Past Archives - Edinburgh Futures Institute

Beth Simone Noveck: Civic University – Democracy, AI, and the Public Imagination

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Join Beth Simone Noveck in conversation with Oliver Escobar for a timely exploration of the civic role of the university in an age of democratic uncertainty and rapid technological change.

Technomoral Conversations: What’s the Story with AI? AI Narratives and Counter-narratives

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Join us for the latest event in the Technomoral Conversations series.

Technomoral Conversations: How Will AI Change Science?

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Hear from experts on the impact of data driven machine learning and AI on science and knowledge production.

Marcus du Sautoy: How Mathematics Shapes Creativity

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Marcus du Sautoy joins us to discuss his book ‘Blueprints: How Mathematics Shapes Creativity’.

Creating to Celebrate: the Edinburgh Seven Tapestry

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A panel event celebrating the creation of the Edinburgh Seven Tapestry.

Technomoral Conversations: AI & Creative Labour

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A conversation about the role of AI in creative practice and culture.

A&I (Beta): Orange Grove Dance’s Embodied Performance with AI

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An international premiere dance performance using smart home technology on a theatrical scale.

‘In the Shadow of Tomorrow’ A preview and an invitation

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A preview dance performance featuring University of Edinburgh dance students and cutting edge robotic technology.

Fern Brady in conversation with Michael Pedersen

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Comedian Fern Brady joins Michael Pedersen to talk creativity, comedy and books.

Kathleen Jamie & Painting Music

On the left, a woman with long hair in a patterned shirt sits at a table, hands clasped. On the right, another woman with long hair, dressed in dark clothing, draws on a surface with a screen showing her work behind her.

A live performance featuring new poetry from Kathleen Jamie and music created by AI from live drawings by Kate Steenhauer.

Beth Simone Noveck: Civic University – Democracy, AI, and the Public Imagination

Join us to challenge, create, and make change happen.