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A Conversation on Technomoral Futures: Building Wisdom from Crisis

Kelly McErlane 1st April 2021 14th April 2021

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

A Conversation on Technomoral Futures: Building Wisdom from Crisis
A Conversation on Technomoral Futures: Building Wisdom from Crisis
1st April 2021

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

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EFI announces student research award winners

Kelly McErlane 23rd March 2021 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.

EFI announces student research award winners
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.

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New Chancellor’s Fellow appointed to Centre for Technomoral Futures

Kelly McErlane 15th March 2021 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.

New Chancellor’s Fellow appointed to Centre for Technomoral Futures
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.

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

siobhandunn 8th March 2021 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.

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

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Building a holistic research environment at EFI

Kelly McErlane 9th February 2021 10th February 2021

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

Building a holistic research environment at EFI
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.

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Edinburgh Futures Conversations

Kelly McErlane 27th January 2021 28th 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.

Edinburgh Futures Conversations
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.

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Digital training for researchers

Kelly McErlane 1st December 2020 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.

Digital training for researchers
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.

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Open call for EFI Student Research Projects

Kelly McErlane 24th November 2020 13th January 2021

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 …

Open call for EFI Student Research Projects
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 …

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Creative Informatics funding opportunities open now!

Kelly McErlane 24th November 2020 24th November 2020

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

Creative Informatics funding opportunities open now!
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.

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

Kelly McErlane 10th November 2020 11th 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.

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

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

Kelly McErlane 4th November 2020 5th 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.

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

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Centre for Technomoral Futures seeks Chancellor’s Fellow

Ashley Bielawska 16th October 2020 20th October 2020

EFI, with the School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences, seeks to appoint a Chancellor's Fellow to develop an ambitious, interdisciplinary portfolio on emerging ethical implications in AI, machine learning, and other data-driven technologies.

Centre for Technomoral Futures seeks Chancellor’s Fellow
Centre for Technomoral Futures seeks Chancellor’s Fellow
16th October 2020

EFI, with the School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences, seeks to appoint a Chancellor's Fellow to develop an ambitious, interdisciplinary portfolio on emerging ethical implications in AI, machine learning, and other data-driven technologies.

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Creative Informatics call for Resident Entrepreneurs

Ashley Bielawska 16th October 2020 16th October 2020

Creative Informatics opens call for Entrepreneurs who want to develop a new creative product or service using data or data-driven technologies.

Creative Informatics call for Resident Entrepreneurs
Creative Informatics call for Resident Entrepreneurs
16th October 2020

Creative Informatics opens call for Entrepreneurs who want to develop a new creative product or service using data or data-driven technologies.

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Collision course – tourist industry event mixes it up with creative and tech solutions

Ashley Bielawska 9th October 2020 9th October 2020

EFI’s first digital ‘collider’ event is hosted by Design Informatics and Traveltech for Scotland – opening up radical new ideas for how Scotland’s tourism businesses can recover.

Collision course – tourist industry event mixes it up with creative and tech solutions
Collision course – tourist industry event mixes it up with creative and tech solutions
9th October 2020

EFI’s first digital ‘collider’ event is hosted by Design Informatics and Traveltech for Scotland – opening up radical new ideas for how Scotland’s tourism businesses can recover.

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Edinburgh landmark revealed in online tour

Ashley Bielawska 2nd October 2020 2nd October 2020

The Old Royal Infirmary, currently undergoing renovations as it prepares to house the University’s Edinburgh Futures Institute (EFI), will feature in a new online tour that uncovers its past and offers a glimpse of its …

Edinburgh landmark revealed in online tour
Edinburgh landmark revealed in online tour
2nd October 2020

The Old Royal Infirmary, currently undergoing renovations as it prepares to house the University’s Edinburgh Futures Institute (EFI), will feature in a new online tour that uncovers its past and offers a glimpse of its …

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EFI Announces Funded PhDs in AI and Data Ethics

Ashley Bielawska 2nd October 2020 2nd October 2020

EFI’s Centre for Technomoral Futures welcomes applications for three Baillie Gifford PhD studentships in the critical area of AI and Data Ethics.

EFI Announces Funded PhDs in AI and Data Ethics
EFI Announces Funded PhDs in AI and Data Ethics
2nd October 2020

EFI’s Centre for Technomoral Futures welcomes applications for three Baillie Gifford PhD studentships in the critical area of AI and Data Ethics.

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Discovering EFI from Behind my Laptop

Ashley Bielawska 30th September 2020 30th September 2020

This summer the usual office job was not an option. One of our summer interns, Anne van der Poel, reflects on her unusual internship experience – delivering on goals from a distance.

Discovering EFI from Behind my Laptop
Discovering EFI from Behind my Laptop
30th September 2020

This summer the usual office job was not an option. One of our summer interns, Anne van der Poel, reflects on her unusual internship experience – delivering on goals from a distance.

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My Wee Journey with Edinburgh Futures Institute

Ashley Bielawska 30th September 2020 30th September 2020

EFI’s student intern Paulette Mukarurangwa shares her experience of joining the team – from virtual tea breaks to online event planning – and tells us how remote interning worked for her.

My Wee Journey with Edinburgh Futures Institute
My Wee Journey with Edinburgh Futures Institute
30th September 2020

EFI’s student intern Paulette Mukarurangwa shares her experience of joining the team – from virtual tea breaks to online event planning – and tells us how remote interning worked for her.

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EFI collaboration with Edinburgh partners empowers students to drive change

Ashley Bielawska 29th September 2020 2nd October 2020

Over the summer, more than 120 undergraduate and postgraduate students tackled complex challenges posed by public, private, third-sector and community organisations in the latest Students as Change Agents Programme (SaCHA).

EFI collaboration with Edinburgh partners empowers students to drive change
EFI collaboration with Edinburgh partners empowers students to drive change
29th September 2020

Over the summer, more than 120 undergraduate and postgraduate students tackled complex challenges posed by public, private, third-sector and community organisations in the latest Students as Change Agents Programme (SaCHA).

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Data innovation key to creative sector’s recovery

Ashley Bielawska 16th September 2020 16th September 2020

New report finds more support to help the City Region's creative sector develop through better use of data-driven innovation and technology.

Data innovation key to creative sector’s recovery
Data innovation key to creative sector’s recovery
16th September 2020

New report finds more support to help the City Region's creative sector develop through better use of data-driven innovation and technology.

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