Ask Your Mentor Podcast – Dr Julie Simpson
Dementia ResearcherDr Aisling McFall interviews her incredible mentor Dr Julie Simpson. Talking life, careers & research + much more. In association with Alzheimer’s Research UK
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Blog – A Beginner’s Guide to Preparing for a Big Conference
Dr Ajantha AbeyThis guide from Ajantha Abey provides strategies for maximising the conference experience – planning, prioritisation, effective networking, note-taking + more
Blog – Digital Biomarkers, A New Era in MND Research and Care
Mark Crook-Rumsey talks about his and the UKDRI work in Digital biomarkers, and their potential to revolutionise Motor Neuron Disease (MND) research.
Blog – Searching for the ‘whole’ scientist, juggling academia
Dr Gaia BrezzoDr Gaia Brezzo discusses the struggle of balancing multiple aspects of an academic career, and the importance of taking time for higher-level thinking.
Ask Your Mentor Podcast – Professor Heather Mortiboys
Dr Nikoleta Daskoulidou interviews her brilliant mentor Professor Heather Mortiboys, talks life, careers & research. In association with Alzheimer’s Research UK
Blog – How to Make a Female Professor
Dr Yvonne CouchHow do you get more female Professors? Feed the system with more female ECRs? Address the leaky pipeline? Or a big rethink? Dr Yvonne Couch explores
Blog – How does an idea turn into a clinical product?
Dr Sam MoxonDr Sam Moxon explores the journey of turning an idea into a clinical product, emphasizing implementation, regulations, funding, and market research.
A guide to starting out in clinical academic research
NIHRA series of ten films produced by NIHR ARC Wessex, giving advice and tips on becoming a clinical academic supported by support from UKRI Research England.
Why don’t we account for luck in research careers?
LSE Impact BlogSuccess in academia popularly linked to hard work. However, a study of how academics describe their careers suggests luck plays a significant role.
Blog – Should you apply for a Lectureship?
Dr Kamar Ameen-AliTransitioning from a postdoc to Lectureship: Lessons learned and advice for aspiring academics on obtaining a permanent position. By Dr Kamar Ameen-Ali.
Blog – The many hats of a dementia researcher
Dr Beth EyreDiscover the Multifaceted World of Dementia Research in Beth Eyre’s Blog. Uncover the Numerous Hats Worn by Researchers during Their PhD Journey.
Ask Your Mentor Podcast – Dr Steven Quinn
Join Dr Melissa Salazar as she interviews Dr Steven Quinn, uncovering valuable lessons & discoveries. Presented by Dementia Researcher & Alzheimer’s Research UK