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New Digital Education and AI hub launched to support Scottish teachers
The Data Education in Schools team at the Centre for Research in Digital Education, based at Edinburgh Futures Institute, have joined the Scottish Government-funded Centre for Teaching Excellence as the newly established Digital Education and Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Advancing Pedagogy Research Hub.
It’s not about confidence – new report reveals systemic reasons for gender pensions gap
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We’ve moved into our new home
Edinburgh Futures Institute has moved into its stunning new home at the Old Royal Infirmary.

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Find out more about co-location opportunities at The University of Edinburgh’s data-driven innovation hubs.
Co-location spaces at Edinburgh Futures Institute are focused on our four key sectors; creative industries, financial services and fintech, public services and tourism, travel and festivals.
“Edinburgh Futures Institute is an integral part of the University of Edinburgh and our future. It is an integral part of our commitment to the local communities in which we operate and for our place in the world. Recognising that the biggest challenges facing society are complex and multi-layered, and that insight and innovation often comes from bringing together expertise across different disciplines, the Futures Institute is creating a new environment for learning, teaching, research and engagement. It is doing so side-by-side with communities, business and industry and governments.”
Professor Peter Mathieson, Principal and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Edinburgh















