Scottish Canals is the public corporation of the Scottish Government responsible for managing the country’s inland waterways and is determined to bring these once vital trade routes back to life. It has invested more than £84m in regenerating the Forth and Clyde Canals as part of its Millennium Link project. Funded by The Data Lab, […]
Case Studies
Driving Value from Data Case Study: NatureScot Supporting a Net-Zero Future
Biodiversity and nature play a key part in meeting climate change and net zero goals. NatureScot is Scotland’s nature agency responding to the twin crises of biodiversity loss and climate change. They work to protect and restore nature by inspiring everyone to value our natural world. Philippa Vigano, Innovative Technologies Programme Manager, recently completed our […]
Data Leaders Case Study: Social Bite
Beginning life as a small café in Edinburgh in 2012, Social Bite has become an internationally renowned charity, supporting people facing homelessness or facing barriers to employment. In the last decade, it has also established several programmes, such as The Social Bite Village, free food provision, and globally renowned campaigns including Sleep in the Park. […]
Property technology start-up grows team following placements
Student placements help PropTech start-up Grand Bequest bring data analytics and statistical knowledge to the company, which is critical for their mission to use data and AI to save vacant buildings for redevelopment. We look at the positive impact that taking part in the Placements Programme has had on Grand Bequest – could our students […]
Building a data model for the future of sustainable lighting
EGG Lighting EGG Lighting was born in 2013 and now delivers lighting solutions to a broad variety of commercial clients across Scotland and North England. They have gained a reputation for delivering pioneering circular economy projects in their sector. The 1st Challenge In September 2020, Innovate UK launched a ‘Manufacturing Made Smarter’ funding call, seeking […]
Building a virtual reality learning platform with The VR Hive
The VR Hive is a start-up with the HQ in Lochaber and an office in Paisley, aiming to transform the e-Learning experience by using virtual reality tools and techniques. With an initial focus on soft skills, The VR HIVE is developing accessible, affordable, and innovative online training. Their packages aim to fully engage learners, improve […]
How 20 hours helped For-Sight improve their CRM service
AN INTRO TO FOR-SIGHT For-Sight is a hotel focused CRM platform that works with Hotel Marketing teams, Hotel Operators and other accommodation providers to enable the properties to develop guest relationships, manage various data streams, automate marketing campaigns, and measure their ROI. They have recognised that their business vision can be enabled further by the use […]
Shetland Seafood Auctions: Reducing manual workloads with data
WHO ARE SHETLAND SEAFOOD AUCTIONS? Shetland Seafood Auctions Ltd (SSA) was formed in 1998 with the aim of maximising the value of white fish landings in Shetland to the fishermen. Significant growth and improvements to the supply and demand for white fish have been achieved in Shetland over the years, driven by the introduction of […]
TVSquared by Innovid recruits talent following MSc placement
Being among the first to participate in our Placement Programme in 2019, TVSquared by Innovid brought in two students to help them develop practical data science skills. This also posed an opportunity to assess whether a graduate could be a good fit for the organisation with a view to making a permanent hire. We explore […]
Nicola Curran Data Champion Profile
Nicola Curran is the Head of Commercial Revenue at ScotRail, Scotland’s national train company. She is responsible for a team of 8, covering a number of ScotRail’s core functions. These include, pricing, product development, customer insight, passenger demand reporting, and revenue forecasting. The recovery following the pandemic, combined with the move over to the public […]