Katrina Macapagal, Author at Edinburgh Futures Institute

Edinburgh Futures Institute Winter Graduation 2024

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Huge congratulations to all our Winter 2024 graduates!

Climate justice activist Vanessa Nakate receives honorary degree

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University of Edinburgh honours climate activist Vanessa Nakate with honorary degree, following nomination from Edinburgh Futures Institute.

Futures Institute home for Scotland’s creativetech showcase 

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CreativeTech Scotland Gathering (CTSG) brings together Scotland’s creativetech sector to meet academics across the spectrum of the creative and cultural industries. 

Reimagining the value of musical accompaniment to human creativity

Musicians playing string instruments, including violins and a guitar, in a dimly lit setting. Music stands with sheet music are visible. The background is dark, creating a focused atmosphere on the performers.

Read about Dr Nikki Moran’s research on the invisible and unmapped art of musical accompaniment.

How digital platforms shape the way we see our cities

A laptop screen displays a webpage from Airbnb, showcasing various rental listings with images and prices. The listings feature homes with options for deserts, beaches, and cabins. The interface includes search and sorting options.

Read about Dr Addie McGowan’s research on how platform economies shape the way we see cities and her work with the Data Civics Observatory.

Education leaders bring fresh perspectives on impact of crises

Education leaders will discuss the Future of Education on the themes of crisis, utopia and AI in the Edinburgh Futures Conversations Series, held over three sessions in October and November and 2024.

Centre to accelerate net-zero buildings for cities

The new Centre for Net-Zero High Density buildings based at Edinburgh Futures Institute has won a 4.5 million funding boost from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI).

Recycling a Hospital: Becoming Edinburgh Futures Institute

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On 19 September, Edinburgh Futures Institute hosted a ceremonial event called ‘Recycling a Hospital: Becoming Edinburgh Futures Institute’.

The digital economy and cultural change in India

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Read about Dr Hemangini Gupta’s research on the digital economy in India and the video narratives that accompany her forthcoming book, ‘Experimental Times.’

Futures Institute welcomes partners and members

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Edinburgh Futures Institute welcomed the first cohort of partners and members to its co-location spaces this autumn.

Edinburgh Futures Institute Winter Graduation 2024

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