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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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New tool to help you make the most of your visit to East Lothian

A new tool is set to be launched in time for the Easter break to…

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Smart Data Foundry data science team wins international synthetic data challenge

At Smart Data Foundry they test a range of methodologies, in order to build the…

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Michael Gove tours Edinburgh National Robotarium to see levelling up and scientific innovation in action

On 24 February, Secretary of State for Levelling Up Michael Gove toured the state-of-the-art research…

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Data-driven decisions a focus for successful covid-19 recovery

Smart Data Foundry paves the way for financial institutions to safely share data for societal…

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