Cameron Stott, a graduate of the MSc in Artificial Intelligence at the University of Aberdeen, received hands-on industry experience at ThinkAnalytics through The Data Lab Academy. We spoke to Cameron about how the placement has impacted his career, which recently led to him securing a full-time position with the company. The Challenge Cameron’s placement at ThinkAnalytics […]
Case Studies
AICE: Innovation in early bowel cancer detection
The AICE project is an international collaboration between The Data Lab, NHS Highland, DHI, and European partners using AI to help clinicians spot the early warning signs of bowel cancer, saving lives and reducing pressure on the NHS. The Challenge Bowel cancer is the second most common cause of cancer death in Scotland, with around […]
Sarah Xi Bonham-Yang: Changing careers from teaching to data science
Sarah Xi Bonham-Yang is an ex-special needs teacher now Financial Crime Insight Analyst passionate about neurodiversity in the workplace. She joined The Data Lab Community to find a mentor while undertaking a data analysis bootcamp with CodeClan to change careers from teaching. We spoke to Sarah about the value of The Data Lab Community and […]
Tricia Govindasamy: Award-winning South African data scientist sews Scottish roots
Tricia Govindasamy is an award-winning South African scientist specialising in data. She joined The Data Lab Community when she moved from Africa to the UK to undertake her MSc in Data Science for Politics and Policymaking at the University of Strathclyde. We spoke to Tricia about the value of The Data Lab Community, which recently […]
Natural Power: PhD Develops Power Forecasting Excellence
Natural Power works with a variety of clients across the globe to provide reliable data that supports project success. Its analytical services cover all stages of a project, from feasibility and development to operations, renewable energy, and re-powering. The Challenge: Accuracy in Renewable Energy Generation The ability to accurately forecast minutes and hours ahead is […]
IRT: AI-automated image cropping to estimate heat loss in homes
Dundee-based IRT is a thermal imaging company that helps housing developers and associations make their property portfolio more energy efficient. They partnered with The Data Lab and Robert Gordon University to automate the cropping of thermal images via AI to reduce heat loss in homes and support Scotland’s net zero strategy.
DataKirk: Upskilling ethnic minority groups in data
Founded in 2019, DataKirk aims to close the data divide and increase the representation of disadvantaged groups in the data economy. We spoke with Fash Fasoro, Founder of DataKirk and MSc alum, about how The Data Lab has supported them. The Challenge: Addressing the data literacy gap In 2015, Fash was among the first students […]
Blackwood Homes: Smart neighbourhoods for independent living
Blackwood Homes provide a range of accessible housing. They partnered in a consortia with The Data Lab to build homes and communities, enabling vulnerable and frail individuals to live more independently using cutting-edge assisted technologies.
SMDH: Enhancing productivity in UK manufacturing
The Data Lab partnered with 11 other UK organisations to create the Smart Manufacturing Data Hub (SMDH), a £53.8m innovation hub to benefit the UK manufacturing sector.
Trade in Space: Monitoring supply chains with satellite data
Trade in Space makes global trade in soft commodities (such as coffee, cocoa, sugar, corn, wheat, and soybeans) more ethical, sustainable, and accessible. We spoke with Robin Sampson, Managing Director at Trade in Space, about the impact and value that The Data Lab has had for them.