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Edinburgh emerging as key Traveltech hub in the UK

Data & AI ethics
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A new report reveals the UK’s traveltech sector has reached record investment levels, with Edinburgh emerging as one of the UK’s key innovation hubs powered by advances in artificial intelligence (AI).

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£4.2m for new policing innovation centre

Public Services
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The University of Edinburgh will partner with three institutions to deliver Scotland’s only Policing Academic Centre of Excellence (P-ACE).

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Announcing Our Visiting Fellows 2025/2026

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Edinburgh Futures Institute is proud to announce our next cohort of Visiting Fellows for Academic Year (AY) 2025/2026.

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New UKRI Research Centre Hosts Official Launch at Futures Institute

Climate & Sustainability
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The Centre for Net-Zero High Density Buildings hosted its official launch event at Edinburgh Futures Institute on 8 May.

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“Making Waves” event season wraps up with over 3,800 tickets sold 

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Edinburgh Futures Institute thanks everyone who made the “Making Waves” season a success – our partners, speakers, performers, and attendees from all over the world.

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Celebrating our milestones following royal seal of approval 

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Celebrating our milestones since we physically opened our doors in Spring 2024, following our official opening by Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal on 11 April. 


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