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Speakers from the Vatican and NASA set to headline at Data Summit 2023
Speakers from the Vatican and NASA are amongst a stellar lineup confirmed for The Data Lab’s flagship event, Data Summit, later this year.
Data Summit is part of Scotland’s biggest data and AI event, DataFest, a festival of innovation dedicated to showcasing the world’s foremost voices in data and AI. The 2023 event has been titled “The AI Renaissance: how is it shaping the human experience?” and, in a time where artificial intelligence is at the forefront of public discourse, will explore how the technology is impacting all areas of our lives – from culture to net zero, privacy to disinformation, and religion to space travel.
Understanding waste data: Mapping sustainability through insights
In the realm of corporate sustainability, the focus often hones in on carbon emissions, energy consumption, and the path to NetZero achievements. Yet, a significant aspect remains in the shadows: materials usage and waste management, an essential yet often overlooked factor in our pursuit of sustainability. While carbon emissions and energy conservation rightfully command attention, […]
The Data Lab launches free AI-driven tool to help SMEs navigate UK funding opportunities
The Data Lab, Scotland’s innovation centre for AI and data science, has launched a new free tool which uses AI to provide smart funding matches and help businesses navigate the UK’s complex funding landscape. Funding Finder allows businesses to quickly determine what financial backing is available to them in Scotland and across the UK, matching […]
The Data Lab Community primed for growth with evolution of online ecosystem
The Data Lab Community has expanded its ecosystem with a new premium subscription offering. With AI and data skills in more demand than ever and interest in the sector growing internationally, The Data Lab Community has expanded. As part of The Data Lab Community’s continued evolution and to provide further value to its members, Scotland’s […]
Tay Cities Region Deal announces free digital skills courses
Free data courses are available for people living and working across the Tay Cities Region. The Tay Cities Region Deal has announced free digital skills courses for people living and working in the Tay Cities region. The Digital Skills Project is part of the £20 million Regional Skills and Employability Development Programme funded by […]
The Data Lab strengthens board with 20 new members to propel Scotland’s data and AI potential
The Data Lab, Scotland’s innovation centre for AI and data science, has appointed 20 new members across its three advisory boards – Governance, Innovation and Education. The new board members have already assumed their terms, which will last up to three years. Each of The Data Lab’s boards has its own remit. The Governance Board’s […]
Scottish Labour leader sees pioneering AI solution for epilepsy diagnosis
Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar had the opportunity to view a pioneering AI software solution that could transform the diagnosis and treatment of epilepsy during his visit to the William Quarriers Scottish Epilepsy Centre (WQSEC). The research was undertaken at Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU), thanks to funding from The Data Lab and the William Quarriers […]
New English partnership extends reach of The Data Lab
The Data Lab, Scotland’s innovation centre for AI and data science, has signed its first partnership agreement south of the Border. It will work with The Data Shed – a leading Leeds-based data engineering consultancy focused on delivering data transformation projects that reduce business risk and on understanding the potential of data. The partnership will […]
Revolutionising manufacturing across the UK: SMDH announces Northern Ireland’s first-ever Smart Manufacturing Summit
The Smart Manufacturing Data Hub (SMDH) is organising SMS2023, which will explore developments in Smart Manufacturing, Internet of Things, Digital Transformation, Big Data Analytics, 5G, and Artificial Intelligence. Northern Ireland’s first Smart Manufacturing Summit SMDH is holding Northern Ireland’s first ever 2-day Smart Manufacturing Summit (SMS2023) in Derry~Londonderry on 28th and 29th June 2023. The […]