Undertaking a PhD in an International Lab
How many times through your PhD have you asked yourself: “Why am I doing this? Is this what I wanted? Is it all worth it?” Sonia Sanz Muñoz blogs for Hello Bio.
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Review assesses the benefits and harms of exercise for preventing falls in older people living in the community
New evidence published in the Cochrane Library provides strong evidence that falls in people over sixty-years old can be prevented by exercise programmes.
Principal investigators are people, too
Recognising that fact could help researchers in their journey through their graduate studies, says one second-year PhD student in this blog for Nature Careers.
Podcast – The practicalities & realities of qualitative research
Sarah Wallcook and Yvette Vermeer discuss qualitative dementia research, from ethics and recruitment to the realities, surprises and rewards of fieldwork.
NIHR launches £56 million new funding competition for public health research
Providing high quality research evidence for public health policy and practise, to support PHE in delivering its objectives and functions for public health protection.
Profile – Sarah Wallcook
Singing her way through an occupational therapy doctoral studies at the Karolinska Institutet researching everyday Technology and Dementia.
How to use Twitter to further your research career
The social-media platform is often a tool for procrastination, says Jet-Sing M. Lee. But what else can it be? Great Blog shared from Nature Careers
In Focus: International Day of Women and Girls in Science
On 11 February, the United Nations, partners worldwide, women and girls will mark the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. Why does it matter?
Scientist Focus: Rebecca Gabriele
Scientist Focus from Alzheimer’s Research UK: Rebecca Gabriele, King’s College understanding the function of BIN1, in Alzheimer’s disease
How to include PPI in funding applications
The NIHR has launched a new interactive online course for public reviewers, researchers and research managers to help boost knowledge of patient and public involvement.
Minding your Ps and Qs
Blog by Claire Rosten, Research Methodologist, for the NIHR Research Design Service South East – Have you demonstrated the PRIORITY of your research topic and clearly defined the research QUESTION?
Blog – Presenting to clinicians versus academics
Anna Volkmer shares practical advice for effective presentations, from tailoring slides to your audience to creating a clear and engaging story.