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Past career in tech. Founder of CodeClan, chair of Digital Xtra and Converge Challenge. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🇨🇦
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@ianmurraymp.bsky.social Moving jets to the Middle East ? #notinmyname

Love @newsagents.bsky.social - not sure about their choice of advertising partner in #hsbcglobalprivatebanking

Just wish #bbc would pull the plug on the Israeli spokeswoman who spouts propaganda and talks over #bbcradio4 ‘s Anna Foster

For over ten weeks, Israeli forces have blocked food, water and medicine from entering Gaza. With over two million facing famine and the Netanyahu Government planning to seize all of Gaza, will the PM back a joint plan to recognise Palestine and end this appalling blockade?

Can we have some of these in Edinburgh please ? #edinburgh @spokes.org.uk @blackfordsaferoutes.co.uk

Your periodic reminder net zero is a scientific term referring to the balance of anthropogenic emissions and carbon sinks required to stop temperatures spiralling out of control, bringing with them drastically increased risk of food insecurity, catastrophic weather, and civilisation-level disaster.

France wants to make one-off wealth tax permanent. It is based on taxable real estate assets worldwide, rates vary from 0% to 1.5%. Brought in €2bn for 2024. Hope Rachel Reeves is watching.

This from the man who lied to us all about Iraq - untrustworthy in so many ways

Gaza is “on brink of catastrophe” as aid runs out and prices soar. Within hours of the ceasefire ending in March, Israel blocked food, fuel, and medicine from entering Gaza. Aid warehouses are now empty. This is collective punishment by any other name. 2 million Palestinians are being starved.

A huge thank you to the team at @nhslothian.bsky.social eye pavilion for fantastic treatment today 😊

With its solar roof cycle path pilot, Freiburg demonstrates not only buildings but also transport infrastructure can be used to expand photovoltaic use. Combining the worlds of sustainable mobility and energy, it improves the comfort of the cycling network while generating power for nearby offices.

Completely unacceptable!

BREAKING & BIG: Today in PARIS, citizens voted in a referendum to PEDESTRIANIZE 500 MORE of the city's streets, giving fresh momentum to efforts by city leaders to create people-places, curb car usage, and improve air quality. 66% of Parisians voted in favour of the measure, official results showed!

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dailybusinessgroup.co.uk/2025/03/univ... Excellent news - universities taking lower stakes in spinouts helping to encourage more academics to transition their innovation to commercial opportunities

A brilliant presentation by the #HWU students behind revitalising the South Suburban Railway tonight - come on Edinburgh we should do this ! @drscottarthurmp.bsky.social @heriotwattuni.bsky.social @cllrbenparker.bsky.social @edinburghminute.bsky.social

And for those at the back who missed it, the climate in Denmark is pretty similar to Northern England (I.e. climate, average temperature and rainfall are more favourable in Southern England). All it takes is political will and a realisation that cars are required far less than many think.

This is great Be sure to give @marshfamilysongs.bsky.social a follow www.youtube.com/watch?v=pvT3...

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Really enjoyed the @newsagents.bsky.social in person this evening

Are you a community group in #ScotlandsRainforest (see map below)? Are you interested in networking, training, community enterprise &/or £ to restore rainforest? Please complete this short @communitywoods.bsky.social survey before 15 Mar ➡️ buff.ly/TvZF3pd. Big thanks @asrainforest.bsky.social

The UK Government’s upcoming Road Safety Strategy is a once in a generation opportunity to make our streets safer. Living Streets UK is preparing a submission to the UK government. Please tell us what would make a difference to you? Click the link for more info:- www.livingstreets.org.uk/rss?

Very sad news. A Scottish legend. RIP Jack Vettriano.

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Got a bold business idea that could make a difference? Apply for our 2025 programme - where expert training, networking and peer support help university staff, students and graduates build thriving, sustainable businesses. Apply by 2 April - convergechallenge.com

Dammit. Someone nicked our cute lil yellow Yoonit. A mini cargo bike. Share around, and keep an eye out around Edinburgh. Shout at @cargobikemovement.bsky.social if you see it. Let's make this thing too hot to handle. Bike theft is the worst. Bike theft from a CHARITY is something else 😤

For St David’s Day we present our latest Channel 4 News/BBC News long-distance musical collaboration. Ciaran Jenkins (cello) is in Glasgow and I’m in Moscow (on the piano). Together we play Myfanwy. @c4ciaran.bsky.social

Utrecht NL is about to build the largest Dutch car-free neighbourhood. 12K people. 6K homes. 1.8K social rental homes. 1.5 mid-range rental & affordable owner-occupied homes. 21.5K bike parking spaces. 250 shared cars. 2 parcel hubs. Parking structures on district edge. High quality public transit.

This is excellent! @watershed-i.bsky.social

Elton John calls for UK copyright rules rethink to protect creators from AI

@digitalxtra.scot is seeking two new Trustees to help guide the charity, shape our strategy, and support our fundraising work. It's a particularly exciting time as applications are currently open for our TENTH grants cycle. More information can be found here: www.digitalxtra.scot/new-trustee-...

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Paris fighting pollution and improving public health. -No diesel cars from 2024 -100% #cleanenergy buses by 2025 -No petrol cars from 2030 -improving bike and pedestrian infrastructure. We have the solutions, implement them. #ActOnClimate #climate #energy #GreenNewDeal

Local to Morningside? Morningside Community Council (MCC) is working on a Local Place Plan, setting out ambitions for the area for years to come 🌳🏡 Complete the short survey to have your say: forms.gle/h6FTtPc8MCEb... 📝 💭

I’m telling you again - Europe has a massive brain gain opportunity sitting here. Trump is going to absolutely shaft US science & we could & should be there to hoover up the talent.

Now on 99,250 signatures! By almost every economic and financial measure Brexit has been disastrous for the UK - lets get this petition to the 100,000 needed today and start an honest and open conversation about it

If the UK was really, really smart, it would now plough tens of billions into research centres and take in all the American academics fleeing the US. Spoiler: the UK is not smart. 🇬🇧

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