This year, we spoke to 97 people about how they searched for degrees and whether they had used AI tools in the process. I used these insights, along with data from GA4 and results from stress-testing various AI tools, to create a presentation for the 2025 ContentEd conference. Nov 18, 2025

By Chufeng Wang, University of Edinburgh Discussions of international football governance almost invariably rely on the image of a pyramid. At its apex sits FIFA, the omnipotent sovereign, handing down laws to confederations, national associations, and clubs. Consequently, scandals such as the 2015 corruption indictments or the 2021 European Super League breakaway attempt are typically […]

Without strong knowledge management, ethical AI collapses. Can you believe that? Let me tell you, then! Missing documentation and weak institutional memory do more than slow down teams; they also fuel bias, hide risks, and lead to unsafe decisions and reputation damage. The Missing Link Between AI Ethics and Knowledge Fairness, safety, and explainability don’t […]

As someone who started experimenting with LLMs early, back when they were much simpler than what we have now, I’ve always been fascinated by what they can do. Over time, my curiosity turned into a habit of trying out small, practical tasks just to see how well an LLM could handle them. This blog is […]

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MSc Engineering and Electronics 2004 Yiming didn’t wait long after graduation to make his mark. Using the technical skills in energy systems and power electronics developed at the University of Edinburgh, he founded a company that has become a global powerhouse in solar and energy storage, currently employing more than 5,000 people.