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Emily Spencer @ejmspencer.bsky.social · 15d

🎉New publication🎉

Really delighted to have my first PhD study published in Age and Ageing, a review considering the communication strategies used by healthcare professionals, older adults and informal carers when discussing advance care planning.

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Dementia Researcher @dementiaresearcher.bsky.social · Jun 27

Data collection days are long and draining. Emily Spencer writes about exhaustion, research, and parenting. 🧠💤 @ejmspencer.bsky.social

www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/blog-the-exh...

Emily Spencer - Blog – The Exhausting Reality of Data Collection

Emily Spencer shares the day-to-day challenges of research data collection in dementia studies, from rushed paperwork to long hours and mental overload.

www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk

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Dementia Researcher @dementiaresearcher.bsky.social · Apr 30

7,000 words in 12 hours – after weeks of exhaustion. Emily Spencer @ejmspencer.bsky.social shares why protected time makes all the difference in your PhD journey. #ResearchWriting

www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/blog-retreat...

Illustration of a woman carrying a baby on her back, climbing a mountain labelled "THESIS," symbolising the struggle and determination of completing a PhD. Includes the title "Retreat, Regroup, Rewrite" and a photo of Emily Spencer, PhD student at University College London, guest blogger for Dementia Researcher.

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Dementia Researcher @dementiaresearcher.bsky.social · Mar 19

Ever tried scheduling vital meetings around toddler nap times? Emily Spencer captures the art of adaptability in research! #FieldworkRealities @ejmspencer.bsky.social

www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/blog-balanci...

Illustration of a smiling woman juggling items representing PhD research and family life, including books, a laptop, a camera, and a teddy bear, under the text "Balancing fieldwork & family

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Emily Spencer @ejmspencer.bsky.social · Feb 24

After four years, my Duolingo streak is over. Duo and the French language, you had become the noose around my neck. Today I choose to live in freedom.

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Dementia Researcher @dementiaresearcher.bsky.social · Feb 19

Academia + parenting = a never-ending balancing act! 🎭 How do you make it work? @ejmspencer.bsky.social shares an update on her journey in this month’s blog. Read here: 🔗 #PhDParent #ParentingWins

www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/blog-writing...

Emily Spencer - Blog – Writing, Parenting, & Everything Else: Making things Work

Emily Spencer shares her latest reflections on juggling academia, parenting, and life—finding balance, facing challenges, and finding time for conferences!

www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk

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Emily Spencer @ejmspencer.bsky.social · Feb 17

LOVE the graphic!

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Dementia Researcher @dementiaresearcher.bsky.social · Jan 24

🔄 From systematic reviews to childcare surprises, Emily Spencer @ejmspencer.bsky.social navigates the highs and lows of PhD life as a parent. Check out her latest blog for real-life tips! #PhDAdvice #WorkingParents

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This image features a promotional graphic for a guest blog titled "Productivity, Focus, and Parenthood" by Emily Spencer, a PhD student at University College London. The visual depicts a stylised scene with Emily sitting at a cluttered desk, surrounded by books and papers labelled "PHD." She is writing in a notebook while glancing at a laptop screen. In the foreground, a baby is reaching towards a guitar, symbolising the balance between academic pursuits and parenting. Emily Spencer's photo is placed in the top right corner, affirming her authorship.

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Emily Spencer @ejmspencer.bsky.social · Jan 22

Love everything about this.

MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · Jan 21

Wow. Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde fearlessly calls out Trump and Vance to their faces. This is heroic.

(posting in 3 parts due to Bluesky's 1 minute limit)

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Emily Spencer @ejmspencer.bsky.social · Jan 16

A great blog from @sgriffiths-6.bsky.social! And so important to recognise this seemingly unavoidable facet of working as a researcher in this field.

Dementia Researcher @dementiaresearcher.bsky.social · Jan 16

Navigating the emotional landscape of dementia research can be daunting. @sgriffiths-6.bsky.social breaks it down in her new blog. Learn how to manage your emotions while recruiting study participants. #HealthResearch #dementiaresearch

www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/blog-the-emo...

Dr Sarah Griffiths - Blog – The Emotional Labour of Study Recruitment

Explore the complexities of emotional labour in dementia research and study recruitment with insights from Dr Sarah Griffiths

www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk

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Emily Spencer @ejmspencer.bsky.social · Jan 9

I was starting to doubt it ever would 😭

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Dementia Researcher @dementiaresearcher.bsky.social · Jan 7

If you're thinking of applying for a PhD within the new @alzsocresearch.bsky.social I-Care DTC, applications close on the 22nd January. If you missed the info webinar you can catch-up now with this livestream recording. @profnathandavies.bsky.social

youtu.be/Z0Faxm2KVkI

I-Care Doctoral Training Centre - PhD Applicants Information Session

YouTube video by Dementia Researcher

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Emily Spencer @ejmspencer.bsky.social · Jan 7

@sgriffiths-6.bsky.social and @katieflanagan.bsky.social can share in this victory

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Emily Spencer @ejmspencer.bsky.social · Jan 7

Excellent start to 2025 with our latest PriDem paper being accepted for publication! Looking forward to seeing our qualitative process evaluation of a novel model of dementia care in press very soon 🎉

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Emily Spencer @ejmspencer.bsky.social · Dec 16

Although on balance I enjoy it less when my 1 year old has kept me awake since 3am. Swings and roundabouts.

