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Academic Unit for Ageing and Stroke Research @auasresearch.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Job opportunity: Clinical Doctoral Fellowship This exciting opportunity is ideal for a medical, nursing, or allied health professional, passionate about improving care for older adults through innovative research Closing date: 19th October Apply here: jobs.leeds.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx...

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Job Opportunity at University of Leeds: Clinical Doctoral Fellowship

Salary: Commensurate with your current salary up to nodal point 3 or AFC Band 7 Fixed term for 3 years (Full time), part time available This role will be based at Bradford Royal Infirmary site with o...

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Academic Unit for Ageing and Stroke Research @auasresearch.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Happy 39th Anniversary! 🎉 Here’s to many more years of pioneering research and making a difference 🎉 @bihr.bsky.social

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Academic Unit for Ageing and Stroke Research @auasresearch.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Our team attended the Belonging Festival at @BTHFT, an inclusive event celebrating the diversity of our workforce and communities It was fantastic to speak with colleagues and members of the public about the work we are doing. Thank you to everyone who stopped by to speak with us

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Academic Unit for Ageing and Stroke Research @auasresearch.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

📣We're delighted that Dr Liz Graham will be presenting a poster at the ManCAD CAPers Conference this Thursday We look forward to sharing findings from this valuable work. 😄 #ManCAD CAPers #HearingLoss #Frailty #OlderAdults #AgeingResearch #CARE75+

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Academic Unit for Ageing and Stroke Research @auasresearch.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

The Anticholinergic Medication Index (ACMI) is a new measure of anticholinergic burden, developed using a large dataset of UK patients A patient’s ACMI score represents their cumulative anticholinergic burden: higher ACMI indicates stronger association with delirium and falls

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Academic Unit for Ageing and Stroke Research @auasresearch.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

We had a great time at the Beacon last week, sharing more about the research we do at the Unit. A big thank you to everyone who stopped by to speak with us.

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Academic Unit for Ageing and Stroke Research @auasresearch.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

One of our recent projects exploring experiences of primary care for osteoporosis among UK South Asian older women has had a paper published. Read our summary to find out more about the project: bjgp.org/content/earl...

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Academic Unit for Ageing and Stroke Research @auasresearch.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Celebrating the incredible career of Anne Forster as she retires at the end of this month. Since co-founding the Unit in 1987, Anne's vision and leadership have helped make it one of the UK's leading units Thank you for everything you've done. Wishing you a happy and thoroughly deserved retirement!

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Academic Unit for Ageing and Stroke Research @auasresearch.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Our researchers have been out and about today presenting a poster about the Green Spaces for Stroke Units project at the Leeds Research & Innovation Conference 2026 The poster explains the project which is exploring the potential impact of green spaces for in-patient stroke units

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Academic Unit for Ageing and Stroke Research @auasresearch.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Research Appreciation Day may have been celebrated but we are shining a light on co-production and the vital role of patient and public involvement in research. Gillian and Mohammed our Community engagement fellows have shared a few words about patient and public involvement

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Academic Unit for Ageing and Stroke Research @auasresearch.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

We're celebrating #NIHR20! 🎉 For 20 years, NIHR support has helped our unit grow into a leading ageing and stroke research centre, driving research that improves lives. Read our latest blog on the impact for our research, our people and patients: ageingstrokeresearch.org/nihr20-enabl...

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NIHR20: Enabling Excellence in Ageing and Stroke Research – Academic unit for Ageing & Stroke Rehabilitation

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Academic Unit for Ageing and Stroke Research @auasresearch.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Celebrating #NIHR20 anniversary🎉 Thank you @nihr.bsky.social for 20 years of incredible support for ageing and stroke research 👏 Your commitment continues to drive innovation and improve lives! @drandyclegg.bsky.social @bihr.bsky.social

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Academic Unit for Ageing and Stroke Research @auasresearch.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Today we're celebrating #Red4Research and recognising everyone contributing to healthcare research. From ageing and stroke studies to innovation across health and care, research improves lives and shapes the future. Thank you to everyone involved. ❤️

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Academic Unit for Ageing and Stroke Research @auasresearch.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

📢 ACMICS study is now open! We’re excited to begin this important @nihr.bsky.social funded project. ACMICS aims to support safer prescribing for older adults in hospital—particularly those at risk of delirium and falls due to anticholinergic medicines. 🔗 ageingstrokeresearch.org/research-pro...

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Academic Unit for Ageing and Stroke Research @auasresearch.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

Big Congratulations to Dr @drjessjohansson.bsky.social, who has been highly commended for two awards! 🏅 Public Carer & Patient Involvement Award at the UK Stroke Forum Conference 🏅 Significant Contribution Award by Bradford Centre for Qualitative Research Well done, Jess!🌟

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Academic Unit for Ageing and Stroke Research @auasresearch.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

📌How do you evaluate public & patient involvement (PPI) in long-term research programmes, keeping PPI meaningful over years, not months? 📌See what we find out in our newly published paper in @uclpress.bsky.social doi.org/10.14324/RFA...

