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The Usher Institute sits within the College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine at The University of Edinburgh. We are also the Health and Social Care Data-Driven Innovation Hub, part of the Edinburgh and South East Scotland City Region Deal.
Wednesday 23 October 2024 | 11.30‒12.30
Come join us at the Usher Building, in Edinburgh's BioQuarter, for this free event with Professor Chatterjee who will examine how women's income impacts healthcare demand, challenging assumptions with evidence from India.
Thursday 21 November | 17.15‒19.30
Join us for an inaugural lecture showcase, exploring how an ageing population is challenging health and social care. Open to the public, this is a free event and requires registration.
Thursday 25 September 2025
The Usher Institute Annual Lecture and Showcase is our flagship lecture programme and welcomes everyone to this free public event. In 2025, we have the privilege of welcoming Dr David B. Nash from Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia as our guest key speaker.
- BLOG: Envisioning the future of abortion care involvement practices: reflections from a collaborative workshop
- BLOG: Turning the oil tanker - approval of mandatory e-learning vaccination and immunisation modules for midwives in North Wales
- BLOG: Reflection on approaching a controversial SLICC topic - breaking the mold
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