Alzheimer’s Society – Annual Research Review
Dementia ResearcherAlzheimer’s Society Annual Review highlights what Alzheimer’s Society research has been working and achieved in the last year
Partner Blogs
How I switched from academia to science communication
Science communication can be a welcome destination for some PhD students, but my road there was not straightforward. It required support from a life coach and international organisations, explains Evguenia Alechine in this blog for Nature Careers.
Planning on writing over the holidays? Here is how to do it
LSE Impact BlogMany academics use the summer holidays as a time to relax, unwind and finally get that writing project done. However, is setting aside large chunks of time over the holidays the best way to approach academic writing?
How to organise a conference that’s open to everyone
Blog by Nic Fleming for Nature Careers, discussing how to ensure your next event is open to everyone.
Women in Dementia Research
Blog by Dr Aoife Kiely from the Alzheimer’s Society – The number of women working in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) is beginning to increase. However, there’s still a long way to go…
Why aren’t dementia grants funded? Three common pitfalls
Grant funding rounds are competitive, intensely competitive. There can be several reasons why your grant just missed out on being funded, our guest blog from Alzeimer’s Society explores the most common pitfalls.
Send thank-you notes to those who help you along the way
Encouraging a culture of appreciation not only makes for a more pleasant working environment, it can also advance your career, says Abdullah Shihipar in this blog shared from Nature Careers,
Forming partnerships outside academia: What are the benefits and challenges?
Collaborations & partnerships are key to research across all fields. The Alzheimer’s Society Research Translation programme explores building a network outside of academia to help promote research findings to others and ensure your findings have a big impact.
Tips to avoid becoming a ‘conference zombie’
Paris H. Grey has some suggestions to get the maximum value from any conference in this blog for Nature..
Ways to give an effective seminar about your research project
Grab your audience’s attention by using slides as a roadmap and focusing on your role as a presenter, recommends Ananya Sen in this blog for Nature Careers.
Dealing with Rejection in Academia
In this repost from the LSE Impact Blog, Staci Zavattaro, reflects on rejection in academia and gives 6 tips on how to manage the inevitable rejections that are part of academic life.
Five reasons to do an internship during your PhD programme
Rekindle your love for problem-solving by taking your lab skills to a completely different environment, says Jessica Sagers, in this Blog for Nature Careers.