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DDI launches ambassadors network

Understanding the blockages that can stop academics and industry collaborating and ensuring ‘knowledge flow’ so…

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Tidal blade facility to be at leading edge of green energy testing

The world’s first rapid testing facility for tidal turbine blades, which researchers say can speed…

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Diversity in data under spotlight for Scotsman-DDI conference

Book now for our conference Data for Diversity, 29 September 2022, South Hall Complex, The…

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Ministerial visit to Agritech Hub highlights data potential

Defra Minister discusses data-driven innovation and capability of genetic technologies at the Easter Bush Agritech…

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Can Scottish NHS data support outcomes based pricing?

The steps needed to implement an Outcomes Based Pricing (OBP) scheme in Scotland have been…

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Most care homes in SE Scotland still use paper-based management systems

Researchers call for digital route map to prevent sector being left behind CARE homes for…

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Sign language glossary aims to widen tech access

Experts at Edinburgh have helped to produce a sign language glossary for deaf people who…

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£12k of funding available for creatives, entrepreneurs and startups now!

Applications are open now for the next round of Creative Informatics Resident Entrepreneurs. If you…

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Storytelling AI set to improve wellbeing of people with dementia

Researchers at the National Robotarium, hosted by Heriot-Watt University and the University of Edinburgh, are…

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