Research Champions: let's raise awareness of research
Activities and information to help Research Champions get more people involved in research.
Save the date: The 2026 Edinburgh Parkinson’s Lecture
Power failure in the Brain: the mitochondrial basis of Parkinson’s
This year, the Edinburgh Parkinson’s Lecture will host Miratul Muqit, Professor of Experimental Neurology at the University of Dundee. Miratul is Director of the UK Dementia Research Institute Parkinson’s Research Centre and a world-renowned researcher studying the link between Parkinson’s and mitochondria, the batteries in our cells.
When: Tuesday 22 September, 6.00pm to 8.45pm
Where: In person at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh or online
Listen: How close are we to a cure?
Our Director of Research David Dexter joins Kuhan and Dave in the latest episode of 2 Parkies in a Pod to talk about the latest news in Parkinson's research.
Print and share our Research Round up
This month we share the latest research exploring the role of the environment in Parkinson’s, and highlight 5 new research projects we’re funding to find better treatments and ways to manage the condition.
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.
We urgently need volunteers to raise awareness for TOP HAT, a clinical trial researching a much-needed new treatment for Parkinson’s hallucinations.
Can you share posters or flyers with local Parkinson's groups, Age UK centres, or community hubs in one of our priority areas?
Priority areas:
Salford, Leeds, Sunderland, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Shrewsbury, Tooting, Central London, Romford, Luton, Bury St Edmund, Christchurch, Plymouth, Southampton, Belfast, Edinburgh.
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.