Brian Hills appointed as the new chief executive of The Data Lab
A new chief executive has been appointed at Scotland’s national innovation centre for data and artificial intelligence (AI). Brian Hills moves permanently into the role of CEO at The Data...
It all adds up at the Bayes Centre
In three-and-a-half years since its opening – and notwithstanding a global pandemic – the Bayes Centre has proved to be a remarkable success and catalyst of economic growth. Named for...
New action plan commits to open data for Scotland’s public sector
Ministers have published a new action plan which commits to publishing much more public sector data as it moves to the doctrine of ‘open government’. Scotland’s Open Government Action Plan...
What AI difference a year makes
Amazingly, it’s been one year since the publication of Scotland’s AI Strategy. And what a year it has been. Demanding but rewarding, with good progress made and great foundations laid...
AI storytelling companion to bring back memories for people with dementia
A team of researchers are developing an artificial intelligence-driven companion which tells personalised stories to aid the memory recollection of people living with dementia. The “groundbreaking” research project at the...
Scottish space tech firm appoints high-profile executives as it eyes global expansion
A Scottish space tech firm has appointed three high-profile executives to its team as it eyes global expansion. Edinburgh-headquartered R3-IoT has also acquired an office space in Glasgow and announced...
Groundbreaking technique restores ‘feel’ to surgeons performing robotic surgery
Scottish researchers have been awarded £1.25 million to develop a “groundbreaking” technique to restore surgeons’ sense of ‘feel’ when performing robotic surgery. The new method will be used during keyhole...
Public Health Scotland’s data and intelligence response to Covid-19
As a Public Health Scotland (PHS) information analyst, I’ve had a front row seat to the data and intelligence response from our organisation to keep the public, leaders in government...
The Data Lab appoints interim CEO
Scotland’s innovation centre for data and AI has announced an interim chief executive as a search gets underway to appoint someone permanently in the role. Brian Hills will be responsible...
Covid era offers chance to ‘radically rethink’ Scotland’s approach to health data
The Covid era has provided an opportunity to “radically rethink” how Scotland uses data to improve the health and wellbeing of citizens, according to a leading data expert. Dr Colin...
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