Katrina Macapagal, Author at Edinburgh Futures Institute

Calmer waters downstream

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Writer-at-large Katherine Trebeck reflects on why we need upstream actions, not downstream responses, to the crises our world faces today.

Innovating Together: Edinburgh Futures Institute Students Partner with Nesta

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Edinburgh Futures Institute postgraduate students share their experience working with Nesta, UK’s innovation agency for social good, as a Futures Projects Partner.

Art shows celebrate fresh dimensions of AI

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Lively artworks offering perspectives on the current use and future possibilities of artificial intelligence premiered in two new Edinburgh exhibitions.

Researching interdisciplinary learning and teaching in practice

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In this post, Dr Jenny Scoles shares her experience of researching interdisciplinary learning and teaching.

Join us at the 2025 Edinburgh Festivals

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We are thrilled to support exciting events in three of the city’s major festivals: the Edinburgh International Festival, the Edinburgh International Book Festival, and the Edinburgh Art Festival.

Introducing a new creative space at Edinburgh Futures Institute

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We are delighted to announce the development of the Anthea Bond Exhibition Room at Edinburgh Futures Institute.

Student Spotlight: Walter Conwell, MD (MSc Narrative Futures) 

MSc Narrative Futures student, Walter Conwell, MD, has been selected as a recipient of the Our Minds Scholarship for his powerful documentary project on Black American trauma

New partnership aims to develop insurance for AI risks

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A new £2m academic-industry partnership will develop novel methods to insure against risk associated with the commercial application of AI.

Feedback Fest: Turning Student Voice into celebration

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Our Student Experience Coordinator, Emma Craigen, showcases the Feedback Fest, a warm and welcoming event for students to provide feedback.

Alumni Spotlight: Eloïse Gabadou, MSc Future Governance

Meet Eloïse Gabadou—a civic tech pro and AI governance researcher—who’s on a mission to make technology more democratic, ethical, and people-powered especially for her generation.

Calmer waters downstream

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