Posts by Mark Baillie
Former astronaut touches down as space hub launched
A former NASA astronaut has visited the University of Edinburgh as it unveils a new hub to bring together academics and industry to harness the power of space data. During her visit, Kathryn Sullivan, who was the first American woman to perform a spacewalk, learned about the newly launched Edinburgh Space Hub. The Hub has…
Read MoreCerebras installs largest CS-3 cluster in Europe at University of Edinburgh
The University of Edinburgh and Cerebras Systems have announced the installation and service start of a groundbreaking Cerebras CS-3 system cluster at the University. Operated by EPCC, the supercomputing centre at the University, and part of the Edinburgh International Data Facility, the cluster consists of four CS-3s using Cerebras’s latest 3rd generation of Wafer Scale…
Read MorePrevention Hub marks latest phase of development
Police Scotland’s Chief Constable Jo Farrell visited Edinburgh Futures Institute (EFI) on 2 April, marking the latest phase in the development of efforts to reduce health and social inequalities throughout Scotland. Since its launch in 2023, the Scottish Prevention Hub has been considering how to foster closer collaboration between public services, enrich relationships and cultivate a whole system…
Read MoreScheme opens to support young people’s financial futures
An innovative partnership that aims to develop better financial services for young people across Scotland has launched. The joint initiative between the University of Edinburgh’s Compassion in Financial Services Hub and charity Young Scot will place young people at the heart of its work, as academics and financial services experts will hear from them directly…
Read MoreIndustry residencies at The University of Edinburgh
There are many benefits from industry residency opportunities at The University of Edinburgh’s innovation hubs. Companies of many sizes and at different stages of growth are choosing to locate at the University of Edinburgh. Partnership working with academics, access to the next generation of talent, and simply being close to likeminded entrepreneurs and spin-outs are…
Read More£9m investment to drive research and innovation for Scotland’s creative industries
A new £9m virtual production studio will drive research, innovation and economic growth in Scotland’s screen, games, immersive and performance industries. Abertay University launched the CoSTAR Realtime Lab at Water’s Edge, Dundee on Tuesday 18 February marking the start of operations for a major infrastructure project that will provide a significant boost to Scotland’s screen…
Read MoreDDI Annual Review
The University of Edinburgh and Heriot-Watt University’s Data-Driven Innovation (DDI) initiative has published its latest Annual Review, showcasing achievements from the academic year 2023-24. Twenty in depth case studies feature in the review, covering start-ups and spin-outs, research, and partnerships delivering positive impacts for a range of industry sectors. The DDI initiative launched in 2018…
Read MoreFutures Institute launches Compassion in Financial Services Hub
Edinburgh Futures Institute has announced the launch of the Compassion in Financial Services Hub. The Compassion in Financial Services Hub aims to bring together the financial services industry, policymakers, academia, communities, and civil society with the aim of creating a more inclusive, sustainable, and compassionate financial system. The hub seeks to explore pathways to operationalise…
Read MoreEmployment growth continues for Fintech Scotland cluster
The FinTech Scotland Cluster recorded an 8% year-on-year employment growth in 2024 bringing the total number of people working in fintech to over 11,300. The continued economic contribution by the cluster comes as Fintech Scotland reaches its seventh anniversary since formation. This growth underlines the significant contribution fintech will make in delivering the UK Government…
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