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Scotsman
28-06-2025
- Science
- Scotsman
St Margaret's Academy top of the class
St Margaret's Academy in Livingston is celebrating after being crowned champions in this year's Mitsubishi Electric 'Pump It Up!' Challenge. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... More than 850 third-year pupils from nine West Lothian's secondary schools were tasked with devising innovative methods of using heat pumps to combat environmental issues, while showing an understanding of sustainable energy. The competition is a joint venture between Livingston-based Mitsubishi Electric Air Conditioning Systems Europe and West Lothian Chamber of Commerce to bring industry and schools closer together. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Engineers from Mitsubishi Electric visited the participating schools to select one team per school to take part in the final. Winners: St Margaret's Academy. St Margaret's came out on top in the final at Howden Park Centre with a vibrant and detailed presentation 'Warm Workplace, Cold Computers', demonstrating how a heat pump turned wasted heat from a computer server into energy which was converted into electricity. Second place went to Broxburn Academy for showing how green energy can be used to create a habitable environment in the desert. Pupils explained a heat pump could cool down the air allowing water in the air to condense and be reused to create a suitable environment for plants to thrive. Winchburgh Academy came third, judges liking their idea of wind power helping people dry off after a wet funfair ride thanks to a combination of piezoelectric plates, solar panels, and a heat pump to power a fan generator. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The finalists presented their ideas to invited guests from the local authority, education and business, family members and teachers. Also attending was Mr Hattori, President of Mitsubishi Electric Livingston and Mr Takeda, Consul General of Japan in Edinburgh. The aim of the challenge, now in its eighth year, is to spark an interest in engineering as well as supporting young people in developing skills beneficial to their future career choice. Dr Elaine Cook, West Lothian Council's deputy chief executive said: 'The Pump It Up challenge gives the students a platform to showcase their skills, innovation and enthusiasm in collaboration with our business community.' Mr Takeda, Consul General of Japan in Edinburgh added: 'I was honoured to attend the event which for many years has helped promote engineering and ingenuity amongst the young people of West Lothian. It also contributes to Scotland and Japan's co-operation in moving forward to a more green energy world.'
Edinburgh Reporter
24-06-2025
- Science
- Edinburgh Reporter
St Margaret's Academy top of the class
St Margaret's Academy in Livingston is celebrating after being crowned champions in this year's Mitsubishi Electric 'Pump It Up!' Challenge. More than 850 third-year pupils from nine West Lothian secondary schools were tasked with devising innovative methods of using heat pumps to combat environmental issues, while showing an understanding of sustainable energy. The competition is a joint venture between Livingston-based Mitsubishi Electric Air Conditioning Systems Europe and West Lothian Chamber of Commerce to bring industry and schools closer together. Engineers from Mitsubishi Electric visited the participating schools to select one team per school to take part in the final. St Margaret's (pictured) came out on top in the final at Howden Park Centre with a vibrant and detailed presentation 'Warm Workplace, Cold Computers', demonstrating how a heat pump turned wasted heat from a computer server into energy which was converted into electricity. Second place went to Broxburn Academy for showing how green energy can be used to create a habitable environment in the desert. Pupils explained a heat pump could cool down the air allowing water in the air to condense and be reused to create a suitable environment for plants to thrive. Winchburgh Academy came third, judges liking their idea of wind power helping people dry off after a wet funfair ride thanks to a combination of piezoelectric plates, solar panels, and a heat pump to power a fan generator. The finalists presented their ideas to invited guests from the local authority, education and business, family members and teachers. Also attending was Mr Hattori, President of Mitsubishi Electric Livingston and Mr Takeda, Consul General of Japan in Edinburgh. The aim of the challenge, now in its eighth year, is to spark an interest in engineering as well as supporting young people in developing skills beneficial to their future career choice. Dr Elaine Cook, West Lothian Council's deputy chief executive said: 'The Pump It Up challenge gives the students a platform to showcase their skills, innovation and enthusiasm in collaboration with our business community.' Mr Takeda, Consul General of Japan in Edinburgh added: 'I was honoured to attend the event which for many years has helped promote engineering and ingenuity amongst the young people of West Lothian. It also contributes to Scotland and Japan's co-operation in moving forward to a more green energy world.' Like this: Like Related
Scotsman
24-06-2025
- Science
- Scotsman
St Margaret's Academy top of the class with heat pump success
St Margaret's Academy in Livingston is celebrating after being crowned champions in this year's Mitsubishi Electric 'Pump It Up!' Challenge. Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... More than 850 third-year pupils from nine West Lothian secondary schools were tasked with devising innovative methods of using heat pumps to combat environmental issues, while showing an understanding of sustainable energy. The competition is a joint venture between Livingston-based Mitsubishi Electric Air Conditioning Systems Europe and West Lothian Chamber of Commerce to bring industry and schools closer together. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Engineers from Mitsubishi Electric visited the participating schools to select one team per school to take part in the final. Class act: St Margaret's Academy. St Margaret's came out on top in the final at Howden Park Centre with a vibrant and detailed presentation 'Warm Workplace, Cold Computers', demonstrating how a heat pump turned wasted heat from a computer server into energy which was converted into electricity. Second place went to Broxburn Academy for showing how green energy can be used to create a habitable environment in the desert. Pupils explained a heat pump could cool down the air allowing water in the air to condense and be reused to create a suitable environment for plants to thrive. Winchburgh Academy came third, judges liking their idea of wind power helping people dry off after a wet funfair ride thanks to a combination of piezoelectric plates, solar panels, and a heat pump to power a fan generator. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The finalists presented their ideas to invited guests from the local authority, education and business, family members and teachers. Also attending was Mr Hattori, President of Mitsubishi Electric Livingston and Mr Takeda, Consul General of Japan in Edinburgh. The aim of the challenge, now in its eighth year, is to spark an interest in engineering as well as supporting young people in developing skills beneficial to their future career choice. Dr Elaine Cook, West Lothian Council's deputy chief executive said: 'The Pump It Up challenge gives the students a platform to showcase their skills, innovation and enthusiasm in collaboration with our business community.'
