The Futures Conversations podcast brings listeners thought-provoking dialogue showcasing the intersections of disciplines, ideas, and possibilities taking place at the Futures Institute.
Upcoming Episodes
- Episode 11 – Gbenga Ibikunle: Fintech and Financial Services (October 2026)
- Episode 12 – Chris Dibben: Data for the Public Good (October 2026)
Episode 10
Professor Ram Ramamoorthy, Chair of Robot Learning and Director of the Generative AI Laboratory (GAIL) based at Edinburgh Futures Institute brings us on a fascinating journey into the work of robots and machine learning. Using real world examples drawn from his engagement with industry partners, we find out how robots can help humans in contexts such as social care.
Previous Episodes
“Hosting the Futures Conversations podcast has been an absolute pleasure! Over the course of our first six episodes, we’ve aimed to offer a glimpse into the forward-thinking, thought-provoking research happening at the Futures Institute—and to introduce you to the brilliant minds behind it. This is just the beginning for Futures Conversations. We hope you’ll continue to tune in as we explore the interdisciplinary, data-driven projects shaping the future at the Futures Institute.”
– Professor Enda Delaney, Director of Research, Edinburgh Futures Institute
“We’re excited to launch the Futures Conversations podcast as a new platform to engage the world with the groundbreaking, interdisciplinary thinking emerging from Edinburgh Futures Institute. At a time when we face urgent global challenges –– from the rapid rise of AI to climate change, media disinformation and increasing health and social inequalities –– the conversations in this series invite listeners to rethink the present and imagine a future that is more connected, ethical, and informed.”
Professor Marion Thain, Director, Edinburgh Futures Institute
