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Professor Geoffrey Hinton, who graduated from the University of Edinburgh with a PhD in Artificial Intelligence in 1978 has been awarded a Nobel Prize in Physics for his work on machine learning.

Informatics REF results

We are ranked #1 in the UK for research power in Computer Science and Informatics Times Higher Education ranking. Our research environment and all impact case studies received top grades (4*, world leading). Overall, 97% of our REF submission is world leading (4*) or internationally excellent (3*).

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Informatics is changing the way we think and live, but what exactly is it?

About us

The School of Informatics, located in the heart of Edinburgh, is the largest institution of this kind in the UK and one of the largest in Europe.

Research

We provide a fertile environment for a wide range of studies focussed on understanding computation in both artificial and natural systems.

Industry Engagement

We work with industry, business, and government partners to transfer our world-leading research to the Scottish and global economies. If you are interested in a collaboration, contact our Business Development Team.

People and Culture

The School of Informatics is committed to making our community a place where everyone feels seen, heard and valued.

Promoting Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Decolonising the Informatics Curriculum

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Watch our videos to find out more about what we do and get to know our researchers and students.

Introduction to the School of Informatics

Researchers' Journey