Dr Connor Richardson - Leaving Your University After 10 Years

About this episode

Dr Connor Richardson reflects on his nearly ten-year journey at Newcastle University and the challenges of leaving for new opportunities.

Dr Connor Richardson narrates his blog written for Dementia Researcher. Connor reflects on leaving Newcastle University after nearly ten years, tracing the shift from student to researcher and the difficulty of stepping away. He explores the practical challenges of finishing work, managing data and staying motivated, alongside the emotional weight of leaving a place that shaped both his career and identity. https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/blog-leaving-your-university-after-10-years/ -- Dr Connor Richardson is a Neuro-epidemiology Research Associatea at The University of Edinburgh. His research interest lie in using advanced statistical modelling and machine learning to measure dementia risk. Connor blogs about his research, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and sometimes his Pomapoo’s. -- Enjoy listening? We're always looking for new bloggers, drop us a line. http://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk 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. -- Leave us a Tip https://dementia-researcher.captivate.fm/support Follow us on social…

People in this episode

Guest: Dr Connor Richardson

Topics covered

• career transition
• research challenges
• emotional impact
• data management
• motivation

Keywords

• dementia
• research
• university
• career
• data management
• motivation
• emotional impact

Sponsors

Alzheimer's Association, Alzheimer's Research UK, Alzheimer's Society, Race Against Dementia

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Newcastle University, The University of Edinburgh, Dementia Researcher

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