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The Binks Hub @thebinkshub.bsky.social · 5d

It was an honour to be a part of the showcase at the @edinburgh-uni.bsky.social Community Plan 2025-30 launch tonight at @edfuturesinstitute.bsky.social - a great evening celebrating an engaging, inclusive plan with lots of interesting conversations ✨

Photo of the Binks Hub at the Community Plan launch - an easel with a poster, a screen print displayed on a stand, and a roller banner.

Photo of the audience and speaker at the event

Photo of University of Edinburgh Community Plan 2025-30

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The Binks Hub @thebinkshub.bsky.social · 4d

🎨 A Day of Creativity at @edfuturesinstitute.bsky.social 🎨

Ease into the day with our writing retreat – a welcoming space to reflect & write. Book: edin.ac/4kYPZ2J

Later our friends at Zine Team are hosting a hands-on workshop – create & collaborate! Book: edin.ac/4nKgGtW

Come for one or both!

Binks Hub Writing Retreat

Hosted at EFI, these will be relaxed sessions with writing prompts and a chance to share and discuss writing goals.

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Edinburgh Futures Institute @edfuturesinstitute.bsky.social · 4h

DemFutures at The University of Edinburgh, in collaboration with Newcastle University, invite you to the book launch of Climate Assemblies – New Civic Institutions for a Climate-Changed World.

🗓️ Friday 24 October, 1pm-2.30pm (BST / UK time)
📍 Online via Zoom
🎟️ Register edin.ac/4nKszjT

Climate Assemblies: Online Book Launch

DemFutures (Edinburgh) & Newcastle University, invite you to the launch of the open access book Climate Assemblies

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Edinburgh Futures Institute @edfuturesinstitute.bsky.social · 4d

Join us for this deep dive where Brad Rittenhouse leads a discussion on low-cost, high-impact DIY strategies for integrating humanities & social sciences into academic HPC (high-performance computing) infrastructures.

🗓️ 20 Oct | 17:00 - 18:30 BST
📍 Online
💳 Free
🎟️ https://edin.ac/46K1KpN

Giving Humanists a Helping Hand in HPC - Edinburgh Futures Institute

A discussion led by Brad Rittenhouse.

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Edinburgh Futures Institute @edfuturesinstitute.bsky.social · 4d

The British Council & Edinburgh Futures Institute invite young people (18- 35) to join a 2-day training programme exploring media literacy & generating solutions to disinformation

⭐ Media Literacy in the age of AI
🗓️ 11-12 Nov 2025 , 9:30am-5:30pm📍 EFI
❗Apply by 31 Oct https://edin.ac/4ofpCHO

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Edinburgh Futures Institute @edfuturesinstitute.bsky.social · 6d

Congratulations to our Director of Research, Professor Enda Delaney, on the upcoming launch of his new book! Join Prof Delaney on Thurs 30 Oct, 7pm as he discusses his provocative and original reinterpretation of modern Irish history, Making Ireland Modern 👉 https://ow.ly/fIkg50X8rjc HCAatEdinburgh

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Edinburgh Futures Institute @edfuturesinstitute.bsky.social · 7d

Thinking of studying with us? Join us on Saturday 25 October for our next Undergraduate Open Day! Discover our MA (Hons) Interdisciplinary Futures degree! Discover our unique approach to learning.

Book your place (select 'Interdisciplinary Studies' in the dropdown) 👉 https://edin.ac/ug-opendays

Edinburgh Futures Institute @edfuturesinstitute.bsky.social · 8d

How can we work towards a resilient, equitable & inclusive ecosystem for the travel & tourism sector? In a two-part piece, our sector leads Joshua Ryan-Saha & Tobi Schneider consider the limitations & provide a future roadmap for the sector.

Part 1 👉 edin.ac/46TNfi6
Part 2 👉 edin.ac/42XPMq8

Edinburgh Futures Institute @edfuturesinstitute.bsky.social · 11d

Join us on Wed 15 October for Centre for Technomoral Futures flagship lecture.

Learn about the surprising role human wisdom is playing to help us navigate the challenges of AI technologies and create a more humane future, with Professor John Sullins.

