[13/09/2024] The School of Informatics, in collaboration with Bayes Centre and Inspace, is opening its doors to the public on Sunday, 29 September 2024. We are offering the visitors a unique opportunity to explore our spaces and learn about our history. Visitors will have access to the ground floor of the breath-taking Informatics Forum and take advantage of exclusive guided tours that include a visit to the scenic roof terrace—an absolute must-see for photographers and enthusiasts alike! The tours will continue through the terrace link for an exclusive peek into the Bayes Centre, including their robotics lab interactive touchscreen display. The tours will wrap up in Inspace, Design Informatics studio and workshop facilities, where visitors will explore this high-tech venue, and glimpse behind the scenes at the ways researchers and students are thinking about the future and combining the fields of art, design, data science and technology. 5 Tours are offered throughout the day, the first beginning at 10:15am and the last at 1:15pm. The tours will last an hour each. Visitors are required to book a ticket to access the buildings and join the tour. We expect a very limited number of spaces to be available on the day for latecomers. Book your free tickets here Informatics Forum Did you know the Informatics Forum boasts a roof terrace offering panoramic views of the iconic Arthur’s Seat? The University's history in pioneering artificial intelligence and computer science research dates back to 1963 with the establishment of dedicated research groups and has grown to a vibrant hub of activity within the state-of-the-art Informatics Forum and the adjacent Bayes Centre and Inspace. Opened in September 2008 the Informatics Forum, designed as a 'Forum for Interaction', is now home to the School of Informatics, providing space for over 500 scientists pursuing research in fields such as computer science, artificial intelligence, and cognitive science. The Bayes Centre and Inspace The Bayes Centre is the University of Edinburgh's Innovation Hub for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence rooted firmly within the College of Science and Engineering's domain of mathematical, computational, engineering, and natural sciences. Bayes is also home to the Edinburgh Centre for Robotics' Robotarium East, which hosts a selection of advanced humanoid robots, quadrupeds and other robotical devices. Inspace is part of the Institute for Design Informatics and is a collaborative hub, commissioning and producing creative activity. Their public programme connects data, research and creative talent. In the Institute for Design Informatics, they create prototypes and experiences that make real to people the ideas that underpin the data society, and aim to ensure that new technologies sustain and enhance human values. Doors Open Day Doors Open Day is a chance to explore some of Edinburgh’s architecturally and culturally significant buildings. From heritage landmarks to the city’s newest architecture, Doors Open Day offers free access to properties that are either not usually open to the public or would normally charge an entry fee. The event also offers the public an opportunity to find out more about the capital's public buildings. Related Links More information about our event Doors Open Days website This article was published on 2024-09-13
