The Flexible AI Upskilling Fund will support SMEs in the by match-funding AI skills training for their employees. You can apply now for funding to cover 50% of the costs for The Data Lab’s Driving Value from AI online course. Our Driving Value from AI course pulls together thought leadership, experienced practitioners and engaging activities […]
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New Head of Skills to empower people with data and AI capabilities
We are delighted to announce that Anna Ashton Scott has been appointed Head of Skills, following five years of leading the Data Skills for Work and the wider Professional Development programmes. Anna joined The Data Lab in 2019, initially leading the £1.2 million Data Skills for Work Programme, which supports workers to adapt to the […]
£3.5 million participatory AI auditing project to empower sector stakeholders
The Data Lab, Scotland’s AI and data science innovation centre, has joined a consortium of 29 other organisations from across the UK to contribute to the creation of a £3.5m project designed to maximise the potential benefits of predictive and generative AI, while minimising their potential harms arising from bias and ‘hallucinations’, where AI tools […]
Top tips for crafting your data driven business strategy
Crafting an effective data-driven business strategy is essential for any modern business. We’ve compiled top tips from The Data Lab experts to kick start your journey towards becoming a more strategic data-driven organisation. Plus, consider these additional insights… Crafting a data-driven business strategy tailored to your objectives and stakeholder needs is essential for success in […]
The Data Lab upskills more than 1000 learners to address growing digital skills gap
The Data Lab, Scotland’s innovation centre for data and AI, has announced it has upskilled almost 1,000 learners in data literacy through its Data Skills for Work programme. The vast majority of which are based in Edinburgh and South East Scotland. Addressing the digital skills gap Led by The Data Lab, the Data Skills for […]
Registration now open for online courses at The Data Lab
The Data Lab has announced that registration is now open for online courses for the spring session cohort. Take the next step towards achieving your personal and professional goals with our flexible online courses in data and AI. Our self-paced online courses cater to individuals across various industries and at any stage of their learning […]
The Data Lab appoints Heather Thomson to Interim CEO position as Brian Hills steps down from leadership role
The Data Lab has today announced that its CEO, Brian Hills, has stepped down from his role. Following The Data Lab’s successful application to the Scottish Funding Council to be funded as part of a new 10-year Innovation Infrastructure programme, Hills is taking a new opportunity in the private sector. In his place, Scotland’s innovation […]
Funding advice: A guide to business start-up grants in Scotland
In this new era of data and AI technologies, Scotland (a nation of innovators for many generations) stands out as one of the finest and most desirable places to experiment with new ideas. The country is primed to maximise its natural resources and realise its technological ambitions. Data creation, processing and storage that underpin a […]
The Data Lab shortlisted for British Data Awards 2024
The Data Lab is delighted to be named a finalist in the British Data Awards for the ‘Data for Good Consulting Initiative of the Year’ award. The British Data Awards is an annual quest to discover and celebrate the UK’s data success stories. This year’s organisations include FTSE 100 heavyweights, public sector pioneers, technology unicorns, […]
Scholarships available for Data Engineering MSc at Edinburgh Napier University
The Data Lab is thrilled to announce an exclusive opportunity for aspiring data engineers in Scotland. We are offering a limited number of fully funded scholarships to join the Data Engineering MSc course at Napier University for their May 2024 intake date. If you are a junior data engineer looking to move into a more […]