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Fast Forward 2026: AI futures beyond the hype

10 June, 2026

Researchers from the School of Informatics contributed to Edinburgh Innovations’ Fast Forward 2026…

Professor Michael Rovatsos, Personal Chair of Artificial Intelligence in the School of Informatics

Informatics researchers contribute to report on shaping the future of AI

08 June, 2026

Researchers from the School of Informatics have contributed to a new University of Edinburgh report…

Edinburgh Data and AI Exchange

Informatics PhD researchers recognised at London Hopper Colloquium 2026

28 May, 2026

Two PhD researchers from the School of Informatics have been recognised at the London Hopper…

Two PhD researchers from the School of Informatics have been recognised at the London Hopper Colloquium 2026

Quantum Fringe Festival 2026 has launched

13 May, 2026

This summer, Scotland is once again hosting the Quantum Fringe Festival (QF26) — a two‑month…

Quantum Fringe Festival 2026

Informatics-founded startup wins UKRI Agentic AI Pioneers Prize

11 May, 2026

A startup founded on research from the School of Informatics at the University of Edinburgh has won…

The Agentic AI Pioneers Prize

Informatics students and staff take part in Pint of Science 2026

22 April, 2026

Members of the School of Informatics will once again be sharing their research with the public as…

Pint of Science

AI could diagnose blood disorders and infections in minutes, not days

21 April, 2026

Researchers from the School of Informatics have contributed computer‑vision and artificial‑…

AI could diagnose blood disorders and infections in minutes, not days

Two Informatics academics elected Fellows of the Royal Society of Edinburgh

07 April, 2026

Professors Subramanian Ramamoorthy and Mahesh Marina from the School of Informatics have been…

The Royal Society of Edinburgh, Scotland’s National Academy

Informatics students showcase innovative assistive robotics at SDP Industry Fair

01 April, 2026

On Wednesday 1 April 2026, the School of Informatics hosted its annual System Design Project (SDP)…

SDP Industry Fair 2026

EUFS Launches New ADS Race Car “SISU26” Ahead of 2026 Silverstone Competition

30 March, 2026

Edinburgh University Formula Student (EUFS) has unveiled its 2026 autonomous race car, “SISU26”, at…

EUFS Launch 25/26 Challenger “SISU26”

Deepfake detection techniques vulnerable to attack, study finds

26 March, 2026

Researchers from the School of Informatics have contributed to a major new study evaluating the…

Deepfake concept ,Facial tracking, detection and recognition technology, Security system. Cyber security and Security password login online concept.

Edinburgh researchers join £12.5 million national centre for next‑generation semiconductor systems

19 March, 2026

Researchers from the School of Informatics are contributing to a new £12.5 million national…

Processor chip on circuit board with copy space for design.

Funding boost to turbocharge quantum computing research

17 March, 2026

A major £20 million boost to the University’s Quantum Software Lab (QSL) will drive forward…

High-tech quantum computing core with layered qubit structures and holographic data flows. Ideal for representing quantum technology, next-generation computing, data science, and theoretical physics in modern tech visuals.

NASA’s Valkyrie Robot Concludes a Decade at Edinburgh

06 March, 2026

A robot developed by NASA in preparation for missions to Mars is returning to the USA following a…

Valkyrie

Informatics Alumnus Raises $6M to Build the Next Generation of AI‑Powered Music Creation

23 February, 2026

Pascual Merita, MSc Artificial Intelligence graduate from the School of Informatics, The Univeristy…

Mozart founders CEO Sundar Arvind (seated), CCO Arjun Khanna, and Pascual Merita Torres CTO

Two simple steps turn classical computing into quantum, according to newly published framework co-authored by Professor Chris Heunen

19 February, 2026

Researchers from an international collaboration, including Professor Chris Heunen from the School…

A futuristic glowing quantum computer unit, 3d render

Global network puts spotlight on quantum software

10 February, 2026

Scientists from around the world have joined forces to highlight the critical role that quantum…

Powerful quantum central processor unit on motherboard. Credit- mustafau- GettyImages.

Professor Judy Robertson receives Suffrage Science Award

02 February, 2026

Professor Judy Robertson, Chair in Digital Learning, who holds a joint appointment with the School…

Professor Judy Robertson

Improving Security Standards in Financial Services with ASC X9

26 January, 2026

The Blockchain Technology Laboratory at the University of Edinburgh is working with Accredited…

Network security graphic user interface background.

Professor Aggelos Kiayias named 2025 ACM Fellow

21 January, 2026

Professor Aggelos Kiayias, Chair in Cyber Security and Privacy at the University of Edinburgh’s…

Aggelos Kiayias