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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Follow Golnaz Atefi on her 1000km Roller Skating trip for World Alzheimer’s Month

22/09/2024

Dementia Researcher

A rolling playlist from Golnaz Atefi sharing updates on her epic 1000km Roller Skating trip through Europe, talking about her research and sharing the journey.

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Blog – The Evolving Landscape of PhD Funding

21/09/2024

Adam Smith

Adam Smith examines changes in PhD funding, with a focus on the rise of Doctoral Training Centres and their role in shaping interdisciplinary research.

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Blog – In Defence of Academia

20/09/2024

Dr Connor Richardson

Dr Connor Richardson reflects on the challenges of academic research, sharing his passion for science, mentorship, and the practical benefits of academia.

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NIH Cognitive Training Series

19/09/2024

Dementia Researcher

NIH webinar series, exploring key issues in cognitive training with the goal of identifying research gaps and opportunities to advance the field

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Blog – Reflections on My PhD Viva & Next Steps

17/09/2024

Hannah Hussain

Don’t miss Dr Hannah Hussain’s final blog! She reflects on her PhD viva journey, sharing insights and tips for success. A must-read for PhD students!

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Profile – Fiona Carragher, Alzheimer’s Society

16/09/2024

Dementia Researcher

Fiona Carragher leads work at the Alzheimer’s Society on polcy and their growing and ambitious world-class research programme and portfolio

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Podcast – The Epigenetic Equation

16/09/2024

Dementia Researcher

Discover cutting-edge epigenetics and Alzheimer’s research in our latest podcast. Tune in for expert insights & thoughtful discussion on this fascinating field

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Profile – Dr Diego Bustamante, Cayetano Heredia University

15/09/2024

Dementia Researcher

Dr Diego Bustamante from the Peruvian Institute of Neurocience & Cayetano Heredia University working on improving early dementia diagnosis in rural communities

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Blog – My Experience as a Co-Researcher

12/09/2024

Dementia Researcher

Following a diagnosis with Posterior Cortical Atrophy, Martin Robertson’s life changed, & since then he has discovered a passion for research and co-production