The PhD Visa Discount Is Going, and Entry-Level Postdoc Salaries Fall Short
Dementia ResearcherThe Budget removes the PhD discount on visa salary thresholds from spring 2027, leaving entry-level postdoc posts below the sponsorship bar.
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Wellcome Global Monitor 2026: Trust in Science Under Pressure
Trust in science has fallen since the pandemic, finds the Wellcome Global Monitor 2026, but the UK remains one of the highest-trust countries.
Young-Onset Dementia: England’s Hidden Population
95% of councils can’t record young-onset dementia separately, finds a new Care England and Dementia Forward report, leaving care largely unplanned.
Dementia training gap exposed in England care
Report finds most dementia training in England is basic and too short, leaving many care staff unprepared to deliver quality, person centred support.
Why labs need a napping room to help you work, rest and play
Nature Careers BlogA 30-minute snooze can boost creativity and help banish burnout, says neuroscientist Joseph Jebelli, author of The Brain at Rest.
Parkinson’s Research Gaps Exposed
New report finds Parkinson’s research overlooks prevention and care. Explore where funding goes, what is missing, and why it matters.
ARUK Report: Seeing the Unseen in Dementia
ARUK’s new report shows dementia diagnosis is too slow, unequal and broken. We’re calling for faster, fairer, accurate diagnosis so no one is left unseen.
Dementia Strategies: Who Are They Really For?
Dr Smruti Bulsari, Dem Comm Fellow explores national and local dementia strategies the impact people with dementia, and why public involvement is essential
Building Careers in Applied Dementia Research
New report maps career pathways in applied dementia research, highlighting achievements, challenges, and key recommendations for future growth. Read now!
Report calls for action to tackle decline in clinical researchers
New MRC report highlights urgent action is required to address falling numbers of clinical researchers and meet the needs of the nation’s health and economy.
Highlights from Lausanne XI
Highlights from the Lausanne XI Conference – ideas, diverse perspectives, and deep expertise from prevention to treatments.
Strategies for Equal Participation in Clinical Trials
STEP UP brings together experienced trialists, clinicians, patients, and the public to create forward-thinking guidance to facilitate inclusive clinical trials