Blog - A Scientific Christmas Message of Hope
Becky Carlyle shares a Christmas message filled with scientific progress optimism and new possibilities in dementia research drawn from the latest discoveries.
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Blog - Competition in Science
Dr Yvonne Couch explores how competition shapes science from tenure debates and prestige effects to pressures on early career researchers..
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Blog - Running a Conference
Organising a conference sounds simple until it begins. Dr Yvonne Couch shares lessons learned, chaos managed, and respect gained from running her first event..
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Blog - How Carers can Help Research
Carers bring real-world experience to dementia research. Denise Grassick-Munro explains how carers’ insights and involvement make research more meaningful..
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Blog - Fellowship Writing & Interview Tips
Dr Becky Carlyle shares practical advice on fellowship applications and interviews, from writing and mentoring to handling feedback, rejection, and success..
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Blog - Managing the Endless Demands of an Academic Career
Dr Becky Carlyle shares how she sets goals, balances research, teaching, and service, and learns when to say yes or no in the face of endless academic demands..
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Blog - Organizing a Conference
Dr Yvonne Couch shares the trials, tips, and unexpected rewards of organising a conference, from funding struggles to adding a little fun..
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Blog - Presenting Your Data Like a Pro
Present your data like a pro. Dr Becky Carlyle shares practical tips to build trust and clarity in your research by showing what your stats really say..
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Blog - Coaching and Self-Reflection
Dr Yvonne Couch explores how coaching helped her rethink identity, confidence and self-worth, and why self-reflection is essential in academic life..
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Blog - What Is DORA in Research and Why It Matters More Than You Think
Dr Yvonne Couch unpacks what DORA is, why it matters in academia, and how we’re all still struggling to put its principles into practice..
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Blog - It Could Happen Here: Defending Research from Politics
Dr Becky Carlyle explores how researchers can defend science from political threats and reconnect with communities. A timely, passionate guest blog..
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Blog - Writing Your First Fellowship
Dr Yvonne Couch shares wisdom (and warnings) on writing your first fellowship application — from timing and ideas to funding and salary tips..
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Blog - Choose your Mentors
Dr Becky Carlyle shares insights on choosing the right mentors at critical moments in your career—building leadership and community in academia..
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Blog - My PhD: Neurovascular effects of heart disease in Alzheimer's
Discover how Rahul Sidhu is exploring the link between heart disease and Alzheimer’s, uncovering how vascular health impacts neurodegeneration..
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Blog - So you need some data – now what?
Dr Jodi Watt shares expert insights on finding, managing & understanding research data—practical tips, real challenges & motivation to get started!.
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Blog - How on earth do I hire my team?!
Struggling with hiring your first lab team? Dr Becky Carlyle shares expert tips to help you recruit the right people and build a successful research group!.
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Blog - Heading Into a Year of Job Uncertainty
Dr Jodi Watt reflects on job uncertainty, career choices, and securing short-term funding while questioning their future in academia. Where will 2025 take them?.
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Blog - To teach, or not to teach?
Dr Becky Carlyle shares her decision to teach, discussing the intense commitment and unexpected benefits of academic teaching roles. This might help you decide..
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Blog - Your CV Needs You: Part Two
Dr Yvonne Couch is working on her CV, in this blog she discuss how to start thinking about adjusting your CV to suit positions outside of academia.
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Blog - Co-Analysis in Dementia Research: Insights from D-PACT
Explore Lorna Smith's reflections on co-analysis in dementia research, sharing insights and lessons learned from the D-PACT study and her first blog experience!.
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Blog - Coping with An Absent Supervisor
Dr Yvonne Couch explores challenges of absent PhD supervisors, offering practical advice for researchers to navigate academic environments effectively..
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Announcing the finalists for the Longitude Prize on Dementia
5 groundbreaking innovations, finalists in the £4.4m Longitude Prize on Dementia, aim to transform lives, helping people with dementia stay independent longer.
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Blog - Imposter Syndrome as a PI
Struggling with imposter syndrome in academia? Dr Yvonne Couch shares her raw insights on feeling like a 'fraud' as a PI. Read her story on Dementia Researcher..
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Balancing Accountability and Support in the Lab
A rookie lab leader is feeling guilty after telling a junior colleague that they need to leave. How do you approach leadership challenges?.
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Blog - How do you create a university spin out?
Learn how to turn research into a business. Dr Sam Moxon shares his step-by-step guide to creating a university spin-out. Read the guest blog now!.
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Blog - The Open Secret: A Piece on Academic Bullying
Academic bullying is an open secret, but change is possible. Explore the impact of power dynamics and hierarchy in Dr Yvonne Couch's thought-provoking blog.
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Blog - The Evolving Landscape of PhD Funding
Adam Smith examines changes in PhD funding, with a focus on the rise of Doctoral Training Centres and their role in shaping interdisciplinary research. .
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Blog - Making Friends When You're the Newcomer
Boost your research like an Olympian! Embrace performance coaching to enhance well-being, resilience, and productivity in dementia research. Get on the podium!.
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Podcast – Prioritising People in Co-Produced Research
Discover how co-produced research is transforming dementia studies by prioritising lived experiences. Tune in for insights, challenges, and practical tips.
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Blog - Think big – moving from the individual to the population
Explore Dr Lis Grey's insights on shifting from individual to population-level strategies to tackle dementia and chronic disease prevention. Read more now!.
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