Applications are now open for the Scottish Knowledge Exchange Awards 2027, Scotland’s flagship celebration of business–academic collaboration, inviting applications from businesses, organisations, and academics throughout Scotland. The annual awards, organised by Interface, celebrate the people and collaborations turning ideas into innovations and opportunities into impact. Free to enter with 12 categories, the award recognises innovation, impact […]
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The Data Lab joins the CyberScotland Partnership
The Data Lab is delighted to announce that it has joined the CyberScotland Partnership (CSP), alongside CBI Scotland, further strengthening Scotland’s collaborative approach to building a safe, secure and resilient digital nation. The Data Lab brings expertise in data and AI-driven innovation, skills development and industry and academic engagement, complementing the Partnership’s mission to raise […]
Welcoming The Data Lab’s new partners
We’re delighted to welcome six new organisations to The Data Lab’s Partner Programme and to celebrate the ongoing commitment of our valued existing partners. Together, this growing community reflects the strength, diversity and collaborative spirit that underpins Scotland’s data and AI ecosystem. The Data Lab’s Partner Programme brings together organisations from across industry, academia, the […]
New Head of Professional Learning and Education Programmes to lead skills and workforce development in data and AI
We are delighted to announce that Jen Henderson has been appointed Head of Professional Learning and Education Programmes at The Data Lab, following nearly five years of leading talent partnerships at Heriot-Watt University. Before joining The Data Lab, Jen was Head of Talent Partnerships at Heriot-Watt University, where she led a team working across key […]
New funding to help Scottish SMEs turn AI potential into practical business impact
Leaders participating in a data and AI workshop with The Data Lab.
The Data Lab boosts board with seven new members to harness Scotland’s data and AI potential
The Data Lab, Scotland’s innovation centre for data and AI, has appointed seven new members to its Governance Board. The new board members assumed their terms in June with an initial appointment of two years. The Governance Board’s responsibilities include setting the strategic direction for the innovation centre, including providing guidance on the focus of […]
The Data Lab CEO supports continued investment in regional skills and employability
Heather Thomson, CEO of The Data Lab, has signed the Integrated Regional Employability & Skills (IRES) 2027+ Pledge to support the continued investment in regional skills and employability. The Data Lab leads the Data Skills for Work programme within The University of Edinburgh’s Data Driven Innovation initiative of the Edinburgh & South East Scotland City […]
UK laws ‘not ready’ for humanoid robots, expert warns
Humanoid robots are moving closer to everyday life, but the UK lacks the laws and safeguards needed to protect the public, a leading researcher has warned. Dr Carl Strathearn, a lecturer in computer science and researcher in autonomous social robotics at Edinburgh Napier University, said the rapid growth of humanoid robots is outpacing regulation and […]
Scotland Women in Technology partners with The Data Lab to boost women into data and AI leadership roles
Scotland Women in Technology (SWiT) has today announced that it will fund two new cohorts of The Data Lab’s Data and AI Leadership Programme in a bid to boost AI leadership skills among women working in the Scottish tech ecosystem. This is part of a wider multi-year partnership between SWiT and The Data Lab to […]
Wikipedia founder to headline Scotland’s biggest AI gathering
Jimmy Wales, Founder of Wikipedia, headlines DataFest 2026 in Edinburgh this May. Edinburgh is set to host one of Scotland’s most compelling artificial intelligence events this May, as DataFest 2026 brings together one of the technology industry’s most influential entrepreneurs alongside leading figures from OpenAI, Skyscanner and the Mayor of London’s Office for two days of debate and discussion. Jimmy Wales is an American internet entrepreneur, best known as the Founder […]