News - Edinburgh Futures Institute

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 …

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.