Take part

Participate

Research participants are members of the public who agree to participate in an approved study, and who meet the relevant eligibility criteria. 

Participation may take many forms; for example being interviewed, or receiving a novel form of treatment or care as part of an evaluation, or clinical trial.

Thank you to all those who have participated in our research in the past.

Be involved on research teams

Involving and engaging members of the public in our research is an important part of our work. We host Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) groups that are open to members of the public with a particular interest in our research. These public volunteers work with our researchers to ensure that our research remains relevant, to help us to communicate our activities and to help plan and design the research of the future.

Join us for public events

Our researchers often take part in science festivals, at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, and other events throughout the year.

Many of our events are open to the public. Check our events page for upcoming seminars, talks and other events. 

If you are interested in joining any of the listed events but you are not sure on any details, or if they are open to you, please simply get in touch with us via email to usher.communications@ed.ac.uk

Usher Institute Events