Posts by Stephaine Peebles

The potential of data within Scotland’s creative industries has been showcased to mayors and civic leaders from across Europe at an event in Edinburgh. The flagship Eurocities conference took place in the capital on 28-30 November, exploring the role of culture and innovation through the theme of creative, competitive cities. Event partners, the University of…

Data specialists from Royal Bank of Scotland are to work with analytics experts from the University of Edinburgh to improve customer experience. The bank has opened a data innovation research unit on campus to stimulate ideas that will help develop new products and services. It has leased space at the Bayes Centre, the University’s new…

Two former students from the University of Edinburgh’s School of Engineering have provided new insights for the debate on the global ‘digital divide’ at this year’s World Economic Forum. Julian Vercruysse and Fergus Reid presented their work on measuring the social impact of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) policies at the New Champions meeting, organised…

Data is set to transform our economy but how can business harness its power to ensure growth? That is one question which will be answered by a panel of experts who will take part in The Scotsman conference on Data-Driven Innovation. The free event, titled ‘How do we create a culture of sustainable business growth…

The Edinburgh and South-East Scotland City Region Deal has appointed experts from the private and third sectors to its Regional Enterprise Council (REC). The REC comprises individuals from small, medium and large organisations across who will advise the Deal’s decision-making body, the Joint Committee, on the delivery of projects. The group will also have responsibility…

In October, Scottish Government Minister Ivan McKee visited the University of Edinburgh’s new Bayes Centre for an event with CBI Scotland. CBI members gathered for a panel discussion on the emerging role of AI and automation in Scotland’s economy. Experts from academia, government and the private sector discussed the potential of data science and artificial…

Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal has officially opened a world-leading centre of expertise in data science and artificial intelligence (AI). The University of Edinburgh’s Bayes Centre aims to develop and apply data science and AI – drawing meaningful insights from vast amounts of information – for the benefit of society. Some 600 experts from…

Global investment firm Baillie Gifford has pledged £5m to support research into the ethical challenges posed by the growing use of data and artificial intelligence. A research programme based at the University of Edinburgh will address some of the most pressing concerns around emerging technologies, including machine learning, accelerated automation, and financial innovation. It will…

Jarmo Eskelinen has been named as Director of the Data-Driven Innovation (DDI) initiative, a key part of the Edinburgh and South East Scotland City Region Deal. Jarmo joins the DDI initiative from Future Cities Catapult in London. As Chief Innovation and Technology Officer, he led Catapult’s research and innovation strategy and academic collaboration. He brought…