Blog – Sharing my story, meet Hannah Hussain
Meet new blogger Hannah Hussain. In her 1st blog she shares her story of family influences, inspiration and a move from Pharmacy to Health Economics
Blog – ‘First Steps’, introducing Nathan Stephens
Meet new blogger Nathan Stephens. In his 1st blog Nathan shares his story from caring for loved ones with dementia to a PhD at Uni of Worcester
Blog – What do you want? How to write successful cold emails
At some point, there comes a time when every student or academic needs to email a strange Prof. This blog may help you get a reply
Blog – A balancing act
This blog from Dr Yvonne Couch is about work and life, and balance and how it might just come down to money and culture and you.
Blog – Social Care, why does it matter?
Dr Clarissa Giebel is passionate about social care. Read her latest blog to discover how and where social care comes into play, and how it needs to change.
Blog – Including the voices of people with dementia
Dr Anna Volkmer shares how she approaches PPI when those people have cognitive and communication difficulties - advice for 1st timers.
Blog – How to build resilience and bounce back
Had a grant or manuscript rejection? Ethics challenges or experiment that didn't work? Adam Smith has tips to build your resilience & help you overcome hurdles
Blog – The Aduhelm Paradox
You may think Aducanumab is the miracle dementia drug we've been waiting for, so why do many researchers disagree? Dr Sam Moxon explores
Blog – How does a brain bank work?
Dr Christina Toomey has worked at the Queen Square Brain Bank for 10 years, in this post we hear about her work and how it helps researchers worldwide
Blog – The importance of taking a break
This month Beth takes a break from the lab, and discusses the importance of taking a break, and how it can actually help your work.
Blog – Introductions
Meet new blogger Felicity Slocombe, PhD Student from Loughborough University, researching interactions and identity in dementia.
Blog – The Hunt for Tiny Messengers
Extracellular Vesicles. Where do they come from, what do they do? Why are they interesting to Dementia Researchers? Dr Yvonne Couch explains.
Blog – MSc Dissertation
Morgan Daniel discusses her MSc dissertation, how to choose a project, supervision and tips getting through the writing (you may need them)
Blog – It is the season of research grant deadlines
Dr Clarissa Giebel shares tips on how to keep on top of things when you're applying for multiple grants (could apply to jobs too)
Blog – How to Sell Your Conference Poster
With conference season upon us, Dr Sam Moxon shares his tips for creating a great conference poster, and getting people engaged (also in Portuguese)
Blog – Using research to deliver change
Dr Anna Volkmer writes about her work to influence commissioners to deliver what patients really want, effective research outcomes implemented.
Blog – Writing your first Journal Article
As Beth Eyre gets to work on her 1st lead author paper, she shares her experience so far, useful for anyone studying for a PhD that has this to look forward to
Blog – Respecting Your Betters
The best mentors listen closely, help you learn about yourself, and provide whatever you need. Dr Yvonne Couch discusses what good mentoring looks like
Blog – How to nail your CV
Dr Sam Moxon provides a comprehensive guide on creating a great CV, suitable for academia and industry - guaranteed to get you on the shortlist.
Blog – How using mixed methods changed my PhD
Bethany McLoughlin discusses learning a new research method, and how hearing from carers provided a new perspective and direction for her PhD.
Blog – Mental Health Awareness Week and Me
Mental Health Awareness Week, aims to reducing stigma, and raise awareness. Adam Smith wrote about his own experience and how it has affected him
Blog – What have I learned on my MSc so far?
Morgan Daniel reflects on what she has learned so far, as the 'taught' part of her MSc comes to an end, highlighting everything learned in a short time
Blog – A resource for translational stroke research
Dr Siobhan Crilly & James Cooper discuss their dataset of genes expressed in macrophages and neutrophils that have been isolated from a zebrafish
Blog – Research networking in a socially distanced age
Have you remained connected to your colleagues and the wider research community over the last year? Clarissa discusses she's maintained collaborations
Blog – Managing Unpredictable Workloads
Do you have an unpredictable workload? Days when there aren't enough hours in the day, and others where the kettle is always on... Dr Sam Moxon talks strategies
Blog – Stroke 101
Dr Yvonne Couch takes us on a journey into better understanding of 'Stroke'. Find out about the disease, history and treatments + connection to dementia
Blog – Realist Methodology
'Realist Methodology' a theory-driven approach to developing and evaluating interventions, recognising that people, not interventions, create change.
