Take a look below at our activity highlights across May.

Date Activity Description
06/05/2026 Primary Engineer Leaders Awards Invited to be a judge on this national awards designed to inspire primary school children to engage with science/engineering.
07/05/2026 SPIE Sensors & Imaging discussion Met with SPIE representative to discuss Technology Scotland activities at the event in September 2026.
11/05/2026 Meeting with KNT and JWNC Discussion on the future development of fabrication infrastructure in Scotland.
09/04/2026 Future of UK Photonics Workshop Attended the government workshop to provide input for developing a national photonics roadmap.
13/05/2026 Incubation in Scotland discussion Met with STFC representatives to discuss future plans for potential infrastructure and incubator space in Scotland.
13/05/2026 Visit to Helia Photonics Tour of the facility and familiarisation with the organisation’s latest equipment and capabilities.
14/05/2026 Critical Technologies Future Skills Leadership Group Meeting focussed on commercial skills challenges and shortages, and opportunities for CPD.
14/05/2026 Update meeting with officials from Scottish Government and Scottish Enterprise Regular monthly meeting to discuss critical technologies sectors in Scotland and Photonics Scotland activities.
27/04/2026 Photonics Leadership Group Spring Meeting Attended PLG meeting and provided an update on Photonics Scotland activities.
15/05/2026 ENE away day ( University of Glasgow) Presented the Scottish critical technologies ecosystem to members of the Engineering Department at the University of Glasgow, highlighting the importance of industry–academia collaboration for the growth of the ecosystem.
18/05/2026 Education Scotland Industry Critical Friends Roundtable Invited to roundtable to input industry views on ongoing Scottish curriculum review for 3-18 year olds.
29/04/2026 ScaleUp Britian Roundtable Participated in roundtable to learn about the latest developments in the Private and Public Markets to support scaling businesses in Scotland.
18/05/2026 Scottish photonics in the EU Met with SG representatives based in the EU to discuss the position of photonics in the next framework programme.
19/05/2026 Building inclusive STEM workplaces in Scotland Attended this Equate Scotland event reflecting on the findings of their latest research ‘Gender Inclusion Practices in Scottish STEM Organisations’ (GIPSO).
19/05/2026 Product Design Scotland Breakfast Seminar Delivered 2nd event in this series focussed on mechanical and electrical prototyping.
20/05/2026 Keeping your research and innovation secure & protecting your competitive advantage webinar Hosted webinar featuring presentations and security briefing from UK Gov representatives, focussing on high-tech threats, resilience and R&D protection.
20/05/2026 Engineering Skills Leadership Group Attended quarterly meeting of this group, designed to aggregate skills intelligence across all engineering disciplines.
21/05/2026 Meeting with DBT Met with DBT representatives to discuss an inward mission as part of UK NQS.
27/05/2026 IOP Stirling Meeting Attended the event as an exhibitor to promote the Scottish photonics sector and associated career opportunities.
27/05/2026 FinTech Scotland Quantum SIG Meeting Presented on Scottish quantum capabilities and 1st meeting of new FinTech Scotland group.
28/05/2026 GCR Impact Accelerator Celebration Event Attended reception to celebrate IA activity within the Glasgow City Region.
28/05/2026 Space Scotland Skills Working Group Meeting Regular meeting of the WG to discuss updates and future plans.