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Futures Institute Research Centre part of £80m drive to diagnose dementia faster

Alzheimer Scotland Dementia Research Centre is one of nine projects awarded up to £80m UKRI funding to make dementia diagnosis faster and more consistent across the UK.

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Winter Coat Exchange returns to Futures Institute this winter 

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Winter Coat Exchange event poster with University of Edinburgh and The Leith Collective logos, coats hanging on hooks, and a message asking for spare coat donations to help others keep warm this winter.

After the success of last year’s collection, the University of Edinburgh is once again working with The Leith Collective/We Relove to host drop-off points for The Winter Coat Exchange.

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Fission-Fusion Evolution: Visiting Fellow, artist and students co-create artwork for international event

Six people sit in a circle on the floor, collaboratively drawing colourful geometric patterns with markers on a large white sheet. The design radiates from the centre, and everyone is focused on their artwork.

A collaborative art workshop led by Dr Miranda Anderson, Visiting Fellow at Edinburgh Futures Institute (September 2024-February 2025) with Dr Goro Murayama (University of Tokyo) invited students to explore creativity in the age of AI, with their artwork and reflections later featured in a report.

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Welcome Week 2026

A diverse group of students sits in a lecture theatre, attentively watching a presentation. The room is bright with wood accents and packed with people, some taking notes or listening closely.

Edinburgh Futures Institute welcomed its largest intake of students to date at the opening of Welcome Week 2026, taking place from 14-18 September.  

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Edinburgh Futures Institute publishes Annual Report 2025/26

Edinburgh Futures Institute Annual Report cover with collage of people networking, working, and studying, on a red background. The year 2025–2026 is shown alongside contact icons and the university logo.

We are delighted to share the publication of Edinburgh Futures Institute’s 2025/26 Annual Report. 

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Global experts set to reimagine universities of tomorrow

A large audience sits in an event space with two big screens displaying “Edinburgh Futures Institute.” Some people are standing near the stage, whilst others are seated, waiting for the event to begin.

Leading speakers, including former Director of AI Ethics at Twitter, Rumman Chowdury, will explore provocative topics including leadership, AI and the future of work at Edinburgh Futures Institute’s Future University events programme this week.


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