ERUK research news

Since 2003, longstanding supporters Farnell Electronics have held an annual golf day in a [...]

Looking for a fun way to raise vital funds for research into epilepsy? Look no further be [...]

Today we are supporting #SUDEPActionDay2021. The annual event brings together people and [...]

We are delighted to announce a new series of seminars, hosted and chaired by the Epilepsy [...]

Professor Cathy Abbot is joint lead researcher at our new Doctoral Training Centre at the [...]

I first heard about the Epilepsy Research UK SHAPE NETWORK on Facebook and signed up rig [...]

It's that time already! Our 2021 Christmas card range is now available. They flew off th [...]

Today we’re celebrating one year since we launched the #ALifeInterrupted campaign, to hi [...]

One year ago, we created the SHAPE NETWORK – the largest ever community of people affecte [...]

Events are well and truly back! In the last month, we’ve been lucky enough to meet some [...]

A massive thank you from our Head of Events, Mehreen Syed: This year’s London Marathon w [...]

Today sees the publication of the ‘Autism and Epilepsy: Laying out the Evidence’ report, [...]

Read the full newsletter here A message from Maxine Smeaton, Epilepsy Research UK CEO: [...]

Researchers, clinicians,  health professionals and scientists working in the field of epi [...]

The Canadian Epilepsy James Lind Alliance Priority Setting Partnership (PSP) have today p [...]

Toni Hodges was just 37 when she passed away on 13th September 2020, after suffering a se [...]

Join us for the next in our series of Research Roundtable webinars when we’ll be hearing [...]

Epilepsy Research UK is proud to announce our 2021 London Marathon team – and what a bri [...]

Epilepsy Research UK has today announced the launch of a James Lind Alliance (JLA) Prior [...]

Gifts in Wills left to Epilepsy Research UK play a vital role in securing the future of [...]

After a long hiatus, the #TeamERUK cheer squad were thrilled to be back on official duty [...]

This Sunday sees the return of “the World’s biggest and best half marathon” – Newcastle’ [...]

Choosing to have surgery in an attempt to control my epilepsy was a scary decision my fa [...]

Neurodevelopmental conditions such as autism are very common among people with epilepsy. [...]

That's right - it's the highly anticipated return of the Brainathlon! Following the p [...]

Join us for the next in our series of Research Roundtable webinars when we’ll be hearing [...]

The effective dissemination of research findings is essential if we are to share learning [...]

Sometimes epilepsy does not respond to medication and in some cases, surgery may be cons [...]

Epilepsy Research UK supporters across the country are taking on the #6forthe600 challeng [...]

This week, one year after the Cumberlege review was published, the government has shared [...]

Join us for the next in our series of Research Roundtable webinars when we’ll be hearing [...]

This year has been testing for Epilepsy Research UK. As we excitedly embarked on impl [...]

Getting the right epilepsy diagnosis can be challenging and can take many months or even [...]

Epilepsy Research UK is thrilled to be the chosen beneficiary charity of an upcoming auc [...]

Epilepsy Research UK is delighted to share the news that ERUK Fellow Dr Gabriele Lignani [...]

Research into epilepsy has experienced significant delays due to the pandemic. Epilep [...]

You can STOP lives being interrupted by epilepsy and help us provide help for today and [...]

Join us for the next in our series of Research Roundtable webinars when we’ll be hearin [...]

Epilepsy Research UK is pleased to announce we have passed the Association of Medical Res [...]

NHS England has sent out a letter to all women and girls in England aged 12-55 who are cu [...]

We are deeply saddened to hear of the death of Alan Richens, a founding Trustee of the Ep [...]

Epilepsy can be caused by many factors, including other medical conditions and brain inju [...]

From health, education and employment to family and friends, the pandemic has impacted ev [...]

Gill and Gordon Parry, supporters of epilepsy research for 30 years, share their story to [...]

Pre-order your #ALifeInterrupted t-shirt here As part of National Epilepsy Week, we are [...]

Epilepsy Research UK is delighted to announce funding for a further four projects, value [...]

Forget the BAFTAs, Epilepsy Research UK is hosting the most spectacular showbiz event of [...]

With just a week to go, we thought we’d share with you a sneak preview of what we have pl [...]

In the build-up to National Epilepsy Week, this month on the #ERUKResearchBlog we’re goin [...]

Epilepsy Research UK currently has two vacancies to join our team and we are delighted to [...]

The first-ever #Brainathlon drew to a close on Sunday after a fantastic week of fundraisi [...]

Epilepsy Research UK invites you to the next in our series of live Research Roundtable w [...]

A report has been published which shows the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on people wit [...]

Epilepsy Research UK is joining charities across the UK to celebrate the legacy of Captai [...]

This week the British Neuroscience Association (BNA), will host its fifth Festival of Neu [...]

Each year, we’re lucky enough to have a team of dedicated supporters raising money for r [...]

To accelerate progress in epilepsy research, we need to know we are directing our efforts [...]

ERUK-funded researcher Professor Sameer Zuberi featured on BBC Breakfast News over the we [...]

How Research Is Pioneering Ways For Everyone To Live Seizure Free This month on the #ERUK [...]

You can stop lives being interrupted by epilepsy. Give a gift to help more people like G [...]

All week we’ve been asking our supporters to dress their beloved pets (or willing family [...]

Epilepsy Research UK invites you to the next in our series of live Research Roundtable w [...]

It’s one of the most important days in our community calendar and a time when people acr [...]

Epilepsy Research UK is delighted to share an exciting opportunity for members of our SH [...]

This week Epilepsy Research UK is supporting #BrainAwarenessWeek – a global campaign orga [...]

Epilepsy interrupts the lives of ordinary, extraordinary people.  It’s invisible, unpredi [...]

Epilepsy Research UK is pleased to be joining our #TeamBrain partners to mark Brain Tumou [...]

To celebrate #InternationalWomensDay, we’re shining a spotlight on some of our most viewe [...]

I was first diagnosed with epilepsy in 1982. It took a while to get the dosage right but [...]

This month on the #ERUKResearch Blog, we’ll be focussing on the genetics of epilepsy, and [...]

The first report from the valproate registry has been published, giving a better understa [...]

Were you one of the lucky ones who bagged a place in the 2021 London Marathon ballot? O [...]

This month on the #ERUKResearchBlog, we’ll be focussing on the importance of involving pe [...]

Epilepsy Research UK invites you to a live Research Roundtable on epilepsy in childho [...]

ACCELERATING THE PACE OF DISCOVERY Arriving a little later than usual due to the constrai [...]

A national study has uncovered that SUDEP (Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy) occurred [...]

On Friday, the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) published a rev [...]

This month on the #ERUKResearchBlog, we’ll be focussing on epilepsy in childhood and how [...]

Looking for a new year challenge to get you fired up and fighting fit? Well, Epilepsy [...]

And there goes 2020… can’t say we’ll miss it! The Epilepsy Research UK team will soon b [...]

Over on the #ERUKResearch Blog this month, we’ll be discussing the three newly funded Inn [...]

Epilepsy Research UK is proud to announce three new research projects to support Innova [...]

Seizures haven’t stopped. Neither have we.  And thankfully, neither have you. So, that wa [...]

Pardon the interruption... but have you seen our #ALifeInterrupted films yet? Doug and Av [...]