Dementia Researcher Blogs

Dr Clarissa Giebel narrates her blog written for Dementia Researcher. Essential reading for any early career researcher writing their first grant application - because getting your costings right, and managing the budget are a key skill, and can mean the difference between grant acceptance or rejection. Find the original text, and narration here on our website. https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr....

Dr Yvonne Couch , narrates her blog written for the Dementia Researcher website. Yvonne comes at dementia from a different perspective, not the brain... but the rest of your body, and inflammation, and how to think differently. Find the original text, and narration here on our website. https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/guest-blog-inflammation-and-the-brain-thinking-outside-the-box/ -- Dr Y...

Nathan Stephens narrates his blog written for NIHR Dementia Researcher. In this blog Nathan shares a day in his life, have a read and have a walk in his shoes as he reflects on his day, life and studies in a very unique way Find the original text, and narration here on our website. https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/guest-blog-the-imperfection-in-reflection/ Enjoy listening? We're always lo...

Dr Kamar Ameen-Ali  narrates her blog written for NIHR Dementia Researcher. In this blog Kam discusses what to expect from your viva and sharing experience of how she survived hers - with top tips for PhD Students. Find the original text, and narration here on our website. https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/guest-blog-surviving-a-bad-viva/ If you would like to write your own blog drop us a...

Felicity Slocombe , narrates her blog written for the Dementia Researcher website. Subject Pronouns in English - I, We, You, He, She, They, and It - small words that take on a whole new meaning when listening back to conversations between loved ones living with dementia. Felicity explores the topic. Find the original text, and narration here on our website. https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.u...

Hannah Hussain narrates her blog written for NIHR Dementia Researcher. There’s no question that the academic in your life deserves the best – no matter the occasion! Be that your supervisor, student, mentor, partner or even just a colleague secret Santa. It’s been a tough year – and we’re all trying to end it on a high. I know how hard shopping can be during the festive season, so many choices yet...

Dr Clarissa Giebel narrates her blog written for NIHR Dementia Researcher. In health and social care, we often think about research methodology in one of two ways – qualitative or quantitative. But what if we use both? Dr Clarissa Giebel discusses mixed methods research and how she uses this method in her own work. Find the original text, and narration here on our website. https://www.dementiarese...

Dr Anna Volkmer , narrates her blog written for Dementia Researcher. In September Dr Anna Volkmer described the trials and tribulations of going for gold, in other words open access publication. Well, she promised to update us, and in this blog she does (spoiler alert - the paper is now in the public domain). Find the original text, and narration here on our website. https://www.dementiaresearcher...

Nathan Stephens narrates his blog written for NIHR Dementia Researcher. In last month’s blog Nathan spoke about a shift in the way we think about our economies, geared towards ‘social value’. This holistic concept of value reflects the complexity of the modern world and the challenges that face society today and tomorrow. Nathan is using a social value framework – Social Return on Investment – to...

Dr Kamar Ameen-Ali  narrates her blog written for NIHR Dementia Researcher. The traditional academic career track is no-longer the norm, so now you need to find your own path,  which can include leaving and returning - Kamar discusses in this blog Find the original text, and narration here on our website. https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/guest-blog-when-to-leave-academia-and-how-to-return...

Dr Sam Moxon , narrates his blog written for Dementia Researcher. As part of our week of focussing on post-doc challenges, Dr Sam Moxon considers how to breakfree of doing other peoples research, and progress to being a PI and following your own research path (something he hopes to do himself very soon). Find the original text, and narration here on our website. https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr...

Dr Yvonne Couch , narrates her blog written for the Dementia Researcher website. A thoughful blog from Dr Yvonne Couch, discussing some of the challenges faced by postdocs, exploring some of the problems faced in science careers and nicely prepairing you for next weeks perpetual postdoc podcasts and support articles. Find the original text, and narration here on our website. https://www.dementiare...

