Dark evenings and post-festive routine changes can disrupt our sleep. With sleep hygiene increasingly in the spotlight, what ...

A new study into the APOE gene suggests two variants may influence Alzheimer's and dementia risk more than previously thought ...

Join Alzheimer’s Research UK for the stunning Royal Parks Half Marathon and soak up the wonderful autumnal atmosphere as you ...

If you already have a place in this event but would like to support Alzheimer’s Research UK, we’d love to have you on the team! There’s no minimum sponsorship target and we can provide help and ...

Want to give your brain some love? One of the most important things you can do is be kind to your heart. We know how important things like being physically active, eating healthily and not smoking are ...

People with dementia are at risk of missing out on new treatments if the UK does not improve how it hosts clinical trials, according to a new report from Alzheimer’s Research UK. Urgent reform is ...

Too many people think dementia is just a part of ageing, but the truth is it’s caused by physical diseases. The damage caused by Alzheimer’s can lead to a brain weighing around 140g less than a ...

A stipend in line with UKRI rates, PhD tuition fees at the Home rate and research/travel costs up to £15,000 per annum. This scheme is for a full PhD programme; it does not cover funding gaps for ...

Look back with us on a year of major milestones in dementia research In 2025, more dementia clinical trials began than in any previous year, with increasing numbers of people getting involved. This ...

Alzheimer’s Research UK is a partner in a number of consortia and other research initiatives, both within the UK and internationally, which aim to accelerate progress in dementia research. Here you ...

We’re working with government, parliamentarians, clinicians, industry and people impacted by dementia to support life-changing research. Of the leading causes of death, dementia is the fastest rising ...