Dementia
An important area of ageing research is dementia to improve its management across health services.
Potential PhD topics
The Department will consider any research topic that interests potential PhD students; however, students will benefit from researching in areas that align with the Faculty’s research strengths. Please find a relevant supervisor to discuss your PhD topic.
Alternatively you may contact one of our academics below to discuss your area of interest.
- Dr Linsey Howie
- Ms Robin Lovell
- Ms Barbara Parker
- Dr Jane Pierson
- Apathy in dementia - Dr Julie Ellis
- Caregiving in culturally and linguistically diverse communities - Professor Yvonne Wells
- Cognitive Rehabilitation, Psychosocial support for clients and carers - Dr Bridget Regan
- Intellectual disability - Dr Rachel Carling-Jenkins
- Sexuality & dementia; decision making and dementia - Dr Laura Tarzia