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Academic Unit for Ageing and Stroke Research @auasresearch.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

Now it's time for some teamwork 😎 We explore how to address the national priotities over the next 10 years for ageing and stroke research: ➡ Analogue to Digital ➡ Hospital to Community ➡ Treatment to Prevention Follow our page not to miss out on the latest ageing & stroke research insights

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Academic Unit for Ageing and Stroke Research @auasresearch.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

Experts Panel Discussion: “How can research drive better ageing and stroke rehabilitation in Bradford in 2025 and beyond?” Our experts talked about operational transformation, proactive care pathways, alongside urgent challenges in workforce, and social care funding.

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Academic Unit for Ageing and Stroke Research @auasresearch.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

We’re excited to hear from Prof Mel Pickup, CEO of @bthft.bsky.social Key highlights: ✅ Support older people's independence ✅Translating research into practice at pace & scale ✅ Operational transformation – building teams that deliver change effectively. ageingstrokeresearch.org

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Academic Unit for Ageing and Stroke Research @auasresearch.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

We’re delighted to welcome Anna Dixon, MP for Shipley, formerly Founder & Director of the @ageingbetter.bsky.social, as our next speaker. Anna is sharing insights on what the @england.nhs.uk 10-Year Plan might mean for older people and stroke survivors in the Bradford District.

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Academic Unit for Ageing and Stroke Research @auasresearch.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

We’re excited to begin our Away Day and welcome all our guests — including clinicians, policy makers, NHS senior leaders, and researchers. Dr Oly Todd opened the day by welcoming everyone and Professor @drandyclegg.bsky.social is giving an overview of the work we’ve done for over 35 years.

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Academic Unit for Ageing and Stroke Research @auasresearch.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

As we are moving closer to season's holiday, we want to share some of this year highlights Let's start with Osteoporosis in Older Women study 💜 Huge thanks to our amazing co-production group & @royalosteosoc.bsky.social for truly listening and joining us on our way to better care.

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Academic Unit for Ageing and Stroke Research @auasresearch.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

Join Our Webinar hosted by the NIHR ARC Yorkshire and Humber Topic: "Individual participant data (IPD) meta-analysis focussed on multiple long-term conditions" 📅9th December 2025 ⏰12:30 pm– 1:30 pm 📍Online (Zoom) 👇 Secure your spot: ticketsource.co.uk/arcyorkshire...

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Academic Unit for Ageing and Stroke Research @auasresearch.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

✅ @drjessjohansson.bsky.social presented her ADAPT study: Creative approaches to support stroke survivors to stand and move more. Find out more: ageingstrokeresearch.org/research-pro... #UKSF25 #strokeresearch #strokerecovery

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Louisa Burton @louisabu.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

Anddddddd looking forward to chatting about our poster! We're presenting the early steps in the development of a core outcome set for trials of post-stroke psychological treatments led by Alex Wright-Hughes @leedsctru.bsky.social Come join us at board H2 at #UKSF25! @auasresearch.bsky.social

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Academic Unit for Ageing and Stroke Research @auasresearch.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

We’re at the UK Stroke Forum #UKSF25 @ukstrokeforum.bsky.social Come and meet us at the UK’s largest conference for stroke care professionals. Our colleagues will be presenting their posters during the sessions, so join and say hello! @louisabu.bsky.social @drjessjohansson.bsky.social

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Ikhlaq Jacob @ikhlaqjacob.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

I spoke to over 800 local people, groups and diverse communities: the ‘hard to reach’ for the INCLUDE Study in Bradford and Leeds during the summers of 2024/25. Thank you everyone. @auasresearch.bsky.social

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Academic Unit for Ageing and Stroke Research @auasresearch.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

The new project reflects the NHS 10-year health plan commitment to enhancing patient-centred care. Hear from Prof. Tom Croker, one of the lead investigators of study👇 ageingstrokeresearch.org/new-research...

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Academic Unit for Ageing and Stroke Research @auasresearch.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

This #WorldStrokeDay, we’re pleased to announce a new study on how hospital green spaces can support stroke recovery. Funded by @thestrokeassoc.bsky.social, it aims to reduce inactivity & improve well-being of stroke survivors. 🔗 ageingstrokeresearch.org/new-research...

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Academic Unit for Ageing and Stroke Research @auasresearch.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

🚨 We're Hiring: Senior Research Fellow (Qualitative Research) Join our team to lead the qualitative strand of a major longitudinal study focused on older people with frailty 📅 Apply till 6 November 2025 📍 Fixed-term contract until 31 December 2026 www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jo...

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Academic Unit for Ageing and Stroke Research @auasresearch.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

📌Apply till Thursday, 30th October 2025 16:00: t.co/gWd6fgLNmY 📌Learn more about this opportunity at our drop in session: Thursday 16th October at 20:00 Join via Zoom link: t.co/qUvY9H7Qrp

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Academic Unit for Ageing and Stroke Research @auasresearch.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

Join our colleagues @drandyclegg.bsky.social and Tom Crocker as they present a new frontier in multiple long-term conditions research - individual participant data meta-analysis (IPDMA)👇 Secure your place: www.ticketsource.co.uk/arcyorkshire...

