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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Blog – Opening Notes: Dr Becky Carlyle’s Journey

02/01/2025

Dr Becky Carlyle

Meet Dr Becky Carlyle in her first blog post as she joins us as a regular contributor. Her future posts will explore leadership and starting your own lab.

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Blog – A PhD’s Christmas Carol

20/12/2024

Rebecca Williams

Check out Rebecca Williams’s blog, capturing a PhD student’s yuletide journey from despair to rediscovery of her research’s value!

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Podcast – International Symposium on ALS / MND Roundup 2024

13/12/2024

Dementia Researcher

Explore spirituality in dementia care with Dr Olivia Luijnenburg, sharing her research and journey as an NIHR x Alzheimer’s Society Dem Comm Fellow

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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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Introducing the Dementia Researcher Solutions Lab!

15/11/2024

Dementia Researcher

We’re excited to unveil the Solutions Lab, a place where you can submit your questions or dilemmas anonymously for thoughtful, experience-based advice

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Blog – Facing Redundancy in Academia

14/01/2025

Dr Kamar Ameen-Ali

In this blog, Dr Kamar Ameen-Ali candidly shares her struggles with job insecurity in academia and why a permanent position may not be so permanent

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Dementia in Europe Yearbook 2024

10/01/2025

Dementia Researcher

The Alzheimer Europe Helsinki Manifesto sets out the current position of dementia across europe and lays the foundation for thier work over the next 5 years.

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Podcast – Minds In Motion, Dr Lis Grey, Service Evaluation & Intervention Development

10/01/2025

Dementia Researcher

Explore Dr Lis Grey’s research on dementia and Parkinson’s care on our latest Minds in Motion podcast. Tune in for insights on improving patient services!

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Blog – A vascular element of Alzheimer’s: Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy

10/01/2025

Dr Clíona Farrell

Explore the lesser-known yet critical aspect of Alzheimer’s disease with Dr Clíona Farrell’s insights on Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy and its impact.

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Apply now to become an ISTAART Ambassador

09/01/2025

Alzheimer's Association

Kickstart your career as an ISTAART Ambassador! Gain year-round mentoring, networking, & exclusive access to conferences. Apply by 10th February

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Catch-up on recordings from the Salon Webinars

09/01/2025

Dementia Researcher

Catch-up on past Salon recordings – Everything from Study Recruitment and Presenting your Research to discussing the latest treatments and sexism in academia.

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Join your colleagues at a Neuroscience Next Hub

08/01/2025

Alzheimer's Association

AAIC® Neuroscience Next is a global, no-cost conference Feb. 24-27, 2025 that aims to support and showcase the next generation of Alzheimer’s and dementia researchers and clinicians.

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Blog – Essential Resources for Internship Success

08/01/2025

Yasmin Bonsu

Yasmin Bonsu shares top resources for internship success—discover key platforms and tips to enhance your application journey!

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I-Care DTC – PhD Applicants Information Session

07/01/2025

Dementia Researcher

If you’re thinking of applying for one of the PhD positions offered within the Alzheimer’s Society I-Care Doctoral Training Centre, catch-up on this info and Q&A recording

Careers, Partner Blogs

How to find your place in science through an industry postdoc

07/01/2025

Nature Careers Blog

Industry postdocs: better pay, more satisfaction, and unique opportunities in pharma and life sciences. Discover their stories in Nature

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Elevate Your Career Trajectory With ISTAART Ascent

06/01/2025

Alzheimer's Association

Applications for the new ISTAART Ascent Career-Development Program are now open! A unique programme designed to accelerate the growth of emerging leaders