If you found out a work of art you liked was made by an AI, would you like it any less? This is the question posed to viewers by 'death of the a(i)uthor,' our current exhibition on display until 28 July. Read more 👉 https://efi.ed.ac.uk/death-of-the-aiuthor-exhibition/ 📷 Chris Scott

AI is transforming how knowledge gets made. Join Devi Sridhar, Christopher Smith & Michael Rovatsos to explore what this means for research and universities. 17 Sept, 10:00–11:30 AM, Hybrid, EFI + online. Register: https://efi.ed.ac.uk/event/the-future-of-research-in-an-age-of-ai/

⭐ Future University: Six events explore the future of higher education this September  ⭐ Join our Future University events programme, a bold exploration of how universities can evolve to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing world. Find out more and book now 👉 https://edin.ac/458CFmE

▪️Scotland's Health Inequalities Reflect the Imbalance of Power in our Communities ▪️ Read this thought piece by Dr Rishma Maini who works with the Scottish Prevention Hub at Edinburgh Futures Institute 👉 https://edin.ac/4wmkkyj

Our Future University events programme taking place on 17-18 September 2026 is now open for booking! The programme includes hybrid events around the future of the higher education sector in the context of today’s global challenges. Free but ticketed. Book 👉 https://efi.ed.ac.uk/future-university/

The latest episode of our Futures Conversations podcast is out now! Dr Morgan Currie explains how datafication has increasingly become embedded in our everyday lives, and why we should be concerned about this. Listen and subscribe 👉 https://efi.ed.ac.uk/futures-conversations-podcast/

The latest episode of our Futures Conversations podcast is out now! 🎧 Episode 7 – Professor Liz Grant, Chair of Public Health and Development and Assistant Principal for Public Health, discusses her research on planetary health. Listen now 👉 https://efi.ed.ac.uk/futures-conversations-podcast/

Our Futures Conversations podcast returns tomorrow with brand new episodes featuring our world-leading researchers! Episode 7 will feature Professor Liz Grant and her research on Planetary Health. Listen everywhere + on our website! 👉 https://efi.ed.ac.uk/futures-conversations-podcast/

Thank you to everyone who joined us in person and online for our first Future University event at Edinburgh Futures Institute last night! Our thanks Beth Simone Noveck, and our event chair, Oliver Escobar for an inspiring conversation. The recording will be available on our website shortly 📽️

We're going live in 30 mins! Join Beth Simone Noveck in conversation with Oliver Escobar for a timely exploration of the civic role of the university in an age of democratic uncertainty and rapid technological change. Livestream link 👉 edin.ac/4syWUmT

Join us at the Meadows Festival this weekend! Find out how we support local communities and discover some of our research with fun hands-on activities. See you there! 🗓️Saturday 6 June 🕛 10am – 5pm 🗓️Sunday 7 June 🕛 11am – 5pm 📍The Meadows, Melville Drive, Edinburgh, EH9 1JU 📷 Andrew Perry

Earlier this month, Edinburgh Futures Institute hosted an EFI House event which brought together current students, alumni and members of our ecosystem for an afternoon of insights on unconventional career journeys. Find out more about the event and EFI House 👉 https://edin.ac/4f58piW

The Centre for Investing Innovation invites you to this event with Jacob Choi, co-founder and CEO of LinqAlpha. ⭐ A Portfolio of AI Agents: From Asset Specialists to Cross-Asset Intelligence in Institutional Investment Research 🗓️ Thurs 11 June, 10AM - 12PM 📍 EFI & online 🎟️ https://edin.ac/4tUykxi

Only one week to go before the first event of our Future University events programme! ⭐ Beth Simone Noveck: Civic University – Democracy, AI, and the Public Imagination 🗓️ 2 June 2026, 6PM – 7:15 PM BST 📍Edinburgh Futures Institute and online 🎟️ https://edin.ac/4syWUmT

A new report from Edinburgh Futures Institute's Compassion in Financial Services Hub and Young Scot is calling on banks, policymakers and financial providers to overhaul how they design products, services and education for young people. Read more & download the report 👉 https://edin.ac/3QPiS7Z

