Events

Selection of Informatics events: distinguished and inaugural lectures

Upcoming events

Event date
Oct 27 2026 -

Distinguished Lecture: Delivering Measurable Patient Outcomes with AI

Drawing on real-world case studies, Bryn Roberts of Roche explores how AI and digital health can deliver measurable outcomes in healthcare.

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Bryn Roberts
Nov 03 2026 -

Technomoral Conversations: AI and the Future of Fundamental Rights

Join the latest event in the Technomoral Conversations series to explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping fundamental rights, including freedom of expression, labour rights, privacy and freedom of movement.

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Technomoral Conversations: AI and the Future of Fundamental Rights. Join us on 3 November at 6pm in Edinburgh &online, where we will hear from: Zeerak Talat (University of Edinburgh), Javier Ruiz Diaz (Amnesty International UK), tèmítópé lasade-anderson (Glitch), and Haylea Campbell (Hogan Lovells Cadwalader).
Nov 12 2026 -

Informatics PhD Fair 2026

Interested in PhD study at the University of Edinburgh? Join the Informatics PhD Fair to explore doctoral research opportunities, funding routes, Centres for Doctoral Training, and research areas across the School of Informatics. Meet potential supervisors, Graduate School staff, CDT teams and current PhD students and learn more about postgraduate research at Edinburgh.

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Students at the entrance to the Informatics Forum

A series of distinguished lectures which aim to present excellent speakers exploring intriguing topics in an engaging style.

Each year the University hosts a series of public inaugural lectures given by Professors or Chairs newly appointed by the University. Inaugural lectures by newly appointed chairs from the School of Informatics are listed on this page.