A selection of news from the Usher Institute in 2016 - major publications, awards, visitors and more.
News listing
Julie Jacko appointed to the Scottish Science Advisory Council
Latest members of the Scottish Science Advisory Council announced for 2025.

Launch of CARRii to tackle UK’s respiratory health crisis
A new initiative to address the UK’s worsening respiratory health crisis launched at the House of…

Kathy Harrison Wins Digital Leader Award
Kathy Harrison, Programme Lead for the DataLoch initiative, receives Digital Leader Award at the…

Depression linked to long-term health conditions
Adults with a history of depression develop long-term physical health conditions in middle and…

AI tool to predict dementia risk using high street eye tests
Data scientists and clinical researchers are working with high street opticians for the first time…

Sociologist at Usher breaks new ground with ARIA funding
Sociologist explores clinician perspectives on precision neurotechnologies with ARIA funding.

NHS Scotland must boost treatment by a fifth to cut backlog
Scotland’s healthcare system must treat 20 per cent more non-emergency hospital cases over the next…

2024 Annual Recognition Award winners announced
Celebrating our staff and students at this year's Annual Recognition Awards

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

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

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