🏘️ Housing is changing - and data & AI are driving it.

From smart retrofits to predictive maintenance, see how UK organisations like BE-ST, Blackwood & Wheatley Group are building greener, safer homes.

📖 Read more: thedatalab.com/thought-leader…
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🧑‍🎓 Interested in a fully-funded MSc in data and AI?

There are 35 approved MSc programmes for 2025/26 at top Scottish universities, and scholarships are still available across them all.

📚 Explore all approved courses and apply: thedatalab.com/students/schol…
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📊 Which Data & AI persona are you?

From foundational to strategic, our new Data & AI Skills Framework helps you find where you are - and where you could grow.

Download the framework here: thedatalab.com/professional-d…
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🌍 Data and AI are already helping cut emissions, improve energy use, & build more sustainable food systems. This blog explores where data & AI are making a real impact on the climate crisis, & why responsible, inclusive innovation is so important.

🔗 thedatalab.com/community-even…
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Scholarships still available across all courses with The Data Lab Academy! 🎓 Scholarships cover MSc tuition fees, include employability training, networking & the opportunity to apply for a paid industrial placement.

🔗 Explore our list of courses here: thedatalab.com/students/schol…
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📣 Last Chance! Applications for The Data Lab's Board Chair close on Monday, July 7th.

This is your opportunity to lead our diverse governance board, shaping Scotland's leading role in global data and AI innovation.

🔗Find out more and apply now: thedatalab.com/about-us/caree…
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📣 Final Week for Board Chair Applications

This is your opportunity to lead a diverse board & shape the future of data & AI innovation. The successful Chair will ensure effective oversight of our mission to drive economic growth & social good.

🔗 thedatalab.com/about-us/caree…
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🚀 Scotland needs more data & AI talent - and we’re helping make it happen.

Whether you're a recent grad or ready for a career shift, our fully-funded MSc scholarships are here to support you.

🔗 Explore approved courses for the 2025/2026 academic year: thedatalab.com/students/schol…
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Data & AI are helping fight the climate crisis - making energy use smarter, food systems more sustainable, & cutting emissions. In our latest blog, explore how these technologies are being used for real, lasting impact, & why we must innovate carefully.
🔗 thedatalab.com/community-even…
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💼 The Data Lab - Board Chair Opportunity

We’re seeking a leader with experience in operating at an Executive and Governance level, and fostering collaboration across industry, academia, and public sectors.

🔗Find out more: thedatalab.com/about-us/caree…
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✨ Discover your data & AI persona and unlock the skills you need to succeed.

Our new Data & AI Skills Framework breaks down the journey into 4 personas—Citizen, Worker, Professional & Leader—so you can see where you are now & what to build next.

📘 thedatalab.com/wp-content/upl…
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How data literate is your team? 🤔

In a recent YouGov survey of Scottish leaders, 58% rated their organisation’s data & AI literacy as moderate or low.

💡 Explore our new Data & AI Skills Framework today: thedatalab.com/wp-content/upl…
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📺 DataFest 2025 On-Demand

Missed the live event? There's still time to experience the highlights of Scotland's biggest data & AI conference - available exclusively via The Data Lab Community.

👉 Join The Data Lab Community for free to start watching: community.thedatalab.com
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🚀 New funding alert!

@SULSAtweets and The Data Lab are offering £5K–£15K Innovation Seed Funding to boost data and digital-driven research in life & health sciences.

🗓️ Apply by 30 June
🔗 sulsa.ac.uk/innovation-see…
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Fund your MSc studies in Scotland with The Data Lab Academy.🎓

We offer full scholarships covering MSc tuition, alongside employability training & the chance to apply for a paid industrial placement.

Applications for the 25/26 academic year are now open. thedatalab.com/students/schol…
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🌍 Geospatial data is everywhere – even if we don’t always see it.

In our latest blog, we chat with @Geovation about how geospatial data is driving innovation across Scotland, the challenges and opportunities in the space, and what’s next.

🔗thedatalab.com/guest-blog/geo…
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Thank you to everyone who visited our lobby stand sponsored by Kenneth Gibson MSP in @ScotParl last week to explore innovations and collaboration to make Scotland a global leader in #data and #AI 👋@CGrahameMSP #ScotlandAI
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✨ Chart your career path & future-proof your data & AI skills!

