Uniting minds to improve health and social care Join The University of Edinburgh's Usher Institute at our Usher Connects events to explore how working with people, populations and their data can transform health in society.Contribute to the conversation - whatever your background and experienceHear from, and network with, experts who are delivering improvements at local and global scaleKeep up-to-date with latest research and innovation Some events are held online, and some in-person. Population Health Sciences: past, present and future - plus guest lecture An Usher Connects and EMS300 event exploring the Past, Present and Future of Population Health Sciences - plus special guest lecture.03 November 2026 | Usher Building Usher Institute Inaugural Lecture Showcase Join Professors Katie Atkins and Evropi Theodoratou from the Usher Institute, as they share their career and research journey so far.17 September 2026 | Usher Building Featured past events Our full range of upcoming and past events can be found in the Events tab of the navigation menu. Rebuilding lives after stroke: Global opportunities for research A networking event bringing together researchers and clinicians with an interest in Life after Stroke.11 May 2026 | Usher Building Usher Institute Inaugural Lecture Showcase Inaugural lectures delivered by Kathrin Cresswell, Nazir Lone & Susan Shenkin.27 May 2026 | Usher Building More about the Usher Institute The Usher Institute is based in the School of Population Health Sciences, within the College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine at The University of Edinburgh. It was established along with the very first Chair of Public Health in the world, in 1898. More recently it has become a data-driven innovation hub as part of the Edinburgh and South East Scotland City Region Deal, and is based in a fabulous new building at the Edinburgh BioQuarter. The Usher Building is home to the Usher Institute and partners from across the health and social care sector.We look forward to seeing you at our events. This article was published on Monday 17 March 2025
