World Alzheimer’s Day Special Research Update
For World Alzheimer’s Day we asked our team of staff bloggers to reflect on they thought had progressed in their research fields over the last 12 months, and what should be the focus in the year ahead.
Dementia Researcher
World Alzheimer’s Report 2021
Alzheimer’s Disease International Annual Report informed by 50 essays from leading experts, 3 key global surveys, 1,111 clinicians, 2,325 people with dementia and carers, and over 100 national Alzheimer and dementia associations.
World Dementia Council – Global dialogue on early career scientists in dementia
A transcript from the global dialogue of international leaders in dementia discussing the challenges and opportunities faced by early career scientists in dementia, part of the dementia landscape project
World Dementia Council takes stock of progress and looks at challenges
Get an update from the World Dementia Council after they met earlier this month to reflect on developments since the WDC’s inception five years ago, and to outline hurdles and next steps for the future.
Write Your Way Out
Is there such a thing as ‘writers block’? How can you come out of the other end?
Writing a page-turner: how to tell a story in your scientific paper
We watch, read, tell, and listen to stories every day. Despite this, most researchers don’t think in terms of story when they write a journal paper – could you learn how?
Writing an academic CV in English: 7 tips
A well-written cover letter and CV are both crucial in securing an interview – do you need help?
Writing Papers (and getting it done) with Ann(e)iochan
We love sharing films from vlogger Ann(e)iochan, in this one she talks us through the ups and downs of writing a research paper, great viewing to realise you’re not alone and some great tips along the way
You can help to create a new researcher-reward system
Universities, funders and others want to expand the contributions that the scientific community values and recognizes, says Karen Stroobants in this article shared from Nature Careers.
You don’t have to be a scientist to do science! Foldit – addictive science games to help Alzheimer’s & Coronavirus
Foldit is a revolutionary crowdsourcing computer game enabling you to contribute to important scientific research (by folding proteins) – including Alzheimer’s and COVID-19. Use your idle time to do some good and have fun too!
YoungAcademics – Engaging medical students in clinical research
YoungAcademics a new platform for medical students to get involved in research projects in the clinical specialty of their choice & for Supervisors to get the help they need.