How Parenthood Contributes to Gender Gaps in Academia
eLifeThis eLife paper explores gender differences in parenthood & academic achievements and explores the influence of work-family conflict and partner support
Policy
First-Ever US County-Level Alzheimer’s Prevalence Estimates
Alzheimer's AssociationThe first-ever county-level estimates of the prevalence of people with Alzheimer’s dementia, in all 3,142 United States counties. Released at AAIC
ARUK – The Economic Value of Dementia Research
Dementia ResearcherNew report from ARUK & Office of Health Economics quantifies the economic benefits from investment in dementia research and whats needed to sustain growth
New dementia strategy for Scotland
The new Dementia Strategy for Scotland is a 10-year vision for change, developed in collaboration with people with lived experience and wider partners.
Alzheimer’s Disease International: Plan to Impact VI
The Alzheimer’s Disease International Report: Plan to Impact VI is now available, updating on individual countries dementia plans and progress.
Towards A Cure, Alzheimer’s Research UK 10 year strategy
Towards a Cure marks a pivotal moment both for everyone affected by dementia and for ARUK as they launch a new 10 year strategy
Alzheimer’s Society Report – Timely and accurate diagnosis
Alzheimer's SocietyAlzheimer’s Society report examines the barriers to getting a timely and accurate diagnosis and builds a consensus on recommendations to overcome them.
Sweeping report calls for anti-bias measures in US science
Nature Careers BlogUniversities must adopt practices to diversify their research workforce and move beyond hiring members of under-represented groups finds the US NASEM report.
Wellcome explores targeted funding for Black researchers
The Wellcome Trust is exploring ways to target funding for Black researchers – share your views to inform their approach.
New Guidelines from Alzheimer Europe
Alzheimer Europe has published three new publications, looking at employment and social protection, at sex, gender and sexuality and at ethical communication
Alzheimer’s Disease International #WhatsYourPlan Report
Alzheimer’s Disease International has released a report updating on its #WhatsYourPlan campaign encouraging governments to implement national dementia plans
The scientific workforce in 2022
Cost-of-living crises, labour shortages & the impact of global politics on research collaborations were among the challenges faced by working scientists in 2022