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Academic Unit for Ageing and Stroke Research @auasresearch.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

Join our brilliant @drjessjohansson.bsky.social tomorrow as she is presenting her ADAPT study findings 👇

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Academic Unit for Ageing and Stroke Research @auasresearch.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

📢 New paper out in @bmj.com Open! Our researchers, in collaboration with partners, are exploring how to identify digitally excluded older people and tailor support to meet their needs 🧑‍💻👵 🔗 Part of INCLUDE study: ageingstrokeresearch.org/research-pro... 🔗Full paper: doi.org/10.1136/bmjo...

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The INCLUDE study: Development of methods to identify digitally excluded older people, and tailoring of interventions to meet their digital needs – Academic unit for Ageing & Stroke Rehabilitation

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Age UK @age-uk.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

📃 Today, we release our 2025 State of Health and Social Care Report. While more of us are living longer, on many other measures, we have gone backwards. To read our 5 key takeaways, and to download the full report, visit the Age UK website: bit.ly/4gHDMih

An older person looking out a window with a thoughtful expression, under the title 'The State of Health and Care of Older People in England 2025'.

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Academic Unit for Ageing and Stroke Research @auasresearch.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

We are pleased to celebrate the Mobile Research Vehicle launch event today at @cityofresearch.bsky.social ✨ We’re looking forward to use MRVin — a mobile, electric research unit designed to bring health research directly into communities across Bradford and West Yorkshire.

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Academic Unit for Ageing and Stroke Research @auasresearch.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

Today is the final day of #SSM2025 in Bradford! If you haven’t yet, make sure to stop by and explore the posters showcasing some of our exciting research projects (Thread🧵1/4) @yhpsrc.bsky.social @cityofresearch.bsky.social @drjessjohansson.bsky.social @drandyclegg.bsky.social

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Academic Unit for Ageing and Stroke Research @auasresearch.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

We're recruiting 👀 The study you will work at aims to explore what makes it easier or harder for older people with frailty to manage their hearing loss and identify ways to better support them. 📌 Apply till 15 September 2025 www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jo...

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Academic Unit for Ageing and Stroke Research @auasresearch.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

📍 There are 1.4 million stroke survivors in the UK today, each with their own story, challenges, and strengths 📍 Watch our new video where stroke survivors share why they joined the ADAPT research study👇 youtu.be/cNiJzPAgpXs?... @drandyclegg @Drjessjohansson @TheStrokeAssoc

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Why I Joined Research: Stroke Survivors About Finding Their Path to Being More Active

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Academic Unit for Ageing and Stroke Research @auasresearch.bsky.social · 06/08/2025

REMINDER: Join Dr @drjessjohansson.bsky.social and Mark, a stroke survivor from Skipton, as he shares his stroke recovery through art while highlighting the important ADAPT study. 📍 Mind the Gap Studio, Lister Mills 📅 12 – 22 August 🕒 10 - 2 pm

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Academic Unit for Ageing and Stroke Research @auasresearch.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

Study Participant Creates Powerful Art Exhibition on Stroke Recovery💛 One of ADAPT research participants Mark Chappell, has created artworks showcasing his journey through stroke recovery and participation in groundbreaking @drjessjohansson.bsky.social-led research.

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Academic Unit for Ageing and Stroke Research @auasresearch.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

UPD: The deadline is extended till the end of Tuesday, 5th August

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Academic Unit for Ageing and Stroke Research @auasresearch.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

🔥Free training alert!🔥 Early career researchers interested in multiple long-term conditions: apply now for funded spots on IPD meta-analysis courses! 📅 Deadline: 4th August 2025 🔗 More info: sway.cloud.microsoft/D6tPIwMx1uuK... #EarlyCareerResearchers @drandyclegg.bsky.social

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Free places available on IPD meta-analysis courses!

🛠️ Individual participant data (IPD) meta-analyses: a practical introduction for healthcare research (23-24 Sep), or

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Academic Unit for Ageing and Stroke Research @auasresearch.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

Join our team! This role is an exciting opportunity to take a role in the development, management and analysis of a new repository of Individual Participant Data (IPD) from ageing research trials. 📌 Apply till 07 August 2025: jobs.leeds.ac.uk/vacancy.aspx...

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Academic Unit for Ageing and Stroke Research @auasresearch.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

Thank you all for coming to our coffee morning yesterday and supporting @goodthingsfdn.bsky.social 💚

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Academic Unit for Ageing and Stroke Research @auasresearch.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

🔥 Don't miss out! Our #GitHub masterclass coming up. What you'll learn: - GitHub account types & products - Platform demo by our Data Manager - Issues, pull requests, wikis, and README documentation 📌 Perfect for data scientists and analysts at any level: ageingstrokeresearch.org/github-a-dig...

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