A new seminar series will stimulate debate on issues that will shape the future of ‘data-led’ innovation.

The Controversies in the Data Society seminars will take place weekly, discussing a range of issues including data’s impact on surveillance, justice, AI at work and fake news.

Controversies in the Data Society

Mondays 11:10 – 13:00, 1 George Square (Neuroscience), G.8 Gaddum LT (except Thursday 15 February, LT1, 7 Bristo Square)

All events can be booked through our Eventbrite channel

Download the event series poster (PDF)

Pressing topics

On 5 February, Professors Chris Dibben and Burkhard Schafer will explore whether anonymity will still be possible with our highly linked data systems. Professor Jonathan Crook and Dr James Stewart will shed light on economic exclusion in the data society on 26 February. Propaganda, social media and “Fake News” in contemporary politics will be under the spotlight on 19 March.

Building Bridges Series

The new Edinburgh Futures Institute programme is part of the Building Bridges Series, which aims to build connections between various disciplines and external parties. It will forge new relationships by drawing on the existent wealth of activities that the University already offers, and provide support to help them break new ground in their endeavours.