News 2016

A selection of news from the Usher Institute in 2016 - major publications, awards, visitors and more.

News listing

Publication date

Linking electronic health records for research on a nationwide cohort

05 March, 2021

New linked health data resource covering over 54 million people in England - over 96% of the…

Data-Driven Entrepreneurship

23 February, 2021

Opportunities for staff, students and industry partners

Scottish vaccine roll-out working, data suggests

22 February, 2021

Vaccination has been linked to a substantial reduction in the risk of Covid-19 admissions to…

Professor Amanda Amos OBE Retires

21 February, 2021

After 35 years with The University of Edinburgh, Professor Amanda Amos OBE, retires.

Marie Curie Parliamentary Briefing

21 February, 2021

Research led by Anne Finucane and Emeritus Professor Scott Murray features in Marie Curie briefing…

QCovid algorithm to help identify those at high risk from COVID-19

21 February, 2021

More people in England at high risk from COVID-19 will get priority access to vaccines thanks to…

People with asthma in deprived areas of Wales have worse outcomes and increased risk of death

21 February, 2021

Asthma patients living in the most deprived areas of Wales are more likely to suffer from increased…

Master of Public Health programme - APHEA accredited

21 February, 2021

Major global achievement for our online Master of Public Health

Martyn Pickersgill - Fellow of Academy of Social Sciences

21 February, 2021

Professor Martyn Pickersgill welcomed in to the Academy of Social Sciences.

Dr Ruth McQuillan receives Chancellor’s Award for Teaching

31 January, 2021

Chancellor's Awards recognise innovation, relevance, creativity, personal dedication and…