In early November, The Data Lab hosted a captivating gathering in Aberdeen that delved deep into data and artificial intelligence. Titled ‘AI and You: How AI is shaping your Experience’, the fringe event was an extension of the larger Data Summit 2023 in Edinburgh. It brought together data professionals and enthusiasts at OneTech Hub to […]
DataFest23 Fringe: Celebrating cutting-edge data and AI innovation
You’ve seen the Edinburgh Fringe, now it’s time to experience DataFest Fringe – Scotland’s premiere showcase of data and artificial intelligence! Our annual data and AI showcase is back for 2023; this year, it promises to be bigger and better than ever before. Each summer, August brings a flurry of excitement to Scotland’s capital (did […]
Data Summit Tickets for Highlands & Islands
Please note: Applications for these tickets are now closed. The Data Lab is delighted to offer a limited number of funded tickets to Data Summit, happening 2-3 November at the EICC in Edinburgh Data Summit is Scotland’s leading conference for data and AI innovation. As the world undergoes a data and AI renaissance, we invite […]
The art of data storytelling: How to craft impactful narratives
In July The Data Lab Community hosted a member-led session with Georges Corbineau, a Data Visualisation Specialist at Moody’s Corporation to discuss how he and his team use data visualisation techniques to turn data into compelling storys that the reader can understand. The creation of such impactful data-driven content demands a blend of time, dedication, […]
Understanding waste data: Mapping sustainability through insights
In the realm of corporate sustainability, the focus often hones in on carbon emissions, energy consumption, and the path to NetZero achievements. Yet, a significant aspect remains in the shadows: materials usage and waste management, an essential yet often overlooked factor in our pursuit of sustainability. While carbon emissions and energy conservation rightfully command attention, […]
6 lessons for building courses on a learning management system
Creating courses on our new learning management system (LMS) was an exciting (and huge!) project for our Professional Development team, but it did come with some unexpected challenges! Hindsight is a wonderful thing, and, now armed with many new skills, the team sat down to review lessons learned and share them with you. In this […]
Highlands and Islands Grant for Data Leadership Programme
The Data Lab is delighted to offer a limited number of funded places on the Data Leadership Programme for Autumn 2023 PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS FOR THIS GRANT ARE NOW CLOSED The Data Leadership Programme is designed to equip leaders with the necessary tools to enhance their data knowledge. It focuses on the leadership skills required to design, […]
Tay Cities Region Deal announces free digital skills courses
Free data courses are available for people living and working across the Tay Cities Region. The Tay Cities Region Deal has announced free digital skills courses for people living and working in the Tay Cities region. The Digital Skills Project is part of the £20 million Regional Skills and Employability Development Programme funded by […]
Key moments you missed: Scotland’s Women in Data & AI Meetup
The Data Lab Community Meetup for Women in Data & AI, hosted by Alison Orr, Director of Marketing & Communications for The Data Lab, brought together a dynamic and diverse group of individuals passionate about advancing women in the fields of data, AI, and technology. The event provided a platform for attendees to connect, share […]
Celebrating The Data Lab Academy Alumni 20!
The Data Lab Academy Alumni 20 has been created to inspire anyone who wants to join the data industry in Scotland. The first 20 alumni have been selected in recognition of their inspiring careers in the data sector as well as the support they have offered The Data Lab Academy and our over 1000 alumni. […]










