Features

Interested in knowing just that little bit more? Find out more about some of our Usher people, teams and activities in our feature articles.

BLOG: Envisioning the future of abortion care involvement practices: reflections from a collaborative workshop

Nicola Boydell, Lecturer at the Usher Institute, reflects on a collaborative workshop envisioning the future of abortion care, focusing on community involvement and innovative engagement practices in research and policy.

BLOG: Turning the oil tanker - approval of mandatory e-learning vaccination and immunisation modules for midwives in North Wales

MPH student, Kailey Ben-Sassi, discusses a midwifery e-learning initiative in North Wales that addresses maternal vaccination hesitancy by enhancing midwives' education and confidence, promoting better healthcare outcomes.

BLOG: Reflection on approaching a controversial SLICC topic - breaking the mold

Amal Alsuqaf, a third-year online MPH student, explores a sensitive study topic during SLICC, navigating personal and academic challenges.

BLOG: Place-making and health: what does 'good' look like?

Third-year Masters in Public Health online student, Yvonne Kerr, reflects on place and placemaking's health impacts, highlighting community engagement.

BLOG: A memorable meeting with Princess Anne in Sri Lanka

Third-year Master of Family Medicine student, Rishi Rasalingam, encountered a royal meeting with Princess Anne in Sri Lanka.

BLOG: Early impact evidence of the senior leadership programme for digital transformation in health and care for Scotland

Programme Manager, Elaine Mowat, explores early impact from the first year's cohort studying on the Leading Digital Transformation in Health and Care for Scotland programme.

BLOG: Centre for Biomedicine, Self and Society at the Being Human Festival 2023

Jenny Bos highlights the Centre for Biomedicine, Self and Society's involvement in 2023's Being Human Festival.

BLOG: World AIDS Day 2023 – HIV after* COVID in the UK

Wren Wilson reflects on the World AIDS Day event on the future of HIV post-COVID.

BLOG: A journey into innovation, networking and grant-winning strategies for researchers

Holly Tibble reflects and provides top tips from a recent researcher trip to Obergurgl, Austria

BLOG: Getting our shift together SCAS23

Dominika Skrocka provides some takeaways from the Scottish Cardiac Arrest Symposium emphasising collaboration for cardiac care improvement.

BLOG: Women in Healthcare Data Science

Rose Penfold highlights key takeaways from a 90-minute panel discussion on promoting women in data science.

BLOG: Insights from an intern - Advancing data analysis techniques

George Addo Opoku-Pare explores how his internship with the Inflammation and Immunity Driver Programme has enriched his journey towards establishing a career in health data research.

BLOG: The Art in the Master of Family Medicine Summer School 2023

Benard Kusienya, a Family Medicine Physician from Kenya, shares his transformative experience during the Family Medicine Summer School 2023, where he rekindled connections, emphasised the interplay between science and art, and highlighted the importance of creativity in Family Medicine practice.