The Bayes Centre - University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh
The Bayes Centre is the University of Edinburgh's Innovation Hub for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence. The technical strengths brought together in the Bayes Centre build on world-leading academic excellence in the mathematical, computational, engineering, and natural sciences in the University of Edinburgh's College of Science and Engineering.
The Centre offers a new kind of collaborative, multidisciplinary proving ground where we develop innovative technological solutions for the benefit of society. We have a community of over four hundred internationally recognised scientists, outstanding PhD students, leading industry experts and innovation support professionals, working together across disciplines and sectors to advance data technology and apply it to real-world problems.
Located on Potterrow at the heart of the University of Edinburgh’s Central campus. The £45 million Bayes Centre building, designed by Bennetts Associates, was officially opened in October 2018 by University of Edinburgh Chancellor HRH The Princess Royal.
Bayes is also home to the Edinburgh Centre for Robotics' Robotarium East, which hosts the Valkyrie robot. Standing 1.8 metres tall and weighing in 125 kilograms, the Valkyrie is one of the most advanced humanoid robots in the world and the Bayes atrium has the NASA Valkyrie interactive touchscreen experience which visitors can use during their visit.
Planned Activities
Discover the intersection of research, innovation, creativity and stunning views at the University of Edinburgh on Doors Open Day! We invite you to experience the ground floor of the breath-taking Informatics Forum. Take advantage of exclusive guided tours that include a visit to the scenic roof terrace—an absolute must-see for photographers and enthusiasts alike! After soaking in the views, continue on the tour through the terrace link for an exclusive peek into the Bayes Centre tours including their robotics lab interactive touchscreen display. Then wrap up your visit venturing along to Inspace, Design Informatics studio and workshop facilities, to explore this high-tech venue, and glimpse behind the scenes at the ways researchers and students are thinking about the future and combining the fields of art, design, data science and technology.
Facilities
Gallery
Key Information
The tour will require pre-booking and a link will be provided shortly.
First tour 10.15 am
Last tour 1.15 pm
Tours begin every 45 minutes
Where to find us
Address
- University of Edinburgh: The Bayes Centre
- 47 Potterow
- Edinburgh
- EH8 9BT