We are a global hub for leaders in AI. Our students, staff and alumni are shaping AI internationally. Leading the AI conversation Our extraordinary collection of AI experts – one of the biggest concentrations in Europe – is why the University of Edinburgh is ranked as the top institution in the UK for research power in Computer Science and Informatics according to Times Higher Education based on the 2021 Research Excellence Framework. Our AI expertise can be found in disciplines beyond computer science. We have researchers investigating how AI intersects with areas such as the arts, the law, healthcare, finance, aging and climate science. At Edinburgh, we aren't just part of the AI conversation - we're leading it.Find out more about our AI leaders, their work, their insights, and how to connect with them. Profiles Meet the researchers propelling AI research and development at the University of Edinburgh. Thought leadership Everyone has an opinion about artificial intelligence. At the University of Edinburgh, some of the world's leading thinkers on AI are regularly sharing their expertise to help us navigate through the hype. This article was published on 2025-03-11