The Ultimate Guide to Data Science
A curated UK edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Data Science.
What to know about Data Science
Data Science is a multidisciplinary field that uses scientific methods, algorithms, and technology to extract insights and knowledge from structured and unstructured data. This rapidly evolving discipline plays a pivotal role in helping organisations across industries unlock the value hidden in data, driving innovation, decision-making, and operational efficiency.
Our collection of stories on Data Science covers a wide range of topics, including advances in AI and machine learning platforms, data management solutions, cybersecurity powered by data analytics, and the growing importance of skills development and education in this area. Readers will find insights into how businesses are leveraging data science to personalise customer experiences, mitigate risks, optimise processes, and explore new market opportunities.
Whether you're interested in the latest technology partnerships, emerging AI tools, talent trends, or case studies of data-driven transformation, exploring these stories will deepen your understanding of how data science is shaping the future of technology and business.
UK Data Science News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Scotland women in tech backs AI leadership training
Scotland Women in Technology and The Data Lab fund two cohorts of a data and AI leadership programme for 40 women over two years.
Jimmy Wales to headline DataFest 2026 in Edinburgh
DataFest 2026 in Edinburgh will hear from Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales and ex-Google, Meta and SpaceX executive Dex Hunter-Torricke on AI trust and leadership.
SAS expands UK AI push with GBP £20 million Glasgow plan
SAS deepens UK AI investment with Glasgow research hub funding and free training access for workers, students and apprentices.
OVHcloud adds Quandela Belenos quantum computer to platform
OVHcloud expands its Quantum-as-a-Service offer with Quandela's Belenos, a 12-qubit photonic machine billed by the second for cloud users.
Cera launches AI Lab with eight-figure care investment
Cera to use new AI Lab and eight-figure funding to develop care tools for providers, as pressure mounts on ageing-health systems.
Helical raises USD $10 million to expand virtual AI lab
Helical secures USD $10 million seed round to scale its AI-powered drug discovery platform across more pharma programmes.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Data Science
Dataiku unveils orchestration-focused AI Success platform
Gartner sees AI spend hitting USD $2.52trn by 2026
JFrog unveils AI Catalogue to enhance secure model governance
FICO named leader in Forrester AI decision platforms report
SAS launches AI models after USD $1 billion investment push
Expert Columns
Career expert reveals which tech roles are most in-demand right now - and how women can break into them
Don't rule yourself out of a career in STEM
Female representation in AI is a win-win situation for businesses
Start training for a job that doesn't exist yet
Diving into STEM: My journey into big tech
Leading through ambiguity: Women and the AI era
Recruiting at the speed of technology
Recent Data Science News
Hammer launches AI Works programme for channel partners
Hammer unveils AI Works for UK channel partners, adding a laboratory, portal and specialist support to tackle skills gaps and deployment hurdles.
Career expert reveals which tech roles are most in-demand right now - and how women can break into them
Data, AI and cloud roles are surging as a career expert outlines the most in-demand tech jobs and how women can successfully enter them.
Diving into STEM: My journey into big tech
From French novels to data models, one woman charts an unlikely journey into big tech and urges others to embrace unexpected STEM paths.
Aero Commerce backs Tech She Can with matched appeal
Aero backs Tech She Can with a GBP £500 matched fundraising drive to spotlight and tackle the persistent gender gap in tech careers.
Electric Twin raises USD $14m to scale AI audiences
London AI start-up Electric Twin raises USD $14m to grow its synthetic audience tech, pitched as a faster alternative to market research.
UK CFOs put AI at heart of strategy & productivity push
UK CFOs are ramping up AI investment and taking charge of digital strategy, betting on productivity gains if tools fit existing finance workflows.
Digital Xtra grants boost young Scots' digital skills
Digital Xtra awards nearly GBP £120,000 to 27 Scottish projects, helping over 2,000 young people build vital computing and digital skills.
Aventur secures Dutch backing for AI money platform
Aventur lands Dutch family office funding for its AI-led money platform, eyeing a 2026 UK launch to narrow the financial advice gap.
OneAdvanced buys Patchs to boost NHS AI triage tools
OneAdvanced has bought Patchs Health to fold its AI triage and online consultation tools into a next-generation NHS digital platform.
UK founders demand clearer AI rules & digital trust
UK founders warn unclear AI rules and weak digital trust threaten competitiveness, as many eye EU markets despite backing Britain to start up.
AI images skew UK jobs towards white, male workers
A study finds AI image tools depicting UK jobs in 2025 heavily favour white, male workers, deepening existing gender and racial imbalances.
digiLab launches theLab to develop safe UK AI systems
Exeter's digiLab launches theLab, a research hub to build uncertainty-aware, trustworthy AI for critical UK sectors from energy to defence.
Optima secures fresh investment from GCP to boost UK & EU AI growth
Edinburgh-based AI consultancy Optima Partners has secured fresh investment from Growth Capital Partners to expand its UK and European operations.
Rising costs & AI adoption put SME graduate hiring at risk
Rising costs and AI adoption threaten graduate hiring in UK SMEs, with firms facing nearly GBP £40,000 first-year expenses amid limited government support.
Recruiting at the speed of technology
Tech firms must hire swiftly without compromising quality, blending smart processes and human insight to meet the sector's rapid pace and fierce talent demand.
AI playlists bring personalised music therapy to dementia care
UK charity Music for my Mind uses AI to personalise music playlists, enhancing therapy and mood for people with dementia, benefiting thousands nationwide.
UK firms face skills shortages stalling AI & tech growth
UK firms face talent shortages in networking, cybersecurity, and AI, stalling growth and delaying digital transformation across vital tech sectors.
HowNow & Pluralsight partner to boost digital skills learning
HowNow has partnered with Pluralsight to integrate over 6,500 tech courses into its platform, boosting workplace access to essential digital skills learning.
A-level STEM surge boosts hopes for UK's net-zero & digital goals
UK A-level results show a surge in STEM subjects, boosting hopes for skilled workers to meet net-zero and digital economy goals by 2050.
EU AI Act prompts debate over innovation & regulation risks
The EU AI Act sparks debate as industry fears strict rules may hinder innovation and security in fast-evolving AI fields like cybersecurity across Europe.