The Data Lab MSc Programme launched

The Data Lab Innovation Centre has recently announced the launch of their MSc Programme.  The Data Lab MSc is a collaborative effort between Robert Gordon University, The University of Dundee, The University of Stirling and The Data Lab Innovation Centre.  Through this collaboration, each university has developed an MSc programme based on its own strengths … Read more

Call re-opened for the SICSA Saltire Fellowship

Those that missed out on applying for the SICSA funded Saltire Fellowship first time around will have another opportunity to apply for this exciting opportunity over the next few weeks.  We are now accepting applications from Early Career Researchers working at SICSA institutions – there is no deadline, but please apply soon as the place is … Read more

Research Ventures Entrepreneurship Course – SICSA funded places available

SICSA has 12 fully-funded places for research students in Computer Science to attend the next Research Ventures event, which will take place in Glasgow in June 2015. To apply for a fully funded place on this course, please email admin@www.sicsa.ac.uk with your name, institution, year of study, whether you require accommodation on the 22nd June, any special … Read more

The Data Lab announce new job vacancies

The Scottish Innovation Centre, the Data Lab, have recently announced a number of new job vacancies based at the Edinburgh Hub (School of Informatics). Positions available include: Project Development Manager; Business Development Executive (X 3); and Legal and Commercial Manager. If you are interested in applying please see our vacancies page, or go directly to the University … Read more

SICSA Elevate Business Accelerator 2015 – Call now open

We are pleased to announce that the call for participants for the 2015 SICSA Elevate programme is now open.  The deadline for applications is April 30 2015. Turning your idea into a business can be challenging but we’re here to help, so that you don’t have to make the journey alone. If you have the … Read more

SICSA to sponsor 2 Saltire Fellowships in 2015. Deadline for applications – 17th March

The SICSA Directors are pleased to announce that SICSA will sponsor 2 Saltire Fellowships in 2015, coordinated by the Saltire Foundation. The Saltire Fellowship is a world-class, 8 month long programme that equips Fellows with the skills and experience required to take a leadership role within Scottish business. It blends teaching at the #1 ranked … Read more

4 SICSA Research Challenges launched for 2015

The SICSA Directors are pleased to announce that from February 2015 SICSA will fund a number of Research Challenges per year, each running for a period of 12 months.   Each of the SICSA Research Challenges will be driven by a problem or issue whose resolution will have impact on the world outside Informatics and Computer … Read more

Postdoctoral and Early Career Researcher Exchanges (PECE) – Next Deadline 28th February

SICSA has funding of up to £7500 available per applicant to undertake an exchange to a University in Europe, North America, China or India. This funding has been made available to support existing research collaborations or to establish new connections. The funding can be used for return travel; accommodation and subsistence; and for additional childcare … Read more

SICSA Research Theme Events – Medical Imaging and Sensing in Computing

SICSA recently launched a new Research Theme in Medical Imaging and Sensing in Computing. This theme is in partnership with Toshiba Medical Visualisation Systems. For full details of this theme and to view a short video please visit: https://www.sicsa.ac.uk/research/medical-imaging-sensing/ We are pleased to confirm that there are now a number of theme events organised for … Read more