News - Edinburgh Futures Institute

Exploring the science of financial wellbeing

17th September 2021

Financial services giant Aegon has announced a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) with the Edinburgh Futures Institute and the University of Edinburgh Business School, to develop a new approach to financial engagement.

Edinburgh Futures Institute influences Net Zero Strategy for Scotland’s 2.6 million homes

16th September 2021

Professor Sean Smith, Director of the Centre for Future Infrastructure at EFI leads proposals on the establishment of a task force to retrofit housing and meet Scotland’s ambitious net zero targets.

Children at extreme risk of the impacts of climate emergency

27th August 2021

A report that examines the impact of climate change on children and predicts how and where young people are most at risk has been released by an international team including Edinburgh Futures Institute partner Data …

Imagining Future Culture in Edinburgh

9th August 2021

EFI is sponsoring a hybrid event to collectively reimagine Edinburgh’s cultural ecosystem and its future.

Home is where the heart is, and we’ve got a new one

21st June 2021

Alex Hutchison, Director of the Data for Children Collaborative with UNICEF, shares her thoughts on the recent transition of her team to EFI.

Walkabout App Encounters Nature and Climate

3rd June 2021

An EFI-led research project, The New Real, explores how digital experiences fuelled by AI can support local climate action.

Creative Informatics Innovation Showcase 2021

25th May 2021

Find out how data and technology are shaping the future of the creative industries at the 2021 Creative Informatics Innovation Showcase!

New Chancellor’s Fellow appointed in Service Design

10th May 2021

Dr. Chris Elsden has been appointed as a Chancellor’s Fellow in Service Design, through the support of Edinburgh Futures Institute and Edinburgh College of Art.

Applications for Resident Entrepreneurs and Marchmont House Creative Residency open now

26th April 2021

Applications are open now for the next round of Creative Informatics Resident Entrepreneurs and close on Wednesday 19th May at 5pm.

A Conversation on Technomoral Futures: Building Wisdom from Crisis

1st April 2021

EFI's Centre for Technomoral Futures celebrated their launch with an open event on Thursday 29 April!

EFI announces student research award winners

23rd March 2021

We are pleased to announce the student research awards for 2020/2021. These awards support student projects with a focus on innovative, multi-disciplinary research for the public good.

New Chancellor’s Fellow appointed to Centre for Technomoral Futures

15th March 2021

Dr. Atoosa Kasirzadeh has been appointed as a Chancellor’s Fellow in Philosophy, through the support of the Edinburgh Futures Institute’s Centre for Technomoral Futures.

EFI launches The New Real with commission and exhibition of AI art and events

8th March 2021

Compelling artworks that showcase the extraordinary creative potential of AI, and enrich the conversation about AI in society – an online exhibition opens today.

Building a holistic research environment at EFI

9th February 2021

Our recently published research strategy outlines commitment to a challenge-led approach alongside support for producing meaningful and sustained impact in society.

Edinburgh Futures Conversations

27th January 2021

The University of Edinburgh and EFI launch a new series to promote global understanding and cooperation, and to contribute action-oriented thinking to the public debate about the world’s response to Covid-19.

Digital training for researchers

1st December 2020

The Centre for Data, Culture & Society (CDCS) provides resources and support for researchers interested in improving and implementing their digital research skills.

Open call for EFI Student Research Projects

24th November 2020

The Edinburgh Futures Institute is pleased to launch its second annual call for student research projects. Open to all University of Edinburgh students - apply by 13 January and receive up to £1000 for your …

Creative Informatics funding opportunities open now!

24th November 2020

Creative Informatics are accepting applications for a range of funds to support the creative industries in Edinburgh and South East Scotland.

EFI to fund PhD studentship for £3.2m project on Trustworthy Autonomous Systems

10th November 2020

Researchers from EFI, across the University and beyond have come together to help ensure the trustworthiness of machines that act or make decisions on their own.

University’s new Community Plan puts EFI at the heart of civic commitment

4th November 2020

A new Community Plan outlines how the University of Edinburgh will deliver on its promise of Social and Civic Responsibility to communities in our local region.