News 2017

A selection of news from the Usher Institute in 2017 - major publications, awards, visitors and more.

News listing

Publication date

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…

Cancer gene linked to Scottish island

24 October, 20242024

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

2024 Annual Recognition Awards: Call for Nominations

23 October, 20242024

Celebrating the contribution of staff and students. Submit your nominations now!

Usher Institute participating in Doors Open Day

17 September, 2024

Join us on 28 September for guided tours and insights into the innovative research happening inside…