Webinars
Check out these webinars, which focus on providing career and development advice to early career researchers from leaders in dementia and brain health research.
There are no webinars scheduled currently. But please visit our events page to find out about future webinars, organised in collaboration with the Brain health ARC.
Brain Health ARC webinar series 2024
Throughout 2024, our friends at the Brain Health ARC hosted a range of webinars, the aim of which is to provide support to early career researchers in their professional and career development.
All of these webinars are on the ARC website to catch up. You can view clips from these webinars below
Getting Published – Professor Alan Carson
Differences between Academia and Industry– Dr Stina Saunders and Dr Sophie Bradley
Securing a Fellowship – Terry Quinn and Katherine Gray
Starting out as a New Lecturer – Dr David Koss
PPI and Lived Experience – Dr Rosalie Ashworth
Securing a fellowship
Unfortunately, rejection happens. It's disappointing but remember to take the positives, maintain your resilience and try again! ⬇️ https://t.co/fBZ1nmcUbz pic.twitter.com/ZJnDvI7SQ8
— Scottish Dementia Research Consortium (SDRC) (@sdrc_research) May 22, 2024
The most recent @brainhealtharc webinar gave a range of tips and advice on getting a grant/ fellowship.
— Scottish Dementia Research Consortium (SDRC) (@sdrc_research) May 16, 2024
Here is some more interview tips, including common questions and what to expect ⬇️https://t.co/fBZ1nmcmm1 pic.twitter.com/j07VbdHLOl
Here are some more interview tips from @DrTerryQuinn with common questions at fellowship interviews.
— Scottish Dementia Research Consortium (SDRC) (@sdrc_research) May 14, 2024
Stay tuned here for more advice soon, or get the full list from the @brainhealtharc webinar now 👇https://t.co/fBZ1nmcUbz pic.twitter.com/yO0h70DcVh
Interviews can be nerve-wracking but they're usually not as scary as you think, especially if you're prepared
— Scottish Dementia Research Consortium (SDRC) (@sdrc_research) May 10, 2024
Here's some tips from @DrTerryQuinn on what to expect and potential questions
Get more from this webinar in full with @brainhealtharc➡️https://t.co/fBZ1nmcmm1 pic.twitter.com/F36jnScxl9
Funders will notice if you haven't done your homework on them. Take the time to look through their website, read their strategy to see how your research & their objectives align
— Scottish Dementia Research Consortium (SDRC) (@sdrc_research) May 6, 2024
Listen to this in full, with Prof Terry Quinn and Katherine Gray 👇https://t.co/fBZ1nmcUbz pic.twitter.com/aFSgIznsv5
Whether writing a grant or fellowship application, make sure explain how you will involve people with lived experience at every stage of the project
— Scottish Dementia Research Consortium (SDRC) (@sdrc_research) May 1, 2024
🔊 @DrTerryQuinn explains in this @brainhealtharc webinar https://t.co/fBZ1nmcmm1 pic.twitter.com/sSPkf1ZojN
Whether you're writing a grant application or a fellowship, never underestimate the power of a good story and hook, as @DrTerryQuinn explains
— Scottish Dementia Research Consortium (SDRC) (@sdrc_research) April 29, 2024
Listen to this full webinar with more tips on writing a successful application here: https://t.co/fBZ1nmcmm1 pic.twitter.com/0MsKhW1kNM
In grant or fellowship applications, often the details matter. When the standard of science is high, small margins can make all the difference.
— Scottish Dementia Research Consortium (SDRC) (@sdrc_research) May 2, 2024
Listen to @DrTerryQuinn top tips that'll make your application stand out above the rest 🗣️https://t.co/fBZ1nmcmm1 pic.twitter.com/9O2iyQVHkU
Differences between Academic & Industry
Do you know what to do if you come up with a great idea as a researcher in an academic institution?
— Scottish Dementia Research Consortium (SDRC) (@sdrc_research) April 25, 2024
Here, Dr Stina Saunders explains the process of engaging with your institution's Technology Transfer Office 🗣️https://t.co/HwF9Br9Lmi pic.twitter.com/q5i8AiBUnk
If you're looking to move on in your career, whether academia or industry, your network is one of your most important assets.
— Scottish Dementia Research Consortium (SDRC) (@sdrc_research) April 22, 2024
Meeting new people, for example at Conferences, is key to progression, as Dr Stina Saunders and Dr Sophie Bradley explain 👇https://t.co/HwF9Br9Lmi pic.twitter.com/WMWQbTZ6B2
We know that a good CV will separate you among the crowd. But did you know the CV you write for industry should be different from what you'd write for academia?
— Scottish Dementia Research Consortium (SDRC) (@sdrc_research) April 19, 2024
🗣️ Dr Sophie Bradley explains:https://t.co/HwF9Br9Lmi pic.twitter.com/rFDSOonWuf
If you want to move into working for industry, you'll be a representative of the company you work for. Therefore, it is so important to believe in the organisation and their values.
