Artur Steiner
Artur is a professor in social entrepreneurship and community development, and leads the Community, Citizenship and Participation Research Group at the Yunus Centre, Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU). His research focuses on how social innovation, co-produced services, creative approaches, and progressive policies can improve the efficiency of service delivery, reduce social inequalities, and support vulnerable and marginalised groups in society.
Achievements include
- Member of the GCU Business School Ethics Committee, and GCU Equality and Diversity Champions Network
- Co-author: Exploring the contribution of rural enterprises to local resilience
- Co-author: Unlocking the potential of rural social enterprise
- Co-author: Unpacking community resilience through capacity for change
In my own words…
We must put people first and give communities a say in how data and technology are used, ensuring that AI is used to solve real social problems. In other words, it’s about shifting the focus from technology-for-profit to technology-for-social-good.
By bringing together data science and social innovation knowledge, we could develop a new 'Data Social Innovations Paradigm', implementing new solutions – services, models, or partnerships – that address the unmet needs of disadvantaged communities, enhance the efficiency and responsiveness of public or social services, and generate more inclusive, equitable, and sustainable social outcomes.
The Datavysts network will connect specialist researchers, practitioners and policymakers to create impactful new knowledge about AI and how to use it for social good.