EFI, Author at Edinburgh Futures Institute

Finding her name in the archive

Photograph of Charles Philips Trevelyan and Molly Trevelyan.

This project aims to uncover gender bias in the way that Special Collections’ archives have historically been catalogued.

Collaboration With The Wellbeing In Higher Education Network

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Partnering to create university communities by integrating well-being, and social innovation through engagement with oneself, relationships, and the world, has the potential to transform individuals, communities, and societies positively.

Digital transformation is changing the future of work and skills

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Reflections on Digital Economy and Society Discussion Series #1

Digital economy in Small Island Developing States

Panoramic view of Maldives islands from sea plane. Photography by Martin Kovalenkov

This pilot project explores the current role of digital economies, including online and remote work, for job creation and economic development in Small Island Developing States (SIDS).

CFI awarded Edinburgh-Cornell Seed Funding Partnership

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The Centre for Future Infrastructure (CFI) has been awarded seed funding through the Cornell-Edinburgh joint universities knowledge exchange partnership.

Midlothian circular economy is equivalent to powering 7,000 homes

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CFI undertook a unique study assessing the applications and carbon savings from Midlothian residents recycling their household waste.

CFI project supports innovative heating system ‘Heat Wayv’

CFI undertook a study to review the infrastructure and skills for integration into the UK building stock and found the system had over 20 advantages over other heating technologies.

CFI plays integral role in £800 Million energy efficiency procurement framework

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CFI supported the development of the Scotland Excel £800 Million housing energy efficiency procurement framework.

CFI research assists Perth West £118 Million investment plans

The Centre for Future Infrastructure (CFI) undertook research on behalf of Lamberkin Trust to investigate the potential role of Perth West development to support future low carbon transport via a key hub site.

Archetype retrofit strategy to accelerate zero emission social housing

energy efficient retrofitting on building

Centre for Future Infrastructure working with Scotland’s housing associations and local authorities developed a proposed retrofit roadmap.

Finding her name in the archive

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