Daily Record
24-06-2025
- Science
- Daily Record
Livingston school crowned champions in Mitsubishi Electric ‘Pump It Up!' Challenge
More than 850 third-year pupils from nine West Lothian's secondary schools were tasked with devising innovative methods of using heat pumps to combat environmental issues, while showing an understanding of sustainable energy. St Margaret's Academy in Livingston is celebrating after being crowned champions in this year's Mitsubishi Electric 'Pump It Up!' Challenge. More than 850 third-year pupils from nine West Lothian's secondary schools were tasked with devising innovative methods of using heat pumps to combat environmental issues, while showing an understanding of sustainable energy. The competition is a joint venture between Livingston-based Mitsubishi Electric Air Conditioning Systems Europe and West Lothian Chamber of Commerce to bring industry and schools closer together. Engineers from Mitsubishi Electric visited the participating schools to select one team per school to take part in the final. St Margaret's came out on top in the final at Howden Park Centre with a vibrant and detailed presentation 'Warm Workplace, Cold Computers', demonstrating how a heat pump turned wasted heat from a computer server into energy which was converted into electricity. Second place went to Broxburn Academy for showing how green energy can be used to create a habitable environment in the desert. Pupils explained a heat pump could cool down the air allowing water in the air to condense and be reused to create a suitable environment for plants to thrive. Winchburgh Academy came third, judges liking their idea of wind power helping people dry off after a wet funfair ride thanks to a combination of piezoelectric plates, solar panels, and a heat pump to power a fan generator. The finalists presented their ideas to invited guests from the local authority, education and business, family members and teachers. Also attending was Mr Hattori, President of Mitsubishi Electric Livingston and Mr Takeda, Consul General of Japan in Edinburgh. The aim of the challenge, now in its eighth year, is to spark an interest in engineering as well as supporting young people in developing skills beneficial to their future career choice. Dr Elaine Cook, West Lothian Council's deputy chief executive said: 'The Pump It Up challenge gives the students a platform to showcase their skills, innovation and enthusiasm in collaboration with our business community.' Mr Takeda, Consul General of Japan in Edinburgh added: 'I was honoured to attend the event which for many years has helped promote engineering and ingenuity amongst the young people of West Lothian. 'It also contributes to Scotland and Japan's co-operation in moving forward to a more green energy world.'
Daily Record
28-04-2025
- Science
- Daily Record
New headteacher appointed at St Kentigern's Academy in West Lothian
A new headteacher has been appointed at a high school in West Lothian. Dr Gerry Burns has taken up the role at St Kentigern's Academy in Blackburn and he's no stranger to the local education authority or the area. The former principal teacher of Science, CDT and Computing at St Margaret's Academy in Livingston was also previously headteacher at Sinclair Academy in Winchburgh. Gerry was also depute head at St Mungo's Academy in Townhead, Glasgow. After completing an initial degree in Electronics with Music, he went on to achieve his Doctorate in Semiconductor Engineering, both at Glasgow University, and carried out research work in this field there before making the move into education. The father-of-four has continued his studies during his teaching career, completing both the demanding Master of Science in Educational Leadership and Into Headship programmes. In his spare time, Gerry enjoys spending time with his family and his Labradors, running marathons, and is also a keen musician. Dr Gerry Burns said: 'It is a huge honour to be appointed as headteacher of St Kentigern's Academy. With all the new development and investment ongoing, it's a new chapter for the school and the wider school community. It's a privilege to lead such a wonderful school, and I look forward to working closely with the entire community.' Don't miss the latest news from the West Lothian Courier. Sign up to our free newsletter here .
