Science Futures

Scotland’s life sciences sector is continuing to grow, creating opportunities across areas such as Life Sciences, Meditech, Agritech and Biotech. 👨‍🔬

Many still don’t realise the variety of careers available within the sector or the different pathways into them. A qualification or apprenticeship in science could lead to careers such as:

🧬 Biomedical Scientist
💻 Health Data Analyst
🌱 Agritech Research Assistant
💊 Pharmaceutical Technician
🔬 Laboratory Technician
🩺 Medical Device Engineer
🍺 Brewing & Barley Scientist
🧪 Bioprocess Technician

Across Tayside and North East Fife, exciting projects including the Life Sciences Innovation Hub, Tayside Innovation MedTech Ecosystem (TIME), Advanced Plant Growth Centre and the International Barley Hub are driving innovation, research and future career opportunities across the region.🔬

Whether you’re leaving school, looking to upskill, retrain or take a new career direction, there are a range of science pathways available. 🙌

Find out more about courses starting in August/September 2026👇
UHI Perth: https://pulse.ly/cmmyeyqm2p
Fife College: https://pulse.ly/mmudl9wxxl Dundee and Angus College : https://pulse.ly/zpadwygitg

A scientist from the Life Sciences, University of Dundee has received one of the highest honours in global science. 🙌

Professor Doreen Cantrell has been elected to the US National Academy of Sciences, an internationally recognised achievement awarded to only a small number of scientists worldwide. 🌍

Her pioneering research into how the immune system responds to infection and disease has helped position Dundee as a global leader in life sciences research and innovation. 👩‍🔬

Achievements like this shine a light the incredible talent within our region and also showcase the strength of the science sector across Tayside and the impact it continues to have. 💪

Read the full story here 👉

Dundee scientist recognised with top international honour A pioneering University of Dundee academic has received international recognition after being elected to one of the world’s foremost scientific institutions.

Did you dream of becoming a vet, dentist or doctor when you were younger, but life took you in a different direction? 🩺

Maybe now you think it’s too late to start, but the good news is, it’s not! 🙌

Our SWAP Access to Medical Studies course with our lead partner Dundee and Angus College is designed to help people take the first step towards a career in medicine, dentistry or veterinary science. 🧪

Courses start in August. Find out more information and how to apply here 👇
https://pulse.ly/uii3zk7ft4

We’re delighted to see our partner, Life Sciences, University of Dundee, celebrating the fantastic achievement of Dr Amy Lloyd, who has been awarded £125,000 through the Academy of Medical Sciences Springboard programme to support groundbreaking Alzheimer’s research. 👏

Amy, who also supports placements through the Science Futures project, plays an important role in helping students gain valuable hands-on experience within the life sciences sector.

This funding will support research exploring why women are more likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease, helping to improve understanding of neurodegenerative diseases and support future treatments.

Congratulations to Amy and the wider University of Dundee team on this incredible achievement.

Read the full story from the University of Dundee here 👉 https://pulse.ly/fq2nz4szge

Science plays a much bigger role in our environment than people often realise. 🌍

From helping farmers grow crops more sustainably to developing greener technologies and researching better ways to care for our planet, science is helping shape a more sustainable future right here in Tayside. 🔬

Businesses like our partners The James Hutton Institute are doing incredible work across agriculture, land use and environmental research, showing just how important science is to the world around us. 🌱

It’s exciting to see the next generation gaining the skills and experience that could help tackle some of these challenges in the future. 👩‍🔬

We were delighted to sponsor awards at Dundee and Angus College's prizegiving last week alongside our partners at Dundee Science Centre. 👏🔬

A huge congratulations to all of the award winners:

🏆 Grace Gammie – Science Student of the Year Award
(Sponsored by Dundee Science Centre)

🏆 Robert Murray – Science HN Prize
(Sponsored by Science Futures)

🏆 Andrew Galikowski – Science NQ Prize
(Sponsored by Science Futures)

🏆 Archie Alexander – Science FE Prize
(Sponsored by Science Futures)

It’s fantastic to see so many talented students being recognised for their hard work and achievements within science education across the region. Well done everyone! 👏

We’re delighted to see our industry partner, The James Hutton Institute supporting innovative businesses making an impact within Scotland’s science sector. 👨‍🔬

Congratulations to SeaDyes, a start-up based at The James Hutton Institute in Invergowrie, who were recently named joint winners of the Regional EDGE Tayside competition, securing a share of the £100,000 prize fund. 👏

Founded by marine scientist and biotech innovator Jessica Giannotti, SeaDyes is developing seaweed-based fabric dyes as a non-toxic alternative to petroleum-based colourants. Since joining the James Hutton Institute in 2025, the company has benefited from access to specialist facilities, scientific expertise and commercial support through Hutton Scientific Services.

Stories like this highlight the exciting innovation happening across Tayside’s science community and the importance of collaboration between research businesses and industry partners in helping new ideas grow. 💡

Congratulations to Jessica and the wider SeaDyes team on this fantastic achievement. 🙌

Read the full story here 👉 https://pulse.ly/wraibcec5y

📷 Photo credit to James Hutton Institute

Our science course applications are now open! 👨‍🔬

Whether you’re looking to start your journey into science, develop new skills or even change careers completely, there are a range of courses starting this August/September across our partner colleges. 🧪

Find out more below 👇

UHI Perth: https://pulse.ly/ok9bzcltkc
Fife College: https://pulse.ly/n62yaujy9p
Dundee & Angus College: https://pulse.ly/wim5wiquoq

UHI Perth | Dundee and Angus College | Fife College