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Academic Unit for Ageing and Stroke Research
@auasresearch.bsky.social
Conducting high quality applied health research to improve health and social care for older people, stroke survivors and their carers
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...
October 30, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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...
October 29, 2025 at 10:05 AM
🚨 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...
October 22, 2025 at 10:29 AM
📌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
October 15, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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.
September 24, 2025 at 3:17 PM
🟡 Osteoporosis Study
This research explores how older women and primary healthcare professionals can be empowered to improve osteoporosis care. It aims to develop strategies based on their lived experiences and insights:
ageingstrokeresearch.org/research-pro...

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September 12, 2025 at 10:33 AM
🟡INCLUDE
Focused on digital inclusion for older adults, this study develops better ways to identify digital exclusion and adapts digital support to diverse needs of older people: ageingstrokeresearch.org/research-pro...

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September 12, 2025 at 10:33 AM
🟡 ADAPT & RECREATE
This study explores how interventions to reduce sedentary behaviour can be tailored to different kinds of stroke survivors: ageingstrokeresearch.org/research-pro...

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September 12, 2025 at 10:33 AM
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...
September 5, 2025 at 1:54 PM
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
August 6, 2025 at 1:57 PM
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.
July 31, 2025 at 3:54 PM
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...
July 11, 2025 at 1:58 PM
🔥 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...
July 3, 2025 at 11:24 AM
Join European #Geriatric Medicine Society workshop hosted by our Data Science team 👇

ageingstrokeresearch.org/how-to-devel...
June 30, 2025 at 3:08 PM
❤️ Celebrating #Red4Research at @cityofresearch.bsky.social today!

We're proud to support vital research that improves lives of older people, stroke survivors and their carers.

Research matters. Research saves lives.
June 20, 2025 at 12:42 PM
We are looking for a Research Fellow in Qualitative Research 👀

Contribute to @nihr.bsky.social-funded research investigating ethnicity-based inequities in TIA (mini-stroke) care that will shape future policy and practice

🗓️ Application Deadline: 02/07/2025

👉 Apply: www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jo...
June 16, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Looking for a Senior Research Fellow!

Lead innovative research on hospital green spaces for stroke patients, visitors and staff.

Apply by: 8 June 2025 📍
www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jo...
May 27, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Fully booked session to listen to Professor Anne Forster on our RECREATE Programme and how we develop and evaluate strategies to reduce sedentary behaviour of stroke survivors.

Catch up with Dr Jess Johansson at the e-posters zone too!

#ESOC2025 #voiceofstroke @drandyclegg.bsky.social
May 22, 2025 at 7:06 AM
Helsinki welcomed us with a great weather and we look forward to seeing you all at the #ESOC2025
May 21, 2025 at 7:36 AM
Meet us at this year’s @esostroke.bsky.social Conference!🙌

Professor Anne Forster will talk on the RECREATE study findings, while @drjessjohansson.bsky.social will be pleased to discuss the team progress on the ADAPT Study, and the evaluation process of the RECREATE trial.

#ESOC2025
May 14, 2025 at 10:04 AM
🔬 Research Fellow Opportunity🔬

Join our team as a Research Fellow evaluating innovative home care models!

📍 Based at @universityofleeds.bsky.social and Bradford Institute for Health Research
⏰ Full-time, fixed-term position
🌟 Grade 7

Apply now: jobs.leeds.ac.uk/vacancy.aspx...
May 1, 2025 at 2:55 PM
📌Check out our new study to explore ethnicity-based differences in outcomes after a 'mini stroke' (TIA) and how to make improvements: fundingawards.nihr.ac.uk/award/NIHR16...

@bihr.bsky.social
@gerisoc.bsky.social
@drandyclegg.bsky.social
@nihr.bsky.social
@nihrarcs.bsky.social
January 30, 2025 at 4:37 PM
This Stroke Prevention Day, we join @thestrokeassoc.bsky.social in encouraging everyone to have their blood pressure regularly checked. If your reading's high, healthy lifestyle changes and medication can often lower your risk of stroke.
stroke.org.uk/stroke/manag...
#SPD25 #StrokeResearch
January 30, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Be part of our longitudinal cohort WeLL-Bradford study on wellbeing in later life!
📍Note: Full-time role until July '28 (Part-time possible).
📌Apply till 26th January: www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jo...
January 14, 2025 at 11:01 AM
We are looking for a Senior Research Fellow!👀
Lead a @nihr.bsky.social project on medication safety for older adults using innovative design methods.

📍Note: Fixed term contract/ Part-time mode
📌Apply till 26th January:
www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jo...
January 14, 2025 at 10:56 AM