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Emily Spencer
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Occasional musician, secret Kiwi
PhD student @UCL aiming to improve communication in advance care planning for people with dementia
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When your toddler’s climbing furniture before sunrise and you’ve got a PhD deadline looming… Emily Spencer’s latest blog is every parent-researcher’s reality. @ejmspencer.bsky.social

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Emily Spencer - Blog – Time, Work, and a Two-Year-Old
Juggling a PhD, new job, and parenting a fearless toddler, Emily Spencer reflects on time, balance, and how motherhood shapes her life and work.
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October 29, 2025 at 9:18 AM
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🎉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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September 23, 2025 at 11:41 AM
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Data collection days are long and draining. Emily Spencer writes about exhaustion, research, and parenting. 🧠💤 @ejmspencer.bsky.social

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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.
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June 27, 2025 at 7:25 AM
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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

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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.
April 30, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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Ever tried scheduling vital meetings around toddler nap times? Emily Spencer captures the art of adaptability in research! #FieldworkRealities @ejmspencer.bsky.social

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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
March 19, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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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.
February 24, 2025 at 3:49 PM
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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

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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!
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February 19, 2025 at 9:47 AM
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🔄 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.
January 24, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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Love everything about this.
meidastouch.com 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)
January 22, 2025 at 10:28 AM
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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.
January 16, 2025 at 8:34 PM
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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

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I-Care Doctoral Training Centre - PhD Applicants Information Session
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January 7, 2025 at 4:29 PM
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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 🎉
January 7, 2025 at 12:07 PM
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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…!
December 16, 2024 at 4:28 PM
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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

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Promotional graphic for the blog 'Battling Perfectionism and Building Resilience' by Emily Spencer, a PhD student at University College London. The graphic features the title in bold text alongside a vibrant illustration of a woman holding a baby in one arm and a wrench in the other, symbolising balance between parenting and work. Chains labelled 'Perfectionism' and 'Resilience' are breaking apart, conveying growth and strength. Emily Spencer's photo is displayed in the top right corner, with her title and institution listed below. The Dementia Researcher logo is included in the centre.
December 6, 2024 at 7:00 AM
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Absolutely delighted that each and every one of my top played songs this year was blink-182 #spotifywrapped
December 5, 2024 at 1:06 PM
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This is giving me a lot of life right now.
dieworkwear.bsky.social 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.
November 29, 2024 at 7:47 PM
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Basically hosting in order to learn something myself 😬 but should be a great event!
dementiaresearcher.bsky.social 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

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November 28, 2024 at 8:53 AM
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📢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!
November 26, 2024 at 8:34 AM
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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.
November 26, 2024 at 2:54 PM
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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
A promotional image for the Alzheimer’s Society I-Care Doctoral Training Centre for Integrated Care: PhD Studentships. The centre's logo is displayed prominently at the top, alongside the Alzheimer’s Society logo. A smiling young woman holding a tablet and a backpack is featured on the right, symbolising research and study opportunities. Below, there’s a bold headline: "Doctoral Training Centre for Integrated Care: PhD Studentships." A blue "Apply Now" button is included, with a note: "Applications close at midnight on 22nd January 2025." Logos of partner universities (Queen Mary University of London, UCL, London School of Economics, Leeds Beckett University, University of Plymouth) are displayed at the bottom. The background is soft and professional.
November 25, 2024 at 9:00 AM
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Looking forward to working on this project with @sgriffiths-6.bsky.social - always good to get the gang back together 😉
dementiaresearcher.bsky.social 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.
November 24, 2024 at 2:29 PM