The achievements of our u-Care alumni Calum Ross
Dr Calum Ross, a previous research associate at Heriot-Watt’s School of Engineering and Physical Sciences, secured £970,000 through the Future Leaders Fellowships programme of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). He was one of our original postdoctoral researchers that...
The u-Care team go to Eden Festival
It was a great privilege to host a workshop and a talk at Eden Festival in June 2026. Eden Festival is an independent, family-friendly, 4-day festival celebrating music, arts and culture. The team were part of Eden Explores - talks and stories about science, society...
Robert Thomson awarded Princess Royal Silver Medal
Congratulations to Robert Thomson - announced by The Royal Academy of Engineering as a winner of the Princess Royal Silver Medal. The Princess Royal Silver Medal is one of the Academy’s most prestigious individual awards, recognising an outstanding personal...
u-Care final impact and partnership event
The u-Care team hosted the final u-Care impact and partnership event at The National Robotarium at Heriot Watt University. The event brought together the wider u-Care team from all associated universities, the advisory board members, partners of the project and the...
Doors open day at the Institute for Regeneration and Repair
Work package 5 within u-Care is researching the effects of deep UV light on the cornea for applications in fungal and bacterial keratitis. As part of the Scottish Doors Open Day Festival u-Care had a great day sharing our biology research in collaboration with Beth...
West Lothian school visits the National Robotarium
The u-Care team arranged a visit from a local school to the National Robotarium. The visit was to encourage the students to experience university life and broaden their views on where the subjects they are currently studying can take them. The visit included a tour of...
u-Care activities at Edinburgh Science Festival
The u-Care project were delighted to be involved in two successful engagement activities during the Edinburgh Science Festival this year. The first activity was an engaging children’s workshop on UV light including what UV light is and how it works, how and why...
Robert Thomson elected a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering
Principal investigator of u-Care, Professor Robert Thomson, has been elected a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering. Announced at its AGM on 17 September 2024, the 71 new fellows consist of 60 Fellows, six International Fellows and five Honorary Fellows, awarded...
Ahsan Akram awarded Future Leaders Fellowship
u-Care's Dr Ahsan Akram has been awarded a UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship to accelerate his work in lung cancer within the Centre for Inflammation Research (CIR) at the University of Edinburgh. UKRI’s Future Leaders Fellowships provide researchers and innovators with...
u-Care exhibit accepted to Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition
The u-Care research group has been selected for a prestigious exhibition place at the Royal Society’s annual Summer Science Exhibition (SSE) in London. We will join just 13 other flagship exhibitors to present hands-on public engagement activities demonstrating the...
Postdoctoral Research Visit to Critical Care
Written by u-Care postdoctoral researcher Syam Mohan Through an NHS Lothian observer placement, I was able to spend a half day in the Critical Care Unit of the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary, which was a truly enlightening experience. Dr Craven, a critical care consultant,...
u-Care are heading to Orkney International Science Festival!
The u-Care team are heading to Orkney International Science Festival this September! Join us 10am-4pm on Saturday the 9th of September at Kirkwall Grammar School for Family day. You can get involved with our interactive activities including a laser maze, ultraviolet...
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University of Edinburgh
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