News 2019

A selection of news from the Usher Institute in 2019.

News listing

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Professor Linda Bauld key speaker at Edinburgh Science Festival's annual church service

08 March, 20242024

Linda Bauld headlines Edinburgh Science Festival's church service, exploring science's…

Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships available for Usher Institute programmes

23 February, 20242024

Applications are now open to those interested in studying on online Masters programmes.

England’s oldest became frailer during austerity

08 February, 20242024

The speed at which England’s oldest adults became frailer accelerated during the UK Government’s…

Virus ancestry could help predict next pandemic

05 February, 20242024

Virus family history could help scientists identify which strains have potential to become the so…

Pioneering hope for malignant glioma, a deadly brain cancer

24 January, 20242024

Usher Institute leads on implementation of science and cost assessment of new GLIOMATCH platform.

E-cigarettes help pregnant smokers quit without risks to pregnancy

17 January, 20242024

New analysis of data shows pregnant smokers using nicotine replacement products face no adverse…

All-UK study reveals impact of missed Covid vaccines

16 January, 20242024

The first research study of the entire UK population of 67 million people has highlighted gaps in…

Treatment boost needed to shift NHS Covid backlog

12 January, 20242024

The NHS needs 10% monthly increase in non-emergency treatments to tackle pandemic-induced backlog,…

Annual Recognition Awards 2023

24 November, 20232023

Honouring our staff and students at the Annual Recognition Awards.

Celebrating graduation success

23 November, 20232023

Winter graduation celebrates our students' successes.