Edinburgh Napier project LastingAsset has been awarded £220k from Scottish Enterprise and The Data Lab. A fantastic development is underway at Edinburgh Napier University as their innovative project, LastingAsset, receives a generous boost of £220,000 in funding. This exciting endeavour aims to tackle the growing menace of phone-based impersonation and imposter scams, causing significant financial […]
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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, […]
The Data Lab Community announces a new data visualisation competition
The Data Lab Community’s Data Visualisation Challenge has landed! We’re looking for everyone from seasoned data visualisers who know D3 and Tableau like the back of their hands to those looking to dip their toes into this exciting craft for the first time. Entering the challenge will allow you to take your skills to the next level, demonstrate your abilities and raise your profile in front of a global data and AI community.
Speakers from the Vatican and NASA set to headline at Data Summit 2023
Speakers from the Vatican and NASA are amongst a stellar lineup confirmed for The Data Lab’s flagship event, Data Summit, later this year.
Data Summit is part of Scotland’s biggest data and AI event, DataFest, a festival of innovation dedicated to showcasing the world’s foremost voices in data and AI. The 2023 event has been titled “The AI Renaissance: how is it shaping the human experience?” and, in a time where artificial intelligence is at the forefront of public discourse, will explore how the technology is impacting all areas of our lives – from culture to net zero, privacy to disinformation, and religion to space travel.
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 […]
The Data Lab launches free AI-driven tool to help SMEs navigate UK funding opportunities
The Data Lab, Scotland’s innovation centre for AI and data science, has launched a new free tool which uses AI to provide smart funding matches and help businesses navigate the UK’s complex funding landscape. Funding Finder allows businesses to quickly determine what financial backing is available to them in Scotland and across the UK, matching […]
The Heroines of AI: How Women Are Dominating the AI Revolution
In the realm of artificial intelligence, the spotlight often falls on male pioneers and tech giants, overshadowing the significant contributions made by brilliant women in the UK and beyond. While men have played a vital role in advancing AI, it’s high time we recognise and celebrate the women who have propelled the AI revolution forward. […]