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AI is reshaping how organisations work, and with it comes new security & privacy challenges. At our next meetup, Skyscanner and Accenture will share what it really takes to build a resilient security culture in the age of AI. 📅 29 July ⏰ 17:30–19:30 📍 Edinburgh + Online 🔗 https://ow.ly/6n7N50ZlqWe

📢 The Data Lab is still allocating Masters Scholarships for the upcoming academic year. This means there are still opportunities to receive full funding for an approved MSc — plus access to workshops, masterclasses, networking, and a paid placement. Approved course list: https://ow.ly/rXNK50ZfSaw

Companies aren’t judged for being attacked — they’re judged for how they respond. On 23 July, Caólán Keenan (Cyber and Fraud Centre) will share what incident management really looks like when you’re in the thick of it. ⏰ 12:30–13:30 https://community.thedatalab.com/networks/events/216488

⏳ Deadline approaching! You’ve got until 17:00 on 22 July to submit your expression of interest for The Data Lab’s Pump-Prime Funding, with up to £38K support available. Submit here 👉: https://thedatalab.com/universities-and-colleges/academic-project-funding/pump-prime-funding-programme/

Say hello to our new board members 🔸Jon Buglass, 🔹Luca Corradi, 🔸Robin Huggins, 🔹Roma Maguire MBE, 🔸James Mitton, 🔹Anneli Ritari-Stewart, 🔸Adam Sroka, 📰 Read the full story on our website: https://thedatalab.com/news/the-data-lab-boosts-board-with-six-new-members/

The Data Lab Governance Board (from l-r): James Mitton, Jon Buglass, Anneli Ritari-Stewart, Luca Corradi, Nic Granger, Robin Huggins, Adam Sroka, Heather Thomson, Kirsty Brown, Roma Maguire, Stephen O’Neill, Michael Rovatsos.

📺 DataFest main stage sessions are still available on demand via The Data Lab Community. If you didn’t manage to join us in May (or want to rewatch anything), now’s the time — they won’t be there forever. Become a free member here: community.thedatalab.com

📢 We're hiring: Business Development Executive We're seeking a Business Development Executive (Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire) to join The Data Lab on a full-time, 18-month basis. 📍 Aberdeen & Edinburgh (hybrid working) 🕒 35 hours per week 📅 Applications close: 27 July 2026 https://ow.ly/RAwp50ZniqC

On 21 July, the Abertay Ethical Hacking Society will run a live online demonstration showing what a phishing attack looks like in practice. You’ll see how these tactics actually work and pick up simple habits that make you a much harder target. Register for free here: https://ow.ly/Ov3550ZlrgA

🤝 Working on a collaborative data science or AI project with an industry partner? The Data Lab’s Pump-Prime Funding Programme is open to Scottish academic–industry collaborations developing projects that tackle real challenges. Up to £38K available per project. 🔗: https://ow.ly/5Okk50ZjwY5

One of the highlights of Innovation Challenge 2026 was seeing our master's students take on real-world problems and deliver thoughtful, creative solutions in 3 days. A great reflection from Marian on the experience & the value of bringing academia and industry together. 🔗https://ow.ly/5A3E50ZjwUS

Security controls often get bypassed because they're hard to use—not because people have bad intentions. In our latest guest blog, Hannah Nairn from Elementz explores how to build security that works with people, not against them. Read more: thedatalab.com/guest-blog/s...

Security Controls That Data Teams Will Actually Use

Security controls shape how teams work. Discover how to design security controls that data teams will actually use to support secure AI adoption and innovation.

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It was great to welcome the team from Common Purpose for a session exploring the opportunities of responsible AI adoption. We discussed how organisations can move from AI innovation into action, including the importance of building the skills and capabilities needed to support the future of work.

💡 Still time to apply for our Pump-Prime Funding Programme TRL 4–6 projects using data science or AI to solve real-world industry challenges can receive up to £38K in funding to support academic–industry collaborations & de-risk future funding. 🗓️ EOI closes: 22 July 🔗 : https://ow.ly/WzvG50ZjwPf

💸 Worried about funding your MSc? You might not have to pay a penny. The Data Lab's Masters Scholarship Programme covers full fees for approved data and AI programmes across Scotland — plus access to exclusive workshops, masterclasses, and a paid placement opportunity. 🔗: https://ow.ly/2rJ250ZfS16

On Tuesday, we welcomed members of The Data Lab Community to Bayes for another Data & AI Meetup, exploring how data and AI are supporting nature rewilding, energy decarbonisation and the journey to net zero. 🎟️ Our next Data & AI Meetup takes place on 29 July, register now:https://ow.ly/fxvB50ZjbX9

📢 We're hiring: Solicitor We're looking for a Solicitor to join The Data Lab on a part-time, permanent basis. 📍 Edinburgh (hybrid working) 🕒 21 hours per week 📅 Applications close: 13 July 2026 Find out more and apply: https://ow.ly/XPVU50Zjb9F

📸 A few highlights from DataFest last month Great talks, packed sessions, and plenty of energy across the event. If you missed it on the day, you can still catch main stage sessions on demand only via The Data Lab Community. Sign up to become a free member here: community.thedatalab.com

🎓 Colleges in Scotland working with industry partners can access new funding The Pump-Prime Funding Programme supports projects that apply data science or AI to address real-world industry challenges. Get up to £38K funding per project. 🗓️ EOI closes: 22 July 🔗: https://ow.ly/5kkx50Zi7lX

Pump-Prime Funding Programme - The Data Lab

Discover The Data Lab’s new collaborative innovation funding programme supporting Scottish academia and industry partnerships. Apply for up to £23K in funding.

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Yesterday, we were pleased to welcome His Excellency Georges Friden, Ambassador of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg to the United Kingdom, and Ms Diane Alff, Deputy Head of Mission at the Embassy of Luxembourg in London, to the Bayes Centre during their visit to Edinburgh.

🚨 More time to apply: Pump-Prime Funding deadline has been extended Designed to spark collaborations between academia & industry, we’re looking to support projects that solve industry challenges, with up to £38K available per project. 🗓️ New EOI deadline: 22 July 🔗 thedatalab.com/universities...

Unlock your future in data and AI with The Data Lab’s Masters Scholarship Programme. Fully funded MSc fees, 50+ hours of industry‑aligned training, hands‑on innovation challenges, and the chance to secure a paid industry placement. Explore the programme: https://ow.ly/A8lA50Z3OuV