Beth Eyre , narrates her blog written for NIHR Dementia Researcher. With many doctoral training programme deadlines approaching, this blog from Beth Eyre might just help you ace the interview. Find the original text, and narration here on our website. https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/guest-blog-three-important-things-to-remember-when-preparing-for-a-phd-interview We're always on the look...

Hannah Hussain narrates her blog written for NIHR Dementia Researcher. Did you watch Squid Game? Warning this blog contains spoilers! Hannah Hussain explores the image of dementia portrayed on television.  Find the original text, and narration here on our website. https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/guest-blog-player-001 Enjoy listening? We're always looking for new bloggers, drop us a line....

Felicity Slocombe , narrates her blog written for the Dementia Researcher website. Felicity shares the progress she is making in her research, and the lessons she has learned so far from analysing conversations, and pouring data aka video recordings. Find the original text, and narration here on our website. https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/guest-blog-conversation-analysis-beginnings-tips...

Morgan Daniel , narrates her blog written for NIHR Dementia Researcher. Morgan discusses her MSc dissertation, how to choose a project, supervision and tips getting through the writing. Find the original text, and narration here on our website. https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/guest-blog-job-hunting We hope you have enjoyed out monthly updates from Morgan, if you have been inspired to fol...

Dr Clarissa Giebel narrates her blog written for NIHR Dementia Researcher. Clarissa reflects and updates on the recent Liverpool Dementia & Ageing Research Conference, available to watch back now on the NIHR ARC MWC YouTube Channel. Find the original text, and narration here on our website. https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/guest-blog-another-year-another-liverpool-dementia-conference/ If...

Dr Yvonne Couch , narrates her blog written for the Dementia Researcher website. Yvonne provides a series of writing exercises, hints and tips for everyone starting out on their first paper, grant or project report. Taking her own advice and assuming you're new to the process, essential tips for new academics and students. Find the original text, and narration here on our website. https://www.deme...

Beth Eyre , narrates her blog written for NIHR Dementia Researcher. In this month’s blog Beth provides insights into the brains waste system – and how it may be important in Alzheimer’s disease. So, saddle up for some fascinating science! Find the original text, and narration here on our website. https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/guest-blog-how-does-the-brain-clean-itself-and-is-this-linke...

Dr Anna Volkmer , narrates her blog written for NIHR Dementia Researcher. You'd think if your research discovers something that could help thousands of people it would get commissioned, right? Anna explores the challenges of translating research findings into every-day clinical services. Find the original text, and narration here on our website. https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/guest-blog...

Adam Smith narrates his blog written for NIHR Dementia Researcher. Today Adam will be speaking at the World Dementia Council global dialogue on early career scientists. In this blog he talks to the issues he hopes to raise, asking how we can rebalance and improve careers, change funding and culture and provide more support - because researchers are already achieving so much, imagine how much more...

Hannah Hussain narrates her blog written for NIHR Dementia Researcher. In this blog Hannah discusses how to prepare for the exam that comes at the end of the first year of your PhD, the dreaded confirmation review. Find the original text, and narration here on our website. https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/finalising-the-1st-year-of-your-phd-preparing-for-your-confirmation-review Enjoy lis...

Dr Sam Moxon , narrates his blog written for NIHR Dementia Researcher. Sam introduces us to 3D Bioprinting, and work to print human tissue-like structures in the lab. But could this revolutionise dementia research? And has this revolution already quietly happening in Manchester.  Find the original text, and narration here on our website. https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/guest-blog-can-we-...

Nathan Stephens narrates his blog written for NIHR Dementia Researcher. In this blog Nathan discusses the progressive shift towards more equitable health systems and why now is a good time for change, arguing that research needs to align with what is known as, the shifting ‘political economy’’, to support wider cultural change that is essential to tackle the big issues that plague society, such as...

Dr Clarissa Giebel narrates her blog written for NIHR Dementia Researcher. New blog from Dr Clarissa Giebel - there is an unofficial statistic that only about 1 or 2 in 10 grant applications get funded, some funders proudly claims 1 in 4, Clarissa discusses. Find the original text, and narration here on our website. https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/guest-blog-grant-rejections-the-norm-in-...