Claire Rowley from Teaching to Dementia Research
Claire Rowley shares her route from primary teaching to NHS dementia research and a funded PhD, with lessons on changing careers and learning from setbacks.
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Patrick Lewis on building a Career in Dementia Research
From an undergraduate placement to professor: Patrick Lewis shares his career in dementia research, the challenges, and the joy of developing other researchers.
Gillian Eaglestone from Nursing to Dementia Research
Gillian Eaglestone shares her route from community nursing to dementia research, a later-career PhD and research grounded in everyday life.
Terry Quinn an unexpected career in dementia research
An unexpected route into dementia research: Terry Quinn on clinical work, opportunities, rejection, mentoring and why academia needs different kinds of people.
Career Uncertainty in Academia: What to Do Next
Contract ending? Waiting on a grant? Practical advice on your rights, your money, your job search and your head, plus how to help someone going through it.
Why I say yes to career opportunities that scare me
This piece from Science.org examines how initial fears gave way to confidence and fulfillment in academia by embracing opportunities outside your comfort zone.
Share Your Jobs, Events, Funding Calls and Blogs With Us
You can add your own jobs, events, funding calls and courses to the Dementia Researcher website. It is self-service, free, and takes about five minutes. We are also looking for bloggers and podcast ideas.
Masters in Dementia: Is It Worth It, and How to Choose One
Thinking about a masters in dementia? What it costs, how to fund it, whether you need one at all, and how to pick the right course for what you actually want.
Profile – Dr Ayokunmi Ojebode, University of Surrey
Dr Ayokunmi Ojebode is a lecturer and dementia researcher specialising in ageing, arts, co-production, health humanities and culturally responsive care.
Schilling Research Award 2027: €20,000 Neuroscience Prize
The German Neuroscience Society is accepting applications for the 2027 Schilling Research Award, a €20,000 prize for outstanding early-career brain research
Podcast – Changing the Course of Dementia: Four Expert Views
Professor Emma Mead hosts Sanjay Manohar, Michele Hu, Laura Winchester and Peter Johnson on what will actually change the course of dementia and Parkinson’s
Profile – Dr Sam Washer, University of Oxford
Dr Sam Washer is an ARUK-funded Oxford researcher using CRISPR, cell models and AI to study microglia and develop new dementia treatments.