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Edinburgh Futures Institute @edfuturesinstitute.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Join this upcoming celebration day with The Binks Hub! 🗓️8 Oct 2026, 10:00 - 18:15 📍Greyfriars Charteris Centre Celebrate the projects and collaborations undertaken in partnership with the Binks Hub, to mark the conclusion of the hub’s five-year research funding. 👉 ow.ly/iJGf50ZQX5m
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Edinburgh Futures Institute @edfuturesinstitute.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
ICYMI: Last week we published Edinburgh Futures Institute's Annual Report 2025/26! The report features highlights of our activities from the past year across four areas: Innovation, Research, Education, and Convening. Read more 👉 edin.ac/4xrbpvm
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Edinburgh Futures Institute publishes Annual Report 2025/26 - Edinburgh Futures Institute
We are delighted to share the publication of Edinburgh Futures Institute’s 2025/26 Annual Report.
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Edinburgh Futures Institute @edfuturesinstitute.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
We were delighted to host Turing Fest Investor Day on Tuesday, at Edinburgh Futures Institute, allowing conversations, relationships and connections to be fostered. Learn more about Turing Fest: turingfest.com
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Edinburgh Futures Institute @edfuturesinstitute.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
The latest episode of our Futures Conversations podcast is out now! Prof Ram Ramamoorthy, Chair of Robot Learning and Director of the Generative AI Laboratory (GAIL) brings us on a fascinating journey into the work of robots & machine learning 👉 efi.ed.ac.uk/futures-conversations-…
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Edinburgh Futures Institute @edfuturesinstitute.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Join our global community of compassionate leaders and change-makers on September 30, 2026 for a conversation on building compassion into the culture of financial services. Hosted by the Center for Compassionate Leadership & EFI's Compassion in Financial Services Hub. Book 🎟️ edin.ac/4hj5Jxr
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Edinburgh Futures Institute @edfuturesinstitute.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Edinburgh Futures Institute welcomed its largest intake of students to date during Welcome Week 2026 which took place on 14-18 September. Over 300 new students walked through our doors ready to start their learning journey. See more photos 👉 efi.ed.ac.uk/welcome-week-2026 📷 Andrew Perry
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Edinburgh Futures Institute @edfuturesinstitute.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
After 2 months away, Venture Café Edinburgh's Thursday Gatherings at EFI returns today, 17th September! Venture Café’s Thursday Gatherings  aim to bridge the gap between key players in Edinburgh’s innovation ecosystem and build communities that drive positive social impact. See upcoming events👇
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Edinburgh Futures Institute @edfuturesinstitute.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Join the last event of our Future University programme this Friday, 18 September! Financial Times columnist Sarah O'Connor draws on her reporting to explore what role universities should play in building a more human-centred economy. 🗓️ 18 Sept, 6PM –7:15 PM 📍EFI + online 🎟 edin.ac/4w0Jgeg
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Edinburgh Futures Institute @edfuturesinstitute.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
There's still time to book for this free event happening this Friday! What university structures do we need by 2050? Join this conversation asking which traditions should be preserved, & which structures may need to be reinvented. 🗓️ 18 Sept, 2PM –3:30 PM 📍EFI + online 🎟 edin.ac/4oNUzEf
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Edinburgh Futures Institute @edfuturesinstitute.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
We are delighted to share the publication of Edinburgh Futures Institute’s 2025/26 Annual Report. The report celebrates achievements of the past year across four areas: Innovation, Research, Education and Convening. Read more and download the full report 👉 edin.ac/4xrbpvm
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Edinburgh Futures Institute @edfuturesinstitute.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Just two days to go before our Future University events programme on 17-18 September! Speakers including former Director of AI Ethics at Twitter, Rumman Chowdury will explore provocative topics including leadership, AI and the future of work. Read more + book tickets 👉 edin.ac/4rmfHTt
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Edinburgh Futures Institute @edfuturesinstitute.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
We’re proud to announce that our Shaping Young People’s Financial Futures Together work has been shortlisted for the Changing Customer Needs Award as part of the 2026 Scottish Financial Services Awards! Find out more about the report: efi.ed.ac.uk/new-research...
