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Blog – Err On the Side of Patronising: Writing Tips

15/11/2021

Dr Yvonne Couch

Dr Yvonne Couch provides a series of writing exercises, hints and tips for everyone starting out on their first paper, grant or project report.

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Writing Papers (and getting it done) with Ann(e)iochan

12/11/2021

Dementia Researcher

We love sharing films from vlogger Ann(e)iochan, in this one she talks us through the ups and downs of writing a research paper.

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Blog – How does the brain clean itself? And is this linked to Alzheimer’s?

12/11/2021

Dr Beth Eyre

Beth Eyre provides insights into the brains waste system – and how it may be important in Alzheimer’s disease. So, saddle up for some fascinating science!

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Blog – Disrupting Dementia Research Careers

10/11/2021

Adam Smith

Today Adam Smith is speaking at the World Dementia Council global dialogue on ECRs. In this blog he talks about career challenges for dementia researchers

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NIHR Academy – Building strengths in my team

09/11/2021

NIHR

If you’re leading a new lab or have a team to manage, this webinar from the NIHR Academy & Oakridge will help guide you to be a great leadeer.

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Impact of the Pandemic on Older People

09/11/2021

Dementia Researcher

Research from shows older people who were more anxious & depressed during the pandemic had short term memory equivalent to 6 years of natural ageing.

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Blog – Intervention planning in dementia

09/11/2021

Dr Anna Volkmer

If your research discovers something that could help people what happens to it? Anna explores the challenges of translating research into clinical services

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Open Science: What if we just give everything away?

08/11/2021

eLife

A group leader decided that his lab would share the fluorescent dyes they create, – free & without authorship requirements. This is what happened

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Food For Thought, the Gut Microbiome & Dementia with Dr Alan Desmond

08/11/2021

Dementia Researcher

In this ‘Food for Thought’ podcast, Dr Sam Moxon interviews Dr Alan Desmond discussing connections between the Gut Microbiome & Alzheimer’s

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Mentoring & Coaching, Learning from the F1 track

08/11/2021

Dementia Researcher

Mentoring in academia is nothing new, but could this be done better? What if you combine mentoring and top level professional coaching?

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Profile – Dr Alan Desmond, Torbay & South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

06/11/2021

Dementia Researcher

Consultant Gastroenterologist and Author of The Plant Based Diet Revolution, specialising in gut health problems, providing evidence-based dietary advice.

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How to reduce bias in your workplace

04/11/2021

Dementia Researcher

In this TED Talks, you will learn 3 ways to reduce bias at work, according to Just Work co-founders, author Kim Scott and CEO Trier Bryant.

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