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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New UK-Swiss bilateral funding for clinical trials to open in 2025

12/12/2024

NIHR

New NIHR £8m funding will soon be available for joint Swiss-UK clinical trials and to support early-career research capacity strengthening.

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South West Dementia Brain Bank 40th Anniversary

11/12/2024

Dementia Researcher

Celebrating 40 years the SW Dementia Brain Bank shares its journey, achievements, and future impact. Watch the talks from Prof Patrick Kehoe & Dr Laura Palmer

Careers

How a biochemistry department used redacted job applications to achieve gender parity

10/12/2024

Nature Careers Blog

Anonymizing job applications before shortlisting helped to boost the number of women appointed – Article shared from Nature Careers

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Announcing new global leaders in dementia research

10/12/2024

Alzheimer's Society

Alzheimer’s Society, Alzheimer’s Association and GBHI announces the newest recipients of the Pilot Awards for Global Brain Health Leaders

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Blog – Dementia Winter Care

10/12/2024

Dr Sam Moxon

Dr Sam Moxon reveals the hidden winter challenges for people living with dementia, urging compassion, connection, & understanding during cold, isolating months

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Profile – Dr Kalisha Bonds Johnson, Emory University

09/12/2024

Dementia Researcher

Dr Kalisha Bonds Johnson is an Assistant Prof & Nurse Practitioner at Emory University exploring dementia carer research, health disparities, dyadic analysis

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Blog – Battling Perfectionism and Building Resilience

06/12/2024

Emily Spencer

Battling perfectionism? Read Emily Spencer’s inspiring blog on parenting, academia, and building resilience. Find balance, ditch comparison, and thrive!

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Blog – Co-Analysis in Dementia Research: Insights from D-PACT

04/12/2024

Dementia Researcher

Explore Lorna Smith’s reflections on co-analysis in dementia research, sharing insights and lessons learned from the D-PACT study and her first blog experience!

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Why you need a Nobot

03/12/2024

Thesis Whisperer

Discover how Professor Inger Mewburn uses AI to boost productivity, overcome writer’s block, and redefine academic work-life balance.

Careers

How to thank your lab mates at the end of the year

03/12/2024

Nature Careers Blog

Alongside seasonal parties, many labs develop traditions to show appreciation to colleagues — from sweets and mulled wine to quizzes and ice-skating trips

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Blog – Be the Door, Bringing Academia to Life

02/12/2024

Rebecca Williams

Rebecca Williams highlights how sharing personal stories and being authentic in academia can inspire young-people and show that their dreams are possible.