💳 Free to attend
🎟️ https://edin.ac/3Kw3VEQ

CTMF Flagship Lecture: Wisdom for an Artificial Age - Edinburgh Futures Institute

Hear from Professor John P. Sullins on the surprising role human wisdom is playing in navigating the challenges of AI technologies.

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Edinburgh Futures Institute @edfuturesinstitute.bsky.social · 11d

🎙️Professor Wright will be featured in an upcoming episode of our Futures Conversations podcast (October 2025), so don't forget to subscribe to our podcast on your favourite streaming platform efi.ed.ac.uk/futures-conv...

Futures Conversations Podcast - Edinburgh Futures Institute

Curious about what the future holds? Join our Futures Conversations.

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Edinburgh Futures Institute @edfuturesinstitute.bsky.social · 11d

ICYMI: Congratulations to Professor Kate Wright @newsprof1.bsky.social, Co-Lead of the interdisciplinary research cluster in Media and Communications at Edinburgh Futures Institute, for winning Outstanding Monograph of the Year! 👏

Read more 👉 edin.ac/4mL8iJt

Professor Kate Wright wins Outstanding Monograph of the Year - Edinburgh Futures Institute

Professor Kate Wright wins Outstanding Monograph of the Year for book on Trump and Voice of America

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Edinburgh Futures Institute @edfuturesinstitute.bsky.social · 12d

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us on Doors Open Day 2025! It was wonderful to meet so many people of all ages from our community! Thanks to our partners for joining us & sharing your amazing work with our visitors 🤩

Be the first to hear of upcoming events 👉 edin.ac/2FtIwqU

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Three people around a stall, one person is smiling

A young person is trying on a virtual headset assisted by a grown-up

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Edinburgh Futures Institute @edfuturesinstitute.bsky.social · 14d

📣 The latest episode of Futures Conversations is out now!

How do we future-proof our infrastructure? Prof Sean Smith outlines how pioneering design & construction of buildings can reduce our environmental footprint. Listen on all major podcast platforms & our website https://edin.ac/43RbImx

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Edinburgh Futures Institute @edfuturesinstitute.bsky.social · 14d

Speculative Futures Central Scotland invites you to their sixth event featuring Pushpi Bagchi and Kyle Morrison from the Futures & Design team at Edinburgh Futures Institute.

⭐ Facilitating Futures-led Design Sprints ⭐
🗓️ Tuesday, 21 Octoer | 12:30 - 13:30 📍Online
🎟️ edin.ac/46tbzs8

Event banner with photos of Kyle Morrison and Pushpi Bagchi from Edinburgh Futures Institute. Text reads: "Facilitating Futures-led Design Sprints," and includes event details for an online meetup on Tuesday 21 October, 12:30–13:30 BST.

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Shannon Vallor @shannonvallor.bsky.social · 19d

Dial in or visit us 15 Oct for CTMF’s annual flagship lecture in the @edfuturesinstitute.bsky.social - this year we hear from our distinguished visiting professor @jpsullins.bsky.social, an early founder of 21st c. research on the ethics of robotics and autonomous systems. A reception will follow!

Centre for Technomoral Futures @technomoralfutures.bsky.social · 20d

Join us for our CTMF Flagship Lecture, where we will hear from Professor @jpsullins.bsky.social on the surprising role human wisdom is playing to help us navigate the challenges of AI technologies and create a more humane future.

🗓️ 15 October 18.00 - 19.30 BST
📍 EFI & online
🎟️ edin.ac/3Kl8em6

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Chiara Bonacchi @chiara-bonacchi.bsky.social · 25d

This week, it was exciting to host @acerbialberto.com at @hcaatedinburgh.bsky.social @edinburgh-uni.bsky.social to launch our @leverhulme.ac.uk-funded *Weaponised Pasts* research project, through three days of teamwork, followed by a kick-off event at @edfuturesinstitute.bsky.social

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Liz McFall @allartmarkets.bsky.social · 28d

I posted a thing on LinkedIn - which is not like me - about an event @edfuturesinstitute.bsky.social on insurance in the polycrises earlier this summer. 🧐 Greta Krippner, @maijutanninen.bsky.social @rfelliott.bsky.social ++ taking the view on an insurance city www.linkedin.com/posts/liz-mc...

