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AI tool to predict dementia risk using high street eye tests

21 January, 2025

Data scientists and clinical researchers are working with high street opticians for the first time…

Sociologist at Usher breaks new ground with ARIA funding

20 January, 2025

Sociologist explores clinician perspectives on precision neurotechnologies with ARIA funding.

NHS Scotland must boost treatment by a fifth to cut backlog

10 January, 2025

Scotland’s healthcare system must treat 20 per cent more non-emergency hospital cases over the next…

2024 Annual Recognition Award winners announced

02 December, 20242024

Celebrating our staff and students at this year's Annual Recognition Awards

2024 John Last Award winners announced

28 November, 20242024

Two students have been presented with John Last Award for 2024.

Principal’s Medal awarded to Professor Sarah Cunningham-Burley

25 November, 20242024

Professor Sarah Cunningham-Burley has been awarded Principal’s Medal at 2024 Winter Graduation…

Katie Atkins honoured with Chancellor’s Rising Star Award

15 November, 20242024

Katie Atkins receives Chancellor’s Rising Star Award for her exceptional contributions to…

Launch of Sudlow Review

08 November, 20242024

Today marks the official publication of the Sudlow Review, led by Cathie Sudlow, Professor of…

Usher Institute highlights HealthTech's role at Chamber of Commerce Conference

29 October, 20242024

The Call to Action for Edinburgh’s Future Conference, hosted by the Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce…

Professor Sir Aziz Sheikh elected to the National Academy of Medicine

25 October, 20242024

Sir Aziz Sheikh OBE, Professor of Primary Care Research and Development at the Usher Institute, has…