News 2022

A selection of news from the Usher Institute in 2022.

News listing

Publication date

Farewell to Professor Sir Aziz Sheikh OBE

28 June, 20242024

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

12 June, 20242024

'Sleeper frameworks' developed for rapid pandemic response, improving surveillance, risk…

Maternal care insights point to risks of critical illness

07 June, 20242024

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

04 June, 20242024

The University’s inaugural Impact Festival concluded with the announcement of the first Research…

Usher Building now operational – and contractors win gold!

24 May, 20242024

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

23 May, 20242024

Congratulations to Professor Julie Jacko on her appointment as the Dean of Innovation and…

Professor Julie Jacko announced as Interim Director

01 May, 20242024

New Usher Institute Interim Director announced

Revolutionising maternal health monitoring in low-resource settings

25 April, 20242024

Collaborative working with research and industry to produce AI-driven maternal health monitoring…

New tool developed to enhance cardiovascular disease risk prediction

25 April, 20242024

A collaborative study introduces QR4, a precise tool forecasting cardiovascular risks, highlighting…

Usher successes at CMVM Staff Recognition Awards 2024

25 April, 20242024

Winners for this year's College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine Staff Recognition Awards…