7 insights for communicating research to busy policymakers
LSE Impact Blog7 insights for how academics can improve the chances of their evidence being used in the fast-paced, time-poor, information environment of the UK Parliament
Dissemination
Scottish Dementia Research Consortium annual report
Dementia ResearcherThe Scottish Dementia Research Consortium has published its annual report celebrating Scotland’s dementia and brain health research, across all disciplines
Academics Need to Talk
Academics Need to Talk is a global movement of the academic community to support each other through the pandemic – get some help.
Safely conducting essential research in the face of COVID-19
Nature Careers BlogStaying at home is not an option for scientists working on potential vaccines or caring for research animals. Sso what’s that like?
Confused About the DIAN-TU Trial Data? Experts Discuss
Alz ForumAt the virtual AAT-AD/PD Focus meeting, clinicians and funders involved in the DIAN-TU Trial discuss results from the first DIAN-TU treatment trial
Why you shouldn’t keep working, when working from home
Read this article by Almara Abgarian from the Metro to find how to split your work time from your downtime (before you find yourself working day and night!)
NIHR launches new Centre for Engagement and Dissemination
NIHRNIHR launcheds the Centre for Engagement and Dissemination to bring together patient and public involvement, engagement and participation
UK Dementia Research Institute to Double Coronavirus Testing
The UK Dementia Research Institute at Imperial College is repurposing its labs to help deliver vital COVID-19 testing using robotic rtPCR
The Life Scientists’ Guide to Working Remotely
How are life scientists coping with lab closures? Read tips, insights & encouragement from researchers adapting to remote work during COVID-19
COVID-19 on research funded or supported by NIHR
The NIHR community must prioritise nationally-sponsored COVID-19 research activity – help progress these studies at pace.
Foldit – 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)
Updated – UK HRA Good Clinical Practice Guideline
New to clinical trials or need a refresher? Learn about Good Clinical Practice and access free NIHR GCP training via the NIHR Learn platform.