The Data Lab

🌍 The benefits of climate action extend far beyond just reducing emissions.

In our latest blog, Andrew Sudmant from the Edinburgh Climate Change Institute explores the unexpected positives of climate initiatives. Funded by The Data Lab, the CO-BENS project highlights how climate action in the UK can create greener, healthier, and more economically resilient communities.

Join us in uncovering these surprising benefits and understanding the broader impact of sustainable practices.

🌿 Read the full blog here: https://thedatalab.com/net-zero/indirect-impact-climate-action/

We’re proud to announce The Data Lab Community Geospatial Fringe taking place throughout August to increase understanding and appreciation of geospatial data, highlighting the great work taking place here in Scotland 👏

Did you know that Scotland has the highest demand for geospatial skills in the UK? Despite huge opportunities, a lack of awareness is limiting the use of geospatial applications across many areas of the economy.

Event partners include NatureScot, The University of Edinburgh, Location Data Scotland , Association for Geographic Information (AGI) and more. The programme of in-person events and webinars promises to raise awareness and understanding of geospatial data and highlight the great work of organisations and communities within this ecosystem 🗺️

Learn more about The Data Lab Community Geospatial Fringe https://ow.ly/4fw750SBcFz

Take the next step toward your goals with our flexible online courses this summer ☀️!

Register now for courses running 5th August – 30th September (with the exception of Driving Value from AI which runs until the 14th October): https://bit.ly/3xtTOdb

Our online learning courses are flexible and cohort based. This means you can learn on your own schedule, while also having the benefit of learning with an engaged group of peers.

We are having a great time at Innovation Week 2024! Love to see the fun team names (...and some Swifties in the room)? Our challenge this year is translating financial insights for social good 💪💰

What's your favourite team name?

Learning is better together 🤝

When you join our online learning cohort, you're also joining our community of data and AI enthusiasts. Connect with peers, exchange ideas, and thrive.

Registrations are open until the 13th of May for our spring cohort https://bit.ly/3xtTOdb

We live by our values of support, respect, innovate and grow 🪴 We had a great time with the full team out at our team away day yesterday!

Do you want to join our team and play an integral part in the growth of data, ai, skills and innovation? We are currently hiring for a Programme Coordinator to join our skills team. This role is integral to providing support services to our skills and development offerings, including The Data Lab Academy 📚 💻! Link in our bio to learn more and apply via ⭐️

The Scottish Government is establishing a short-lived ‘Horizon Group’ to co-create a 5–20-year vision for public sector data in Scotland to support the public sector in this transformation and innovation with data. They are calling for Scottish public sector leaders to get involved, as well as those outside the public sector who are interested in its data.

From health and housing through to arts and culture they want your views on what transformations are likely and what vision is needed to ensure data supports the transformational change required. They are seeking a diverse range of experiences and voices to shape this cutting-edge work.

If you'd like to take part, complete this expression of interest form by Tuesday 7 May 2024:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GVF55CX

Celebrating our most engaged student from The Data Lab Academy 2023 cohort, Aliaksei Auhustsinovich! How cute is this handmade unicorn (with matching Data Lab earrings)! We love to celebrate the successes of our students 🥳🌟

“I want to thank the team at The Data Lab Academy for their priceless webinars, personal consulting, great events and competitions, motivation and networking. They really enhanced my learning experience, and they’re building a strong community in Scotland"

Join our next cohort for The Data Lab Academy! Visit the link in our bio to learn more about how to apply for scholarships to fund your studies at one of our approved Msc courses at 12 different Scottish universities.

We are delighted to announce that Heather Thomson has been appointed to Interim CEO of The Data Lab 🎉

Heather has been leading the £8m data and AI skills programme since she joined in 2018, helping to create a skilled workforce and connected business, academic and public sector community while addressing challenges in a changing world of work. In 2021, she became Director of Skills and Education. Now, Heather will lead the transition to new Innovation Infrastructure funding.

Read our press release ➡️ https://bit.ly/4ala66s

Can AI genuinely replace human expertise? Our Principal Data Scientist, Saleh Seyedzadeh's latest article with explains the link between people and AI.

📰 https://www.thehrdirector.com/features/artificial-intelligence/people-versus-products-ai-good-people-driving/

We are celebrating 1000 graduates from The Data Lab Academy 🥳🎉!!

The Data Lab Academy is our free programme of workshops for students studying an approved masters course at one of 12 universities across Scotland. We aim to equip aspiring data and AI professionals with the tools they need to develop successful careers in the industry.