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Emily Spencer @ejmspencer.bsky.social · Dec 16

Doing the whole occasional musician thing last night, singing at a contemporary carol service. Definitely enjoy doing this more now it’s not my actual job…!

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Dementia Researcher @dementiaresearcher.bsky.social · Dec 6

Parenting + PhD = a tough balancing act. In her latest blog, Emily Spencer @ejmspencer.bsky.social shares her journey of tackling perfectionism & building resilience. Read now or listen. #Academia

https://buff.ly/49nQM9e

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Emily Spencer @ejmspencer.bsky.social · Dec 5

Absolutely delighted that each and every one of my top played songs this year was blink-182 #spotifywrapped

Emily Spencer @ejmspencer.bsky.social · Nov 29

This is giving me a lot of life right now.

derek guy @dieworkwear.bsky.social · Nov 29

*orca feeling good about his new hat*

orcawear killer whale: too small you fucking DUMB ASS

Headline reads: Wearing A Salmon On Your Head Is Back In Fashion For Orcas, After A 37-Year Break

In 1987, there was a strange trend amongst killer whales. Recent sightings show it's back in fashion.

Emily Spencer @ejmspencer.bsky.social · Nov 28

Basically hosting in order to learn something myself 😬 but should be a great event!

Dementia Researcher @dementiaresearcher.bsky.social · Nov 28

📢 Calling all PhD students!

Join us on 4th Dec at 12pm for our next Salon Webinar 'How to Be a Productive PhD Student'.

Hosted by @ejmspencer.bsky.social with Dr Danielle Nimmons & Dr Hanna Isotalus. 🎥 Livestream + interactive chat

communities.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/c/events/how...

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Sarah Griffiths @sgriffiths-6.bsky.social · Nov 26

📢Practitioners working with GP surgeries (GPs, nurses, dementia advisors, care co-ordinators....).Do you have conversations with people with #dementia and carers about their care/support needs?

Contact me if you'd like to participate in this project! £20 voucher given. More info 👇

Please share!

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Emily Spencer @ejmspencer.bsky.social · Nov 26

I cannot express the difference between my feed on here compared to that other place. Rather than the constant spewing of hate, I have *relevant* content interspersed with (inexplicably) loads of photos of space. Kinda getting into the space thing.

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Dementia Researcher @dementiaresearcher.bsky.social · Nov 25

The @alzheimerssoc.bsky.social funded 🎓 I-Care DTC is now recruiting! 5 fully-funded PhDs in #dementia care research are available. Join @profnathandavies.bsky.social @claudiacooper.bsky.social and the team to make a lasting impact on dementia care. Apply by 22 Jan 2025! https://buff.ly/4fZIQgm

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Emily Spencer @ejmspencer.bsky.social · Nov 24

Looking forward to working on this project with @sgriffiths-6.bsky.social - always good to get the gang back together 😉

Dementia Researcher @dementiaresearcher.bsky.social · Nov 23

Are you a person with dementia or a carer? Help improve communication in research! @sgriffiths-6.bsky.social is creating a video to empower voices in PPIE meetings. Join the workshops (paid opportunity) & share your ideas. Open to diverse backgrounds.

An image promoting a project by the NIHR School for Primary Care Research and UCL. The project seeks to improve communication between people with dementia and researchers during Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE) work.

Headline:
"People with dementia and researchers working in partnership. How can we improve communication between them?"

About Us:
The project involves researchers from UCL, individuals with lived experience of dementia, and a dementia charity co-director. The team needs people with dementia and carers to participate.

What is the project about?

People with dementia often face communication challenges, making it difficult to participate in PPIE work.
PPIE involves partnering with researchers to design and conduct research, distinct from being research participants.
Goal:
Create a video to empower people with dementia to share their input in PPIE meetings.

Who are we looking for?

Six people with dementia and six carers with PPIE experience.
Individuals from underrepresented groups in research, including those from minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ communities, and those facing financial hardship.
What will it involve?

Workshops: Three 2-hour sessions between January and September 2025 (online or in-person).
Content Creation: Ideas gathered in the workshops will inform a professional video on inclusive communication for PPIE.
Payment: £25 per hour, plus a £5 remote working fee per meeting, and support for travel and accommodation.
Contact:
If interested, contact Sarah Griffiths for a chat:
Email: s.a.griffiths@ucl.ac.uk | Phone: 020 3108 6699

The image features a group of diverse people in a casual discussion, representing inclusivity.

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Emily Spencer @ejmspencer.bsky.social · Nov 19

Well done on getting it out there!

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