The Data Lab MSc Placement Programme The Data Lab MSc placement programme is now open for Scottish organisations in the data science space who would like to work with The Data Lab and partner MBN Academy to find about 130 MSc Data Science & Engineering students a 10-12 week placement for summer 2020. The student
Every January, millions of people begin the New Year with great ambition to eat healthier, read more, do exercise, spend more time with family and friends and a whole host of resolutions, many of which are a dim and distant memory by the end of the first or second month. We’ll help you succeed with
As part of DataFest we run a series of events across Scotland that promotes STEM within primary and secondary schools with a focus on technology. These events range from talks, hackathons and conference style events. Building the future of data science and artificial intelligence starts at school level. We currently do extensive work with universities
In our mission to help Scotland maximise value from data we are delighted to launch “Driving Value from Data”, a free online course designed to help unlock data innovation within your organisation. Registration for the first run of the course is now open on FutureLearn. Our CEO Gillian Docherty shares an overview of the course
Ten new projects have been unveiled as having joined the Scottish Government’s CivTech Accelerator programme, including an initiative to develop technology that will allow anyone carrying a mobile phone to measure and reduce their impact on climate change. Another project is aiming to build a digital assessment tool for people living with dementia to help them find
3rd December: The AI & Blockchain Accelerator, at the University of Edinburgh’s world-leading Bayes Centre, calls start-ups and entrepreneurs to apply for the 2020 programme. Applications can be submitted online (www.wayra.co.uk) from 3rd December to 15th January. Benefits: Desk space at the Bayes Center, access to the Wayra/Telefonica & University of Edinburgh networks, £7500 grant + access to mentoring,
Nesta in Scotland have opened a call for applications to a £100,000 grant fund to find and support innovative projects that use Artificial Intelligence (AI) for social good. We want to demystify Artificial Intelligence and open up the public discourse around the positive, ethical uses that can have a positive impact on people’s lives. Deadline