AI and me

For almost six decades, Edinburgh has been a world-leader in developing systems that underpin generative AI, including machine learning and Natural Language Processing. In this series we explore how AI could be used to the benefit of humanity.

Our People

Dive into the history of the Indian Ocean

Dive into the history of the Indian Ocean

Jan 10, 202510 min read
Prize-winning academic Dr Mahmood Kooria reveals how he is retelling the history of the Indian Ocean’s Islamic communities, matrilineal culture and female travellers.
A nurse using a doll as a demonstration to her staff at a hospital in Ghana.

Classroom to clinic: Transforming paediatric care in Ghana

Dec 5, 20246 min read
Gifty Halidu, a nurse in Ghana, has lowered the infant mortality rate at the hospital where she works, thanks to her experience studying the University’s Paediatric Emergency Medicine (PEM) degree.
Professor Mathieson addresses students at the 2024 Welcome Ceremony in the McEwan Hall

Peter Mathieson on navigating changes at a historic university

Sep 26, 20249 min read
The University’s Principal and Vice-Chancellor on driving culture change, navigating a global pandemic and remembering our shared humanity.

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