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Only good thing you get for using something like this is that you will get some of your #Applications updated regularly, but instead you're giving #Microsoft full access to what is installed on your computer (if they don't already snoop that out that is).

https://www.theverge.com/news/675446/microsoft-windows-update-all-apps-orchestration-platform

Trump Administration Halts Student Visa Processing #applications #appointments #education #processing #studentvisa #trump #us #vetting

https://www.lowyat.net/2025/354097/trump-admin-halts-student-visa-processing/

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Scottish Games Network Shares Five Ecosystem Fund Applications – What Would Work For You?

As you might know, the Scottish Games Network (SGN) is continually working on initiatives to support and grow our incredible games sector here in Scotland. Recently, we submitted five applications to the Scottish Government Ecosystem Fund, and today, I’m sharing those proposals with you.

My goal in making these applications public is to foster transparency and, more importantly, spark a sector-wide conversation about the challenges they are designed to address. Far too many of the amazing things in Scotland’s games happen in isolation. By sharing my thinking openly, we can not only talk about the projects themselves, but the future of the games sector in Scotland.

Here’s a brief overview of the five Ecosystem Fund applications I’ve submitted:

Scotland at London Games Festival 2026: VIP Delegation & Showcase
- This initiative seeks to lead a curated VIP delegation of eight high-potential Scottish games studios to the London Games Festival (LGF) in 2026. The plan includes an exclusive VIP reception and showcase at Scotland House in London, aiming to connect our studios directly with key investors, publishers, and international partners.
- We’d be working alongside: Games London and Scotland House London.
Scottish Indie Games Bootcamp: Building Sustainable Studios
- The goal here is to offer a dedicated (and fully-funded) Business Skills for Indie Game Studios bootcamp – created by the excellent team at Mastered – for 10 early-stage Scottish independent game studios. We want to address critical business skills gaps and help talented, creative founders build commercially sound and sustainable businesses.
- Our proposed partner for this is: Mastered Studios Ltd.
Hello World! – Scottish Students Startup Summit
- This project aims to tackle the need for better early-stage entrepreneurial awareness and skills for students and recent graduates looking to enter the games and tech startup world. This is particularly relevant when we consider the global games sector, which has unfortunately seen many thousands of job losses in 2024 and 25, meaning traditional entry-level positions can be limited. Therefore, ‘Hello World!’ is also about proactively encouraging our emerging talent to explore the very real opportunities of launching their own game, or even their own studio, right here in Scotland. The one-day summit is designed to empower attendees with the knowledge to explore whether starting their own business is the right path for them.
- We plan to partner with: The University of Glasgow’s Games & Gaming Lab (UofGGamesLab) and the Scottish Games Education Network (SGEN).
The Scottish Games Startup Podcast: From Idea to Global Reach
- We’re proposing a 12-episode audio and video podcast series designed to demystify the journey of building a successful games company in Scotland. Co-hosted with Peggy Anne Salz, it will feature actionable insights, expert advice, and inspiring stories from across our ecosystem, all supported by an online community and resource hub.
- My key collaborator for this would be: Peggy Anne Salz – author, Forbes journalist and podcast superstar.
Scottish Games Fest 2026: Strategic Development & Foundation
- This application is for funding the crucial strategic development, comprehensive ecosystem consultation, and foundational planning needed to launch a new, landmark “Scottish Games Fest (SGF)” in September 2026. This preparatory phase will help us co-design a significant national event, building on learnings from previous Scottish Games Weeks and aligning with broader Scottish ambitions for major events.
- Potential collaborators include: Major Games / Adjacent Events such as the truly epic FORMAT, GDC Europe, Game Connection, Develop North(er) and more.

Why Share These Now?

I believe in the power of our community. By sharing these Ecosystem Fund applications before any decisions are made, I hope we can get valuable feedback, spark discussions, and ensure that SGN’s efforts are truly reflective of what the sector needs and wants.

Furthermore, we all know that games, despite their immense cultural and economic contributions, can sometimes be overlooked when it comes to accessing certain types of funding or strategic support. This is one of the key reasons I am currently developing the Games Action Plan for Scotland – to provide a clear roadmap for the sector’s growth and to champion its needs more effectively.

This public discussion around these Ecosystem Fund applications plays into that broader strategy. Should any of these specific bids not be successful through this particular fund, the conversations we have now – about their value, their design, and their importance to you – will be incredibly valuable. It will help us prioritise, refine these ideas further, and potentially identify alternative pathways to bring them to life, underpinned by the strategic framework of the Games Action Plan.

So, I encourage everyone – developers, students, educators, and support organisations – to take a look. There’s a dedicated Ecosystem Fund Channel on the SGN Discord channel for conversation and where you can share your thoughts.

Thank you

~B

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[#TRADESHOW] 2025 #China #International #Exhibition on #Gases #Technology, #Equipment & #Application (IG CHINA 2025) from June 18 to 20, 2025, at the #Hangzhou Grand Exhibition #Center, #China. As a #trade #show for #industrial gas #technology and #applications, it #showcases #energy-saving gas solutions, industrial gas #equipment (ASU), and #cryogenic liquid pumps. https://cnbusinessforum.com/event/2025-china-international-exhibition-on-gases-technology-equipment-application-ig-china-2025/

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[#TRADESHOW] #VISION & #IMAGE #SHANGHAI 2025, the premier #visual #imaging and #technology #exhibition in #Asia, will take place from July 17 to 19, 2025, at the Shanghai New #International #Expo #Center (#SNIEC), #China. The #event has #evolved into a comprehensive #platform that #integrates #photography, #video technology, #AI #software, imaging culture, and visual #applications. https://cnbusinessforum.com/event/vision-image-shanghai-2025/

If you're looking for a #Job, and need some help keeping track of all your #Applications, maybe give https://myjobs.quest a try?
It's free, and I love feedback!
Obviously, I'm using it myself for keeping track of my own applications. #GetFediHired