Marian joined The Data Lab in 2018 and has been a key part of the team ever since, playing a central role in the growth of The Data Lab Academy. As we approach our tenth anniversary, she’s taking a moment to look back on the past seven years – sharing her experiences, highlights, and the […]
Guest Blogs
Manolo Perez: 10 Years of Impact at The Data Lab
Manolo Perez has been with The Data Lab since its very beginning, joining as one of our first team members in 2014. As our Director of Operations and Finance, he’s been instrumental in shaping the organisation and steering it through an incredible journey over the past decade. We’re delighted to share his perspective in our […]
Seasons of Change: Reflections by Tricia Govindasamy
We’re delighted to feature Tricia Govindasamy, Senior Information Analyst at Public Health Scotland and an active member of The Data Lab Community. In this blog, Tricia reflects on 2024 – a transformative year as she settled into life in Scotland, completed her master’s degree with distinction, and transitioned to a full-time role at Public Health […]
2024: The Year of Change – Reflections from Heather Thomson
2024 has been a year of change and growth for The Data Lab. In this guest blog, Heather Thomson, our Interim CEO, reflects on a year of personal and professional milestones. From stepping into the role of Interim CEO to celebrating a decade of The Data Lab’s impact, Heather shares her journey of leadership, collaboration, […]
Joyce Dalgleish: Collaboration at the Heart of 2024
At The Data Lab, we’ve been lucky to collaborate with amazing partners like Joyce, the Scottish Government’s Data Innovation and Change Lead. This year, Joyce has been at the heart of some truly inspiring projects – from co-creating a vision for public sector data to working with The Data Lab to shaping events for the […]
Looking Back on 2024 with Dawn McAra-Hunter
As part of our December guest blog series reflecting on the year, we’re delighted to share insights from Dawn Hunter, Programme Manager for the Scottish AI Alliance and valued member of The Data Lab team. From welcoming new team members and revamping key initiatives like the Scottish AI Playbook to collaborating across Scotland’s AI community, […]
A Year of Challenges, Triumphs, and Growth: Reflections from Fash Fasoro
As we close out 2024, we’re pleased to feature this guest blog from Fash, a passionate leader and advocate for a more inclusive and innovative Scotland. In this thoughtful reflection, Fash looks back on a year that has shaped him both personally and professionally. From addressing Scotland’s demographic challenges to empowering international talent and inspiring […]
Adam Sroka’s 2024: A Year of Firsts
As 2024 draws to a close, we’re delighted to feature this guest blog from Adam Sroka, CEO of Hypercube and a valued member of The Data Lab’s Innovation Advisory Board. Adam reflects on a transformative year for Hypercube – one marked by their first office move, rapid team expansion, and groundbreaking projects in the energy […]
The indirect impacts of climate action: Cleaner air, warmer homes and better connectivity
In the face of competing and conflicting challenges facing households, businesses and government, finding the ways climate action can lead to greener, healthier more economically resilient communities is critical to expanding the scale and scope of climate action. Funded by The Data Lab, the Climate Outcomes and Benefits for the Economy, Nature and Society (CO-BENS) […]
Learning new skills and making connections with the FanDuel hackathon
At The Data Lab, we’re always thrilled to showcase the experiences and growth of our talented students from The Data Lab Academy. Jared Scott, MSc Data Science at Robert Gordon University participated in the Data Fest and FanDuel hackathon. In this insightful piece, Jared shares their journey through the event, highlighting the valuable skills and […]