The Data Lab - Innovation Centre

⭐ Celebrating our Alumni for the Data Lab Academy 2023/24 – This week we spotlight Aliaksei Auhustsinovich, Digital Analytics Manager at Royal London ⭐ Aliaksei proudly holds a Master of Science with Distinction in Data Engineering and was honoured with the University Medal for outstanding academic achievements. His participation in The Data Lab Academy significantly enhanced his career by honing his soft skills and expanding his professional network.  Aliaksei leverages advanced tools to drive data strategies and foster a data-driven culture within his organization. His role involves empowering colleagues to make informed decisions, optimising digital experiences, and achieving strategic goals. With extensive experience in business analysis, reporting, software development, and digital marketing, Aliaksei's professional journey is complemented by his academic contributions as a lecturer in Marketing and Digital Business. Fueled by his passion for data and its potential, he continues to make an impact in his field. We look forward to keeping up with all of Aliaksei’s work! ⭐

𝗟𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗮𝘆! 📣📣 Help us shape the future of data education in Scotland. 🗎 Fill in our 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝘃𝗲𝘆: https://lnkd.in/exthP7Dh

𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗔𝗜 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸 📚 We're excited to unveil the second edition of the Scottish AI Playbook, updated based on the feedback we’re received from you - our audience, followers and industry partners. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘁 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁? The Scottish AI Playbook is here to support businesses and organisations in Scotland in understanding AI and implementing it in a trustworthy, ethical, and inclusive way. Through comprehensive guidance and resources, together we will increase prosperity, enhance productivity, foster sustainability and improve the lives of people in Scotland. 𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿? Our resources are aimed for all businesses and organisations operating in Scotland, regardless of where they are on their AI implementation journey. 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗲𝗱 We want to hear from you! The AI landscape is complex and new information is published every day. If there is an existing resource that you find useful, please send it in and we will signpost to it. If your organisation has implemented AI in an innovative or impactful way, contact us to submit your case study and share your success with the wider community. 📚 Discover the Playbook today! https://lnkd.in/evgMa_8k 

We were thrilled to have been joined by some of our valued partners at the launch of this year's Data Lab Academy 🚀🤝 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗺𝘆 The Data Lab Academy offers a comprehensive program that includes workshops, networking events, masterclasses, and a residential innovation challenge to support students in their professional development. Partners of The Data Lab have the opportunity to participate in these events—whether it’s through leading masterclasses, connecting with talent during networking sessions, or hosting workshops. This partnership not only gives you access to Scotland’s emerging talent but also allows you to share your expertise with the next generation of data and AI professionals. We look forward to another year of impactful collaboration! 🌟 If you’re interested in joining our partnership programme, please get in touch at partners@thedatalab.com

📢 𝗘𝘅𝗵𝗶𝗯𝗶𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱. Don’t miss the chance to exhibit at one Scotland’s largest Data & AI events! 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗲𝘅𝗵𝗶𝗯𝗶𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘂𝘀? Join a wide audience of industry professionals, academic experts, innovators, and more from across the data and AI landscape. By exhibiting, you can: 💡Showcase your innovations 🤝Expand your professional network 📈Grow your brand awareness For more information and to secure a spot, email partners@thedatalab.com 🎫 Not looking to exhibit but want to join, get a ticket today: https://lnkd.in/ew6HNjGV

⏰ Time is running out to 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝘀𝗮𝘆 on the future of data education in Scotland! We need your input to keep our framework relevant and reflective of your needs. Our framework helps employers, individuals, and training providers across Scotland define essential data skills at every level of data literacy. But to stay relevant, it needs to reflect the evolving needs of 𝘠𝘖𝘜, our users. 💡 By sharing your insights from a user's perspective, you’ll help ensure our framework meets the demands of today’s data learners. 📅Deadline: Wednesday 6 November. Please take a few minutes to complete our short survey: https://lnkd.in/efeyGZpQ (hosted by YouGov, our data collection partner)

⭐ Celebrating our Alumni for the Data Lab Academy 2023/24 – This week we spotlight Lina Rietuma, Data Science Consultant at Blend ⭐ Līna moved to Edinburgh in 2016 to pursue a BSc in Genetics, which later evolved into an MSc in Data Science at Heriot-Watt University with the support of The Data Lab’s scholarship. This scholarship led to an exciting opportunity to collaborate with the Scottish EdTech company Sumdog for her dissertation project. After graduation, Līna’s role as a Junior Data Scientist at Sumdog was instrumental in securing her current job at Blend as a Data Science Consultant. Here, she’s been involved in projects across the energy and healthcare sectors, helping our clients tackle data challenges while continuously enhancing my own data skills. In her free time, Līna teaches Latvian folk dance and often performs in concerts locally and across Europe.

We were delighted to attend the PHAWM launch event on Friday! 🌠 𝗣𝗛𝗔𝗪𝗠, also known as, 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗺 𝗔𝘂𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗯𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗱𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀 (𝗣𝗛𝗔𝗪𝗠) 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 is addressing the complex challenge of evaluating the benefits and harms of generative and predictive AI systems. By engaging with a diverse group of stakeholders - including end-users, regulators, decision subjects, and domain experts - PHAWM ensures all voices are heard. Learn more about their vision for AI assessment workbenches, participatory audits, and a certification framework for AI solutions: phawm.org

Help us build a useful Data Skills Framework for Scotland – Fill in our short questionnaire! We are updating our Data Skills Framework and looking for your input to ensure it meets the demands of its intended users. The Data Skills Framework helps employers, individuals and training providers define essential data skills at every level of data literacy. Take the time to share your thoughts by completing our short questionnaire: https://lnkd.in/efeyGZpQ

𝗪𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗜𝗻𝗽𝘂𝘁 - 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗰𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱! Public sector data is key to delivering efficient services for the people of Scotland, but data leaders face challenges when trying to influence decision-makers. To tackle this The Scottish Government, NHS National Services Scotland and The Data Lab - Innovation Centre have been working together to explore and develop a 20-year vision for public sector data. 🗣️Now, we need your input. Read the draft vision and share your feedback. Using the link below you will be able to download the document and complete our questionnaire to provide your feedback. 💻 You can also join our upcoming webinars to learn more about the project, ask any questions you might have and share your views: 23 October 11:00 BST 30 October 10:00 GMT 6 November 13:00 GMT 📢 Get involved today: https://lnkd.in/efMUfEHQ