Join other users and developers of Open Source Content Management Systems for breakfast on the first Friday of every month to: Meet users and developers of the most popular Open Source CMS (including Joomla! and WordPress) in an informal and friendly setting Connect and expand your network Get help and support from other Joomla! and WordPress developers in Scotland Share tips and tricks on the main CMS platforms and related web technologies. Monthly meetups run from 8.30am to 10am in Edinburgh …

'Tech Law for Startups' is a monthly meetup for individuals planning, developing and growing high-growth businesses, primarily based around new technologies. By providing an open forum for individuals to come along to share knowledge and experiences, we are building a network of people who can learn and support each other in dealing with business issues. Follow us on twitter (@techlaw4startup) and feel free to suggest any particular topics that you would like covered at an upcoming meetup.

Welcome to The Zeitgeist Movement, a social movement advocating a transition into a Resource-Based Economy, a system designed for true sustanability, where decisions that affect society are arrived at through scientific methods, based upon maintaining the wellbeing of all humanity and our shared environment. The Zeitgeist Movement is not a political movement. It does not recognize nations, governments, races, religions, creeds or class. Our understandings conclude that these are false, outdated …

The worlds of hackers and journalists are coming together as reporting goes digital and Internet companies become media empires. Journalists call themselves "hacks," someone who can churn out words in any situation. Hackers use the digital equivalent of duct tape to whip out code. Hacker-journalists try and bridge the two worlds. This group is to bring all these people together -- those who are working to help people make sense of their world. It's for hackers exploring technologies to filter …

The Creative Class is a free and informal evening event looking at what’s new in good in the world of Creative Technology So if you’re interested in developing your skills in the areas of design, web, new media, 3d, architecture, motion graphics, and social media then the Academy Class “Creative Class” is the place for you. Meet up with like minded fun and serious individuals and also learn great new tips and techniques that may not be covered in your standard training class. Our go …

Experience a new balance of Mind, Body & Spirit! Come and re-energize & rejuvenate with a one of our Retreats, holistic holiday, workshop or class that are conducted throughout Europe, Middle East and Asia. We have many retreats & workshops on offer covering holistic health and wellness, Yoga, Meditation, Sound healing and therapy, EFT, Theta healing, postural profiling analysis, Nutrition, weight management, Cognitive based healing and therapy life style management & more. Our thematic resident …

A group for folk who want to learn programming. Get advice, meet other grasshoppers and find a study partner. We'll be running some networking events and a 12 week intro class on programming & web development. Anyone is free to pop along to the networking whether or not they think they might want to join the class. Especially welcome are non-technical startup co-founders and web/graphic designers! Events in Edinburgh will be held at the Bourse Business Centre in Leith: 47 Timber Bush, Edinburgh, …

The Ragged University is where people come together to share their knowledge and skills in social spaces like pubs, cafes and libraries. Inspired by the Ragged Schools movement, we seek to communicate what we have invested our time in so to enrich each others lives. Having run for over two years now, collectively as a group of individuals, we have put on over two hundred events covering many different subject areas and art forms. Come along, try it out - it is free, it belongs to you, it is abou …

This group has been set up as a platform for sharing, developing and exploring not just the ideas contained in this one book but all of the areas that feed into it and have influenced Reis’ thinking as we continue to work on improving the success rate of startups. This group is for anyone interested in taking a fresh look at how we aproach business. Please don't be put off by the narrow definitions of 'startup' and 'entrepreneur' that are banded about and remember that entrepreneur are everywher …

Amazon has a saying “Work Hard.  Have Fun.  Make History.”  Hackathons encapsulate this ethos; a 24 hour opportunity to get together with other hackers and see how much you can really achieve when you push it to the max. A collective of hackers riding the edge of sleep deprivation and a whole lot of caffeine can create some truly spectacular results. Ever been tempted to see what you can achieve if you push the envelope? Please note, membership is currently limited to students from the Univers …

Glasgow ethnic role : The make-up of the City’s population is diverse with substantial Pakistani, Indian, Chinese, African and Caribbean communities and, in recent years, a higher number of people from Eastern Europe. These groups make a notable contribution to the social, cultural and economic well-being of the City. People from minority ethnic groups account for over 5.5% of the City’s population ; Let us Celebrate our Contribution to Glasgow and Have Fun!

This group is for those working in, or interested in learning more about, the field of Information Security. Topics for discussion cover the entire security lifecycle from business risk to technology countermeasures. The purpose of the group is to build a connected community of professionals in Scotland and to provide a space where they can discuss real-world security issues, present their current challenges and get the support they need to improve security in general.

This group is for those working in, or interested in learning more about, the field of Information Security. Topics for discussion cover the entire security lifecycle from business risk to technology countermeasures. The purpose of the group is to build a connected community of professionals in Scotland and to provide a space where they can discuss real-world security issues, present their current challenges and get the support they need to improve security in general.

