Our purpose in action: AI Talent Academy update

Back in May, we announced BSI’s partnership with The University of Edinburgh and the Cowrie Scholarship Foundation (CSF) to establish an AI (Artificial Intelligence) Talent Academy. We’re delighted to confirm that five scholarships have now been awarded to students commencing their studies next month (September 2024). Three scholarships have been awarded to undergraduate students from Black African and Caribbean heritage from socio-economically challenged backgrounds studying AI related courses in Computer Science and Cognitive Science; and two scholarships have been awarded to students studying the Edinburgh Futures Institute’s Masters in AI and Data Ethics. There will also be an opportunity for all five students to join BSI once they graduate.

Earlier this month our President of Regulatory Services, Manuela Gazzard, and Head of Talent Acquisition - Regulatory Services, Matt Bone, attended a launch event at The University of Edinburgh to celebrate the partnership which is a great example of BSI’s purpose in action - ‘impact for a fair society and sustainable world’.

Manuela Gazzard, President, Regulatory Services at BSI commented: “We’re genuinely excited to be partnering with The University of Edinburgh and the Cowrie Scholarship Foundation to help educate and equip tomorrow’s talent; and influence the existence of a more diverse, inclusive, and equitable AI community.

“This collaboration reinforces BSI’s purpose - ‘impact for a fair society and sustainable world’, and we hope there will be an opportunity to build on the scholarship’s success by affiliating with other academic institutions in the future.

“We wish all of the students who have successfully secured a scholarship the very best of luck for the year ahead - we are looking forward to watching them thrive.”