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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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Podcast – Navigating the Challenges of Young Carers in Dementia

27/10/2025

Dementia Researcher

Dr Anna Volkmer explores the experiences of young carers in dementia, with Dr Patricia Masterson Algar, Hannah Gardner, and Gareth & Euan Heslop.

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Blog – Lessons from the Pit Lane: What Adrian Newey Can Teach Dementia Researchers

23/10/2025

Dementia Researcher

Adrian Newey’s Formula 1 mindset meets dementia research. Dr Donald Lyall explores how F1 innovation, teamwork, and reflection can drive scientific progress.

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Free Course – Viva Success: Mastering Your PhD Defence

23/10/2025

Dementia Researcher

Get help with your Viva prep with this simple, free course designed specifically for dementia researchers preparing for their PhD Viva Defence!

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Are these the happiest PhD students in the world?

23/10/2025

Nature Careers Blog

Brazil, Australia & Italy have the highest satisfaction scores in Nature’s global 2025 PhD survey, but are they really the best places to do a doctorate?

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Braun and Clarke thematic analysis explained FAST

23/10/2025

Dementia Researcher

Dr Elizabeth Yardle explains Braun & Clarke’s 6 steps of thematic analysis clearly and simply, helping you code, interpret, & write up your data with confidence

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Blog – Making the most of my sabbatical

22/10/2025

Dr Kamar Ameen-Ali

Dr Kamar Ameen-Ali shares how she used her academic sabbatical to refocus on research, balance productivity with rest, and find new purpose in her work.

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Profile – Sophie Jeffery, Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Trust

20/10/2025

Dementia Researcher

Sophie Jeffery is a Clinical Psychologist and Systemic Psychotherapist passionate about family therapy and supporting older people with dementia.

When Rejections Pile Up: Staying Resilient Through Setbacks

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When Rejections Pile Up: Staying Resilient Through Setbacks

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Blog – Running a Conference

17/10/2025

Dr Yvonne Couch

Organising a conference sounds simple until it begins. Dr Yvonne Couch shares lessons learned, chaos managed, and respect gained from running her first event.

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Profile – Aygun Badalova, University College London

17/10/2025

Dementia Researcher

Aygun Badalova is a PhD student at UCL’s Institute of Neurology researching digital interventions for dementia and Alzheimer’s, funded by NIHR.

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Why More Women Get Alzheimer’s – XXplored Podcast

16/10/2025

Dementia Researcher

Professor Liisa Galea & Dr Maria Teresa Ferretti on why women face higher Alzheimer’s risk, why they were left out of clinical trials, and what neurosexism costs

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NIHR invests £157m in health and care research

16/10/2025

NIHR

NIHR invests £157m in 10 Applied Research Collaborations to deliver high quality research, tackle health challenges, and accelerate care innovations nationwide.