How is digital transformation changing the future of work and skills?

How is digital transformation changing the future of work and skills?

Digital Economy and Society Discussion Series #1

By School of Social and Political Science

Date and time

Wed, 6 Dec 2023 15:00 - 16:30 GMT

Location

University of Edinburgh, MST_Teaching room 12 (01M.469)

Medical School, Doorway 3 Teviot Place Edinburgh EH8 9AG United Kingdom

About this event

As digitalization is rapidly transforming the quality, character, and accessibility of learning and work around the world, opportunities emerge alongside inequalities, risks and challenges. In this public discussion event, leading experts in their field offer insights about current and potential future transformations of employment and education.


Speakers

  • Karen Gregory, University of Edinburgh
  • Benedetta Catanzariti, University of Edinburgh
  • Jen Ross, University of Edinburgh
  • Zulum Avila, International Labour Organization

Moderation: Andreas Hackl and Mohammad Amir Anwar.

Digital Economy and Society (DES) Research Cluster, Edinburgh Futures Institute


Attendance in person or online; online participation will be on Zoom (more details to be shared by email on the day of the event). Please select attendance category as part of your registration.



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School of Social and Political Science

The School of Social and Political Science is one of the leading schools of social science in the UK, our success reflects excellence across teaching, research and impact. 

Our member subjects include Politics and International Relations, Social Anthropology, Social Policy, Social Work, Sociology and Science, Technology & Innovation Studies. We also host a number of centres and institutes.

We have over 1000 UG students, over 500 PGT students, and over 300 PGR students currently on our programmes of study. We provide an outstanding educational environment and support the highest quality research. In REF 2014, 77% of our research performance was categorised as 4* or 3*.

Our academic staff profile is cross-disciplinary, with a strong and growing international orientation. Building upon established strengths in International Development, we are centrally involved in the University's Global Development Academy, and work closely with the Global Justice Academy, the Global Health Academy and the Global Environment & Society Academy.

The Dean and Head of School is Professor John Devaney.

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