Smplicare’s six-month study to examine if the use of Fitbits and other wearables can help predict and prevent falls in older people Funding secured from private investors and UKRI’s ‘Healthy Ageing Challenge’, which hopes to add five years of healthy, independent living for everyone by 2035 An Edinburgh-based start-up using AI to help older people […]
Back to Basics – What are the different types of machine learning?
In our new series, Back to Basics, we aim to simplify answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about data technologies and data science. Following on from Joanna McKenzie’s blog, ‘What is machine learning?’, our Data Scientist Anselma Foxton talks about the different types of machine learning. In this article: Types of machine […]
Thinking of developing an online course? Here’s what we have learned
To achieve The Data Lab’s vision to showcase Scotland as an international leader in Data Science, we have launched our online learning call for 2022. Funding is available for colleges and universities for the development of online courses that contribute to the requirement for more flexible high-quality data science training and education. Find out more […]
Back to Basics: What is Machine Learning?
In our new series, Back to Basics, we aim to simplify the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions around data technologies and data science. In this blog, The Data Lab’s Principal Data Scientist Joanna McKenzie draws on her experience as an analyst and team leader to tackle some of the most popular […]
Case Study: STMicroelectronics recognises the importance of a data science mindset
We look at the positive impact that taking part in the MSc Data Science Placement Programme has had on STMicroelectronics – could our students bring the same benefits to your business? Read the case study now. As an engineering firm, STMicroelectronics traditionally hired people with software and computer science backgrounds, with an emphasis on electronics, focusing […]
Our interim CEO Brian Hills is one of DataIQ’s 100 most influential people in data
We are delighted that our interim CEO Brian Hills is in the DataIQ 100 most influential people in data! The DataIQ 100 profiles the most important and influential people in data-driven businesses and the innovators who support them. It also recognises key influencers that have a bearing on the data industry. What key skills have […]
Celebrating International Women’s Day – an opportunity to show our support for women
In honour of International Women’s Day, our Marketing and Communications Manager, Alison Orr interviewed our Head of Skills, Heather Thomson about her career journey and what she has learned along the way. As the Head of Skills at The Data Lab, Heather Thomson manages one of the largest teams in the organisation and has recently […]
Public Health Scotland’s data and intelligence response on COVID-19
Guest blog written by Graham McGowan, Principal Information Analyst at Covid Data & Analytics Service. As a Public Health Scotland (PHS) information analyst, I’ve had a front row seat to the data and intelligence response from our organisation to keep the public, leaders in government and the health service informed on the latest progress of […]
Celebratory Alumni Dinner for our MSc Students!
7 years of The Data Lab MSc Programme celebration! At Year 7 of The Data Lab MSc programme with 884 students through our doors, we thought it was time to celebrate all our programme has achieved with the first ever alumni event at The Oran Mor, Glasgow, on Monday 22 November. A bit of background […]
One year of Data Skills Credits: Funding scheme success
Data Skills Credits: Funding scheme Launched in November 2020, Data Skills Credits offer adult learners in Edinburgh and South East Scotland the opportunity to upskill with a range of training providers who offer data short courses, with the aim of improving data literacy across the region and enhancing the local labour market. One year on, […]