Posts by Mark Baillie
One in four children face online sexual exploitation and abuse
One in four children can expect to face unwanted or pressured sexual interactions online, according to a new report from the Childlight Global Child Safety Institute, hosted by the University of Edinburgh. The most comprehensive study of abuse facilitated by technology estimates that around 27% of children are subjected to “online solicitation”. This is a…
Read MoreLife Sciences Award for CanCan Diagnostics
Scotland’s Life Sciences Awards 2026 is a prestigious annual conference and awards which brings together industry leaders, researchers, and innovators to celebrate outstanding individuals and teams across nine categories. From an impressive list of finalists, the winners were announced at a glittering ceremony on 12th March at the Doubletree by Hilton Glasgow Central. Roslin Innovation…
Read More‘Step-change’ for UK’s digital horsepower
A major new compute investment could accelerate the progress of astronomers exploring the mysteries of the universe, chemists searching for cancer-killing drugs, and historians analysing archives. The £76m investment from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) is set to enhance the UK’s computing and AI capability. EPCC at Edinburgh, the UK’s first National Supercomputing Centre, is…
Read MoreDDI Annual Review 2024-25: Working together to maximise impact
PROFESSOR KIM GRAHAM, SENIOR RESPONSIBLE OFFICER, DDI PROGRAMME, AND PROVOST, THE UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH We closed 2025 on a high with the exciting news that the Data-Driven Innovation (DDI) programme had been named Collaborative Initiative of the Year at the Institute of Economic Development Awards. This accolade is well-deserved recognition of the economic power of…
Read MoreHealthy results for City Region Deal at halfway point
Almost 30,000 jobs have been created or supported since 2018 thanks to the Edinburgh and South East Scotland City Region Deal. The Deal, which launched in 2018, is at the halfway point in its 15-year delivery timeline and has already contributed £3.6 billion in economic growth. The £1.3 billion Edinburgh and South East Scotland City…
Read MoreDataLoch: enabling improvements in health and social care
DataLoch is a data service that has been developed by the University of Edinburgh and NHS Lothian to bring together routine data collected as part of people’s day-to-day interactions with health and social care services. DataLoch’s focus is on making data research-ready as well as supporting NHS services. DataLoch has recently rolled out a series…
Read MoreFutures Institute named home for Venture Café Edinburgh
Scotland’s innovation community has a vibrant new home, following the landmark launch of Venture Café Edinburgh on 20 November at Edinburgh Futures Institute. Powered by Venture Café Global Institute, the world’s leading innovation ecosystem activator, and delivered in partnership with the Advanced Research and Invention Agency (ARIA), the launch saw over 260 people attending the…
Read MoreUniversity teams up with IBM to boost AI innovation
For the first time in Scotland, IBM has established a presence on the University’s campus, creating a unique environment for collaboration with researchers, dynamic spin-outs, ambitious start-ups, and talented students. AI heritage The decision to join with the University in Edinburgh reflects the city’s rich heritage in AI research and innovation. The University has…
Read MoreDDI scoops prize at Institute for Economic Development Awards
The Data-Driven Innovation (DDI) Programme has won Collaborative Initiative of the Year award at the prestigious Institute of Economic Development (iED) Annual Awards 2025. The awards, which were hosted at The Lowry Hotel in Manchester on 25th November following the iED Annual Conference, Good Growth: Driving the UK economy with investment in our regions and…
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