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DDI Annual Review
The University of Edinburgh and Heriot-Watt University’s Data-Driven Innovation (DDI) initiative has published its latest…
Futures Institute launches Compassion in Financial Services Hub
Edinburgh Futures Institute has announced the launch of the Compassion in Financial Services Hub. The…
Employment growth continues for Fintech Scotland cluster
The FinTech Scotland Cluster recorded an 8% year-on-year employment growth in 2024 bringing the total…
The National Robotarium launches ‘Robotics Readiness’ programme for industry
The UK’s leading centre for Robotics and Artificial Intelligence, The National Robotarium, has launched a…
City Region universities and colleges back plans for local economic growth
Higher and further education institutions across Edinburgh and South East Scotland have signed a pledge…
Funding boost for Edinburgh ‘data for good’ pioneers
Smart Data Foundry (SDF) has been awarded £3 million funding to operate a new Financial…
Exhibition uses AI to explore love, loss and the future of seas
A deeply moving artwork exploring how artificial intelligence can preserve – and give new life…
Childlight uncovers Scottish online abuse numbers
Around 150,000 children in Scotland have been subjected to at least one form of online…
Childlight push for action at global summit
Childlight has urged governments to act to protect children from a global pandemic of sexual…