We launched our new Data & AI Skills Framework at #DataFest2025 with @GraemeDeyMSP @ScotGovEdu & 80+ senior leaders.

💡 Are you a Citizen, Worker, Professional or Leader?

📘 Find out: thedatalab.com/wp-content/upl…
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🏆 Well done to all the winners of the British Data Awards 2025!

While we didn’t take home an award this time, our team had a fantastic evening celebrating the UK's data success stories. It was inspiring to be among such talented and impactful individuals and organisations!
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Charting Scotland’s skills for the future! 💡 A new Data & AI Skills Framework, developed by The Data Lab, was launched at #DataFest2025. @GraemeDeyMSP, @ScotGovEdu, welcomed the work. We’ll be at the Scottish Parliament showcasing it! Full story: thedatalab.com/news/charting-…
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What an incredible start to DataFest 2025!

Thank you to everyone who joined us for today’s Pre-Conference Day, and a huge thanks to our speakers, panellists, and attendees who made today’s discussions so valuable.
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@GraemeDeyMSP, Minister for Higher & Further Education, joined us to launch the new Data & AI Skills Framework at DataFest. Built on Scottish research, it tackles the skills gap, offering pathways for future-ready skills. @ScotGovEdu
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Looking forward to seeing all our partners at DataFest 2025! 👏

Catch them in the exhibition hall or on stage for some exciting conversations and insights.

@IBM , @WheatleyHousing, @scotgov, @Accenture, @Teradata, @LBGplc, @RDS_Scotland, Talan, Elementz, @CalMacFerries
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One week to go until DataFest 2025! And we have one final keynote announcement for you... 👀

We’re delighted to welcome Dr Eleanor Drage to the lineup on May 13.

🎟️ Don’t miss out, get your tickets today: thedatalab.com/community/data…
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Explore student scholarships in Scotland to support your studies 📚

With 13 top universities and 32 exciting Data and AI programmes, now’s the perfect time to take your education to the next level.

🌟 Check out our approved courses today: thedatalab.com/students/schol…
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Can’t make it to Edinburgh for DataFest 2025? We’re offering a free livestream from the main stage on May 13 via the Data Lab Community. Sign up to become a member here: ow.ly/4tNv50VJyP4
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🚨 Speaker Announcement for DataFest 2025! 🚨

We’re delighted to welcome Anneli Ritari-Stewart, Head of Digital and AI Marketing at Royal London, to the lineup for Scotland's leading data and AI event this May!

🎟️ Don’t miss out, get your tickets today: thedatalab.com/community/data…
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In our latest guest blog, Dr. Angelo Pugliese, Associate Director of In Silico Discovery at @BioAscent, shares insights on how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming drug discovery.

🔗thedatalab.com/guest-blog/how…
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In a world of information overload, the challenge isn’t just accessing data — it’s making sense of it.

Join Duncan Clark, Head of Europe at Canva, as he explores how AI is changing data storytelling.

📍 DataFest 2025 - Assembly Rooms, Edinburgh
🎫 thedatalab.com/datafest/
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What’s next for AI in 2025?

Join Colin Jarvis, Head of Forward Deployed Engineering at @OpenAI, as he explores this question at DataFest 2025: Redefining Intelligence: How Reasoning is Re-Shaping AI in 2025.

📅 13 May
📍Assembly Rooms, Edinburgh
🎫 thedatalab.com/datafest/
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🎓 We offer fully-funded MSc scholarship opportunities at top universities to support students in Scotland.

Applications for the 2025/2026 academic year are now open! Find out more, here: thedatalab.com/students/schol…
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The full programme for DataFest 2025 has landed!

Join us for thought-provoking talks, powerful panels, and unmatched networking - with speakers from the likes of OpenAI, LEGO, WPP and BBC News taking the stage.

View the agenda here! thedatalab.com/datafest-agend…
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🚨 Deadline Extended! 🚨

Scottish AI startups & scale-ups — apply now for a free exhibitor space at #DataFest2025!

✅ Showcase your innovations
✅ Grow your network
✅ Get seen in the AI ecosystem

📅 New deadline: 14 April
🔗 thedatalab.com/community-even…
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📢 Applications are open for Data Skills Credits

Training providers can apply for £10K to deliver digital & data courses in the Tay Cities Region. Since 2020, we've supported 1,000+ learners with digital & data skills.

Apply now - deadline April 25th: dataskillsforwork.com/funding
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Kickstart DataFest 2025 at our Pre-Conference Day!

