Nobel Prize in Physics for Edinburgh graduate 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. Study with us Join a vibrant student community in a world-class departmentRankingsChoose from a wide range of single and joint honours degrees Undergraduate studies in the School of InformaticsCheck our taught postgraduate opportunitiesMasters programmesCentres for Doctoral TrainingLearn about our research postgraduate degreesResearch degrees Latest news Informatics PhD student develops an AI-powered coffee-making robotInformatics researchers discover AI can't tell the timeEdinburgh Hoppers celebrate International Women’s DayStudent-led TUPLES 2025 conference draws over 100 attendeesSethu Vijayakumar involved in UK-Japan Strategic Partnership discussions 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*). What is Informatics? 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 New to Informatics? Watch our videos! 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 Quick links PeopleWork with usStaff and student intranetArtificial Intelligence at EdinburghGAIL (Generative AI Laboratory)Data Science Unit This article was published on 2024-03-18
