Guest Blog – If research is so unpredictable, why do it?
Dr Sam MoxonDr Sam Moxon writes about motivation, what inspires people (and him) to pursue a career in science and research, and what it takes to keep going.
Careers Week
Guest Blog – Is a masters the right choice?
Morgan DanielIf you’re just graduating or thinking of re-entering education, or looking to study to improve your skills for your job a Masters could be a good choice, but there are other options. Morgan Daniel discusses MSc programmes and if they might be right for you.
Guest Blog – My path into dementia research, and what I have learnt along the way
Dr Ashvini KeshavanDr Ashvini Keshavan is a Post-doctoral clinical research associate and Neurology Registrar at University College London, hear what inspired her to follow a career into medicine and discover a passion for dementia research.
Guest Blog – Studying whilst working in dementia research – it’s possible!
Dr Clarissa GiebelDr Clarissa Giebel discusses her career path, exploring the twists and turns and discussing how it is possible to work and study, in fact… it may actually help your research career.
Guest Blog – Why I became involved in dementia research
Dr Clarissa Giebel makes a case for why you should follow in her and others footsteps and become a Dementia Researcher. Discussing her own passion and what motivates her to continue.
Guest Blog – Why should you become a lab-based dementia researcher?
Beth EyreIt can sometimes feel like you take 2 steps forward & 1 step back during your #PhD, but as long as you’re moving forward, you’re doing well! In her first blog for 2021 Beth Eyre shares tips for looking after your wellbeing in a pandemic.
Leaving the lab but not the field: research-related careers in dementia
Dementia ResearcherDementias Platform UK spoke to four people who moved from a research career into roles including science communication and project management.
Making it Brain – What its like to be a dementia researcher
UK DRICatch-up on this fantastic webinar from the UK Dementia Research institute, a neuroscience research & career webinar for students
Postgraduate Dementia Courses – How to choose the right one
So you have decided you want to continue or re-enter education, and become a dementia researcher – but how do you decide which course is right for you?
Pre-doctoral Clinical Academic Fellowships
NIHRFind out about the NIHR Academy Pre-doctoral Clinical Academic Fellowship (PCAF) scheme from Jon Marsden, Chair of the PCAF Selection Committee.
Pursuing a PhD in neuroscience
From the Sainsbury Wellcome Centre – Nicole Vissers a PhD student in the Hofer Lab at SWC, was interviewed by April Cashin-Garbutt. Sharing her journey in science so far and her advice to those interested in pursuing a PhD in neuroscience.
Study for your Dementia Masters Online
Hear from the team at the Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre at the University of Tasmania, Australia. Sharing information on their flexible, fully online dementia postgraduate program.