Posts by Stephaine Peebles
Private and third sector leaders appointed to advise on Edinburgh and South-East Scotland City Region Deal
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…
Read MoreCBI Scotland tackles opportunities and challenges of AI and automation in the data economy
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…
Read MoreRoyal visit gives seal of approval to data science and AI centre
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…
Read More£5m gift supports bid to ensure digital benefits work for all
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…
Read MoreData-Driven Innovation lead announced
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…
Read MoreUniversities unveil City Region Deal plan to tackle digital skills gap
The University of Edinburgh and Heriot-Watt University have launched a major initiative that includes plans to improve digital skills across south east Scotland. The new venture is set to transform Edinburgh and its surrounding area into the data capital of Europe. The £661m Data-Driven Innovation initiative is a key part of the recently-announced Edinburgh and…
Read MoreMind the gap: Let’s improve our use of data in teaching
School pupils can learn about data in fun and interactive teaching sessions that will help us tackle Scotland’s skills gap, writes Professor Judy Robertson, Chair in Digital Learning at the University of Edinburgh’s Moray House School of Education Our world is swimming in data: we generate 2.5 quintillion bytes of the stuff per day. Taking…
Read MoreEdinburgh’s data innovation pioneers
The Capital’s reputation for festivals and tourism could help turn the City Region into a hub for data-driven innovation, explains Brendan Miles, Digital Business Director of arts and entertainment guide the List. South-east Scotland’s potential as a destination for data-driven businesses was one of the many factors that helped the successful bid for the City…
Read MoreWelcome to the innovation ecosystem
With a membership that encompasses the software, IT, and telecommunications industries as well as digital agencies, trade body ScotlandIS straddles a crucial space at a pivotal moment. We caught up with CEO Polly Purvis to hear her view of the prospects ahead. ScotlandIS CEO Polly Purvis is excited by Scotland’s potential as a place to…
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