Research Champions: let's raise awareness of research
Activities and information to help Research Champions get more people involved in research.
Listen and share the latest NoSPRIG podcast
Helga Macfarlane and Dr Julie Jones kick off 2025 with an episode dedicated to mental health related research.
They speak with Becca Hunsdon from the University of Reading about her PhD project ‘Moving Forward’.
New blog: Environmental factors and Parkinson’s
What’s the evidence that things in the environment - such as exposure to pesticides, industrial chemicals and pollution - increase risk of Parkinson’s?
Print and share our Research Round up
This month, we share some exciting new projects we are funding, as well as the latest research events and an opportunity to get involved.
Download and share the full Research Round up below or a shorter version.
There are instructions for claiming printing expenses from the Research Support Network below.
You can claim printing expenses from the Research Support Network.
Complete a volunteer expenses form with Liz Nash as your named staff contact and attach or scan and insert all receipts to the form. Then email or post the form to [email protected].
You can download our PDF about volunteer expenses for more information.
This leaflet is designed as an introduction to Parkinson's research. You can order 20 leaflets at a time for free.
Great for introducing your neighbours, local GP surgery, Parkinson's support group or patients to research.
The EJS ACT-PD trial aims to find one or more treatments for Parkinson’s which can slow down or stop symptoms from getting worse.
It will take place at 40 sites across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
More ways to get involved with research
The research reading group was put together to help people understand scientific papers published on Parkinson's.
Parkinson's researcher Dr. Lucy Annett at the University of Hertfordshire hosts the group. The group meets quarterly online via Zoom.
Become a Parkinson's UK member so you can receive our research magazine, Progress, delivered by post.
You can also download the latest edition of Progress to share by email.
RIGs are made up of people with Parkinson's and their loved ones, students, researchers and healthcare professionals. They meet frequently, online and in person, to share the latest research and what's happening locally.
Find useful resources to help you in your role including a template presentation, an FAQ information sheet and easy actions you can take.