Join us for an interactive day designed to help professionals & organisations future-proof their data & AI skills.

🎫 Find out more and get tickets to the full event, here: thedatalab.com/datafest/
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🎬 BTS - Celebrating the £50M Made Smarter Innovation - Smart Manufacturing Data Hub (SMDH)! Over 3 years, The Data Lab & 11 partners helped UK manufacturers boost productivity. Led by Saleh Seyedzadeh, SMEs gained access to 20+ data scientists, platforms & training.
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The full programme for DataFest 2025 is now here! 🚀

Scotland’s biggest data & AI event lands in Edinburgh, May 12-13.

🔗 Find out all about it here. thedatalab.com/news/full-prog…

🎫 Get your tickets here. thedatalab.com/datafest/
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DataFest speaker announcements! 🚨

We're excited to welcome Dr. Stephanie Earp & Professor Hadi Larijani to the stage in May! Both are at the forefront of AI for good, using artificial intelligence to tackle global challenges.

🎟 Get your tickets now! - thedatalab.com/community/data…
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Insights from Dr. Zahra Rattray, Senior Lecturer at the University of Strathclyde! In our latest guest blog, she explores how AI & big data are transforming pharma – speeding up drug discovery & enabling personalised treatments. 🌐

Read more: thedatalab.com/guest-blog/the…
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Looking to upskill, re-skill or specialise in data or AI? The Data Lab Academy is offering fully funded MSc scholarships at top Scottish universities. 🎓

👉 Explore the full list of approved MSc courses and learn more here: thedatalab.com/students/schol…
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📢 Applications are now open for Data Skills Credits through Data Skills for Work!

Training and education providers can apply for up to £10K to deliver digital & data upskilling courses in the Tay Cities Region.

Apply here: dataskillsforwork.com/funding
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🚨 Last Chance for Discounted DataFest 2025 Tickets!

Don’t miss DataFest, Scotland's biggest data and AI conference where we'll showcase Scotland's role in shaping the global AI landscape.

Ticket prices increase to full price on March 27.

Hurry: thedatalab.com/community/data…
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Cameron Stott, a graduate of the MSc in Artificial Intelligence at the University of Aberdeen, received hands-on industry experience at ThinkAnalytics through The Data Lab Academy, leading to a permanent position.

Read about his experience, here: thedatalab.com/case-studies/c…
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This Colon Cancer Awareness Month, we’re highlighting the power of AI in early detection.

The AICE colon capsule project has been exploring how AI & capsule endoscopy can make bowel cancer screening faster and less invasive.

Learn more: 🔗 thedatalab.com/case-studies/a…
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⏰ Deadline this Friday - 21st March! ⏰

Scottish businesses - this is your last chance to apply for The Data Lab’s Student Placement Programme! Connect with Masters students from top Scottish universities for an 8-12 week data-driven placement.

Apply: thedatalab.com/business-suppo…
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Access student scholarships in Scotland to fund your academic studies in Data and AI 📚

🌟 Applications for the 2025/2026 academic year are open - explore our approved courses today: thedatalab.com/students/schol…
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Orlando Machado will be taking the stage at DataFest 2025 this May! As Chief Data Officer at LEGO, Orlando helped one of the world’s most loved brands embrace cutting-edge technologies while ensuring the privacy of its most important consumers: children.
🎟️thedatalab.com/community/data…
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🚨 Deadline extended - 21st March! 🚨

Scottish businesses - The Data Lab’s Student Placement Programme is your opportunity to bring fresh data-driven insights into your organisation. Our programme has connected 500+ students with businesses.

Apply now: thedatalab.com/business-suppo…
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Read our latest blog which dives into the complexities of AI ethics, the push for regulation, and why responsible development is more than just a legal requirement - it’s a competitive advantage.

thedatalab.com/community-even…
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Our 10-year celebrations continued last week with a fantastic partner networking reception at the Edinburgh Futures Institute.

It was great to bring together so many leaders from across our data & AI ecosystem who have played a key role in shaping the last decade of progress. 🎉
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⏳ Ticket Prices Increase Tomorrow! ⏳

Join us at DataFest 2025 on May 12-13, Scotland’s leading data and AI conference. Connect with key players in data & AI, gain valuable insights, and be part of the conversation shaping the future.

thedatalab.com/datafest/
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