Dr Clarissa Giebel - Building non-academic collaborations

Dr Clarissa Giebel narrates her blog written for Dementia Researcher. Clarissa's blog emphasises the value of non-academic collaborations in academia, particularly in dementia and social care research. She highlights the importance of incorporating diverse expertise, including professionals and stakeholders from the healthcare and social care sectors. Clarissa suggests leveraging existing networks and digital platforms to foster these collaborations, emphasising reciprocal relationships and the inclusion of non-academic perspectives in research. The blog also touches on the establishment of initiatives like the North West Coast Living Lab in Ageing and Dementia to strengthen academic-social care practice relationships. Find the original text, and narration here on our website. https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/blog-building-non-academic-collaborations/ -- Dr Clarissa Giebel is a Senior Research Fellow at the University of Liverpool and NIHR ARC North West Coast. Clarissa has been working in dementia care research for over 10 years focusing her research on helping people with dementia to live at home independently and well for longer, addressing inequalities that people with dementia and carers can face. Outside of her day work, Clarissa has also organised a local dementia network - the Liverpool Dementia & Ageing Research Forum, and has recently started her own podcast called the Ageing Scientist. -- If you would like to write your own blog drop us a line, we're always on the look out for new contributors to write about their research, careers + more [email protected]  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: https://www.instagram.com/dementia_researcher/ https://www.facebook.com/Dementia.Researcher/ https://twitter.com/demrescommunity https://bsky.app/profile/dementiaresearcher.bsky.social https://www.linkedin.com/company/dementia-researcher