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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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Blog – How to Prepare a Keynote Talk

23/08/2023

Dr Sam Moxon

Master the art of captivating keynote talks with Dr Sam Moxon’s expert tips – engage your audience, tell a compelling story, and leave a lasting impact.

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Embedding Research into Clinical Practice

22/08/2023

Dementia Researcher

From the ARUK Clinical Conference in 2022 Dr Vanessa Raymont, Dr Roy Jones, Dr Emer MacSweeney & Carli Pirie discuss “Embedding research into clinical practice”

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Podcast – Thirst for Knowledge: Hydration & Dementia

21/08/2023

Dementia Researcher

Anna Volkmer talks with Ellice Parkinson, Amy Zile, Dr Florence Jimoh & Dan Skipper talk about their work, understanding & improving hydration in older adults.

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Blog – Cracking the Viva: Preparing for PhD Success

18/08/2023

Dr Beth Eyre

Join Dr (pending minor corrections) Beth Eyre on her triumphant viva journey, as she shares indispensable tips to conquer your PhD defense with confidence.

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Profile – Dr Ellice Parkinson, Health Innovation East

18/08/2023

Dementia Researcher

Dr Ellice Parkinson, Senior Advisor at Health Innovation East and UEA, researches hydration care for older people and people living with dementia.

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Blog – Organ-On-Chip and Organoid Technologies

18/08/2023

Dr Yvonne Couch

Dr Yvonne Couch’s blog emphasises the importance of mentoring in academia for mental health and academic success, advocating for compulsory mentoring programmes

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Extra £30m a year to boost research careers

17/08/2023

NIHR

The NIHR has announed an additional £30 million per year to increase research opportunities for healthcare professionals. Supporting new & expanding programmes

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Blog – Learning about dementia care in India

17/08/2023

Dr Clarissa Giebel

Explore Dr. Clarissa Giebel’s insightful global research odyssey in dementia care, revealing the power of direct engagement & collaborations in India.

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Connect with CARD to strengthen your science and career!

17/08/2023

Dementia Researcher

Learn about new career tools from the NIH intramural program Center for Alzheimer’s and Related Dementias (CARD) in the USA.

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Profile – Dan Skipper, Age UK

15/08/2023

Dementia Researcher

Chief Executive of Age UK Norwich, delivering services for people aged 50+ and supporting local aged care research in the region.

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Blog – I didn’t know who I was after my PhD

11/08/2023

Dr Jodi Watt

Dr Jodi Watt’s blog explores their path as a “dabbler,” talking about academic pressure and their ongoing efforts for self-discovery after PhD life.

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Smart socks that track distress in people with dementia

10/08/2023

Dementia Researcher

A sock which combines sensors with artificial intelligence could help carers and care home staff detect agitation and prevent falls in people with dementia.