department of Accounting and Finance’s finance bootcamp.
The awards recognise outstanding contributions from academics across the UK and Republic of...
Toolkit to support retrofit of historic tenements launched
A new resource to support property factors to retrofit tenement buildings in Scotland, co-created by researchers at the University of Strathclyde Business School, the Strathclyde Institute for Sustainable Communities, and the tenement advice and advocacy charity Under One Roof,...
Apprenticeships need dedicated curriculum time in schools to improve minority ethnic participation
Major new report lays out 20 recommendations for Scottish Government, its agencies, employers and schools.
Schools across Scotland should ensure dedicated time in the curriculum for learning about apprenticeships to improve minority ethnic participation, according to a major new report...
Tax fears grow in Scottish economy
Fears over increased taxes and uncertainty over the impact of the Autumn Budget are hitting Scotland’s businesses.
The Scottish Chambers of Commerce’s survey flagged taxation concerns among 55% of businesses – up from 35% last year. Anxiety, particularly around Labour’s...
SBS shortlisted for THE ‘Business School of the Year’ award
Strathclyde Business School has been shortlisted for the Times Higher Education (THE) ‘Business School of the Year’ award 2024.
Widely recognised as ‘the Oscars of higher education’, the THE Awards attract hundreds of entries each year from all corners of...
How CGI is helping to create a digital workforce in Scotland thanks to its flagship STEM Camps
Scotland has a huge opportunity to create a digital economy built on skilled work. According to Scotland IS’ 2024 Scottish Technology Industry Survey, 13,000 new positions in digital technologies are created each year as demand for skilled professionals continues...
AI in Scotland’s Tourism & Events Sector
In recent years, AI has gone from a niche buzzword to something we use in everyday apps and communication. Technological change continues at pace and impacts all areas of our lives. The tourism and events sector is no different,...
AMBA reaccredits Strathclyde MBA for maximum five-year period
Strathclyde Business School (SBS) has been reaccredited by the Association of MBAs (AMBA), demonstrating SBS’s continuing commitment to excellence in management education.
AMBA accreditation applies to all MBA routes as well as our overseas offerings and bespoke MBA programmes. Re-accreditation...
A Dunfermline-based company has seen big benefits to their businesses after getting support through Skills for Growth
United Industrial Supplies distribute workshop consumables to the automotive market across the UK and have 35 employees.
Fiona Lovell, Director of Finance and Operations, and Roslyn Eckford, Director of Sales and Marketing, have run the firm since company director Chris...
Make a Lasting Impact on Scotland’s Next Generation by Partnering with With Kids
With Kids is a pioneering children’s mental health charity dedicated to providing early intervention and therapeutic support for children and families facing emotional and behavioural challenges. Through innovative play therapy, With Kids offers a safe, supportive space that helps...
What our Food & Drink sector needs from the UK Government
Scotland’s food and drink industry stands as a pillar of the nation’s economy, celebrated worldwide for its rich heritage and exceptional quality. From renowned Scotch whisky to premium seafood to artisanal cheeses, Scotland’s offerings hold a distinguished place on...
Tourism and events: the summer outlook
As we look ahead to the busy summer period; Scotland’s tourism and events industry has much to celebrate and be proud of. Our 2023 Visitor Survey found that visitors are overwhelmingly positive about their holiday or short break experiences....
From Shetland and Orkney to the world via Heathrow
Fancy flying from Orkney to Orlando or Shetland to Shanghai? Some of Scotland’s most remote communities recently celebrated a year of Loganair’s expanded operations at Heathrow, making these destinations much closer than you would think. A world of opportunity...
How the miner’s strikes of the 70s inspired Scottish climate tech company, IES
Headquartered in Glasgow, global climate tech firm, IES, is an innovator in sustainable performance analytics for the built environment, offering building simulation technology and consulting services across 13 countries. The company has the largest building physics analytics team in...
