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SUMMARY:Leading change
DESCRIPTION:Change is often handled like a technical exercise – plans\, timelines\, comms – when in reality\, successful change is powered by people. People don’t resist change itself; they resist what they believe they might lose because of it. \nLeading change is about addressing the emotional shift with the same focus as the operational one. Successful and long-lasting change depends on people adopting and sustaining new ways of thinking and working. \nFor leaders\, and the messengers of change\, it’s essential to share the message authentically and role model these new behaviours day to day\, even if they are not yet fully aligned or adjusted to the change themselves. \nThis is how the mindset and momentum for change cascades effectively across the complex health and social care system. \nBy attending this 60-min webinar\, you will: \n\nconsider how and why change initiatives can fail when we underestimate what true\, long-lasting change really requires\nexplore the importance of crafting and/or sharing a compelling change story to build early and ongoing understanding and alignment\ndiscover how to truly embed change by ensuring leaders translate the story into everyday communications and behaviours\n\nThis webinar is open to anyone working in or supporting health and care research via NIHR\, NHS\, UK universities and other publicly funded organisations. \n\nRegister
URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/leading-change/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:Ideas Workshop for Arts\, Culture and Sport
DESCRIPTION:Join this collaborative workshop bringing together people with lived experience of dementia\, academics and industry to explore how technologies focused on arts\, culture and sport could be developed to support people with dementia to live independently. \nNo special skills are needed – just your unique perspective. The day offers a friendly\, supportive environment to connect with researchers and others with lived experience\, and lunch and refreshments are provided. \nWhy join?\n\nNo special skills needed: just bring your unique perspective.\nFriendly support: connect with others and supportive researchers.\nFree lunch & refreshments provided.\n\nPlaces are limited to 35\, so register early to secure a spot. \n\nRegister
URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/ideas-workshop-for-arts-culture-and-sport/
LOCATION:Friends Meeting House\, 6 Mount Street\, Manchester\, M2 5NS\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Research Insights: Brain health across the dementia continuum
DESCRIPTION:As part of #WorldAlzheimersMonth\, Alzheimer Europe is focusing on the research that they support\, their next Research Insights session is titled “Brain health across the dementia continuum: risk reduction and prevention – Insights from ABOARD\, Multi-MeMo and DORIAN GRAY”. \nThe session will be moderated by Lukas Duffner\, who will start with introducing the concept of brain health and dementia prevention\, followed by a lived experience perspective from Gerda Van Tongerloo (#EWGPWD). \nThe speaker will present their work on advancing brain health and dementia prevention: \n\nMauro Massussi (Università degli Studi di Brescia)\, DORIAN GRAY\nMariagnese Barbera (University of Eastern Finland)\, Multi-Memo\nSebastian Köhler (Maastricht University)\, ABOARD\n\nThe session will conclude with a panel discussion and audience Q&A. \n\nRegister
URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/research-insights-brain-health-across-the-dementia-continuum/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261008T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261008T153000
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SUMMARY:What is Dementia Research? Free Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in dementia research and keen to learn how you could get involved? Join the EQUADEM Network Plus for a free workshop exploring what dementia research involves and the different ways that health and social care practitioners\, people living with dementia and unpaid carers can contribute. \nThe afternoon will offer an accessible introduction to dementia research\, with opportunities to meet others\, share ideas and discover how lived and professional experience can help shape future studies. \nWhat to expect\n\nAn introduction to dementia research\nPractical information about getting involved\nLunch and networking\nOpportunities to meet researchers\, practitioners\, people living with dementia and unpaid carers\nInformation about 12-month funded day-release internships for health and social care workers\n\nWho should attend?\nThis workshop is open to: \n\nHealth and social care practitioners\nPeople living with dementia\nUnpaid carers\nAnyone interested in becoming involved in dementia research\n\nEvent details\nDate: Thursday 8 October 2026Time: 12.30–3.30 pmLocation: People’s History Museum\, ManchesterCost: Free \nPlaces must be reserved in advance. Visit the EQUADEM website for further information or email equadem@liverpool.ac.uk
URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/what-is-dementia-research-free-workshop/
LOCATION:People’s History Museum\, Leftbank\, Manchester\, M3 3ER\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Creative Approaches in Dementia Research
DESCRIPTION:Join the EMPOWER Dementia Network+ for an interactive workshop exploring the use of creative methods in dementia research. \n\n\n\n\nCreative methods such as photography\, film\, sound\, storytelling\, object handling and other arts based approaches can provide new ways of exploring and understanding the experiences of people living with dementia and those who care for them. They can also support meaningful participation\, co-production\, engagement and knowledge exchange. \nDuring the event\, we will explore creative research methods through practical\, interactive activities followed by hearing about the project\, Seen and Heard: The Role of Sound and Moving Image to Connect People with Dementia Within\, Outwards and Across Generations. \nThe day will include: \n\nAn introduction to creative research methods and discussion of their benefits and challenges\nInteractive workshops exploring different creative methods\, including photobooks\, object handling and a selection of other approaches\nOpportunities to share experiences and discuss how creative methods could be used in dementia research\nLunch and networking\nA presentation on the Seen and Heard project\nCollaborative development of a physical Creative Methods Toolkit\, where participants can contribute ideas and suggestions throughout the day\n\nAll are welcome\, including researchers\, community organisations\, people living with dementia\, family members and carers\, health and social care professionals\, practitioners\, and anyone interested in dementia research and creative approaches. \nWe look forward to seeing you in October. \n\nRegister
URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/creative-approaches-in-dementia-research/
