Our Events
Upcoming Events
The business of healthcare – ethical issues for doctors, vets and dentists
19th June 2026
Quaker meeting rooms, Edinburgh
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Details and booking coming soon
Past Events
Screening – it’s complicated. The science, evidence and practice of screening for disease
5th February 2026 Parliament Hall, St Andrews
‘Screening – it’s complicated’ had a packed programme of expert speakers from a variety of disciplines. The event created the space for knowledge sharing, discussion, and debate, with one delegate reflecting that the event had enabled “empowerment to address these issues with friends, family, colleagues and policy makers” . Read the full report here
Also, read a reflective summary from an undergraduate student – one of our future clinicians – who chose to attend the event to enhance and compliment their medical studies at the School of Medicine, University of St Andrews. Read Niamh Bleakley’s reflective piece here
Inaugural event – Evidence and Values in Healthcare: Why they matter
31st October 2025 Parliament Hall, St Andrews
Director of the Centre for Evidence and Values in Healthcare, Dr Margaret McCartney, reflected on the event “I’m very grateful to everyone who came and who made the event such a success. I had so many conversations with inspiring people working all over healthcare. Our work can be both difficult and hugely rewarding and we are looking forward to developing ways to support people in the everyday challenges we face”. Read the full report here.
L-R: Dr Joseph Millum, Sir David Haslam, Karen Titchener, Dr Margaret McCartney, Professor Kevin Orr, Professor Frank Sullivan
