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The Hidden REF 26 is open & dementia research belongs in it

09/06/2026

Dementia Researcher

The Hidden REF 2026 is open. It celebrates the data, tools and people dementia research relies on but the REF overlooks. Entries close 13 Sept.

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Introducing the new Alzheimer’s Society awardees

09/06/2026

Alzheimer's Society

Alzheimer’s Society funds 17 new dementia research awards, supporting early career researchers across diagnosis, care, prevention and disease biology.

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Blog – Learning to Belong Somewhere New

09/06/2026

Dr Connor Richardson

Dr Connor Richardson swapped Newcastle for Edinburgh after almost ten years. He reflects on the excitement, the fear and learning to belong somewhere new.

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Profile – Dr Ingrid Ekström, Karolinska institutet

08/06/2026

Dementia Researcher

Dr Ingrid Ekström is Assistant Professor at Karolinska Institutet researching smell loss, brain health, dementia risk and cognitive ageing.

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Blog – Not a good advert for Dementia

08/06/2026

Dementia Researcher

Bernie McInally reflects on brain donation calls, dementia identity and the sharp humour that reminds us every person remains individual.

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Your AAIC highlights deserve an audience this July

07/06/2026

Dementia Researcher

Virtual AAIC attendee? Share your conference highlights in our daily podcast, 12–15 July. No experience needed. Register now.

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Catch-up on recordings from the Salon Research Showcase

05/06/2026

Dementia Researcher

The Dementia Researcher Salon Research Showcase features weekly talks where researchers present studies and findings in dementia research. Watch on YouTube.