The Future of Research in an Age of AI
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Date
September 17, 2026
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Time
10:00 am - 11:30 am
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Edinburgh Futures Institute
1 Lauriston Place, Edinburgh EH3 9EF
The Future of Research in an Age of AI takes place at Edinburgh Futures Institute on Thursday 17 September 2026, with a hybrid discussion on how artificial intelligence is reshaping research and knowledge creation.
Running from 10am to 11:30am, this free event is pitched at a moment when universities, public institutions, and researchers are all trying to understand the opportunities and risks that AI brings.
Key Event Details
| Date | Thursday 17 September 2026 |
| Time | 10am to 11:30am |
| Venue | Edinburgh Futures Institute |
| Format | Hybrid event |
| Price | Free, registration required |
What To Expect
The event is framed around the big questions now facing research institutions: how AI can accelerate discovery, where the technology challenges established methods, and what safeguards are needed as it becomes more deeply embedded in academic and professional practice.
That makes it relevant well beyond a narrow tech audience. Students, researchers, policymakers, and anyone interested in the future of universities and public knowledge should find plenty to think about here.
Venue & Registration
This session is hosted at Edinburgh Futures Institute, one of the city’s most interesting venues for interdisciplinary events and public discussion. Because it is hybrid, people who cannot attend in person may still be able to register online.
For registration and the latest speaker information, use the official Edinburgh Futures Institute event page.
Our Tips
- Register in advance rather than relying on last-minute availability.
- If you work in higher education or digital policy, this looks particularly relevant.
- Read the speaker and panel details before attending so you can get more from the discussion.