A growing partnership between Scottish charity Quarriers and Edinburgh Futures Institute is demonstrating how third sector-student partnerships can bring fresh perspectives on the use of data to understand Scotland’s energy future. Read more 👉 https://edin.ac/4tIFfL1

Learn about our Student Partner Project with Grand Bequest, a property technology company that uses data analytics, conservation, and sustainability to promote the global redevelopment of vacant building. Read more 👉 https://efi.ed.ac.uk/driving-circular-economy-innovation-with-grand-bequest/

The Binks Hub is delighted to announce the publication of a new book designed to support more ethical, effective and equitable working relationships between academic researchers and creative practitioners. Find out more and download the guide 👉 https://edin.ac/4ubC1PM

Edinburgh Futures Institute is proud to serve as the venue of the Edinburgh Medical School (EMS) 300 Alumni Weekend event tomorrow, Saturday 25th April! Find out more about upcoming EMS 300 events 👉 https://medicine-vet-medicine.ed.ac.uk/300-years-of-medicine/events 📷 Image credit: Peter Cook

In our Annual Report 2024/25, we cite examples from our research portfolio that explore the relationship between digital technology and society. The report covers innovation, research, education and convening, showing how these areas connect across the Institute 👉 https://efi.ed.ac.uk/our-progress/

Join us for a timely exploration of the civic role of the university in an age of democratic uncertainty and rapid technological change. ▪️Beth Simone Noveck: Civic University – Democracy, AI, and the Public Imagination 🕛 2 June 6PM – 7:15 PM BST 📍EFI & online 🎟️ https://edin.ac/4syWUmT

📣 Announcing our new events programme — Future University! 📣 Join our first hybrid event in the programme, Civic University – Democracy, AI and the Public Imagination featuring Beth Simone Noveck, in conversation with Oliver Escobar, 2 June. Find out more & book 👉 https://edin.ac/48CYvAP

On 27 March, Edinburgh Futures Institute was awarded the 2026 Civic Trust’s Special Award for Reuse and Adaptation. The award is presented to an exceptional restoration scheme to address present-day needs, that would otherwise be left to decay or be demolished. Read more 👉 edin.ac/48IXAPn

ICYMI: Congratulations to all the 2026 Royal Society of Edinburgh fellows announced last week! A very special congratulations to elected fellows whose incredible work contributes to our thriving Edinburgh Futures Institute research ecosystem: 👇 [📸 Ryan Johnston]

Upcoming @edcdcs.bsky.social event 🗓️: The National Security and Defence Documents Dataset 🗓️ 20 April | 2pm - 5pm GMT 📍 Edinburgh Futures Institute 💳 Free to attend efi.ed.ac.uk/event/the-na...

In our Annual Report 2024/25, we highlight how innovation at EFI develops through collaboration with partners across multidisciplinary sectors. The report covers innovation, research, education and convening, showing how these areas connect across the Institute 👉 https://efi.ed.ac.uk/our-progress/

We invite you to visit our two new exciting exhibitions at EFI, on display from April to May 2026. Imbrication is our latest digital artwork exhibition, while Future Voices showcases creative interdisciplinary work from our undergraduate and postgraduate students. Read more 👉 edin.ac/4tDyLN2

Join this free, interactive exhibition, suitable for all ages, part of Edinburgh Science Festival 2026! ⭐ AI for All: Designing Responsibly 2026 🗓️ Fri 10 Apr 2026, 10am - 4pm | Drop-in 📍Canopy, Edinburgh Futures Institute 🔗 https://edin.ac/4meQTua

Over 100 pupils from seven local secondary schools put their questions forward to political representatives at a hustings on Monday. The event was organised by James Gillespie’s High School in partnership with EFI and Moray House School of Education and Sport. Read more 👉 https://edin.ac/4dYFnkk

Join this upcoming talk with Dr Suzanne Black presented by Edinburgh Centre for Data, Culture & Society! Preserving Digital Cultural Heritage: Archive of Our Own and Issues of Structural Bias. 📅 25 March 2026 🕓 16:00–18:00 📍 2.55, Edinburgh Futures Institute 👉Register https://ow.ly/2ULI50YsOn6