About this tour
As part of the UK’s leading technology ecosystem, Edinburgh plays hosts to several technological giants, such as Microsoft, Amazon, Huawei, and Fujitsu, as well as a range of startups, research institutions, and major universities. Major tech companies, such as Skyscanner and Rockstar North (yes, the Grand Theft Auto creators), originate from this mesmerizing Scottish city. With this this modern tech hub and historic city as our base, we will explore how companies and researchers use complex networks in their innovative and leading work, and hear about the future of the field.
The study tour in Edinburgh wouldn’t be complete without walks through the city’s landmarks and cozy cobblestone streets, stories of the local culture and history, and tasting traditional Scottish food and drinks.
Learning outcomes
- Learn how complex networks are used in industry and academic research and get a taste for the innovations and research being conducted in leading European computer science research institutes
- Engage in your personal learning process outside the classroom by actively participating and challenging your current beliefs, ideas, and assumptions
- Get to know your fellow students and professor in an educational and social setting outside DIS
Possible activities
- Meet with professionals working in industry, from tech giants to new start-ups based in Edinburgh
- Take a tour in the University of Edinburgh’s Informatics Forum and the Bayes Centre
- Learn from prime computer science and data science researchers and peers within the University of Edinburgh