The Fraser of Allander Institute Podcast

Timestamps

(00:07) Introductions

(00:40) The project and why we are doing it

(03:35) Highlights from the Welsh setting the scene report

(05:55) Similarities and differences relative to Scotland

(10:44) Issues in the campaign in Scotland: taxes, health service

(12:05) Comparison with issues in Wales

(14:33) Public sector pay and efficiency

(16:58) Capital spending outlook

Participants

Hannah Randolph - Fellow, FAI

Allison Catalano - Fellow, FAI & SHERU

Spencer Thompson - Senior Fellow, FAI & SHERU

Time stamps

(0:25) What is No One Left Behind and how is it structured? 

(4:10) Localised services and decision-making

(9:10) Outcomes and prevention under No One Left Behind

(18:45) Prioritisation

(22:15) Data and evaluation

This episode is the latest in a series partnering Deloitte with the Fraser of Allander Institute. In this series expect lively debate, expert insights, and thought-provoking discussions that will reshape the conversation around Scottish economic growth. This Scottish-focused initiative builds upon Deloitte’s UK-wide Growth 35 programme, painting a bold vision for a thriving UK economy by 2035.

(00:00) Welcome and episode overview

(00:57) Meet Paul Lawrence and Phil Cragg

(06:20) Why Edinburgh matters to Scotland’s economy

(11:42) Edinburgh’s regional economy and city region approach

(14:09) The constraints on growth: housing, affordability and space

(17:46) Why Edinburgh stands out as an AI city

(20:47) AI opportunity and labour market risk

(28:07) Can AI improve public services?

(38:39) Universities, talent and Edinburgh’s innovation ecosystem

This episode is the latest in a series partnering Deloitte with the Fraser of Allander Institute. In this series expect lively debate, expert insights, and thought-provoking discussions that will reshape the conversation around Scottish economic growth. This collaboration will unveil ground-breaking insights and provide a platform for action. This Scottish-focused initiative builds upon Deloitte’s UK-wide Growth 35 programme, painting a bold vision for a thriving UK economy by 2035.

(00:00) Cyber + AI: why this matters now (Cyber Scotland Week)

(01:12) Meet the guests: Deloitte + ScotlandIS / Cyber Scotland Partnership

(01:51) What “cyber resilience” really means (it’s not just IT)

(04:07) Scotland’s cyber ecosystem: what ScotlandIS + the Partnership do

(07:03) Cyber careers: the roles people don’t realise exist

(09:11) Scotland’s cyber skills gap (and why it’s still here)

(14:06) AI in cyber: big benefits, new risks, and trust issues

(19:02) AI adoption 101: start with the problem (not the hype)

(30:41) Building the talent pipeline: schools, placements & real pathways in

(41:05) The future: new roles, diversity, and what needs to change next

(00:00) - Welcome + what we’re covering (survey + energy transition investment)

(04:20) - SNIB explained: mission-led impact investing + how they operate

(09:47) - Survey headlines: opportunity vs uncertainty (2030/2050 confidence gap)

(12:27) - Risk, returns, and what’s investable (mature tech, “comparable returns”)

(17:44) - What’s blocking progress: grid, planning/consenting, enabling infrastructure

(28:30) - Scotland context + role of public capital (reserved powers, NWF/GB Energy, crowding-in)

(40:31) - Momentum signals + what needs to happen next

(47:42) - Closing + wrap-up and links