Posts Tagged ‘innovation’
Industry residencies at The University of Edinburgh
There are many benefits from industry residency opportunities at The University of Edinburgh’s innovation hubs. Companies of many sizes and at different stages of growth are choosing to locate at the University of Edinburgh. Partnership working with academics, access to the next generation of talent, and simply being close to likeminded entrepreneurs and spin-outs are…
Read MoreVisionary restoration breathes life into much-loved city landmark
Edinburgh Futures Institute has officially opened its doors to the public in the transformed and revitalised Old Royal Infirmary building. The much-loved city landmark will officially open to the public on Monday 3rd June following an extensive seven-year, multi-million-pound restoration. Built in 1879, the Old Royal Infirmary housed the city’s main hospital until 2003 and…
Read More‘World’s most advanced’ humanoid robot arrives in Scotland to help build trust
Ameca, the ‘world’s most advanced’ humanoid robot, is set to make robotics more accessible thanks to a groundbreaking initiative by the National Robotarium to build public trust in robots and AI across Scotland. The National Robotarium, the UK’s centre for robotics and artificial intelligence (AI) based at Heriot-Watt University in partnership with The University of…
Read MoreThe National Robotarium launches ‘future of UK robotics’ manifesto at UK Parliament
The National Robotarium launched an ambitious manifesto at an exclusive event at the Houses of Parliament on Tuesday, 5 March. ‘Reaping the Rewards of the Robotics Revolution: Making the UK an active player in the future global economy’ sets out a five-point plan for establishing the UK as a world-leader in robotics, including creating a Robotics…
Read MoreWaste supercomputer heat and old mines could warm homes
A first-of-its-kind system in the UK is being trialled in Edinburgh to see if waste heat from a large computing facility can be stored in disused mine workings and used to warm homes. The large amounts of energy needed to power the University of Edinburgh’s Advanced Computing Facility (ACF) could be recycled to heat at…
Read MoreNew collaboration to focus on reducing inequalities
A collaboration between three major public bodies will see the launch of an innovative new hub to improve health and social inequalities throughout Scotland. The University of Edinburgh’s Futures Institute, Police Scotland, and Public Health Scotland will come together to implement a pioneering Scottish Prevention Hub that will aim to improve national public health. Key…
Read MoreTeach Data Literacy: A Guide for Primary Teachers
A Teach Data Literacy: a guide for primary teachers launched on Wednesday 7th of June, designed as a resource developed by the Data Education in Schools team to support teachers to enhance opportunities for all to build the skills and habits of mind relevant to data problem-solving. It outlines various core concepts in data literacy…
Read MoreStudents deliver challenge think tank
The University of Edinburgh’s Students as Change Agents (SACHA) initiative held its first think tank on 4 May 2023. Students were welcomed to Dove Cot Studios in Edinburgh by SACHA’s director, Ruth Donnelly, for sessions covering climate and the environment, student growth, and experiential learning. At the lively event, attendees were encouraged to move between…
Read MoreDDI goes from ramp-up to delivery
The University of Edinburgh and Heriot-Watt University’s Data-Driven Innovation (DDI) initiative has published its first annual review, highlighting progress across a range of projects, from empowering students to become change agents to revolutionising cancer surgery with robotics. In the academic year 2021-22, £95.6m of DDI-related research income was awarded to the University of Edinburgh and…
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