Want to learn more about @digitalxtra.scot's new 'Code Xtra' strategy? Join us online tomorrow, Tue 3 Feb, from 3:45 - 5:00PM. We'll discuss what is the new strategy, what type of delivery partners we are looking for, and how to get involved. Register here: ticketsource.co.uk/digital-xtra

Following the completion of TEN successful grant cycles, @digitalxtra.scot begins a new phase overseeing the development of a network of community coding hubs. Expressions of Interest are now open for community-based organisations who may be interested - www.digitalxtra.scot/code-xtra-an...

And the announcements keep coming! Our Round IX (2024/25) Impact Report is out now! See how @digitalxtra.scot helped 20 schools and community organisations inspire the next generation of digital talent. 🚀 👉Dive in: digitalxtra.scot/wp-content/u... Want to support our work? Please get in touch!

🎉 We’re delighted to announce @digitalxtra.scot's Round X grant recipients! These grants will help inspire young people across Scotland to develop vital digital skills. Huge congratulations to all the successful projects - we can’t wait to see the impact! 🚀 www.digitalxtra.scot/grant-awards...

@digitalxtra.scot's Manager, Kraig Brown, recently spoke at Games Talk Live about why extracurricular opportunities, especially coding and tech clubs, are vital to helping young people grow and succeed in a modern world. Grab a cuppa and have a listen! www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Hnc...

Games Talk Live with Kraig Brown (April 2025)

YouTube video by Digital Xtra

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One of @digitalxtra.scot's top picks at this year's Edinburgh Science Festival is 'The Unbelievably Creative AI Show'. A family show about AI, where you decide if art is a product of human creativity or a computer algorithm... www.edinburghscience.co.uk/event/the-unbelievably-creative-ai-show/

The Unbelievably Creative AI Show - Edinburgh Science

Can Artificial Intelligence be creative? In this interactive family show, you’re the judge!

edinburghscience.co.uk

.@digitalxtra.scot's Manager, Kraig Brown, will be speaking at next week's EDI and GLA sessions of Games Talk Live by SGDA! Proceeds from the event raffle will go towards supporting the Round X grant awards. Thank you for your support! Line-up and tickets: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sgda-prese...

Just a reminder that applications for @digitalxtra.scot's Round X grant awards close next Thursday, 27 March at 15:00! Still unsure about something? Check out the Round X Information Webinar we hosted back in February: www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNZi...

Join us this week as we host two more in-person Q&A sessions for the Round X (2025/26) grant awards!! -Mon 3:30pm in Edinburgh -Tues 3:30pm in Stirling www.ticketsource.co.uk/digital-xtra/ Huge thanks again to @codebasetech.bsky.social and @techscaler.bsky.social for hosting!

This week we're hosting three in-person Q&A sessions for the Round X (2025/26) grant awards!! -Tues 4pm Glasgow -Wed 3:30pm Aberdeen -Thurs 3:30pm Dundee (Edin and Stir next week) ticketsource.co.uk/digital-xtra/ Huge thanks to @codebasetech.bsky.social and @techscaler.bsky.social for hosting!

@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-...

We are pleased to announce applications for @digitalxtra.scot's TENTH grants cycle are NOW OPEN! Head to our website for details if your school or community organisation is planning to start up or scale up an extracurricular computing activity for young peoples: www.digitalxtra.scot/apply/

Check back here early next week for details on Digital Xtra's next round of grant awards. Watch this space...

We are pleased to release our Round VIII Impact Report covering the 2023/24 academic year. We supported 26 initiatives across 20 local authorities giving over 3,000 children and young people extracurricular opportunities to learn key digital skills. Full Report: www.digitalxtra.scot/wp-content/u...

Our website will be unavailable for a few hours while we upgrade a few bits and bobs in the back end. We should be up and running again shortly including a new URL - www.digitalxtra.scot. Don't worry, the old URL will have a wee redirect on it too. Thank you for your patience!

Welcome to @digitalxtra.bsky.social's new Bluesky account! Please feel free to tag anyone also working to empower Scotland's future tech innovators and help us grow our following.