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A group of bees is flying above and around a white, clawfoot bathtub set against an orange background. The tub is filled with more bees, creating a surreal and whimsical scene.

Edinburgh Futures Institute is delighted to announce the opening of “Making Waves” – our fifth season of events running from 14 March to 2 May. 

Financial Services & FinTech | Wellbeing economy
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We are delighted to share the launch of the Compassion in Financial Services Hub at Edinburgh Futures Institute. 

Illustration of a young girl with long hair, wearing a dress, crouched inside a small room, looking concerned. She fills most of the space, suggesting she is too large for it. A window with crisscross panes is visible in the background.

The UK has made economic growth its goal. But by making GDP the ultimate metric of progress, are we stunting growth of more important things?

A drawing depicts a figure balancing on a tightrope against a backdrop of abstract mountains. The figure is holding the rope with both hands, surrounded by swirling lines, creating a sense of movement and tension.

The “Creativity, AI, and the Human” at Edinburgh Futures Institute joins a new collaborative project exploring the intersections of performing art, AI, creativity and entrepreneurship.

A colorful world map is displayed on a wall above a cluttered desk. The desk holds an open book, papers, a small framed botanical illustration, and art supplies. The background has a rustic, textured wall.

The Data for Children Collaborative team has developed a scalable solution for generating travel time maps that uses open data.

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Edinburgh Futures Institute has welcomed its new Director.


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