“What struck me in Orkney was the strength of the relationships between schools, colleges and employers”

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://theorkneynews.scot/2026/03/19/what-struck-me-in-orkney-was-the-strength-of-the-relationships-between-schools-colleges-and-employers/

The New Software Testing Paradigm: From Scripts to Agents

Ah, so the AI-Everywhere Mantra comes to #SQA.

"Organizations still allocate 30-50% of their engineering budgets to QA but still suffer from fragile, script-heavy testing approaches. They are operating under a model that AI has already made obsolete."
https://www.functionize.com/blog/the-death-of-traditional-qa

Making the jump from development → software testing.
It’s kinda tough at times, but also exciting to learn a new mindset.
I’ve even written a few articles on SQA automation to share what I’m learning along the way.

Check it out and do follow me : https://medium.com/@safuraja7

If you’ve made a similar transition, how was it for you? 💭
#SQA #Testing #Automation #LearningInPublic

Call For Industry Expertise: SQA And Skills Development Scotland to Develop New HNC in Esports

Skills Development Scotland (SDS) and the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) have announced that they are developing a new HNC qualification in Esports and are seeking support from sector experts to help shape its creation.

This is a significant and welcome development for the rapidly growing esports ecosystem in Scotland. The creation of a formal Higher National Certificate will provide a clear and credible pathway for students looking to build a career in the competitive gaming sector, covering the wide range of skills required beyond playing, to include event management, broadcasting, coaching, business and community development, and more.

For any new qualification to be successful and relevant, it must be developed in close collaboration with the sector it aims to serve. A robust consultation process, informed by the real-world experience of players and professionals working in the field, is essential to ensure that the course content is fit for purpose and meets the needs of employers.

This is a vital opportunity for the Scottish esports community to lend its expertise and help build a qualification that will nurture the next generation of talent. By validating the course content, industry professionals can ensure that future graduates enter the workforce with the practical skills and knowledge required to succeed.

The Scottish Games Network strongly encourages all individuals and organisations involved in the Scottish esports scene to get involved in this important process.

Anyone interested in contributing their expertise to help validate the new HNC in Esports should get in touch directly with the key contact at the SQA.

Contact: Bobby Elliott

Email: [email protected]

Photo by ELLA DON on Unsplash

#eSports #games #HNC #Qualification #scotland #SQA