Rebecca Williams - Be the Door, Bringing Academia to Life

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 about her journey and background has helped make the field more accessible. She emphasises the value of showing future scientists that challenges and doubts are a normal part of the process and encourages academics to share their experiences to help others see a path into science. Her blog offers a thoughtful perspective on how small actions can make a meaningful difference when it comes to inspiring young-people and the next generation of researchers. Find the original text, and narration here on our website. https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/blog-be-the-door-bringing-academia-to-life/ --

Rebecca Williams is PhD student at the University of Cambridge. Though originally from ‘up North’ in a small town called Leigh, she did her undergraduate and masters at the University of Oxford before defecting to Cambridge for her doctorate researching Frontotemporal dementia and Apathy. She now spends her days collecting data from wonderful volunteers, and coding. Outside work, she plays board games, and is very crafty. @beccasue99

--

Enjoy listening? We're always looking for new bloggers, drop us a line. http://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk

This podcast is brought to you in association with Alzheimer's Association, Alzheimer's Research UK, Alzheimer's Society and Race Against Dementia, who we thank for their ongoing support.

--

Follow us on Social Media:

Episoder(666)

Adam Smith - How to Network and Advice for Making the First Move

Adam Smith - How to Network and Advice for Making the First Move

Adam Smith narrates his blog written for Dementia Researcher. In this blog, Adam shares practical and honest advice on networking in research. Drawing on personal experiences and real-life examples, h...

25 Apr 20257min

Jacqui Kerr - A Day in the Life of a Clinical Trial Coordinator

Jacqui Kerr - A Day in the Life of a Clinical Trial Coordinator

Jacqui Kerr narrates her blog written for Dementia Researcher. In her first guest blog, Jacqui Kerr from the Neuroprogressive & Dementia Network offers a personal and insightful glimpse in...

23 Apr 20255min

Jennifer Bray & Teresa Atkinson - Reflecting on challenging situations when conducting research

Jennifer Bray & Teresa Atkinson - Reflecting on challenging situations when conducting research

Jennifer Bray narrates her & Dr Teresa Atkinson's blog written for Dementia Researcher. Jennifer & Teresa reflect on the unexpected hurdles they faced while evaluating a new staff role in ...

19 Apr 20259min

Dr Kamar Ameen-Ali - The use of Generative AI in academia & higher education: friend or foe?

Dr Kamar Ameen-Ali - The use of Generative AI in academia & higher education: friend or foe?

Dr Kamar Ameen-Ali narrates her blog written for Dementia Researcher. Kamar examines the rapid rise of generative AI and its complex impact on academia and higher education. Reflecting on ...

18 Apr 20258min

Dr Jodi Watt - How to Write a Powerful Conference Abstract

Dr Jodi Watt - How to Write a Powerful Conference Abstract

Dr Jodi Watt, narrating a new blog they wrote for the Dementia Researcher website. In this blog, Jodi offers essential advice for crafting a conference abstract that gets noticed. From understandi...

17 Apr 20256min

Dr Yvonne Couch - Writing Your First Fellowship

Dr Yvonne Couch - Writing Your First Fellowship

Dr Yvonne Couch, narrates her blog written for the Dementia Researcher website. In this practical blog, Yvonne shares personal insights and lessons learned from her own journey writing fellowship appl...

10 Apr 20259min

Bernie McInally - LGBTQ+ and higher dementia risk

Bernie McInally - LGBTQ+ and higher dementia risk

Bernie McInally narrates his blog written for Dementia Researcher. In this updated blog, Bernie McInally examines the heightened dementia risk among LGBTQ+ individuals, driven by factors like minority...

10 Apr 20258min

Ajantha Abey - What Happens In a Grant Review Panel

Ajantha Abey - What Happens In a Grant Review Panel

Ajantha Abey narrates his blog written for Dementia Researcher. In this blog, Ajantha provides an exclusive look into the inner workings of an Alzheimer's Research UK (ARUK) grant review panel. Hi...

8 Apr 202514min

Populært innen Fakta

fastlegen
dine-penger-pengeradet
relasjonspodden-med-dora-thorhallsdottir-kjersti-idem
treningspodden
rss-strid-de-norske-borgerkrigene
foreldreradet
jakt-og-fiskepodden
rss-sunn-okonomi
merry-quizmas
fryktlos
gravid-uke-for-uke
rss-mann-i-krise-med-sagen
sinnsyn
hverdagspsyken
generasjonspodden
rss-kunsten-a-leve
dopet
teknologi-og-mennesker
rss-adhd-i-klasserommet
hr-podden-2