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New Usher building celebrates topping out milestone
Construction of the new Usher Institute building at Edinburgh BioQuarter has reached its highest point. Due to open in 2024, the world class research and teaching facility will accelerate data-driven innovation within the health and care sector. The Lord Provost of Edinburgh, Councillor Robert Aldridge, joined representatives from across the University of Edinburgh and Edinburgh…
Read MoreDDI launches ambassadors network
Understanding the blockages that can stop academics and industry collaborating and ensuring ‘knowledge flow’ so that learnings are shared in the right way at the right time were just some of the issues raised at the launch of the Data-Driven Innovation initiative’s ambassadors network on 18 May 2022. The invitation-only network brings together a diverse…
Read MoreTidal 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 up development of marine energy technologies while helping to reduce costs, has opened for business. FastBlade’s pioneering technology will stress test blades made from composite materials – which must withstand harsh ocean conditions for 20 years – more quickly, and…
Read MoreDiversity in data under spotlight for Scotsman-DDI conference
Book now for our conference Data for Diversity, 29 September 2022, South Hall Complex, The University of Edinburgh The Data-Driven Innovation (DDI) initiative will team up with the Scotsman newspaper on 29 September to deliver Data for Diversity, a free-to-attend event that will bring together experts from a range of fields to discuss data’s role…
Read MoreMinisterial visit to Agritech Hub highlights data potential
Defra Minister discusses data-driven innovation and capability of genetic technologies at the Easter Bush Agritech Hub. Jo Churchill, Minister for Agri-Innovation and Climate Adaptation at the UK’s Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra), visited the University of Edinburgh’s Easter Bush Agritech Hub on 26 April. During the visit, the Minister met with senior…
Read MoreCan Scottish NHS data support outcomes based pricing?
The steps needed to implement an Outcomes Based Pricing (OBP) scheme in Scotland have been outlined in a new report from researchers at the University of Edinburgh and DATA-CAN, the UK’s health data research hub for cancer. The report was funded by AbbVie Ltd but independent editorial control remained with the publishing authors. One of…
Read MoreMost 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 older people in south-east Scotland are largely run using paper-based management systems, a new study into the sector’s digital readiness has revealed. Only one in three (35 per cent) used an electronic care management system and only two in five…
Read MoreSign language glossary aims to widen tech access
Experts at Edinburgh have helped to produce a sign language glossary for deaf people who are engaged in digital technology. They are part of a team that has created more than 500 signs covering computer science, cyber security, data science and software development. Team members say the glossary will help the deaf community access qualifications…
Read More£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 are an individual or startup that would like to develop a new product, service or experience using data, you can apply for £12,000 of funding, plus mentoring, access to resources and additional support to get your next creative project started.…
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