The Data Lab

Scotland's Innovation Centre for Data and AI. We help companies, organisations and individuals capitalise on the opportunities that exist within data and AI.

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From August, you’ll find us on Bluesky.

We’re moving away from X to focus on building connections and sharing updates in a fresh new space. Follow us to stay up to date on what we're doing across Scotland’s data and AI ecosystem.

📍 https://t.co/JYgVle7gkS

[The Data Lab @DataLabScotland]

📢A quick reminder that we're no longer active on X and have moved across to Bluesky.

Follow us here for all the latest updates! https://t.co/JYgVle7Oaq

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🏘️ 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: https://t.co/ibjsofgZ1O

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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: https://t.co/jIDRJJ1paU

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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: https://t.co/yqMTo1z5gy

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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.

🔗 https://t.co/zDxHBj1G6d

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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: https://t.co/jIDRJJ1paU

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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: https://t.co/dg4cjf5ok1

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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.

🔗 https://t.co/dg4cjf5ok1

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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: https://t.co/jIDRJJ1paU

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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.
🔗 https://t.co/zDxHBj1G6d

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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: https://t.co/dg4cjf5ok1

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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.

📘 https://t.co/okByeRqoTN

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📣 Applications Open: Board Chair

We are seeking a visionary chair to lead our dynamic and engaged Board in shaping the future of data and AI innovation in Scotland.

📆 Applications close July 7th

🔗 Learn more: https://t.co/S4SLj8t1oV

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The Data Lab welcomes new UK Govt investment in AI and R&D — incl. £2B for AI, and £750M for a supercomputer at our host institution, @EdinburghUni .

This complements our support for 100 fully funded AI/data scholarships each year.
👉 Read more: https://t.co/U9niu7SCSs

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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: https://t.co/okByeRqoTN

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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: https://t.co/T40gUDJS5t

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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
🔗 https://t.co/ROh1iD482P

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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. https://t.co/jIDRJJ1paU

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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.

🔗https://t.co/bAVzSV09Vq