Talking to the public about your work can be a hugely rewarding part of being a researcher.
At Alzheimer’s Research UK, we champion the message that research will make life-changing breakthroughs to create a better future for everyone affected by dementia. Through our communications and engagement activities, we are changing the conversation around dementia and showing people the incredible research underway to overcome it.
Researchers play a vital role in this work, giving insight into research and showcasing the progress being made every day. We encourage all dementia researchers to talk about their work and engage with their local community.
There are lots of ways we can help you share your research and engage with the public. This in turn helps us demonstrate how dementia research will make breakthroughs possible.
If you have submitted a paper for publication based on work done with Alzheimer’s Research UK funding, please let us know at researchcommsteam@alzheimersresearchuk.org.
The earlier we know about it, the more likely we are to be able to help promote it in regional (and sometimes national) news. We can help ensure the findings are clearly communicated and produce other content around research stories, such as blogs and videos to share on social media.
If you are interested in blogging, the popular Dementia Researcher page is the perfect place to visit. Our donors love to know about the progress being made by the researchers they support. Get in touch with us to talk through any potential ideas or opportunities.
Public Engagement
Opportunities and resources for engaging with the public
Researcher Toolkit
Whenever you talk to the public about your work, we can provide a range of resources to help you. From illustrations and animations to slide sets of key dementia statistics, check out our resources to help you with effective communication and engagement.
We have a template slide deck with ARUK branding if you wish to use for your own presentations.
Guides and tip sheets
From lay summaries to lab tours, our tips sheets help you tailor your work to the wider public.
Illustrations and Infographics
Bring your research to life for the public with our range of free explainer graphics.
Dementia Statistics Hub
The go-to place for facts and stats about dementia and research into the condition.
Information booklets
Download or order free leaflets and information about dementia.