Positive signs with new interventions for the prevention of dementia
The most recent Preventing Dementia Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) from the Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre ran during October and November 2018, with over 16,000 people enrolled. For this iteration of the course the MOOC team expanded the section on ‘Interventions for Prevention’ to include information about an exciting international research initiative called […]
5 minutes with…..Chantel Crossman, Stakeholder Engagement Manager, Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre
What is your favourite film and book? This is a tricky question for me because since my two children (Ruby aged 4 and Jonah aged 3) were born I’m generally too exhausted at night to read! My favourite authors are Ian McEwan ‘On Chesil Beach’ and ‘Atonement’, Cormac McCarthy ‘The Road’ and Tim Winton ‘Dirt […]
5 minutes with…Anne-Maree Temple, Administration Officer, Community Engagement, Rural Clinical School
What is your favourite film and book? Film – The Family Stone (or anything with Diane Keaton in it really!) Book – The Outlander Series by Diana Gabaldon is a current favourite but also Mists of Avalon by Marion Zimmer Bradley. What makes you laugh? Most British comedies. Tell us one thing on your […]
Healthy@MSP brings staff and students together with a common goal
What started as a small group introduced by the Menzies Institute some years ago, is now bringing staff and students across the College of Health and Medicine in Hobart together. Healthy@MSP is a health and well-being committee aimed at promoting good mental and physical health amongst staff and students. We’re dedicated to promoting a culture […]
5 minutes with….. Sam Duigan, Administration Officer (Promotion and Development) Wicking Dementia Research & Education Centre
What is your favourite film and book? Movie – Step Brothers. Book – Harry Potter. What makes you laugh? ‘Nuffies on AFL Pages’ facebook page. Tell us one thing on your ‘must do’ list for the future. Finish the Understanding Dementia MOOC. What do you consider to be the best part about […]