Profile – Dr Jodi Watt, University of Glasgow
Dr Jodi Watt is a REF Officer at the University of Glasgow and a former postdoc researching neuroimaging and drug repurposing for dementia.
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Join the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation Research Committees
Early career MND researchers in the UK can join a My Name’5 Doddie Foundation funding committee for a year, with mentoring. Apply by 13 November.
Profile – Louise Schindler, King’s College London
Louise Schindler, postdoctoral researcher at King’s College London, uses big data and genetics to study women’s brain ageing, menopause and depression.
FESIP Cohort 3: Remote Bioinformatics Research Internship
A 42-week remote bioinformatics internship for recent graduates and Master’s and PhD students, built around leading your own research paper.
The Dementia Research News Quiz: September 2026
Our first monthly news quiz: 20 questions on September’s biggest dementia research stories. Play, get your score and see where you rank.
Podcast – Starting & Managing Academic Collaborations
In this podcast, Sarah Marzi, Georgina Charlesworth, Nathan Davies and Amanda Heslegrave share how to start and manage academic collaborations that work.
Profile – Professor Claire Surr, Leeds Beckett University
Professor Claire Surr directs the Centre for Dementia Research at Leeds Beckett, researching dementia workforce education, training and social care.
Blog – Care Home Research: Getting the Balance Right
Lesley Cousland of ENRICH Scotland asks what eight research requests landing at once mean for a busy care home, and how to coordinate studies better.
How to Respond to Peer Reviewers With Confidence
A step-by-step guide to turning reviewer comments into a stronger paper and a clear response letter, including when to disagree, with worked examples.
PhD Salary in Europe: What Doctoral Candidates Are Paid in 29 Countries
What is a PhD salary in Europe? Eurodoc compares 29 countries and finds being employed or on a stipend matters more than where you study.
Your Dementia Researcher profile is due its MOT
Finished your PhD, changed jobs or finally read that book? If you have a profile on our site, now’s your chance to give it a refresh.
WHO Internship Programme for Students and Graduates
Students and recent graduates can intern at WHO headquarters, regional or country offices for 6 to 24 weeks. New roles are posted year-round.