Stéve Bernadin, Robert Berksvig, Maiju Tanninen, Rebecca Eliott, Olli Hasu and Greta Krippner taking a perspective on Edinburgh, an insurance city if ever there was.

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The Binks Hub @thebinkshub.bsky.social · 29d

🌍 How can we weave planetary health into public health research, policy and practice? Join us for a half-day seminar at @edfuturesinstitute.bsky.social

🗓️ October 1st, 10am

Explore the power of green prescribing and community-led approaches to health and wellbeing!

Register: edin.ac/4mdx4BB

Join us for an inspiring seminar on green prescribing and planetary health.

The Binks Hub and REALITIES are excited to welcome attendees to a half-day event exploring alternative approaches to health and wellbeing. Focusing on green prescribing and planetary health, the first half of the seminar will open the floor to project teams to share their real-world insights into what’s working, where the gaps are, and how we can collectively move forward through community research and engagement.

In the second half, we will hear from invited organisations who are paving the way in integrating green prescribing in their communities; offering their valuable perspectives on how planetary health and local initiatives are linked.

Open to researchers, health practitioners, and community members, everyone is welcome to connect and learn.

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Edinburgh Futures Institute @edfuturesinstitute.bsky.social · 18d

📣 Job opportunity 📣

We are seeking to appoint a Data Visualisation Engineer to support research in data visualisation through technical and conceptual advice as well as developing data visualisations.

Apply by 16 October 👉 edin.ac/4nJQ9wu

Edinburgh Futures Institute @edfuturesinstitute.bsky.social · 20d

Huge congratulations to Professor Kate Wright, Academic Lead for the interdisciplinary research cluster in Media and Communications at Edinburgh Futures Institute, for winning Outstanding Monograph of the Year! 👏 👏 👏

Read more 👉 edin.ac/47PyTkT
@newsprof1.bsky.social

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Edinburgh Futures Institute @edfuturesinstitute.bsky.social · 20d

The @thebinkshub.bsky.social and REALITIES are excited to welcome attendees to a half-day event exploring alternative approaches to health and wellbeing.

🌳 Planetary Health is Public Health
🗓️ 1 October, 10am - 2:30 pm
📍 Edinburgh Futures Institute and online
🔗 efi.ed.ac.uk/.../planetar...

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Edinburgh Futures Institute @edfuturesinstitute.bsky.social · 20d

Our Futures & Design team recently presented a milestone publication at the 2025 European Conference on Computer-Supported Cooperative Work. Find out more ⬇️⬇️⬇️

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Edinburgh Futures Institute @edfuturesinstitute.bsky.social · 24d

Join Joshua Ryan-Saha, Director of Tourism, Travel & Festivals at Edinburgh Futures Institute, for an interactive exploration of AI's impact on tourism.

Drawing on his work around the globe, Joshua will explore the uncertain future ahead.

🗓️ 7 October | 17:30-19:30
📍 EICC
💳 Free
🎟️ edin.ac/4puV4mN

EICC Live: Artificial Intelligence - Can Tourism Stay Human? - Edinburgh Futures Institute

Join Joshua Ryan-Saha from Edinburgh Futures Institute for an interactive exploration of AI's impact on tourism.

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Edinburgh Futures Institute @edfuturesinstitute.bsky.social · 25d

📣 Episode 3 of our Futures Conversations podcast is out now!

🎧 Laura Cram: The Neuropolitics Research Lab

Available in all major podcast streaming platforms, Youtube, Soundcloud, and on our website ▶️ efi.ed.ac.uk/futures-conv...

Futures Conversations Podcast - Edinburgh Futures Institute

Curious about what the future holds? Join our Futures Conversations.

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Edinburgh Futures Institute @edfuturesinstitute.bsky.social · Sep 8

⭐Doors Open Day 2025 at Edinburgh Futures Institute⭐
🗓️ Saturday, 27 September | 10:00 to 16:00

Join us on Doors Open Day 2025! Meet our staff, students and partners and discover how they are shaping better futures for all.

👉 Free entry! See the full programme efi.ed.ac.uk/event/doors-...

Doors Open Day 2025 at Edinburgh Futures Institute - Edinburgh Futures Institute

This September, explore the fascinating history and exciting future of this special Edinburgh landmark.

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