Welcome to the official Scrum Alliance user group for Scotland. This group is primarily for those holding a current certification from the Scrum Alliance. The group's purpose is to promote Scrum and Agile, and to create a network in Scotland of professionals with the skills to help organisations to embrace and benefit from Scrum. Of course, we also welcome anyone who is interested in learning more about Scrum or Agile principles.

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Our monthly meetup is to discuss all things lean & agile... you can also join us on Twitter @LeanAgileGLA

A group for professionals who are involved with internet marketing. The group aims to provide a platform, where members are able to network, share ideas, and attend talks on developments. The areas this group will cover over the course of the year, includes: SEO, SEM, Online PR, Content Marketing, Social Media, mobile to name but a few. The basic features of this groups includes a forum, where you can post news and views.  Covering all - from Adwords to You Tube.  If there's something missing …

ProductTank Edinburgh is a monthly meetup to exchange ideas and experiences about product management. Our events feature guest talks on designing and building great web and mobile products, including topics such as design, agile processes, business models, using metrics, user experience, and more. We also always build in time for networking, and a good old-fashioned chin-wag over a beverage or a slice of pizza! Our events are public, but we ask everyone to provide a little information about them …

Edinburgh Skeptics Society promotes science, reason and critical thinking in Edinburgh and Scotland. We have a policy of "Respect People, Challenge Ideas" and we put on thought-provoking talks and friendly social meets throughout the year and during the Science Festival and Fringe. Most of our events are free, but we ask for donations to cover running costs (like this meetup group) and speakers' expenses. Please RSVP if you plan to attend - it helps us gauge numbers for seating and helps us know …

Scotland is going green! The Scottish Government aims to meet 100% of electricity demand from renewable energy by 2020 and in Glasgow, Edinburgh and Aberdeen the buzz about new markets for urban and rural sustainability is now attracting entrepreneurs from around the globe to join in on this low carbon revolution. Scotland also prides itself on a rich culture of business angels, sophisticated investors and high net-worth individuals who are eager to invest in new ideas. But where can green inve …

Cleanweb is a grassroots movement committed to solving the world’s most profound issues related to resource constraints through the application of information technology. Since its inception in mid-2011, communities have popped up organically around the world. Theses communities are hosting local meetups and hackathons that have stirred passionate developers and entrepreneurs to action creating apps and solutions across diverse sectors spanning transportation, energy, waste, water, and agricultu …

Hi there! This group is all about connecting with people who want to learn the same things, and making use of all the fantastic free online courses and tools available online such as udacity, coursera, khan academy, youtube edu and many others. From philosophy to music production, from maths to computer science. Sometimes you just need some people to study with to soundboard with, bounce off, or just to make sure you turn up :)

Are you hungry for something different? Are you disillusioned by societies 'norms? Do you want to break out? Do you feel there is 'something wrong' in society? (employment, housing, opportunity, economy, politics, education) Well lets change it together... This is the age of 'Collaboration' made possible by Technology ('Information Explosion' and 'Social Media') The waves of enormous change are racing towards us. This is the chance to ride these waves. If you are a smart young graduate (employed …

We are looking for anyone involved or just interested in, the application of innovative and creative technology in education. We want to explore innovation in teaching through podcasting, movie making and animation, web 2.0, digital imaging, social media, mobile and handheld technology, games-based learning and more. The aim of this group is to bring people with the knowledge, skills and interests in this pioneering field together. To bring ideas, experiences, discussion and debate from all area …

Creative Circles is a casual monthly meetup for creative & tech folks to exchange ideas, discuss projects, share advice & stories over a cup of coffee at Brew Lab, hosted by Creative Edinburgh.

This is a group for anyone interested in learning how to develop apps, e-books and games with LiveCode. We are setting up a series of Meet Ups in Edinburgh to connect with our local community, and help anyone to get started with LiveCode. LiveCode Community edition is Open Source so anyone can down load it and get started free of charge. LiveCode has been designed with ease of use in mind and it really does brake down barriers for anyone who wishes to learn how to develop their own apps. We look …

Hello & welcome to the newly launched Scottish Arm of the Office 365 User Group UK! Our group aim is to bring the Scottish Office 365 community together once a month to discuss new developments in Office 365 and other related topics. Each monthly meeting will include two engaging sessions on Office 365 topics and time to network with other professionals . This group is for you whether you are a novice or a seasoned expert we are organizing sessions to suit all levels. We hope to see you there! P …

A group for people interested in Science. Any science at any level. Maybe you know very little but are interested in the subject, Maybe you're a Doctor. Maybe you're a student. Whatever your ability, meet others with similar ideas and discuss new ideas. We are also looking for organizers, who can arrange talks, visits and seminars. The group is young and members are scarce, but I'm hoping it will grow and become known locally. It starts with you.