Creative Informatics

Supporting the creative industries through innovative research, collaborative projects, and dynamic partnerships. Find us on Instagram and LinkedIn

[Creative Informatics @CreateInf]

After an incredible five years, the Creative Informatics programme closes on Friday 28 June 2024. Since 2018, we’ve been proud to support the creative industries in Edinburgh and Southeast Scotland to do new, ground-breaking work with data:
https://t.co/hcvMflIJtc

[melissa terras @melissaterras]

Job Klaxon! We're hiring at @DesignInf: Research Software Engineer (CoSTAR Foresight Lab). Grade 8, 0.6 FTE, 4 years. Supporting novel approaches to data analysis and sharing about creative industries R&D. Closes 15th Jan. Please share! https://t.co/6XLgVkzFhV

[Inspace @InspaceEd]

Applications for this exciting Open Call for Artists to create work exploring responsible AI closes this coming Monday the 2nd Dec!

Click below for details

We’re excited to be partnering with BRAID to present the outcomes at the 2025 @edartfest

Watch this space 👀

[Creative Informatics @CreateInf]

✨ Open Call for Artists✨The CREA-TEC project is looking for artists to explore how AI technologies impact perceptions and values of authenticity. Three commissions available for public exhibition in Edinburgh in August 2025⏩ https://t.co/L44snAlzH2

[Creative Informatics @CreateInf]

An amazing commission opportunity from BRAID! £10,000 to develop and showcase work @edartfest @InspaceG

[Prof Ewa Luger @ewaluger.bsky.social @Ew_Luger]

The BRAID artist commission call is now live! Artists will receive a £10,000 budget to develop their work & will be showcased during the Edinburgh Art Festival 2025.

https://t.co/EscqMp86rY

[Creative Informatics @CreateInf]

How is Edinburgh shaping the future of creative innovation? We're proud to have been part of the CreativeTech Scotland Gathering over the past few years, alongside many of our Creative Informatics alumni. Explore more in this ready mag:

[DDI @DataCapitalEd]

💡 Data fuels creativity and innovation! 🌟
@uoe_EFI is revolutionising Scotland's creative tech scene.

Discover their impact in our immersive publication: ⬇️ https://t.co/8A1HI3NmKa

#DataInnovation #DDI #DigitalTransformation #Innovation #CreativeIndustries #CTSG

[Creative Informatics @CreateInf]

You can still register for the @EkipEngineEU Open Innovation Factory tomorrow @InspaceG and online. We'll be exploring the future of media, entertainment, and the creative industries with guests including @LizRosenthal,@BlackGoblinSFX and @vicki_will: https://t.co/loWGaj4hWg

[Nicola Osborne @suchprettyeyes]

We're seeking a new Chair for the board (which I sit on) of @thespacearts. Its a great organisation and lovely board - do have a look at the pack (https://t.co/dJIE0Js3oq) and consider applying or passing to anyone who'd be brilliant for this. (I'm happy to have a chat if useful)

[Creative Informatics @CreateInf]

Upcoming event on Immersive Technologies! Head along to Inspace, or join in online, and explore how innovations in virtual production and immersive technologies are changing how we watch, play, interact and create. Free sign up: https://t.co/loWGaj4PLO

[Creative Informatics @CreateInf]

📢 Call for artists to visualise the future of creative media. The CoSTAR Foresight Lab @GoldsmithsUoL is seeking visionary artists to collaborate with on speculative scenarios. Open all forms of creative visual arts ➡️ https://t.co/7cBvxdwxll

[Dr Suzanne Black @SuzanneRBlack]

Bots and AI-generated responses can be a huge problem in online academic research.
This new @CreateInf paper (co-writtten with @lconnelly09, @suchprettyeyes and @melissaterras) offers practical suggestions for researchers. #CreativeInformatics

https://t.co/X4Oqt98ybJ

[Edinburgh Futures Institute @UoE_EFI]

“Learning Curves,” our fourth event season is running from 7 October to 6 December 2024. For the first time, all events will be held at our restored building, which opened to the public in June 2024.

Read about our 20 hybrid events & book your tickets! https://t.co/2CbZNmBucS

[Nicola Osborne @suchprettyeyes]

Brilliant to have this post reflecting on @CreateInf live on the @ScotFundCouncil website! We could not be more appreciative for all of the support SFC gave us as one of our core funders for #creativeinformatics, alongside @ahrcpress and @DataCapitalEd and then also @DCMS.

[Scottish Funding Council @ScotFundCouncil]

In our latest blog, @melissaterras , Director of @CreateInf and Professor of Digital Cultural Heritage at @EdinburghUni reflects on the successes of Creative Informatics as their final report is published.

https://t.co/OG24UElJMC

[Inspace @InspaceEd]

The @inspacegallery @edfringe cinema venue launched tonight with its first screening of The Outrun for this year’s @edfilmfest in partnership with @BarrelComedy

Looking forward to more screenings daily across the week!

[Pip Thornton @Pip__T]

PAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE ✊
AI RESISTANCE @ EDINBURGH BOOK FESTIVAL
19TH AUG 6PM https://t.co/IsBGAYbJwm

[Pip Thornton @Pip__T]

I’ll be discussing Writing the Wrongs of AI at @edbookfest at 5.30pm today. Also don’t miss out on the product launch of our LEX-9000 automatic writing machine! More info: https://t.co/4GdhRQhaYw #PATM

[melissa terras @melissaterras]

It's been an absolute honour to have directed @CreateInf for the past couple of years, following @chrisspeed: "it has safeguarded or created 445 jobs, supported the making of 45 spin-out companies and trained more than 680 people in data technology"
https://t.co/lj6eAwdoXP

[Nicola Osborne @suchprettyeyes]

Just a few days left to book my @CODIfringe show Will AI Kill Creativity? at @StandComedyClub (Mon 12th Aug, 13:40)! I’ll be exploring what AI means for creative work, for creative and cultural experiences we consume, and for what it means to be creative! https://t.co/DdxsMQjxca

[DDI @DataCapitalEd]

Exciting news! The @CreateInf programme has generated a potential £78.5M for Scotland's economy!
🚀 445 jobs, 45 spin-outs, & 680+ trained in data tech. Kudos to the diverse & inclusive Edinburgh creative tech community!
https://t.co/5KBRXFQolx

#DataDrivenInnovation #CreativeInformatics #EconomicImpact #Innovation

[The Space @thespacearts]

🌟 Working within the creative industries?

👣 Could you develop an innovative new product/system or process that decarbonises or reduces waste within the sector?

🚀 Apply @UKRI_News Creative Catalyst Challenge Fund.

💰£250,000 funding available

https://t.co/kkUXKv3M9p