A selection of news from the Usher Institute in 2018 - major publications, awards, visitors and more.
News listing
Celebrating student successes
We are delighted to share recent student successes where two MSc Data Science for Health and Social…
Congratulations to Professors Cresswell and Harden!
Congratulations to Professors Kathrin Cresswell and Jeni Harden.
UK Soft Drinks Levy linked to significant drop in childhood asthma admissions in England
Study finds that UK Soft Drinks Levy reduces childhood asthma hospital admissions in England by 20.…
Farewell to Professor Sir Aziz Sheikh OBE
The Usher Building was buzzing at our recent Forum event, where we wished a fond farewell to our…
New sleeper frameworks to help better prepare for future pandemics
'Sleeper frameworks' developed for rapid pandemic response, improving surveillance, risk…
Maternal care insights point to risks of critical illness
Pregnant women who are admitted to intensive care in Scotland are 12 times more likely to…
Usher Institute’s double win at University’s first Research Impact Awards
The University’s inaugural Impact Festival concluded with the announcement of the first Research…
Usher Building now operational – and contractors win gold!
We are excited to share that the Usher Building is now occupied and operational following the…
Professor Julie Jacko appointed College Dean of Innovation and Engagement
Congratulations to Professor Julie Jacko on her appointment as the Dean of Innovation and…
Professor Julie Jacko announced as Interim Director
New Usher Institute Interim Director announced
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