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

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

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

Cancer gene linked to Scottish island
People with grandparents from a remote Scottish island are more likely than the rest of the UK…

2024 Annual Recognition Awards: Call for Nominations
Celebrating the contribution of staff and students. Submit your nominations now!

Usher Institute participating in Doors Open Day
Join us on 28 September for guided tours and insights into the innovative research happening inside…

Study shows salt water nasal drops cut cold duration in children
ELVIS Kids study finds using salt water nasal drops can shorten cold symptoms in children by two…

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