An inaugural lecture showcase from the Usher Institute exploring how we shape the future of health through behavioural science, systems engineering and unconventional collaborations. Two professors from the Usher Institute reflect on the successes in their transdisciplinary academic careers, the powerful lessons from failure, and what the future holds for innovation in complex systems. With:Julie Jacko – Professor of Health Informatics and Data ScienceSteven Yule – Professor of Behavioural Sciences Recorded Tuesday 7 October at the Playfair Library. Recorded at the Playfair library, 7 October 2025. This article was published on 2025-11-20