5 common research designs: A quick primer for newbies
Dementia ResearcherIf you’re not sure how a cross-sectional analysis differs from a randomized trial, keep reading. This article offers an overview of common research designs
Careers Week
5 routes to getting a Doctorate
While most Doctoral students decide to follow the PhD by thesis pathway, there are five viable routes to achieving this highly regarded qualification
BNA – Careers in neuroscience
Hear about degrees and careers in neuroscience, what it’s like to be a neuroscientist, the wide range of career options open to you after a neuroscience degree.
Combining Neuroscience and the Arts in Grad School
Society for NeuroscienceBlog from Patricia Izbicki from the Neuronline Website, with tips for anyone wanting to study both Art & Neuroscience at postgraduate level.
Dementia Research is for Everyone!
Meet seven dementia researchers from five diverse backgrounds, and discover how people from all background can have a future as a dementia researcher.
Explore The Lab with ARUK
Alzheimer's Research UKEver wondered what happens inside a real dementia research laboratory? This walk through guide from ARUK will help you understand.
Guest Blog – “A Product of Failure” – How I fell into dementia research
Nadine MirzaNadine Mirza from University of Manchester shares the story of her career, highlighting the importance of perseverance and how a passion for the subject can mean the difference between success and failure.
Guest Blog – Academia vs medicine: Why academia was right for me
Dr Christina ToomeyChristina always wanted to be a doctor, but had no idea when she got her A-level results that this would come through a career in scientific research and not in medicine. Could this also be the right alternative for you?
Guest Blog – Dementia care over the last 25 years
Dr Anna VolkmerWe need more dementia researchers to make use of the funding available, and to ensure we can find new treatments and ways to improve care and eventually beat the disease. Dr Anna Volkmer takes us through a few of the discoveries research has found in the past 25 years.
Guest Blog – Finding Your Place in Dementia Research
Dr Sam MoxonWhen Sam was waiting to go into his interview he was thinking “I am not a neuroscientist, this could be a tricky one”, he quickly realised that what they actually wanted was a fresh approach. So don’t be deterred from applying for that job or course, you might be just what they’re looking for.
Guest Blog – From Nursing to Dementia Research
Dr Emily JonesDr Emily Oliver discusses her career from Nursing the Clinical Academic and back to Nursing, be inspired to consider your future in dementia research.
Guest Blog – How not to win a Nobel Prize – do we need to reassess “success” in science?
Professor Louise SerpellWhat motivates you? Childhood ambition, making the world a better place? Professor Louise Serpell shares her own personal journey to becoming a scientist