Posts Tagged ‘news’
Sign 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.…
Read MoreStorytelling AI set to improve wellbeing of people with dementia
Researchers at the National Robotarium, hosted by Heriot-Watt University and the University of Edinburgh, are developing an artificial intelligence (AI) companion that will aid memory recollection, boost confidence and combat depression in people living with Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia. The idea for the ground-breaking ‘Agent-based Memory Prosthesis to Encourage Reminiscing’ (AMPER) project…
Read MoreNew tool to help you make the most of your visit to East Lothian
A new tool is set to be launched in time for the Easter break to help visitors to East Lothian’s coast avoid overcrowding and queues. An innovative, new and practical APP using sensor data captured live from eleven of East Lothian Council’s coastal carparks, will allow users to check the ‘busyness’ of these beaches –…
Read MoreUK’s most powerful supercomputer on show for Prime Minister
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has visited the UK’s newest and most powerful supercomputer ARCHER2 during a tour of the University’s world-class data centre facilities. The cutting-edge system – which is around 12 times more powerful than its predecessor – is hosted by EPCC, the University’s supercomputing centre. During the visit Mr Johnson was shown how…
Read MoreInstitute launched to uncover prevalence of child sexual abuse
Human Dignity Foundation, a private funder focused on children’s rights, is establishing an independent global data institute for child safety at the University of Edinburgh. The institute will gather the most current, reliable and evidence-based data on child sexual exploitation and abuse. It will use insights from the data to inform policy and drive sustainable…
Read More£9.5m schools project gives pupils a sense of the power of data
A world-leading initiative that brings the latest smart technology into classrooms has been launched to help pupils prepare for a data-driven future. Primary and secondary classes across south-east Scotland will learn how to interpret reams of statistics produced by sensors tracking environmental conditions in their schools. The scheme, backed by the UK and Scottish Governments,…
Read MoreEdinburgh’s bid to be space data capital of Europe inspires new video
An animated video showcasing the space and satellite work going on in Edinburgh has been launched by the city to inspire people and help boost recovery post-Covid. “So many people still don’t know Scotland has a thriving space ecosystem – let alone the huge part Edinburgh plays in it,” said Ritchie Somerville, Head of Strategy…
Read MoreData-driven projects join cross-university Venture Builder Incubator
Twenty-seven data-driven projects have been chosen as the first cohort of the Data-Driven Entrepreneurship Venture Builder Incubator. The cohort will benefit from tailored content and support, mentoring and conferences to turn their ideas and early-stage projects into sustainable businesses. Through the Data Driven Innovation (DDI) programme of the Edinburgh and South East Scotland City Region…
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