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Navigating the Impact of ChatGPT on Scotland’s Education
Last month we hosted an event discussing the impacts of generative AI tools such as ChatGPT on education. The session was chaired by The Data Lab’s Dr Alfred Tiley and we were joined online by teachers, lecturers, people working in the education sector, and Data Scientists/Engineers for an open discussion about challenges and issues currently […]
£50,000 data skills boost for Tay Cities region
Up to £10,000 is now available for tech training providers, further and higher education institutions to offer new data skills courses. Funding to help workers adapt to the demands of increasingly digitalised, automated and data-driven workplaces is being extended to the Tay Cities region after upskilling more than 500 learners in Edinburgh. Funded by the […]
ChatGPT: Hype vs Reality – Answering our Event Follow-up Questions
Our recent event, “ChatGPT: ‘Next Big Thing’ or passing trend?” sparked a lively discussion on the potential impact of this ground-breaking AI technology on society and the future of work. Joining us on our panel was Dr Gina Helfrich, from the Centre for Technomoral Futures at Edinburgh Futures institute, Alex Velinov, CTO at Tag Digital, […]
Our CEO Brian Hills addresses our obligations in the era of AI
In this editorial, our CEO Brian Hills discusses the news headlines that claim AI could lead to the extinction of humanity. The opinions on AI have always been split between those who believe that it can improve our lives and those who fear that it will eventually take over our jobs and lead to an […]
The Data Lab CEO recognised as an influential data leader
Brian Hills, the CEO of The Data Lab, has been included in the DataIQ 100 – a power list of the most influential people in data and analytics – for the second consecutive year. The annual list, published following an awards ceremony on 2 March, includes an enviable who’s who of the data sector, as […]
New scholarship announced for the MSc in Data Engineering at Edinburgh Napier University
Two full scholarships for The Data Lab Academy programme are now available for the MSc in Data Engineering at Edinburgh Napier University (ENU) for the May 2023 term start. Applicants should apply directly to ENU flagging their interest in The Data Lab Academy scholarship as soon as possible. ENU will refer selected candidates to The […]
Data Talent showcase returns with top employers looking to hire tech talent
Around 300 students, graduates and job seekers are expected to attend Scotland’s largest annual data and AI careers event next month, where they will get the opportunity to land a job with organisations large and small. Organisers, The Data Lab, have confirmed that all companies attending this year’s Data Talent, including FanDuel, DataKirk, Equate, NatWest […]
How The Data Lab-funded scholarship elevated my CV
Attila Lukacs graduated from The Data Lab Academy in 2022. In this guest blog, they explain their reasons for joining the MSc programme and highlight the benefits it has brought to their career prospects and employability. Selecting the right university and course to study at a Masters level can be difficult. When I was looking […]
Scotland’s PhD students are using satellite data to change the world
Featured image showing Calum with the drone was taken by Joseph J. Everest SENSE Earth Observation CDT is training the next generation of experts in Earth Observation and advanced data techniques! Their 70 PhD students are collaborating closely with the space and environmental science industry, taking part in 3-month funded industry placements. The Data Lab […]