Talk/Discussion Archives - Edinburgh Futures Institute

Words from the Wards: Jennifer Williams

Join us to hear stories capturing the memories and experiences of the Edinburgh Futures Institute building in its previous life as a hospital.

Digital Cultural Heritage at Edinburgh Futures Institute: Research Exchange

Hear about some of the latest research and engagement projects led by the Digital Cultural Heritage Cluster members, make new connections and get inspired.

How to Reclaim Our Humanity in the Age of AI

A book cover and a photo of a person side-by-side. The book, titled "The AI Mirror" by Shannon Vallor, has a reflective surface. The person is wearing glasses and a light-colored blazer, smiling while seated with crossed arms in an office setting.

Join us to celebrate publication of Shannon Vallor’s latest work The AI Mirror, one of the most important books we can read right now to find our way through the AI-hype headlines and harness its power to reinvigorate our sense of human agency and possibility.

Ethical responsibilities in displaying provocative AI artistic experiences

A person with light-colored hair is enthusiastically running or dancing against a brightly lit, blue and purple checkered background with illuminated square patterns. The scene appears vibrant and dynamic.

Our panel of artists, curators, and researchers explores how data-driven art raises new ethical provocations for curation and exhibition.

Where are AI’s publics?

A digital collage featuring an abandoned, graffiti-covered building set against an orange background. The building is surrounded by large, cylindrical red and black sensors. Binary code is scattered across the image.

What role should the public have in shaping Artificial Intelligence (AI)? Should the public have a voice in how AI is being developed and used, and how it’s governed and regulated? And how might a diverse cross section of the public be involved in the decisions made by big tech, regulatory bodies, and local and national government?

Liquidity and execution: The resiliency effect on institutional trading costs

Dr Petko Kalev discusses why resiliency is an important dimension of market liquidity. For University staff and students only.

Robotics in Hospitality & Tourism: Practical Solutions for Your Business

A promotional graphic for an event titled "Robotics in Hospitality and Tourism." The event is on Tuesday 14 May, from 12:00 to 15:00 at the National Robotarium, Edinburgh. The graphic features a humanoid robot and logos of associated organizations.

This event is specifically designed for professionals within the hospitality and tourism sector who are eager to explore what value robotics can bring to their businesses.

Imagining AI: computing stories in a museum context

Hear a project deep dive from Ursula Martin on Imagining AI: computing stories in a museum context.

Digital Cultural Heritage: Emotional Engagement, Storytelling & Co-creation

Two children with braided hair and headphones, wearing red and white uniforms, look at a tablet on display in a museum. Ancient pottery and artifacts are in the background. Colorful dots are scattered across the image.

Digital cultural heritage interpretation had expanded over the last few years in an effort to attract diverse audiences and engage them more deeply. However, this remains challenging and raises a number of issues that the talk will address, such as the role of emotional engagement and digital storytelling when balancing facts and fiction, and the … Read more

Digital Economy and Society Discussion Series #1: How is digital transformation changing the future of work and skills?

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In this public discussion event, leading experts in their field offer insights about current and possible future transformations in the fields of employment and education.

Words from the Wards: Jennifer Williams

Join us to challenge, create, and make change happen.