The University of Edinburgh

Data, digital and AI /
Public attitudes and controversies

Media and Communications Cluster

The Media and Communications cluster, part of Edinburgh Centre for Data Culture & Society, investigate the rapidly changing role of data in communication, as well as digital media more broadly.

SCRIPT, the Scottish Research Centre for IP and Technology Law, explores the intersection between law, technology and society from a multidisciplinary and multi-jurisdiction perspective. Our research is about the synergetic relationship between law, social norms, ethics, technologies, commerce and society in the widest possible sense.

Design Informatics

The Institute for Design Informatics draws on user centred and participatory design methods to develop design driven solutions in a range of areas. This includes exploring and utilizing data and digital tools in new ways.