News 2018

A selection of news from the Usher Institute in 2018 - major publications, awards, visitors and more.

News listing

Publication date

Chancellor's Award for Professor Aziz Sheikh

16 December, 2021

Usher Institute Director recognised for COVID-19 research endeavours.

Professor John Ioannidis recognised with honorary degree

16 December, 2021

A diverse array of influential figures have been honoured by the University for their innovation,…

Three Minute Thesis final 2021

16 December, 2021

The University’s 3 Minute Thesis competition final took place on 24 June 2021.

Social context is key to Covid testing success

16 December, 2021

Clearer understanding is needed of the social factors that influence participation rates in Covid…

Covid-19 study scoops scientific world record

16 December, 2021

A study led by the Universities of Edinburgh and Birmingham has been awarded the Guinness World…

‘Surgery selfies’ could spot infections early

16 December, 2021

Smartphone pictures of post-surgical wounds taken by patients and then assessed by clinicians can…

New study shows risk of heart inflammation following COVID-19 infection and vaccination

14 December, 2021

Research published in Nature Medicine looks at the possible link between different heart conditions…

Principal's Medals for Professor Linda Bauld and the TestEd team

08 December, 2021

Professor Linda Bauld and the TestEd team have been awarded Principal's Medals at a winter…

Annual Recognition Awards

23 November, 2021

The Usher Institute is delighted to recognise the contribution of staff and students in our Annual…

Vaccines protect against death from COVID-19 though some clinical characteristics can increase vulnerability

29 October, 2021

Findings from a Scottish study, published in the Lancet Medical Journal, show that people who have…