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New research calls for a rethink of financial services for young people in a digital age - Edinburgh Futures Institute
A new report from the 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 you...
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Edinburgh Futures Institute @edfuturesinstitute.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
The work of the Centre for Data, Culture & Society (CDCS) is integrating into EFI as Data-led Methods and Research Technology support. Dr Lisa Otty shares how this signals our renewed commitment to supporting research exploring data, culture and society. Read more 👉 edin.ac/4r6f0O6
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Our next chapter: Introducing Data-led Methods and Research Technology support at the Futures Institute - Edinburgh Futures Institute
We are happy to share that the work of the Centre for Data, Culture & Society (CDCS) is integrating into Edinburgh Futures Institute as Data-led Methods and Research Technology support. 
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Edinburgh Futures Institute @edfuturesinstitute.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
The latest episode of Futures Conversations is out now! 🎧 Episode 9 – Sian Bayne: Digital Education Professor Sian Bayne explores how education has been transformed by digital technology over the past two decades. Listen & subscribe 👉 efi.ed.ac.uk/futures-conversations-…
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Edinburgh Futures Institute @edfuturesinstitute.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
There's still time to register for Day 2 events in our Future University programme, 18 Sept 2026! Day 2 turns to Response: asking speakers to imagine what a university needs to be for its communities to stay relevant for the future. Book now 👉 efi.ed.ac.uk/future-unive...
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Edinburgh Futures Institute @edfuturesinstitute.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Just over a week left before Day 1 of our Future University events programme on 17 September 2026! Day 1 events are framed around Disruption: AI, Knowledge, Public Purpose, opening with a conversation on how AI is reshaping the core work of the university. Book now: efi.ed.ac.uk/future-unive...
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Edinburgh Futures Institute @edfuturesinstitute.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Welcome Week is almost here with just 1 week to go!
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Edinburgh Futures Institute @edfuturesinstitute.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
One of Edinburgh Futures Institute's flagship research centres, the Centre for Net Zero High Density Buildings, played a key role in a project that resulted in a £25M award for five new skills training centres across south east Scotland.  Read the full story 👉 edin.ac/4x82m2f
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Edinburgh Futures Institute @edfuturesinstitute.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
We are proud to present two Edinburgh Medical School 300 exhibitions at the Futures Institute, Sept-Oct 2026. The exhibitions explore themes broadly connected to medicine such as birth, care, memory & knowledge-production, through physical & multi-media displays. Read more 👉https://edin.ac/4ctvLfX
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Edinburgh Futures Institute @edfuturesinstitute.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Not long to go until Welcome Week: just 2 weeks! We can’t wait to meet all our new students and we hope you are just as excited as us!
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Edinburgh Futures Institute @edfuturesinstitute.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Don't miss tomorrow's Future Library discussion at Edinburgh Book Festival, supported by Edinburgh Futures Institute. 📆 Saturday 29 August 📌 Edinburgh Futures Institute - Courtyard Theatre 🕔 12pm - 1pm For more information, visit: efi.ed.ac.uk/event/future...
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Future Library - Edinburgh Futures Institute
This Edinburgh Futures Institute supported event discusses Norway’s Future Library, a powerful gesture of hope for a world beyond our lifetime.
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Edinburgh Futures Institute @edfuturesinstitute.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Brand and design consultancy, Graphical House, partnered with our MSc Creative Industries programme in academic year 2025-2026, offering our students valuable insight into the realities of contemporary design consultancy. Read more 👉 edin.ac/4gq0xre
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Edinburgh Futures Institute @edfuturesinstitute.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
With just 3 weeks left until Welcome Week, what are you most looking forward to?
