Dementia Researcher Blogs
Dementia Researcher blogs are written and then narrated by the authors. Through this podcast channel, we share the narrations, so you can listen back where ever you get your podcasts, as well as on our website - careers, research and your science. Brought to you by www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk - everything you need, all in one place.
- Update frequency
- every 3 days
- Average duration
- 7 minutes
- Episodes
- 617
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
Dr Kamar Ameen-Ali - Surviving a bad viva
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…
Felicity Slocombe - Couplehood & co-remembering, the bond of a lifetime together
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 l…
Hannah Hussain - 10 Christmas Ideas For The Researcher In Your Life
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,…
Dr Clarissa Giebel - What is mixed-methods research and how do you go about it?
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 w…
Dr Anna Volkmer - Open access and dissemination, the story continues
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,…
Nathan Stephens - An introduction to Social Return on Investment
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 ho…
Dr Kamar Ameen-Ali - When to leave academia, and how to return if you change your mind
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 leavi…
Dr Sam Moxon - How to Develop Research Independence
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 …
Dr Yvonne Couch - Academic Life and the Problems of Perpetual Post-Docing
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 probl…
Beth Eyre - Three important things to remember when preparing for a PhD interview
Hannah Hussain - Player 001
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 televi…
Felicity Slocombe - Conversation analysis beginnings, tips and lessons learned
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 con…
Morgan Daniel - Job Hunting
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.
Dr Clarissa Giebel - Another year, another Liverpool Dementia Conference!
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 …
Dr Yvonne Couch - Err On the Side of Patronising: Writing Tips
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 …
Beth Eyre - How does the brain clean itself? And is this linked to Alzheimer’s?
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, s…
Dr Anna Volkmer – Intervention planning in dementia: knowing people well
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 ex…
Adam Smith - Disrupting Dementia Research Careers
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 i…
Hannah Hussain - Finalising the 1st year of your PhD! Preparing for your confirmation review
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 confi…
Dr Sam Moxon - Can we 3D print revolutionary dementia research?
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 deme…