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The Scottish Government’s Digital Lifelines initiative which seeks to reduce the risk of harm and death amongst people who use drugs through digital inclusion and services has secured new funding to continue its vital work.

The Digital Health and Care Innovation Centre (DHI) recently hosted its annual Master’s Seminar, a key event that showcases the innovative work of students funded through DHI’s academic partnerships. Held on the 4th of June 2025 at the University of Strathclyde, the seminar brought together a vibrant community of academics and students to explore emerging ideas in digital health and social care.

The Scottish Government, in partnership with the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities (COSLA), has taken a bold step forward in transforming the nation’s health and social care landscape. The newly published Health and Social Care Service Renewal Framework and Population Health Framework mark a pivotal moment in Scotland’s journey toward a healthier, fairer, and more sustainable future.

Join the Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre as our new Graduate Communications & Marketing Intern, based at the Rural Centre of Excellence in Moray, part of the £5m UK Government-funded Moray Growth Deal. This is an exciting fixed-term opportunity until May 2026 for a highly motivated individual looking to gain valuable experience across communications and marketing activities.

he Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) in partnership with Built Environment – Smarter Transformation (BE-ST) and the Moray Growth Deal (MGD) Housing Mix Delivery (HMD) project, is looking to procure the creation of a forward-thinking yet practically grounded digital blueprint for a smart rural home of the future

The vital role that university research and innovation play in society, the economy and the environment was the theme of a visit to Heriot Watt University today by the Minister for Higher and Further Education, Graeme Dey. The minister toured the Medical Device Manufacturing Centre (MDMC), a partnership between Heriot Watt, Robert Gordon University and the universities of Edinburgh, Glasgow and Dundee.

On behalf of the UK Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, BMG Research has invited members of the UK’s Engineering Biology (EB) sector to take a survey about their use of Artificial Intelligence (AI).

The Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) was honoured to host Professor Peter Schwarz, President of the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) and Armin Scheuer, CEO of Lemonmint, for a two-day strategic visit to Scotland as part of the Digital Maturity Tour 2025 (DMT25).

Bobby Laing, Graduate Innovation Intern at the Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre, recently secured £15k of grant funding, from the Young EDGE category in the latest round of the Scottish EDGE national funding competition, to support the development of his passion project, NCLSV - an accessible footwear brand catering to people with dwarfism. 

Heriot-Watt University and the University of Edinburgh are proud to announce the launch of their collaborative new MSc in Biomedical Engineering, designed to develop the next generation of leaders at the intersection of healthcare, technology, and innovation.

Recognising 8 years of dedicated board leadership and welcoming new governance to support DHI’s continued growth.

The Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) is seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic Project Support Officer based in the Moray region to support the Rural Centre of Excellence in Digital Health and Care Innovation (RCE)

We are excited to announce a forthcoming tender from the Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI), working in collaboration with BE-ST (Built Environment Smarter Transformation) Innovation Centre and Moray Council for the development of a smart housing blueprint that focuses on health, well-being, and environmental sustainability in rural settings.

A recent evaluation of the digital pain assessment tool, PainChek, by a team at Edinburgh Napier University suggests it could improve the way pain is identified and managed for people with dementia in Scottish care homes.

63-year-old Fleming McNiven from Broxburn spent 40 years sitting behind a desk as a chartered accountant before the desire to “give something back” took hold. So, when the chance to volunteer at St John’s Hospital in Livingston came up during Covid, he threw himself into it. Fleming works Tuesday mornings in the outpatient department for ophthalmology, diabetes, and podiatry and on a Thursday morning at the hospital’s main entrance reception.

RDS recently unveiled its ambitious new business plan for 2025-26, marking a significant step forward in its mission to enhance health and social wellbeing in Scotland. In addition to the business plan, RDS has also updated its Safe Haven Charter for the first time since 2015. This charter underpins the secure and ethical use of sensitive health data, ensuring that researchers can access and analyse data within a trusted framework.

The Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) is thrilled to offer Master's scholarships to support the development of future talent in the Digital Health and Social Care sector. Thanks to the Scottish Funding Council (SFC), we are offering Master's scholarships in digital health and social care for the 2025-26 academic year. These scholarships, valued at £7,775 per place, are available for students starting their courses in September 2025 or January 2026.

The Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) recently participated in the 'Creating Environments for Health, Care and Technology' symposium - a dynamic international event exploring how design and technology can shape the future of health and care environments. 

Young Innovators Shine at #DigiInventors 2025 Awards as SSERC Announced as New National Partner.

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