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CBI 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 MoreNew data science Graduate Apprenticeship with Edinburgh and St Andrews Universities
Workers of the future will be able to get a degree in data science through a Graduate Apprenticeship in a first for Scotland. In May, global accounting and business services giant PwC joined forces with the Universities of Edinburgh and St Andrews to offer the new work-based learning route to a BSc data science degree.…
Read MoreUniversity of Edinburgh launches Fellowships in Data-Driven Innovation
One of the UK’s leading universities has announced plans to appoint 30 highly prestigious Chancellor’s Fellowships in Data-Driven Innovation. The University of Edinburgh is aiming to attract academics across a range of disciplines who will focus on data-enabled research to drive innovation across 8 industrial sectors including space and satellite, health and social care, and…
Read MoreMinisters’ visit puts seal on City Region Deal
In August, UK Prime Minister Theresa May and Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon visited the University of Edinburgh to formally agree the Edinburgh and South East Scotland City Region Deal. Mrs May and Ms Sturgeon signed the Deal at the University’s Bayes Centre, highlighting the role of data science expertise in the City Region Deal.…
Read MorePioneering partnership set to deliver world-class learning in the digital age
In May, Midlothian Council launched a pioneering Digital Centre of Excellence at Newbattle Community High School. In a unique partnership between Midlothian Council and the University of Edinburgh, the new high school has been designed as a hub of innovation, aimed at transforming learning and teaching and equipping young people with the digital skills to…
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