Our blogs cover a whole range of topics, to help early career dementia researchers (ECRs). Our contributors share information about their research, from social care to basic science, share advice from their own experiences, careers tips, what they learned from recent training events and conferences and much more. We have a small team of ECR staff bloggers who write each month, on a whole range of topics and every year we add more people who discuss their experiences of studying at particular places or on different topics. In addition to our staff bloggers, we welcome one-off contributions, and curate and link to content from other great sources, including our charity partners, the LSE Impact Blog, Nature Careers and where ever great support can be found.
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We are always on the lookout for new contributors, so if you would like to write for us, just head to the forum to drop us a line, or email dementiaresearcher@nihr.ac.uk
All of our blogs (since April 2020) come with narrations from the writer. You can listen while you read along on our website, or enjoy our blogs on the move via your podcast app. You can subscribe to our narrated blogs in your podcasts app, look for Dementia Researcher Blogs, or visit one of these platforms, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify and Goodpods.
Podcast – Three Researchers. One Disease. Lewy Body Dementia
In this podcast episode we explore Lewy body dementia with Ece Bayram Joe Kane and David Koss discussing diagnosis research challenges and why awareness matters
Helping Set Clear Expectations for Public Involvement
Help shape a new public contributor agreement with the HRA. Join two online workshops to share your views and support clear fair public involvement.
Blog – Why you should Start Writing Blogs
Rebecca Williams reflects on how blogging shaped her PhD journey, built confidence, and helped her find her voice as a researcher.
SPIN-D Network + Flexible Funding 2026 Explained
Round two of SPIN D Flexible Funding is open. This session explains the schemes, eligibility, PPI expectations and tips to shape a strong application.
How Many Papers Do You Really Need During a PhD?
Worried about PhD publications or slow results? Solutions Lab Q and A shares guidance from Cliona Farrell on papers timelines expectations and priorities.
Alzheimer Europe releases ethics guidance on technology
Alzheimer Europe launches a new discussion paper on technology use by and for people with dementia, developed with people with lived experience and carers.
Profile – Professor Paul Freemont, Imperial College London
Paul Freemont is a Professor & UKDRI Group Leader at Imperial College London researching UTIs & dementia, developing urine biomarkers and home monitoring tools
Blog – What Changing Institution Taught Me
Blog from Dr Lindsey Sinclair on what changing institution taught her about confidence, career progression, family balance, and finding the right academic fit.
I’m going to halve my publication output. You should consider slow science, too
If we don’t slow down, the research enterprise is going to crash, argues Adrian Barnett in this post shared from Nature Careers
Blog – Why the Business Side of Dementia Research Matters
The business side of dementia research can feel uncomfortable but it shapes what gets funded and what reaches patients writes Sam Moxon on why it matters
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