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Podcasts shine light on Edinburgh’s space data strengths
The potential of Edinburgh to become the space data capital of Europe is the focus of a new podcast series by a Data-Driven Innovation Chancellor’s Fellow at the University of Edinburgh. Dr Murray Collins has teamed up with journalist Kim McAllister to examine the range of exciting work taking place in the city, from satellite…
Read MoreAI Lab residency programme by Ars Electronica & Edinburgh Futures Institute
Anna Ridler (UK) and Caroline Sinders (US) win a residency in Edinburgh and Linz (Linz/Edinburgh, March, 2020) The “European ARTificial Intelligence Lab” – AI Lab for short – aims to enable artists to take residencies at scientific institutions and the Ars Electronica Futurelab. The AI Lab was initiated in 2018 by Ars Electronica. 12 renowned…
Read MoreCOVID-19 message from our Director
An update from Jarmo Eskelinen on how the Data-Driven Innovation initiative is responding to the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak. Firstly, the DDI team is committed to mitigating the impact of the outbreak, and the safety and wellbeing of everyone we work with is our top priority. We are currently following the business continuity and safety measures…
Read MoreResearch will use real-time data to probe Covid-19
Experts at the University of Edinburgh have secured nearly £5 million from the government’s rapid response call to tackle the coronavirus pandemic. The £4.9 million investment will kickstart a new project that seeks to increase our understanding of Covid-19 and its impact on the body. Real-time information Researchers will collect samples and data from…
Read MoreReport showcases world of work for women in data
The vital role of women in data science has been highlighted in a report showing the challenges facing women working in STEM. The stories and perspectives of 64 women were captured in a series of interviews for the Women in Data campaign. Students, government ministers, chief executives and lab technicians are among those involved. The…
Read MoreL&G’s Care Research Programme: Corporate Intervention is Key when Tackling the UK’s Social Care Crisis
February 2020 saw the launch of the UK’s new Advanced Care Research Centre (ACRC), a unique partnership between Edinburgh University and Legal & General Group (L&G), the UK’s largest pension fund investor and a leading provider of retirement products. Live-in care provider, Elder spoke to John Godfrey, Director of Corporate Affairs, Legal & General Group…
Read MoreCloud data speeds set to soar with aid of laser mini-magnets
Tiny, laser-activated magnets could enable cloud computing systems to process data up to 100 times faster than current technologies, a study suggests. Chemists have studied a new magnetic material that could boost the storage capacity and processing speed of hard drives used in cloud-based servers. This could enable people using cloud data systems to load…
Read MoreFife businesses set to benefit from pioneering Data-Driven Innovation programme
Fife businesses have started on a journey that will enable them to reap the vast benefits of the Edinburgh and South East Scotland City Region Deal Data-Driven Innovation (DDI) programme that is set to boost economic growth. Business leaders and managers from across Fife recently attended an industry event on how best to drive improvement through data on…
Read MoreSpace and Satellites Data Artist Residency May – July 2020
Inspace is part of the Centre for Design Informatics; commissioning and producing creative activity that unlocks digital technology and explores its role in society. Funded through DDI (Data-Driven Innovation) the public programme will connect data, research and creative talent. In the first season of programmed activity it will be focussing on the theme of Space…
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