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Edinburgh Futures Institute @edfuturesinstitute.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
We are proud to be supporting 'Hilary Cottam & Sarah O’Connor: New Ways of Working', which is part of the Edinburgh International Book Festival. The event offers upbeat proposals for the future of work during the AI revolution. 📆 Friday 21 August 📌 Courtyard Theatre 🕔 3:30pm
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Hilary Cottam & Sarah O’Connor: New Ways of Working - Edinburgh Futures Institute
This Edinburgh Futures Institute supported event offers upbeat proposals for the future of work during the AI revolution.
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Edinburgh Futures Institute @edfuturesinstitute.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Just 4 weeks to go until Welcome Week!! 🎉 We are looking forward to meeting all of our biggest intake yet! Let us know if you are studying with us this year!
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Edinburgh Futures Institute @edfuturesinstitute.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
In July 2026, EFI delivered the AI Literacy Challenge, a new initiative in partnership with Phoenix Court Works & Next Economy Trust. We partnered with the Grassmarket Community Project, a charity which supports vulnerable adults for the first pilot cohort. Read more 👉 edin.ac/4qhmHk0
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Edinburgh Futures Institute @edfuturesinstitute.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
☀️EFI at the 2026 Festivals ☀️ From diverse art exhibitions, conversations about the arts and technology, and creative partnerships, Edinburgh Futures Institute is thrilled to be taking part in this year’s summer festivals. Read more and register for upcoming events 👉 edin.ac/3UwQLMz
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Edinburgh Futures Institute @edfuturesinstitute.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Edinburgh Futures Institute is delighted to be hosting the Turing Fest Investor Day on 22 Sept 2026, as part of the summit’s partnership with The University of Edinburgh. Discounted rates are available until Friday 21 August. More: turingfest.com/agenda/#star...
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Topics & Agenda | Turing Fest 2026
Two days of keynotes, firesides, roundtables and curated meetings - the Turing Fest 2026 agenda.
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Edinburgh Futures Institute @edfuturesinstitute.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
Closing the Future University events programme: FT columnist Sarah O'Connor on what makes work meaningful in an age of AI, and the uni's role in a human-centred economy. 18 Sept, 6 PM -7:15 PM, EFI+ online. Book: efi.ed.ac.uk/event/future-universit…
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Edinburgh Futures Institute @edfuturesinstitute.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
The University of Edinburgh and NatWest Group have worked together on delivering an AI & Data Ethics programme for 60,000 staff, developed in partnership with Edinburgh Futures Institute. Read more 👉 efi.ed.ac.uk/building-responsible-a…
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Edinburgh Futures Institute @edfuturesinstitute.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
What university structures do we need by 2050? Vivienne Stern, Jamie Bartlett & Ben Wildavsky explore leadership, strategy and reinvention. 18 Sept, 2:00–3:30 PM, EFI + online. Free. Register: efi.ed.ac.uk/event/building-the-uni…
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Edinburgh Futures Institute @edfuturesinstitute.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
A participatory workshop from Una Europa Future University Lab on the trade-offs and values shaping higher education. 18 Sept, 9:30 AM–12:00 PM, in person event at EFI. Register: efi.ed.ac.uk/event/when-universitie…
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Edinburgh Futures Institute @edfuturesinstitute.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
We are sad to hear of the death of artist Christine Borland. Our thoughts are with Christine’s family and friends. Last March, she joined us to celebrate the Edinburgh Seven Tapestry, the first major artwork at EFI 👉 edin.ac/4hkIB0x 📷 Christine Borland (centre) at our March 2025 event
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Edinburgh Futures Institute @edfuturesinstitute.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Can universities defend truth and open inquiry in an age of AI-mediated information? Rumman Chowdhury, Jillian C. York & Jeffrey W. Howard discuss. 17 Sept, 6:00–7:30 PM, Hybrid, Edinburgh + online. Register: efi.ed.ac.uk/event/universities-and…
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Edinburgh Futures Institute @edfuturesinstitute.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
What should teaching look like when AI reshapes assessment and expertise? Rose Luckin, Janja Komljenovic & Andrew Maynard debate the future of the university classroom. 17 Sept, 2:00–3:30 PM, EFI + online. Register: efi.ed.ac.uk/event/teaching-learnin…
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Edinburgh Futures Institute @edfuturesinstitute.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