Each year we offers scholarships to eligible applicants. The funding covers the total MSc fees as well as automatic enrolment in The Data Lab Academy. Applications are now open for 2024/25 academic year - learn more and apply now at https://bit.ly/492aKo7 🎓

Applications are now open for Data Skills Credits through Data Skills for Work! This funding is for training and education providers. It can provide up to £10,000 to deliver digital and data upskilling courses to support learners across Edinburgh & South East Scotland and the Tay Cities Region.

Since launching our Data Skills Credits small grants scheme in 2020, Data Skills for Work at The Data Lab has supported over 900 learners to access digital and data short courses, delivered by our trusted network of training and education partners.

Learn more and apply at https://ow.ly/NIUv50R0QVZ

Happy Data Talent to all who celebrate 🥳! It's a full house today at with a sold out audience of over 300 students and career changers! Our exhibition hall is also buzzing 🐝 with organisations eager to recruit top Data and AI talent.

Data Talent 2024 is right around the corner! We have an action packed day planned on the 12th of March at the Glasgow Science Centre to support you in finding your next (or first) role in data, AI, tech and beyond.

Join us for a day of networking with hiring employers, networking, an opportunity to have professional headshots taken, workshops and more.

🎟️ £69 general admission!
🤩 £20 tickets are available for current students!
🔗 Secure your tickets now at https://ow.ly/tRMY50QAvrQ

See you there 👋

The Data Lab has announced a unique opportunity for organisations in the Highlands and Islands region to access online course bundles in data leadership and essential data and AI skills.

To be eligible, organisations must be based in the Highlands and Islands region and interested in upskilling themselves or their staff.

The deadline for applications is the 19th of February 2024.

Apply today through our website https://bit.ly/3HekCQ6

Today is the last day to apply for our new Data for Entrepreneurs programme. This free pilot programme empowers aspiring and established entrepreneurs with the essential skills to succeed in today's data-driven business landscape.

Apply now 👉

Join the Data for Entrepreneurs Pilot Programme In collaboration with industry experts, The Data Lab is excited to announce the launch of its new course, "Data for Entrepreneurs." This programme empowers aspiring and established entrepreneurs with the essential skills to succeed in today's data-driven business landscape.

Our funding call for The Data Lab Academy has officially opened to Scottish universities!

75 scholarships will support £6500 per student to cover MSc course tuition fees for approved courses. We are pleased to be able to increase the level of the scholarship by 8% this year.

Applications close on the 24th of January 2024 at midnight GMT. Apply now and spread the word at https://bit.ly/3tb8IDe

Get the data and AI skills your business needs with our student placements. We can link you with the brightest data and AI students to benefit from the most up-to-date thinking, technical skills and enthusiasm.

Who can apply?
Any Scottish organisation looking to add state-of-the-art data and AI knowledge into their organisations.

What types of placements are available?
We offer two placement types: The Data Lab Academy programme to match you with an Integrated Masters or MSc Student for 8-12 weeks, or our PhD programme, which matches you with a PhD student or Early-Stage Researcher for 10 days.

Learn more and apply at https://bit.ly/41hRAIo or contact our team at [email protected] to discuss your ambitions!

Crafting a standout CV: 5 essential tips for students and job seekers ✍️

Level up your CV with our top tips! https://bit.ly/3sU3pbm

Experience the magic of Data Summit 2023. Recordings of our sessions are available through our online platform for ticket holders or premium members of The Data Lab Community 📺

Login with your details: https://crowdcomms.com/datasummit2023

Act fast and apply for our Data for Entrepreneurs programme!

The inaugural pilot program is open to 20 participants and is entirely free.

Apply now 👉 https://bit.ly/3Gq5Cyc

That's a wrap on a very successful first day of Data Summit! Here's Sandra from The Data Lab Business Development team, engaging with all our wonderful partners and exhibitors earlier today!

Thank you to all our wonderful speakers and panellists for inspiring us so much with their keynotes and fireside chats! Here's to a super day 2 tomorrow 👏

We are off to a great start at Data Summit 2023 ✨The venue is incredible, the exhibition area is buzzing, and our panellists and speakers have already set up the bar so high, that we cannot wait to see what the next two days will bring us!

The countdown is well and truly on!
Marta and Gordon are living their best data Jedi lives with final preps to the main stage.

Welcome to our class of 2024!!! 🎓

This week we celebrated the opening of The Data Lab Academy 2023/2024! This cohort has already taken our breath away with their engagement, participation and enthusiasm! Our photographer almost struggles to capture the magnitude of this group and we are so excited to see every participant grow, learn, and connect.😍

Tomorrow is the FINAL day to get in touch about exhibiting at Data Summit 2023.

Email us at [email protected] to secure your spot in our bustling exhibition hall.