Katrina Macapagal, Author at Edinburgh Futures Institute

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

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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

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

EFI House: Building connection, community and conversations

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Edinburgh Futures Institute hosted an EFI House event which brought together current students, alumni and members of our ecosystem for an afternoon of insights on unconventional career journeys.

Working together to help shape a better future

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In this Edinburgh Impact piece, our Director, Professor Marion Thain, shares Edinburgh Futures Institute’s mission to bring partners together, from various disciplines and sectors, to address the challenges of today and tomorrow.

Centre for Investing Innovation welcomes Jacob Choi for June Prominent Scholars Lecture

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The Centre for Investing Innovation is excited to welcome Jacob Choi, co-founder and CEO of LinqAlpha, for its upcoming Prominent Scholars Lecture Series on 11 June.

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 Traveltech partnership for AI innovation

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Advantage Travel Partnership has announced a strategic partnership with the Traveltech Innovation Hub at the University of Edinburgh’s Futures Institute to drive innovation and technology advancement across its global network.

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.

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

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