Katrina Macapagal, Author at Edinburgh Futures Institute

Obama advisor to speak on AI and democracy

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A world-leading technology expert who advised President Obama, Professor Beth Simone Noveck, will speak at a public event in Edinburgh next month to discuss the impact of AI on the future of democracy.

New research calls for a rethink of financial services for young people in a digital age

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A new report from the Compassion in Financial Services Hub and Young Scot is calling on banks, policymakers and financial providers to overhaul how they design products, services and education for young people.

Driving circular economy innovation with Grand Bequest

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Learn about our Student Partner Project with Grand Bequest, a property technology company that uses data analytics, conservation, and sustainability to promote the global redevelopment of vacant building.

Reimagining Scotland’s energy future

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A growing partnership between Scottish charity Quarriers and Edinburgh Futures Institute is demonstrating how third sector-student partnerships can bring fresh perspectives on the use of data to understand Scotland’s energy future.

The Binks Hub publishes field guide supporting artist-researcher collaboration

Book cover titled "A Field Guide to Artist-Researcher Collaborations" with hand-drawn shoes, graphs, and question marks. Co-authors listed are Jean McEwan, Susan Morrison, Rhiannon Bull, and Jimmy Turner.

The Binks Hub is delighted to announce the publication of a new book designed to support more ethical, effective and equitable working relationships between academic researchers and creative practitioners.

Future University: Our new events programme

Edinburgh Futures Institute is excited to share the launch of our new events programme – Future University.

Edinburgh Futures Institute wins Civic Trust Award

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On 27 March, Edinburgh Futures Institute was awarded the 2026 Civic Trust’s Special Award for Reuse and Adaptation.

Imbrication and Future Voices: Our April-May 2026 Exhibitions

Abstract blue, white, green, and red shapes fill the top half; the bottom half has "FUTURE VOICES" in large collage-style letters made from magazine clippings, featuring words like "Hope," "Dreaming," and "Value.

We invite you to visit our two new exhibitions at Edinburgh Futures Institute, on display from April to May 2026.

How designing health systems with resilience can tackle the climate crisis

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This World Health Day we must focus on health system resilience as a way to manage climate impacts while improving system performance and preparedness.

Politicians quizzed by pupils at Uni hustings

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Councillors and representatives from parties standing in the upcoming Scottish Parliament elections have taken part in a panel event with school pupils from across Edinburgh.

Obama advisor to speak on AI and democracy

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