UKDRI Scientists uncover how the brain falls asleep
UK DRIUK DRI scientists have pinpointed the exact moment the brain falls asleep, revealing it happens abruptly at a tipping point, not gradually.
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Creative experiences delay brain aging
Dementia ResearcherCreative practice may help keep brains younger. A new study finds dancers, musicians, artists and gamers show delayed brain aging linked to neural efficiency.
Dementia Researcher Community Poll Results
Dementia Researcher now supports 131,000 people in 196 countries. See how blogs, podcasts, and training have inspired careers in our October poll results.
World Alzheimer Report 2025
The ADI 2025 World Alzheimer Report highlights dementia rehabilitation, showing how tailored, person centred approaches can support independence, function & life
The EMPOWER Dementia Network+ Co-production Toolkit
New EMPOWER Dementia Network+ Toolkit offers practical guidance, case studies and resources to support genuine co-production with people living with dementia.
Catch-up – 11th Aging Research and Drug Discovery Meeting
Leaders in the aging and longevity field will describe progress in the molecular, cellular and organismal basis of aging and our search for interventions.
Working Together: Co‑Production in Dementia Research
EMPOWER Dementia Network + – Learn how co‑production can transform research and care, with practical tips from lived experts, researchers, & community partners
Meet the new Alzheimer’s Society’s Fellows
Alzheimer's SocietyAlzheimer’s Society awards £4.9m to 13 projects, including 10 led by early career researchers, advancing diagnosis, treatment and care in dementia research.
Using Smartphones in Multi-Modal Qualitative Research
National Centre for Research MethodsLearn how to use smartphones in multimodal qualitative research to capture rich, real-time data and engage hard to reach groups in this short NCRM tutorial.
Humans of Clinical Academia Podcast
🎙️New podcast series Humans of Clinical Academia from The University of Manchester shares inspiring stories behind top research.
Could failing protein clearance provide the missing link?
Professors Hardy & Escott-Price explore how age-related clearance failure may unify our understanding of neurodegeneration in this UK DRI webinar recording.
How hiring practices across industry and academia compare
Nature Careers BlogSeeking a job in science? This Nature podcast explores how hiring practices across industry and academia compare, with expert views from scientists & recruiters