At the forefront of AI The University of Edinburgh is the birthplace of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Europe. AI has been part of our history for more than six decades, and continues to influence and drive our extraordinary work today and into the future. We are using AI to change lives We believe AI has the ability to unlock economic growth, create previously unimagined jobs and industries, offer solutions to over-stretched public services, and make the lives better for everyone in the UK – and beyond.We believe this because at Edinburgh we are already doing it.This progress is made possible by our unique blend of expert talent, advanced computing capabilities, rich datasets and strong partnerships across sectors.We have the people, the machines, the experience and the ambition to do more. Explore to learn more about our work, our people and how to join us as we push the boundaries of AI. 1st in the world for industry, innovation and infrastructure* £100m+ investment into the Edinburgh International Data Facility No.1 in the UK for research power in Computing Science and Informatics* £350m economic impact from research in patient care, digital services and sustainable energy Ecosystem We are first in the world for industry, innovation and infrastructure, according to Times Higher Education, with one of Europe’s largest centres for AI research. Leadership At Edinburgh, we aren't just part of the AI conversation - we're leading it. We are a global hub for AI and our students, staff and alumni are shaping AI internationally. Changing lives AI has the potential to improve the worlds of health, finance and climate action. See the real-world applications of our research and innovation. *1st in the world for industry, innovation and infrastructure Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2024, No.1 in the UK for research power in Computing Science and Informatics Times Higher Education based on the 2021 Research Excellence Framework This article was published on 2025-03-11
