By collaborating with the National Energy System Operator and other industry partners, our researchers are helping to shape the future of energy in the UK and beyond.

Thinking about a career in data science or operational research? Scott Jenkins’ journey might inspire you. In this blog, he shares how his MSc in Operational Research with Data Science gave him the skills to transition from a retail job to a fulfilling role in the energy sector.

Representatives from MathWorks, Microsoft, Octopus Energy, and Tesco joined the first annual HiGHS Workshop, bringing together users of the world’s best open-source linear optimization software.

The Centre for Statistics at the University of Edinburgh hosted a data-packed conference featuring talks, posters, and collaboration across disciplines. Research Communications Intern Nadia Johnson reports on the event, highlighting the range of data science topics covered.

Ken Nicholson, Principal Information Analyst for Public Health Scotland, spoke at our Knowledge Exchange and Impact seminar at the School of Mathematics in February, shedding light on the organization’s pivotal role in enhancing the health and wellbeing of Scotland’s population.

Torben Sell, a lecturer in Machine Learning at the School of Mathematics, talks about his experiences of attending an AIMday and the resulting project with the Pentland Land Managers Association. Academic researchers in the School of Mathematics regularly participate in various knowledge exchange activities with external partners and across Schools. One format that has proved […]

We are excited to announce some recent successes in our ongoing collaboration with Police Scotland. Three different projects have been approved for funding, marking a significant step forward in our working relationship. We are working closely to develop innovative solutions aimed at optimizing police resourcing through data-driven decision-making. This partnership originated as part of the […]

Have you ever wondered about the role that mathematics plays in the world of data? On the morning of November 6, the School of Mathematics hosted a compelling series of talks at the Bayes Centre, aiming to shed light on this question. As part of the DataLab’s DataFringe 2023 festival, these mini-lectures brought together researchers […]

In the run up to COP26, our former Director of Sustainability Dr David Jordan spoke with Dr Chris Dent and Dr Amy Wilson about sustainable energy, data-driven modelling and the many ways mathematics feeds in to sustainability.