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 Jodi Watt - Textile Arts and Dementia
Dr Jodi Watt, narrating a new blog they wrote for the Dementia Researcher website.
In this blog, Jodi discusses the role of textile arts in dementia care, highlighting how activities such as quil…
Dr Sarah Griffiths - The Emotional Labour of Study Recruitment
Dr Sarah Griffiths, narrating her blog written for the Dementia Researcher website.
Explore the concept of emotional labour in dementia research with Dr. Sarah Griffiths. This blog examines the c…
Dr Kamar Ameen-Ali - Facing Redundancy in Academia
Dr Kamar Ameen-Ali narrates her blog written for Dementia Researcher.
In this blog we join Kam as she navigates the turbulent waters of academia in the face of redundancy. In her latest b…
Dr Clíona Farrell - A vascular element of Alzheimer’s: Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy
Dr Clíona Farrell, narrating her blog written for the Dementia Researcher website.
Explore the lesser-known yet vital aspect of Alzheimer's disease in our latest blog from Clíona. This post ge…
Yasmin Bonsu - Essential Resources for Internship Success
Yasmin Bonsu, narrates her blog written for the Dementia Researcher website.
In her latest guest blog on Dementia Researcher, Yasmin unveils her essential toolkit for securing internships and …
Opening Notes: Dr Becky Carlyle's Journey
Dr Becky Carlyle, narrates her blog written for the Dementia Researcher website.
In her first blog for Dementia Researcher, new regular contributor Becky provides, "Opening Notes," sharing…
Rebecca Williams - A PhD’s Christmas Carol
Rebecca Williams, narrates her blog written for the Dementia Researcher website.
Today Rebecca narrates the transformative journey of a PhD student during the festive season. Drawing paral…
Amelia Robson - Working on the road: Benefits of traveling to meet participants
Amelia Robson, narrates her blog written for the Dementia Researcher website.
Amelia shares her unique experiences as a travelling researcher, highlighting the unexpected joys and challenges of worki…
Dr Sam Moxon - Dementia Winter Care
Dr Sam Moxon, narrates his blog written for Dementia Researcher.
In this blog Sam examines the hidden challenges faced by people living with dementia during the cold, isolating months of winter. …
Emily Spencer - Battling Perfectionism and Building Resilience
Emily Spencer, narrating her blog written for the Dementia Researcher website.
In her latest blog, Emily reflects on the challenges of juggling academia and parenting, exploring how perfectionism can…
Lorna Smith - Co-Analysis in Dementia Research: Insights from D-PACT
Lorna Smith, narrates her blog written for the Dementia Researcher website.
Lorna shares her first-hand experience of involving people with dementia and carers in co-analysis through the D-PACT s…
Rebecca Williams - Be the Door, Bringing Academia to Life
Rebecca Williams, narrates her blog written for the Dementia Researcher website.
Rebecca reflects on the importance of representation and authenticity in academia, sharing how being open a…
Dr Yvonne Couch - Coping with An Absent Supervisor
Dr Yvonne Couch, narrates her blog written for the Dementia Researcher website.
Yvonne reflects on the difficulties of dealing with absent supervisors, outlining the reasons they may be unavailable a…
Dr Jodi Watt - Financial Exploitation & Scam Susceptibility in Dementia
Dr Jodi Watt, narrating a new blog they wrote for the Dementia Researcher website.
In this blog Jodi examines financial exploitation and scam susceptibility in dementia. The blog discusses the ri…
Adam Smith - Bringing Project Management into your PhD
Adam Smith narrates his blog written for Dementia Researcher.
In this blog, Adam shares practical advice on applying project management principles to PhD research. He explains how tools like risk reg…
Dr Clíona Farrell - Should You Stay? Pros and Cons of Postdoc’ing in Your PhD Lab
Dr Clíona Farrell, narrating her blog written for the Dementia Researcher website.
Clíona discusses her decision to transition from PhD student to postdoc in the same lab, weighing the benefit…
Victoria Gabb - Learning from experience to develop MCI Core Outcomes
Victoria Gabb, narrates her blog written for the Dementia Researcher website.
Victoria’s latest blog provides an update on her team’s progress in developing a core outcome set for mild cognitive imp…
Dr Connor Richardson - Dear Diary, Why I Keep a Research Journal
Dr Connor Richardson narrates his blog written for Dementia Researcher.
In Connor's blog, he highlights the benefits of maintaining a research journal as a practical tool for tracking progress, mana…
Dr Yvonne Couch - Imposter Syndrome as a PI
Dr Yvonne Couch, narrates her blog written for the Dementia Researcher website.
In her latest blog, Yvonne reflects on the pervasive impact of imposter syndrome in academia, particularly as a Princip…
Emily Spencer - Unexpected Snags and Small Wins as a PhD Mum
Emily Spencer, narrating her blog written for the Dementia Researcher website.
For the past year Emily has been sharing her journey through pregnancy, maternity leave, and now the return to work! Th…