Katrina Macapagal, Author at Edinburgh Futures Institute

Christine Borland

Three people sit in green chairs on a stage, engaged in conversation. Two women face a man holding a tablet. There are glasses of water on a small round table. Black curtains hang in the background.

We are sad to hear of the death of the artist Christine Borland, who designed the extraordinary Edinburgh Seven Tapestry, the first major artwork in our building.

Building responsible AI capability at NatWest Group

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The University of Edinburgh and NatWest Group have worked together on delivering an AI & Data Ethics programme for 60,000 staff, developed in partnership with Edinburgh Futures Institute.

Congratulations to all our Summer 2026 graduates!

A huge congratulations to all our Summer 2026 graduates!

Future University: Six events explore the future of higher education this September

Join our Future University events programme in 2026, a bold exploration of how universities can evolve to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing world.

death of the a(i)uthor exhibition on display until 28 July

A small house sits on a rocky hill under a starry night sky, with a bright blue and orange nebula stretching upward, resembling the Milky Way. Light spills from the house's window onto the ground.

If you found out a work of art you liked was made by an AI, would you like it any less?

Edinburgh Futures Institute helps boost youth AI literacy

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Edinburgh Futures Institute has partnered with the British Council to support young people develop their knowledge of AI and the media.

Centre for Infrastructure Director appointed as chair of new Mission Board

A man with grey hair in a blue blazer and beige trousers sits on a light grey sofa with two magenta cushions, in front of a wall with vertical panels in shades of blue and grey.

Professor Sean Smith has been appointed as chair of a new Mission Board convened to help drive circular change across Scotland’s built environment.

Citizens’ assembly key to giving public a voice on AI

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A new report based on the Edinburgh Data and AI Exchange, a day-long event held this spring at Edinburgh Futures Institute, has recommendations on steps that can be taken to ensure AI can deliver real benefits.

Scotland’s health inequalities reflect the imbalance of power in our communities

A dense cluster of old stone residential buildings with numerous chimney stacks on their rooftops, seen from above in a tightly packed urban neighbourhood.

Dr Rishma Maini, a key member of the Scottish Prevention Hub, argues that health inequalities are not inevitable. They are shaped by decisions about resources, priorities and whose voices are heard.

a space for encapsulation, The Body and Space: Our June – July 2026 Exhibitions

The image is split: the top half shows a close-up of translucent crystals with hints of green and blue; the bottom half features a woman with long dark hair in green clothing, standing among tall grasses.

Two new exhibitions are on display this summer in our creative spaces at Edinburgh Futures Institute, available to view until July 2026.

Christine Borland

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