LOCATION:Kiln Theatre\, 269 Kilburn High Road\, London\, NW6 7JR\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Embedding PPI in Grant Writing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Brighton and Sussex Medical School invites you to join our workshop focusing on embedding meaningful Public and Patient Involvement (PPI) in research grant applications. \nDuring the session\, Senior Academic Researchers from Brighton and Sussex Medical School and the University of Sussex will share their experiences of integrating PPI into research projects from the earliest stages of development. They will discuss practical approaches to meaningful community involvement and demonstrate how these activities have strengthened successful grant applications. \nThe workshop aims to support researchers in planning\, delivering and effectively reporting on PPI activities within their own projects\, with a view to specifically helping them to develop stronger grant applications. As meaningful PPI is now an expected component of most funding applications\, this session will offer practical insights into how to demonstrate the value and impact of involvement activities in grant proposals. \nPlease note this meeting will be hybrid. For those wishing to join in person\, it will be taking place at the University of Sussex\, JMS building\, Kroto Room 2B4\, for those wishing to attend digitally\, please join via this teams invite.  \n\nClick Here
URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/embedding-ppi-in-grant-writing-workshop/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261021T130000
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SUMMARY:Develop your wellbeing skills
DESCRIPTION:Wellbeing can be difficult to prioritise for managers and leaders working across health and care research. \nBuilding sustainable wellbeing helps leaders perform effectively\, make sound decisions\, support others and deliver impact. This NIHR webinar introduces 4 wellbeing goals for a more sustainable way of working and leading. \nBy attending this 60-min webinar\, you will: \n\nunderstand why sustainable wellbeing is a professional necessity for effective leadership\, decision-making and long-term performance\nrecognise the value of a proactive approach to wellbeing\, noticing early signs of strain before they escalate\nexplore how self-talk influences wellbeing under pressure\, and how a supportive internal dialogue can help you through challenges\nsee how protecting your energy and setting boundaries supports wellbeing and performance\nrecognise the importance of support networks\, both to sustain yourself and to support others\n\nThis webinar is open to anyone working in or supporting health and care research via NIHR\, NHS\, UK universities and other publicly funded organisations. \n\nRegister
URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/develop-your-wellbeing-skills/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261028T150000
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SUMMARY:ISTAART Guide to Grants: After You Hit Submit
DESCRIPTION:Session one of the ISTAART Guide to Grants webinar series takes you inside the Alzheimer’s Association grants team\, to see what actually happens to your Letter of Intent once you hit submit. \nThe team will walk through what happens after an LOI lands in proposalCENTRAL\, so you understand their process from the other side of the screen\, and share their own tips and tricks for getting it right. \nThe series comes from the Alzheimer’s Association International Research Program\, which funds investigators at every career stage\, and takes you behind the scenes of its grants process from Letter of Intent (LOI) through to peer review. Join one session or all six. It is aimed at anyone who finds the funding process daunting\, particularly early in their career\, and is worth a look whether you are preparing a first application or scanning our funding calls for the next one. \nPresenters\n\nSarah Fontaine\, Senior Director\, Medical and Scientific Relations\, Alzheimer’s Association\nCarolyn Hronec\, Senior Grants Specialist\, Alzheimer’s Association\n\nGuest speakers join selected sessions to add their own perspectives. \nThe full series\n\nWednesday 28 October 2026\, 3pm UK: After You Hit Submit\nWednesday 16 December 2026\, 4pm UK: The LOI\, Line by Line\nTuesday 2 February 2027\, 4pm UK: Reading the RFA Like a Reviewer\nWednesday 3 March 2027\, 4pm UK: What Your Budget Has to Prove\nWednesday 14 April 2027\, 4pm UK: Writing the Critique You’d Want to Get\nWednesday 26 May 2027\, 4pm UK: What Gets Said in the Room\n\nEvery session starts at 10am US Central Time. All webinars are recorded and available on demand afterwards. Questions about the series can go to the Alzheimer’s Association grants team at grants@alz.org. \n\nClick Here
URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/istaart-guide-to-grants-after-you-hit-submit/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261102T120000
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SUMMARY:Co-producing Community-based Initiatives in Dementia Care
DESCRIPTION:Join the EMPOWER Dementia Network+\, the University of Worcester and Greenisland Golf Club for an afternoon on co-producing community-based initiatives in dementia research and care. \nThis free partnership event shares best practice on co-producing community-based support. It brings together people living with dementia\, family carers\, community organisations\, researchers\, practitioners and members of the public to explore how working together can help people affected by dementia to live meaningful lives. \nAt its heart is the EMPOWER-funded project Developing and implementing Meeting Centres in Northern Ireland: A Co-production Approach to Community-based Support. \nThe day will include\n\nLunch\, served at 12 noon\nPresentations and learning from the Meeting Centres project\nA table-top discussion on co-production and community-based support\nCreative activities and workshops exploring what empowerment and living meaningfully mean in the context of dementia\nCommunity stalls showcasing local initiatives supporting people affected by dementia\nTime for networking and sharing learning\n\nWho should come\nAll are welcome: researchers\, community groups\, people living with dementia and their friends\, family and carers\, health practitioners\, local businesses\, and anyone passionate about or interested in dementia care and research. \nPlaces are limited\, so register as early as you can. Registering also helps the organisers plan catering and any accessibility requirements you may have. \nQuestions about the event can go to Dr Shirley Evans at shirley.evans@worc.ac.uk or to the EMPOWER Dementia Network+ at EMPOWER_Dementia_Network@kcl.ac.uk. \n\nClick Here
URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/co-producing-community-based-initiatives-in-dementia-care/
LOCATION:Greenisland Golf Club\, 156 Upper Road\, Greenisland\, County Antrim\, BT38 8RW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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