Emily Moran Spencer
@ejmspencer
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Occasional musician, secret kiwi. PhD student @UCL aiming to improve advance care planning communication for people with dementia
London, England
Joined July 2010
Researcher by day, toddler-wrangler by… well, also by day! Great blog from @ejmspencer
https://t.co/DJEfqoAzkD
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Emily Spencer, narrating her blog written for the Dementia Researcher website.Emily discusses the unexpected complexities of balancing PhD fieldwork and family responsibilities. Reflecting on her e...
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‘There are days I feel confident, capable, and ready to take on the world – and others where imposter syndrome and self-doubt creep in.' Emily is an Alzheimer’s Society-funded PhD Student at University College London and parent to a one-year-old. Her research is looking at
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On #InternationalDayofWomenandGirlsinScience, we celebrate the incredible women shaping the future of dementia research! Their dedication is driving breakthroughs that improve lives and bring us closer to better dementia treatments, diagnosis and care. Check out @ejmspencer's
‘There are days I feel confident, capable, and ready to take on the world – and others where imposter syndrome and self-doubt creep in.' Emily is an Alzheimer’s Society-funded PhD Student at University College London and parent to a one-year-old. Her research is looking at
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📝💡 Struggling with productivity as a parent and PhD student? Emily Spencer @ejmspencer shares her insights on balancing both worlds in her latest blog. #PhDLife #Parenting #academia
https://t.co/GPbTvszu0U
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Just finished reading @ejmspencer’s latest blog, and I can’t recommend it enough. A refreshing reminder that progress is more important than perfection, and resilience is key. A great read for anyone feeling the pressure to do it all. #PhDLife #Parenting #Resilience
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Basically hosting in order to learn something myself 😬 but should be a great event!
📢 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 with @DanielleNimmons & @hisotalus. 🎥 Livestream + interactive chat https://t.co/iyW5HkWxFL
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I cannot tell you how deeply inspiring this is.
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Real talk from the frontline of PhD parenthood! @ejmspencer shares her journey of juggling new challenges & old routines. Discover her story here 👇 #PhDMum
https://t.co/Minwx7N5qM
dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk
Navigating the highs and lows of PhD life as a new mum! Read Emily’s latest on balancing academia and parenthood—unexpected snags, small wins, and resilience.
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Does 🎓+👶 = 💥 or🤯 or 🩷 PhD life meets parenthood! Emily Spencer’s honest look at handling surprise hurdles & mini-victories post-maternity is live on our blog. #PhDMum @ejmspencer
https://t.co/Minwx7MxBe
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Just finished reading @ejmspencer's blog on balancing her PhD and returning to work after maternity leave. A relatable and honest reflection on the challenges of juggling parenthood and academia, especially when financial pressures are in play. https://t.co/VhR3eRtsfh
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Back to work after 9 months of maternity leave – Emily Spencer reflects on the ups and downs of balancing a PhD and parenthood. Don’t miss her insightful blog! #PhDLife #WorkingParents @ejmspencer
https://t.co/umXmIteE2D
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In both settings there really should be a collective sense of responsibility for calling out unacceptable behaviour, for speaking truth to power not being penalised for the sake of institutional reputation.
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Really interesting piece on academic bullying by @dr_yvonne_couch. Relieved not to have witnessed or experienced this within my current academic department, but rattled thinking about the endemic bullying and harassment working in the CofE.
dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk
Academic bullying is an open secret, but change is possible. Explore the impact of power dynamics and hierarchy in Dr Yvonne Couch's thought-provoking blog
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Important review just our by @n_aker_ Experiences and access of palliative and end of life care for older people from minority ethnic groups
link.springer.com
Background Many older people from minority ethnic groups experience inequalities towards the end of life, including barriers to accessing palliative care. With levels of international migration...
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I'm helping Youth Music with a short survey. They need input from people who haven’t heard of the charity before. 5 min survey. Prize draw for a chance to win £50 voucher! 🎉 If you’ve got a few minutes to spare, you can fill it out here: https://t.co/5hUsTDfCRe. Please share! 🙏
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Apologies to @leahthombrom for not acknowledging your willingness to fight the staff at the birth centre, and your infinite strength for carrying all my worldly possessions when I was a shell of a human.
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I realise I’m getting increasingly personal. But hey, this is personal.
Why is a woman's pain often dismissed, whether in childbirth or #dementia care? Emily Spencer explores this critical issue in her latest blog. #MedicalMisogyny @ejmspencer
https://t.co/R83fgVUVXf
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Two publications in one week 💁🏼♀️💁🏼♀️ great work team!
⭐️ Another @PriDemProject paper in @BMJ_Open ⭐️ Intervention to improve dementia support was feasible and acceptable, as were our evaluation methods. Inclusion of people with dementia in research - accessibility and relationship building are key. 👇 https://t.co/K6qsIIv0GJ
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Parenthood isn't one-size-fits-all. Read @ejmspencer's journey of integrating her baby into her life while maintaining her identity. #Parenting #Identity
https://t.co/PxKFhoy1Yk
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Emily Spencer, narrating her blog written for the Dementia Researcher website.In this blog Emily revisits the topic of identity in the context of becoming a parent. She reflects on her initial stru...
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🎉 New @PriDemProject paper published! 🎉 Well done team, especially @ejmspencer. Access to personalised dementia care planning improved when GP practices were supported by Clinical Dementia Lead. Read here: https://t.co/RYK0VWAA55
@UCL_PCPH @UCL_IEHC
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