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 […]
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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. […]
Highlands and Islands Grant for Data Leadership Programme
The Data Lab is delighted to offer a limited number of funded places on the Data Leadership Programme for Autumn 2023 PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS FOR THIS GRANT ARE NOW CLOSED The Data Leadership Programme is designed to equip leaders with the necessary tools to enhance their data knowledge. It focuses on the leadership skills required to design, […]
The Data Lab Community primed for growth with evolution of online ecosystem
The Data Lab Community has expanded its ecosystem with a new premium subscription offering. With AI and data skills in more demand than ever and interest in the sector growing internationally, The Data Lab Community has expanded. As part of The Data Lab Community’s continued evolution and to provide further value to its members, Scotland’s […]
International Student Pilot Programme opens doors for Scottish businesses
The Data Lab, Scotland’s leading innovation centre for data and AI, has taken a meaningful step towards harnessing the exponential talent and growth that international students bring to the country. PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS FOR THIS PROGRAMME ARE NOW CLOSED. Today, we are thrilled to announce the launch of our International Student Pilot Programme, aimed at […]
Tay Cities Region Deal announces free digital skills courses
Free data courses are available for people living and working across the Tay Cities Region. The Tay Cities Region Deal has announced free digital skills courses for people living and working in the Tay Cities region. The Digital Skills Project is part of the £20 million Regional Skills and Employability Development Programme funded by […]
Key moments you missed: Scotland’s Women in Data & AI Meetup
The Data Lab Community Meetup for Women in Data & AI, hosted by Alison Orr, Director of Marketing & Communications for The Data Lab, brought together a dynamic and diverse group of individuals passionate about advancing women in the fields of data, AI, and technology. The event provided a platform for attendees to connect, share […]
The Data Lab strengthens board with 20 new members to propel Scotland’s data and AI potential
The Data Lab, Scotland’s innovation centre for AI and data science, has appointed 20 new members across its three advisory boards – Governance, Innovation and Education. The new board members have already assumed their terms, which will last up to three years. Each of The Data Lab’s boards has its own remit. The Governance Board’s […]
Scottish Labour leader sees pioneering AI solution for epilepsy diagnosis
Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar had the opportunity to view a pioneering AI software solution that could transform the diagnosis and treatment of epilepsy during his visit to the William Quarriers Scottish Epilepsy Centre (WQSEC). The research was undertaken at Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU), thanks to funding from The Data Lab and the William Quarriers […]
New English partnership extends reach of The Data Lab
The Data Lab, Scotland’s innovation centre for AI and data science, has signed its first partnership agreement south of the Border. It will work with The Data Shed – a leading Leeds-based data engineering consultancy focused on delivering data transformation projects that reduce business risk and on understanding the potential of data. The partnership will […]