Better Health, Better Futures

Transforming health in society by working with people, populations and data.

The Usher Institute sits within the School of Population Health Sciences, in the College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine at The University of Edinburgh. We are also the Health and Social Care Data-Driven Innovation Hub, part of the Edinburgh and South East Scotland City Region Deal.

Our vision, mission and aims

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We bring together world-class applied and translational research and innovation to help improve health and care across the world.

Our Centres

Business collaborations

Publications | Edinburgh Research Explorer

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Our innovative thinking, world-class research and teaching and strong strategic partnerships help to shape and inform advances in health and care across the globe.

Find out more about the difference we make

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Our students, staff, alumni and friends are our lifeblood.

Staff list

Affiliate members

Postgraduate research students

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Join our growing team of academics and professional services staff and work in a vibrant, multi-disciplinary environment.

Current vacancies