News 2024

A selection of news from the Usher Institute in 2024.

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New Director of Master of Public Health

23 July, 20242024

Professor Devi Sridhar appointed as Director of Master of Public Health on-campus programme

Celebrating student successes

16 July, 20242024

We are delighted to share recent student successes where two MSc Data Science for Health and Social…

Congratulations to Professors Cresswell and Harden!

03 July, 20242024

Congratulations to Professors Kathrin Cresswell and Jeni Harden.

UK Soft Drinks Levy linked to significant drop in childhood asthma admissions in England

28 June, 20242024

Study finds that UK Soft Drinks Levy reduces childhood asthma hospital admissions in England by 20…

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…

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