Dementia Researcher Blogs
The Dementia Researcher Blogs Podcasts - through this show, you can hear our bloggers read their blogs. So if you prefer to read, you can head or our website or you can listen on the move. These shows are about academic / research careers, research, science and life as an early career dementia researchers. Brought to you by https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk - everything you need, all in one place. Remember to subscribe to our main ‘Dementia Researcher‘ Podcast, here and where ever you get your podcasts.
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Episodes
Tuesday Sep 14, 2021
Tuesday Sep 14, 2021
Dr Kamar Ameen-Ali narrates her blog written for NIHR Dementia Researcher.
Experiencing a traumatic brain injury (TBI) is the strongest modifiable risk factor for developing dementia. Kamar introduces her research area, and asks: why does brain injury increase the risk of dementia?
Find the original text, and narration here on our website.
https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/guest-blog-why-does-brain-injury-increase-the-risk-of-dementia/
If you would like to write your own blog drop us a line, we're always on the look out for new contributors to write about their research, careers + more dementiaresearcher@nihr.ac.uk
Friday Sep 10, 2021
Friday Sep 10, 2021
Felicity Slocombe, narrates her blog written for the Dementia Researcher website.
Research ethics are the moral principles that govern how researchers should carry out their work. Felicity has some advice for getting your submission approved first time around (yes it is possible).
Find the original text, and narration here on our website.
https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/guest-blog-what-the-ethics-negotiating-ethics-submissions/
If you would like to write for us, or join out team of regular contributors, drop us a line - dementiaresearcher@nihr.ac.uk
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Don't forget to complete the ISTAART UCL Early Career Researcher Survey by 31st October - www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/survey
Monday Sep 06, 2021
Monday Sep 06, 2021
Beth Eyre, narrates her blog written for NIHR Dementia Researcher.
Beth is about to start the 3rd year of her PhD, in this blog she shares some advice that she wishes she'd received when she was starting out - essential reading for any new PhD Students.
Find the original text, and narration here on our website.
https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/guest-blog-what-i-wish-id-known-before-starting-my-phd/
We're always on the look out for new contributors, if you would like to write and narrate your own blog - drop us a line to dementiaresearcher@nihr.ac.uk
Don't forget to also listen to our main podcast - published fortnightly, just look for Dementia Researcher in your podcast app.
Friday Sep 03, 2021
Friday Sep 03, 2021
Jessica Rees, narrates her first blog written for Dementia Researcher.
Jessica shares tips for getting great engagement in online workshops - for people living with dementia, carers and researchers.
Find the original text, and narration here on our website.
https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/guest-blog-how-to-engage-participants-remotely-lessons-learnt-during-the-pandemic/
Enjoy listening and reading our blogs? We're always on the look out for new contributors, drop us a line and share your own research and careers advice dementiaresearcher@nihr.ac.uk
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Tuesday Aug 31, 2021
Tuesday Aug 31, 2021
Dr Sam Moxon, narrates his blog written for NIHR Dementia Researcher.
Sam writes about motivation, what inspires people (and him) to pursue a career in science and research, and what it takes to keep going.
Find the original text, and narration here on our website.
https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/guest-blog-eat-your-vegetables-trust-me-its-important/
Enjoy listening and reading our blogs? We're always on the look out for new contributors, drop us a line and share your own research and careers advice dementiaresearcher@nihr.ac.uk
Friday Aug 27, 2021
Friday Aug 27, 2021
Dr Anna Volkmer, narrates her blog written for NIHR Dementia Researcher.
Anna had a strange dream... and one we feel sure would never come to pass. In this blog Anna share her top tips for surviving the unstable and insecure life of an ECR.
Find the original text, and narration here on our website.
https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/guest-blog-anxiety-dreams-and-short-terms-contracts/
If you would like to write for us, or join out team of regular contributors, drop us a line - dementiaresearcher@nihr.ac.uk
Wednesday Aug 25, 2021
Wednesday Aug 25, 2021
Hannah Hussain narrates her blog written for NIHR Dementia Researcher.
Hannah provides a fantastic introduction to the principles of health economics - how to measure and deliver cost effective care and treatments, and improve the health of the population.
Find the original text, and narration here on our website.
https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/guest-blog-what-does-a-health-economist-do/
Enjoy listening? We're always looking for new bloggers, drop us a line.
http://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk
Monday Aug 23, 2021
Monday Aug 23, 2021
Nathan Stephens narrates his blog written for NIHR Dementia Researcher.
Nathan unpacks the complex topic that is males in care work, or more to the point the lack of them; and some key considerations in the area that are not just relevant to dementia care but to many workforces and society generally.
Find the original text, and narration here on our website.
https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/guest-blog-rebalancing-gender-in-care/
Enjoy listening? We're always looking for new bloggers, drop us a line.
http://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk
Friday Aug 20, 2021
Friday Aug 20, 2021
Dr Yvonne Couch, narrates her blog written for the Dementia Researcher website.
With news that the UKRI is adopting the Royal Society Résumé for Researchers format. Yvonne endeavours to outline its purpose and ponder on whether it might be beneficial or detrimental to the ECR community.
Find the original text, and narration here on our website.
https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/guest-blog-your-resume-needs-you/
Enjoy listening? We're always looking for new bloggers, drop us a line.
http://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk