UK minister predicts Scotland could be first to launch satellites from European soil
A UK Government minister has predicted that Scotland could be the first country to launch satellites into orbit from European soil. Science minister George Freeman hailed the country as a…
Experts gather in Aberdeen to tackle pandemics and wildfires through computer modelling
International specialists in advanced computer modelling are in Aberdeen this week for a special forum dedicated to solving global challenges – from pandemics to climate change. The experts in simulation…
Scottish quantum research could be worth £1bn to economy in next 10 years, says Minister
Scottish quantum technology research could be worth £1bn to the economy over the next 10 years, according to a government minister. Neil Gray, wellbeing economy, fair work and energy secretary,…
‘Funding finder’ AI tool to help Scottish firms seek out financial support
A new ‘funding finder’ tool developed using artificial intelligence has been released to help Scottish and UK firms seek out financial support. The tool, launched by The Data Lab, is…
Edinburgh University’s data science hub announces new director
Edinburgh University’s innovation hub for data science and artificial intelligence has announced a new director. Professor Ruth King, an international leader in the field of statistics, will take over as…
The Data lab launches membership subscription as online community grows
Scotland’s innovation centre for data and artificial intelligence (AI) has launched a membership subscription as part of plans to expand its online community. The Data Lab Community, launched in 2021,…
Advanced communications can provide a vital boost to Scotland’s economic development
Rarely has there been a period of such rapid development as the one we are currently experiencing in digital communications. Technology that would have been the reserve of science fiction…
Glasgow AI and automation firm posts ten-fold growth figures as demand soars
A Glasgow tech firm specialising in AI and automation has posted ten-fold growth figures as demand for its services soars. VKY Intelligent Automation puts its astonishing rate of growth since…
Scottish chapter of ‘Diverse AI’ prepares for launch in Edinburgh
A Scottish chapter of a UK-wide community interest company designed to promote greater diversity and inclusion in AI is set for launch in Edinburgh on Wednesday. Diverse AI will formally…
Finding the Golden Thread
Graham Lironi returns to the boardroom of the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh to listen in to a Data Futures Forum discussion about aligning purpose, priorities, and processes to…