— Scottish Dementia Research Consortium (SDRC) (@sdrc_research) April 17, 2024
🔊 Listen to Dr Stina Saunders, from this @brainhealtharc webinar 👇https://t.co/HwF9Br9Lmi pic.twitter.com/qIg03ULBbu
Academia = good? 👼
— Scottish Dementia Research Consortium (SDRC) (@sdrc_research) April 15, 2024
Industry= bad? 👿
Perhaps this an outdated view that we need to challenge!
Listen to Dr Sophie Bradley and Dr Stina Saunders discuss how both can complement each other and the benefits of working together
Listen to this in full 👉https://t.co/HwF9Br9dwK pic.twitter.com/1iWZV7F0iZ
Conferences are the most effective networking opportunities for researchers
— Scottish Dementia Research Consortium (SDRC) (@sdrc_research) May 21, 2024
🔊 From a @brainhealtharc webinar Dr Stina Saunders explains how to make the most of these
And no better place to network than our upcoming Conference, 13-14 June! Sign up now 👉 https://t.co/1CpwWagr47 pic.twitter.com/lPMbsLIqxQ
Getting published
Prof Alan Carson's Getting Published webinar didn't just give advice for writing a paper, there were also tips on what makes a helpful review.
— Scottish Dementia Research Consortium (SDRC) (@sdrc_research) March 13, 2024
Watch the full webinar on the @brainhealtharc website ⬇️https://t.co/GyO3nANzDw pic.twitter.com/VmfY3BGJ6R
It is important that when you're presenting the results of your paper you need a key take home message. Prof Alan Carson explains why 🔊
— Scottish Dementia Research Consortium (SDRC) (@sdrc_research) March 11, 2024
Get more tips like this from the Getting Published webinar, available on the @brainhealtharc website 👇https://t.co/GyO3nAN1NY pic.twitter.com/LvzOnb4KCg
Writing successful published papers involves being open to honest (often harsh) criticism from colleagues peers.
— Scottish Dementia Research Consortium (SDRC) (@sdrc_research) March 8, 2024
Watch Prof Alan Carson explain in the video below, from the Getting Published webinar, available on the @brainhealtharc website ⬇️https://t.co/GyO3nANzDw pic.twitter.com/YoHBhgkIJP
In the @brainhealtharc Getting Published webinar, Prof Alan Carson explains why shorter cover letters are better.
— Scottish Dementia Research Consortium (SDRC) (@sdrc_research) March 6, 2024
For more tips on writing a successful paper, watch this webinar in full on the @brainhealtharc website 👇https://t.co/GyO3nAN1NY pic.twitter.com/OuJnsurRaF
When you're writing a paper, it's important to start strong. An ideal title attracts attention and lets the reader know exactly what the paper's about.
— Scottish Dementia Research Consortium (SDRC) (@sdrc_research) March 4, 2024
This is from the Getting Published webinar, view in full on the @brainhealtharc website 👇https://t.co/GyO3nANzDw pic.twitter.com/9upNWOgVPm
Keep it simple and communicate clearly 🗣️
— Scottish Dementia Research Consortium (SDRC) (@sdrc_research) February 28, 2024
Get more tips like this from the Getting Published webinar, available on the @brainhealtharc website 👇https://t.co/GyO3nANzDw pic.twitter.com/MOaIQRyIi3
Past SDRC Webinars
2nd June 2021
Why scientists should work with the Science Media Centre, featuring Freya Robb from the Science Media Centre. Chaired by Brain Health Scotland Executive Lead Anna Borthwick.
5th May 2021
From a distance: Remote management of cognitive issues – practical tips and learning from our friends on the other side of the world, with Dr Kerryn Pike, Dr Wendy Kelso, Dr Rene Stolwyk and Dr Dana Wong. Chaired by Dr Terry Quinn
7th April 2021
Why dementia researchers need to know a lot about delirium, with Professor Alasdair MacLullich, presented on what delirium is and its research implications. Chaired by Dr Maggie Ellis
3rd March 2021
How to give your paper the best chance of getting published with Professor Alan Carson, provided some unmissable insights into increasing your chances of getting accepted into an academic journal. Chaired by Dr Terry Quinn.
3rd February 2021
Oiling your cogs with a healthy diet: It’s a no brainer with Professor Emma Stevenson and Dr Oliver Shannon, discussed the role of nutrition and diet in healthy brain ageing. Chaired by Professor Craig Ritchie.
6th January 2021
Getting that Fellowship- the Magic Ingredients with Terry Quinn (University of Glasgow) and Richard Oakley (Alzheimer’s Society). The session was chaired by our Executive Committee member Dr Karen Watchman from the University of Stirling.
This webinar is full of advice on what makes, and what doesn’t make, a successful fellowship application.
2nd December 2020
The first webinar, featured SDRC Chair Professor Craig Ritchie. Mapping out the (future) Dementia and Brain Health Research Landscape: Helping to choose the best path, you can watch this webinar back here:
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