Blog – Moving from supervisee to supervisor
Dr Anna Volkmer shares her top nine reasons for supervising students and shares her own experiences of transitioning from student to leader
Guest Blog – How I discovered that it’s never too late to become an ECR
Charly Harris is a Speech & Language Therapist. Charly shares her story and what has inspired her to come back to academia.
Blog – My experience of the ARUK 2021 conference
Two years into her PhD and Beth Eyre hasn't had an opportunity to attend a face to face conference. Beth reflects on the virtual ARUK 2021
Blog – Where would we be without international research?
Last week we learned that the overseas aid budget holders had been asked to make savings. Dr Clarissa Giebel discusses how the affects ripple through the system
Blog – How not to win a Nobel Prize – do we need to reassess “success” in science?
What motivates you? Childhood ambition, making the world a better place? Professor Louise Serpell shares her own personal journey to becoming a scientist
Blog – How my relationship with University changed
Are you a perfectionist? In this blog Morgan Daniel shares her difficulties with 'Perfectionism' and how a break and new balance has actually improved her work.
Blog – Lead With a Success Story
r Yvonne Couch from University of Oxford. In her 1st blog we get to know a little more about her background, work and what she has planned for us in the future.
Blog – Using qualitative methods: A guide to thematic analysis
Dr Anna Volkmer has used both qualitative and quantitative research methods in her work, in this blog she discusses Thematic Analysis.
Blog – Neurovascular coupling in Alzheimer’s disease
Beth Eyre talks about her research into Neurovascular coupling and how this related to dementia, proving there is nothing basic about basic science
Blog – Tissue Stiffness, An Overlooked Aspect of Dementia?
When hear the word 'dementia' do you think of mechanics? No? Sam does, in this blog he talks about the importance of Tissue Stiffness and elastic maps.
Blog – You’re an expert, and your input matters
Adam Smith shares news on the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Dementia current inquiry and explains how and why you should share your thoughts into the process
Blog -Spinning Plates and Tomatoes
How to you practice self-care, a demanding workload and not become one of 'those' students? PhD Student Bethany McLoughlin may have the answer.
Blog – So Your Experiment Failed
"Science doesn’t always work. A lot of experiments are deemed a failure at the first attempt." Dr Sam Moxon talks about how he manages when things don't work.
Blog – From Nursing to Dementia Research
Dr Emily Oliver discusses her career from Nursing the Clinical Academic and back to Nursing, be inspired to consider your future in dementia research.
Blog – Finding Your Place in Dementia Research
When Sam was waiting to go into his interview he was thinking “I am not a neuroscientist, this could be a tricky one”, he quickly realised that what they actually wanted was a fresh approach. So don't be deterred from applying for that job or course, you might be just what they're looking for.
Blog – “A Product of Failure” – How I fell into dementia research
Nadine Mirza from University of Manchester shares the story of her career, highlighting the importance of perseverance and how a passion for the subject can mean the difference between success and failure.
Blog – Is a masters the right choice?
If you're just graduating or thinking of re-entering education, or looking to study to improve your skills for your job a Masters could be a good choice, but there are other options. Morgan Daniel discusses MSc programmes and if they might be right for you.
Blog – Studying whilst working in dementia research – it’s possible!
Dr Clarissa Giebel discusses her career path, exploring the twists and turns and discussing how it is possible to work and study, in fact... it may actually help your research career.
Blog – My path into dementia research, and what I have learnt
Dr Ashvini Keshavan is a Post-doctoral clinical research associate, hear what inspired her to follow a career into medicine & passion for dementia research
Blog – Why should you become a lab-based dementia researcher?
It can sometimes feel like you take 2 steps forward & 1 step back during your #PhD, but as long as you're moving forward, you're doing well! In her first blog for 2021 Beth Eyre shares tips for looking after your wellbeing in a pandemic.
Blog – Academia vs medicine: Why academia was right for me
Christina always wanted to be a doctor, but had no idea when she got her A-level results that this would come through a career in scientific research and not in medicine. Could this also be the right alternative for you?
