The Data Lab, Scotland’s AI and data science innovation centre, has joined a consortium of 29 other organisations from across the UK to contribute to the creation of a £3.5m project designed to maximise the potential benefits of predictive and generative AI, while minimising their potential harms arising from bias and ‘hallucinations’, where AI tools […]
Universities & Colleges
Scholarships available for Data Engineering MSc at Edinburgh Napier University
The Data Lab is thrilled to announce an exclusive opportunity for aspiring data engineers in Scotland. We are offering a limited number of fully funded scholarships to join the Data Engineering MSc course at Napier University for their May 2024 intake date. If you are a junior data engineer looking to move into a more […]
The Data Lab Academy Funding Call for 2024-25 Now Open
Scottish universities are invited to apply to become part of The Data Lab Academy programme for AY 24-25, providing the opportunity for their students to receive scholarships to fund their MSc studies. These students will also join a programme of employability, networking and skills training which complements their academic studies, improves opportunities and better prepares […]
The Data Lab Academy launches funding call for 2023-2024
We invite course leaders at Scottish universities to apply to join The Data Lab Academy for the 2023-2024 academic year. This opportunity provides scholarships for MSc students to participate in our employability, networking, and skills training programme alongside their academic studies at no cost. This world-class curated programme prepares students for the world of work […]
How UK Universities Are Using Patient Data in Research: New #DataSavesLives Animation Launched
A new animation has been created to answer questions about the use of patient data by UK universities, researchers and scientists. Produced in collaboration with patients and members of the public by Connected Health Cities and The Farr Institute of Health Informatics Research, the 3 minute animated film has been designed to increase public awareness […]