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 👉 efi.ed.ac.uk/death-of-the-aiuthor-e… 📷 Chris Scott
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Edinburgh Futures Institute @edfuturesinstitute.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
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: efi.ed.ac.uk/event/the-future-of-re…
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Edinburgh Futures Institute @edfuturesinstitute.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
⭐ 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 👉 edin.ac/458CFmE
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Edinburgh Futures Institute @edfuturesinstitute.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Congratulations to all our Summer 2026 graduates! 🎓 Fourteen EFI students received their scroll on the 11 June, graduating from a range of our postgraduate programmes. We are so proud of all our graduates, and we’re excited to see them out there changing the world! 📷 Chris Scott
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Edinburgh Futures Institute @edfuturesinstitute.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
Huge congratulations to our students who will join the Summer Graduation ceremony at McEwan Hall tomorrow, 10 July at 11am! The graduation ceremony can be streamed live here 👉 www.ed.ac.uk/graduation-ceremonies
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Graduation ceremonies | Campaign pages | The University of Edinburgh
Watch the graduation live stream. The University of Edinburgh’s summer 2026 graduation ceremonies will take place in McEwan Hall between Wednesday 1 and Tuesday 14 July.
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Edinburgh Futures Institute @edfuturesinstitute.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
▪️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 👉 edin.ac/4wmkkyj
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Edinburgh Futures Institute @edfuturesinstitute.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
📣 Open for applications: Alt-w Fund 📣 EFI is working with Mark Daniels of New Media Scotland to offer this extraordinary commission opportunity for groundbreaking screen-based artwork to be shown at the Music Hall Aberdeen and EFI. Apply by 17 July 2026 👉 www.mediascot.org/alt-w
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Edinburgh Futures Institute @edfuturesinstitute.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
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 👉 efi.ed.ac.uk/future-university
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Edinburgh Futures Institute @edfuturesinstitute.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
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 👉 efi.ed.ac.uk/futures-conversations-…
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Edinburgh Futures Institute @edfuturesinstitute.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
Join us tomorrow for this week's Venture Cafe Edinburgh, featuring Edinburgh Futures Institute's Emily Shipp. This session looks at 'The Future of Food' and explores what innovation looks like, from lab to field to kitchen. 📆 18 June 📌 EFI 🕔 5pm - 8pm 🎟️ Free 🔗 edin.ac/4oBbwSq
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Venture Café Edinburgh Thursday Gathering - Edinburgh Futures Institute
Join the upcoming Venture Cafe Edinburgh Thursday Gathering: Future-Proofing the Plate.
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Edinburgh Futures Institute @edfuturesinstitute.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
Take a look at the exhibitions on display across June and July in Edinburgh Futures Institute. Read more here: edin.ac/3SHKlt2
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a space for encapsulation, The Body and Space: Our June – July 2026 Exhibitions - Edinburgh Futures Institute
Two new exhibitions are on display this summer in our creative spaces at Edinburgh Futures Institute, available to view until July 2026.
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Edinburgh Futures Institute @edfuturesinstitute.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
Join us next week for an interactive discussion exploring the untapped potential at the intersection of travel technology, AI, and screen tourism. 📆 Mon 15 June 📌 Edinburgh Futures Institute 🕔 5pm 🎟️ Free to attend
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Traveltech Meet Up - Edinburgh Futures Institute
Join us for the June Traveltech Meetup.
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The Binks Hub @thebinkshub.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
Sharing for colleagues 👇 Inequalities in Arts & Cultural Engagement 22 June, 1–2:30pm – @edfuturesinstitute.bsky.social Talk by Dr Sergi Blancafort Alias + discussion on cultural participation & inequality. All welcome. Register: edin.ac/4x01YEn
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Edinburgh Futures Institute @edfuturesinstitute.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
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 👉 efi.ed.ac.uk/futures-conversations-…
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Edinburgh Futures Institute @edfuturesinstitute.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
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! 👉 efi.ed.ac.uk/futures-conversations-…
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