REACH Network
REACH Network
The REACH Network was established in 2016. It aims to bring together colleagues from the University of Exeter from a range of disciplines, including the social sciences, business, arts and humanities and the medical school, whose current research activities and interests include a focus on ageing and dementia.
If you’d like to join the network email ideal@exeter.ac.uk and search #REACHExeter for network related activities.
REACH Network news
17 July 2019
The REACH network gathered for presentations by:
Professor Jane Elliot, a professor of sociology from University of Exeter, will give a talk: ‘Planning for the future in mid and later life: reflections from different cohorts.’
Claire Miller, an Impact and Partnership Development manager – Health and Wellbeing, from University of Exeter, will give a talk: ‘How can Innovation, Impact and Business support you and your work? Connecting with industry and the third sector.’
Samantha Strickland, delivery manager from South West Academic Health Science Network, will give a talk: ‘Thinking about making an impact on lives - role of the AHSN and how we can work together.'
5 December 2018
The REACH network gathered for presentations by:
Dr Iza Kavedžija, Lecturer in Anthropology, from University of Exeter, gave a talk: ‘The attitude of gratitude: Inhabiting the moment with older Japanese’.
Dr Joseph Butchart, Consultant Physician, from Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Trust, University of Exeter, gave a talk: ‘Clinical Trials in Alzheimer’s disease: recent failures and future directions’.
Professor Louise Allan, Professor of Geriatric Medicine, from University of Exeter, gave a talk: ‘Developing an Intervention for Fall Related Injuries in Dementia’.
19 September 2018
We were really pleased to welcome four people with lived experience of dementia to join the meeting to take part in a ‘fishbowl conversation’
Participants: Hilary Doxford, Peter Paniccia, Chris Roberts and Jayne Goodrick
Facilitator: Associate Professor Piers Kotting
Below are blogs from two of the participants in the previous ‘fishbowl conversation’ that Piers facilitated, which give a really nice view on the format.
https://whichmeamitoday.wordpress.com/2015/05/01/the-goldfish-bowl-discussion/
http://extremeknittingredhead.blogspot.co.uk/2015/05/the-goldfish-bowl.html
25 April 2018
The REACH network gathered for presentations by:
- Dr Ruth Lamont, from University of Exeter, School of Psychology, gave a talk: The ‘A Life More Ordinary’ project - Sharing experiences of living with dementia through art.
- Louise Vennells, Press and Media Manager from University of Exeter, gave a talk: Communication and media.
- Dr Joanne Connell, from University of Exeter Business School, gave a talk: Working Towards a Dementia-Friendly Visitor Economy.
13 December 2017
The REACH network gathered for presentations by:
- Colin Bray, Libraries Unlimited. Colin gave a talk ‘Building a dementia friendly community one library at a time'
- Sophie Smith, Impact and Partnership Development Manager. Sophie told us about the upcoming Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund and gave a short overview of work of the Innovation, Impact and Business team
- Dr Susy Hope, geriatrician and UEMS Clinical Lecturer. Susy talked about potential collaborations with South West Ambulance Service
16 May 2017
We have heard from Charlotte Burrows, Design Council Social Innovation Programme Manager, about the Transform Ageing programme and from Rachael Litherland and Steve Milton co-directors of Innovations in Dementia, about their work on empowering and inclusion of people with dementia. Thank you to our speakers for engaging talks and everyone who joined the meeting.
12 September 2016
The aim of the event was for REACH Network members to get to know each other better, in a more informal setting. We carried out ‘academic speed dating’ session. We had 7 minutes to talk with one of the colleagues about our research interests and then moved to talk to another colleague. With six rounds we had a chance to get to know a good proportion of the Network Members. Hope everyone enjoyed the session!
8 June 2016
On 8 June 2016 we held the inaugural invitation-only meeting of the Centre for Research in Ageing and Cognitive Health (REACH) Network. Professor Manuela Barreto talked about the HASS ageing theme and Professor Linda Clare introduced the recently established REACH centre. Members shared information about their work and research interests, and discussed ideas for developing the network in a way that provides optimal benefit for all those involved. Thank you to everyone who joined the meeting and for all the positive feedback. We hope that the network will be a meaningful, sustainable and valued community.
Current Members
Current Organising Team
Professor Linda Clare, Psychology and PenCLAHRC
Professor Gabriella Giannachi, English
Dr Catriona McKenzie, Archaeology
Professor Louise Allan, UEMS and REACH
Professor Vicki Goodwin, UEMS and PenCLAHRC
Dr Jane Masoli, UEMS and Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Trust
Professor Jane Elliott, Sociology, Philosophy and Anthropology
Past members of Organising Team
Dr Julia Teale
Dr Siobhan O'Dwyer
Dr Ola Kudlicka
Dr Barbora Silarova
Members
Catherine Alexander, College of Medicine and Health
Louise Allan, UEMS and REACH
Cariad Astles, Drama
Tania Barton, Law School
Bert Bond, Sports and Health Sciences
Joanne Bowtell, Sport and Health Sciences
Chloe Bradwell, Drama
Joe Butchart, Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Trust
Linda Clare, Psychology and PenCLAHRC
Rachel Collins, UEMS and REACH
Giovanna Colombetti, Sociology, Philosophy and Anthropology
Joanne Connell, Business
Anne Corbett, UEMS
João Correa Delgado, UEMS
Jo Day, PenCLAHRC
Tia deNora, Sociology, Philosophy and Anthropology
Jane Elliott, Sociology, Philosophy and Anthropology
Paul Farrand, Psychology
Alice Garrood, UEMS
Gabriella Giannachi, English
Vicki Goodwin, UEMS
Ali Haggett, History
Johanna Harris, English
Lucy Hodges, Welcome centre cultures + environments of health
Suzy Hope, UEMS
Chrissy Hussey, Admiral Nurse
Rachel Johnstone, Admiral Nurse
Iza Kavedzija, Sociology, Philosophy and Anthropology
Susan Kelly, Sociology, Philosophy and Anthropology
Debbie Kinsey, UEMS
Ola Kudlicka, Psychology and PenCLAHRC
Ruth Lamont, Psychology and PenCLAHRC
Iain Lang, PenCLAHRC
Catherine Leyshon, Geography
Mike Leyshon, Geography
David Llewellyn, UEMS
Rachael Litherland, Innovations in Dementia
Nicholas Luscombe, UEMS
Anthony Martyr, Psychology and PenCLAHRC
Saul Mason, Admiral Nurse
Jane Masoli, UEMS and Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Trust
Catriona McKenzie, Archaeology
Steve Milton, Innovations in Dementia
Rachel Murray, Admiral Nurse
Noreen Orr, UEMS and PenCLAHRC
Stephen Page, Hertfordshire Business School, University of Hertfordshire
Janice Ranson, UEMS
Jessica Rundle, UEMS and the Graham Cole Scholar
Serena Sabatini, Psychology and UEMS
Gareth Shaw, Business
Rob Magnuson Smith, English and Creative Writing
Philip Stern, Business
Ken Stein, PenCLAHRC
Katherine Strick, UEMS
Avelie Stuart, Psychology
Ingelin Testad, UEMS
Jo Thompson Coon, UEMS
Louise Vennels, Press and Media Manager, University of Exeter
Jason Weetch, UEMS
Jakki Whitehead, Admiral Nurse
Penny Xanthopoulou, UEMS and MHRG
Adam Zeman, UEMS