News & Features

All the posts every put on our website. Blogs, Podcasts, Careers Support, News and all the good stuff that you wouldn’t want to miss. Only made possible thanks to funding from our amazing partners, NIHR, Alzheimer’s Association, Alzheimer’s Research UK, Alzheimer’s Society & Race Against Dementia.

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Raymond and Cynthia’s Vow – ‘Facing things together’

12/09/2023

Alzheimer's Society

Raymond and Cynthia James have been married for 55 years. They share the story of how they met and how their relationship has helped them face his diagnosis

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Blog – Population Studies: Examples of how they are helping

11/09/2023

Dr Connor Richardson

Read Connor’s blog on CFAS! Learn about a decline in dementia, challenges in MCI diagnosis, and dementia’s complex neuropathology. A must for ageing research!

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Catch-up – Lab Notes: Understanding Air Pollution & Dementia

08/09/2023

Dementia Researcher

Catch-up on the most recent ARUK Lab Notes session to hear from Dr Louise Kelly and Dr Jake Brooks talk about Air Pollution and Dementia.

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UK joins Horizon Europe under a new bespoke deal

08/09/2023

Dementia Researcher

UK scientists will have access to the world’s largest research collaboration, Horizon Europe, the UK has secured a bespoke deal to allow the participation.

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Podcast – The Hidden Support: Dementia Researchers’ Partners

08/09/2023

Dementia Researcher

In this podcast we meet some of the unsung heroes behind dementia researchers – three husbands. Insights into support, and a fun quiz hosted by Adam Smith

Policy

How Parenthood Contributes to Gender Gaps in Academia

07/09/2023

eLife

This eLife paper explores gender differences in parenthood & academic achievements and explores the influence of work-family conflict and partner support

Careers add comment

Balancing Act – Professor Tammaryn Lashley

07/09/2023

Dementia Researcher

In this no-holds-barred interview Professor Tammaryn Lashley provides a candid, comprehensive picture of her day-to-today past & present as a mother & academic.

Careers add comment

Planning for Parental Leave as a Postdoc – PDA Podcast

06/09/2023

Dementia Researcher

Exploring parental leave as a postdoc, planning for it and planning to come back from it, how to incorporate it into career and your CV.

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Blog – Sharing Time and Brain Space

06/09/2023

Dementia Researcher

Honest insights of parenthood in UK academia. In this blog Dr Vitor Zimmerer shares his journey of love, challenges, & hope for our Family LIfe & Research week.

Careers

How two scientist mothers made it happen

05/09/2023

Nature Careers Blog

Verónica & María both struggled with the idea of juggling our families and field teams — but we found good reasons to keep pursuing our goals

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Balancing Act – Dr Gemma Lace

05/09/2023

Dementia Researcher

In this no-holds-barred interview Dr Gemma Lace provides a candid, comprehensive picture of her day-to-today past & present as a working mother and academic.

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Podcast – Managing Family Life and a Research Career – Reunion

04/09/2023

Dementia Researcher

In this podcast we bring back Dr Jo Barnes, Dr Gemma Lace, Prof Tammaryn Lashley & Dr Angelique Mavrodaris revising the challenges of managing family & career.