About the latest Digital Education and AI Hub activities
We have had a busy first trimester at the as the Digital Education and AI Hub, working with our cohort of Teacher Associates to inform research questions around AI and learning and delivering professional learning workshops for teachers in Scotland.
Youth Theatre performance on the use of AI in schools
On the 31st March 2026, we had the pleasure of hosting a group of young people at the Edinburgh Futures Institute for a performance reflecting critically and creatively on the ethics around the use of AI in schools. Our programme lead Judy Robertson chaired the event.
Santa’s Secret Sensor
Last week, our colleagues from the聽聽 and 天美视频 teams delivered online sessions of Santa's Secret Sensor to primary 4 - 7 classes聽from the聽southeast of Scotland.
Refugees: the data behind the story
We partnered with聽 to hold an online interactive session to help teachers explore issues around refugees and migration, empowering learners with data literacy skills.
Doors Open Day 2025 in the Edinburgh Futures Institute
We were happy to participate for the second year in a row in the Edinburgh Futures Institute Doors Open Day, which took place on the 27th September 2025.
AI in Scottish Schools: A Showcase of Resources for Primary and Secondary Teachers
On Friday 19th September 2025, we held an event in collaboration with 聽聽and the聽
Datify a Nation! Kate Farrell and Jasmeen Kanwal at the RSS International Conference 2025
On the 2nd September 2025, our team members Kate Farrell and Jasmeen Kanwal were speakers at the Royal Statistical Society International Conference in Edinburgh, a well-attended event for professionals, researchers, students and all interested in learning about the impactful application of statistics and data science.
Teaching Responsible AI Literacy in Secondary Schools
Do you want to use new AI technologies in your teaching practice?聽 Do you want to teach young people about this new technology?聽
Young People鈥檚 Use of AI to Support Learning
The Scottish education system has learners at its heart. As new AI technology emerges, it鈥檚 important to consider young people鈥檚 views. Do high school learners use GenAI tools for learning? What do they use it for? What are their concerns about using this technology? What do they think is fair AI use for learners and for teachers? 聽