We closed our first Data Equity Incubator: five months, ten modules, and a room of global majority women who no longer call it “just an idea.”
Our latest DataKirk Digital Sistas Member Development Session, on mentoring, coaching and sponsorship, was a powerful reminder that DDS is about building a community where women belong, grow and lead.
On World Youth Skills Day, young voices from Glasgow, Dundee, Edinburgh, Bradford and Newcastle told us exactly what they need to build skills for the future of work. We were listening.
The DataKirk, with Heart of Midlothian FC, hosted the first-ever AI For All Carnival in Scotland: a day proving that no one should be left behind in the AI era.
The The DataKirk is calling on passionate individuals across Scotland to be part of something bigger than an event, a movement. The Scottish Ethnic Minority Talent Summit & Festival (SEMTA) brings together voices, ideas, and talent from div
There’s something powerful about bringing people together in the same room for the first time. Last Saturday, the Data Equity Incubator held its first in-person session in partnership with Bright Red Triangle, welcoming participants from ou
What happens when young people and adults come together to explore AI and digital skills? At DataKirk’s Digital & AI Intergenerational Open Day in Newcastle, it created something powerful a shared learning experience that brought different
For the second year in a row, DataKirk returned to the FIRST UK Tech Challenge, and this season reinforced exactly why experiences like this matter. We brought a group of talented young people to compete at the DECODE competition, hosted at
How young people across Scotland got hands-on with technology, AI, and their own potential. What happens when you put curious young people in a room with drones, VR headsets, AI tools, and a challenge to build something real? You get the Da
We are proud to share that the DataKirk has been recognised as the Tech for Good Winner at the 2025 Social Enterprise Awards Scotland, organised by Social Enterprise Scotland. This award is a meaningful milestone for our team, volunteers, t
We are pleased to announce the launch of the Scottish Ethnic Minority Talent Summit & Festival (SEMTSF) Logo Competition. This annual event, powered by the DataKirk, brings together professionals, creatives, entrepreneurs and community lead
On Monday 6 October 2025, Capital City Partnership (CCP) hosted Stories of Change at the National Library of Scotland, as part of the DataKirk Scottish Ethnic Minority Talent Summit. The event formed part of CCP’s Employer Engagement Projec
We are thrilled to announce the successful conclusion of the 2024/2025 Digital and Data Academic Session at DataKirk, a year defined by growth, innovation, and community impact. The programme officially came to a celebratory close on Saturd
This summer, DataKirk embarked on a transformative journey, one that brought the power of STEM, AI, and Robotics directly to young people across seven Scottish cities: Falkirk, Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Fife, Stirling, and Paisley. Thro
Proud. Inspired. Motivated. 🚀🏆 What an incredible journey it’s been for Team Robokirk at the FIRST Tech Challenge UK 2024/2025! Competing at the Glasgow Science Centre in Scotland, our young team of innovators stepped up, showcasing month
At DataKirk, we’re passionate about empowering underrepresented communities through digital innovation. Over the past year, we’ve been part of an exciting project that united young people, youth workers, and academic experts to explore the
Introduction: A Mother’s Tears and a Child’s Dream Last year, I Fash Fasoro met a remarkable 15-year-old who shared her story with me. She couldn’t travel or enjoy school holidays like her peers because her single mother worked multiple shi
We are building robots. Are we? 🤖 Great to see our young Robo-smarties come together for more than 11 weeks to create this beauty for the FIRST Tech Challenge UK (More Than Robots) happening 25 April 2025. And hooray 😊 it did some expecte
The DataKirk, Scotland’s grassroots organisation for promoting data literacy and analytics training, and digital inclusion, welcomes the UK Government’s announcement of the £14 billion AI Opportunities Action Plan. The plan outlines a compr
Are you passionate about empowering the next generation of talent in the UK? Do you want to be part of a vibrant community that's making a real impact? Then we want YOU to become a DataKirk #Ambassador! Join us today and be part of the chan
We are proud to introduce the exceptional leaders guiding DataKirk with their expertise, vision, and commitment to driving positive change. ✨ Abel Aboh: An Advisor for AI Governance at the Bank of England, Abel brings nearly 20 years of div
With the incredible support of our advisors, volunteers, partners, and community members, the DataKirk delivered a remarkable year of social impact in 2024, empowering communities and transforming lives. Thank You for 2024! To our 2024 stak
From August 5th to 9th, 2024, Falkirk became a hub of innovation and learning as it hosted the highly anticipated Datakirk Smart Summer Camp. Designed for young tech enthusiasts, the camp provided an immersive experience in the world of cod
On August 1, 2024, our peer coordinators had the honour of participating in the Social Action Project Showcase held at BBC Scotland's Pacific Quay in Glasgow. This event brought together dynamic young leaders from various organisations, inc
On July 11, 2024, the AccelerateBLK Employability Support Programme recorded another buzzing event at the Heart of Midlothian FC Innovation Centre. The workshop was able to provide practical tips and best practices to ensure participants’ C
We're happy to share the exciting activities from the DataKirk Summer Smart Club, which took place from July 8th to July 12th, 2024. This week-long program was packed with technology and creativity, designed to ignite the passion for STEM i
We are thrilled to announce the successful completion of the Datakirk UK Work Experience Programme! This intensive program, designed for international students specializing in Data & AI-related fields, has been a remarkable journey of learn
The DaYii Machine Learning Project Day Overview On 6 July 2024, DaYii Peer Leaders from various cities across Scotland including Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Armadale, Paisley, and Stirling gathered at CodeBase Edinburgh for an inspiring a
The Datakirk employability support programme continues to make significant strides in empowering job seekers with the skills and confidence they need to excel in the competitive job market. On 27 June 2024, we hosted the "Crafting a Winning
On 20th June 2024, Datakirk/AccelerateBLK hosted its inaugural in-person employability support programme aimed at assisting ethnic community members. This 5-hour long workshop held at Heart of Midlothian Football Club Tynecastle Edinburgh,
On June 19th, 2024, DataKirk, YouthLink Scotland, Abertay University, and OYCI, hosted an exhilarating Game Design Workshop at Abertay University in Dundee. This event brought together enthusiastic young minds eager to dive into the world o
Last Saturday in Edinburgh, we celebrated a remarkable milestone for DataKirk: the graduation of numerous talented individuals in various data-centric programs. This was not just a ceremony but a vibrant testament to our commitment to foste
We are thrilled to announce that DataKirk has been selected to participate in the INCLUDE+ project by YouthLink Scotland. This significant initiative is part of a five-year programme (2022-2027) aimed at fostering social and digital environ
Glasgow City Region is about to witness the next move for young learners. We are in Glasgow for the IoT, Robotics and Data Open Day and it is amazing to witness these young, intelligent youth gather around as we proceed with DaYii, an initi
Dreams do come true! Processes do yield outcomes! This time, it’s a congratulatory message to AccelerateBLK (DataKirk) 2024 Entrepreneur Accelerator Programme Cohort Participants. 🎓 Massive applause 👏 to both startup founders and women en
For a whole week, I swapped the classroom for the dynamic world of DataKirk, all thanks to the amazing UK Work Experience program. And let me tell you, it was an experience I won’t soon forget! My placement landed me right in the heart of t
