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The countdown to NATIONAL EPILEPSY WEEK has officially begun!
With just a week to go, we thought we’d share with you a sneak preview of what we have planned this year… TOP SECRET EVENT COMING SOON Stay tuned later this week for an exciti [...]
Epilepsy Research UK Blog: Research Fundamentals
In the build-up to National Epilepsy Week, this month on the #ERUKResearchBlog we’re going back to basics to look at why and how we fund research into epilepsy. This week, we delv [...]
Government vows to make UK “life sciences superpower” with £37M genomics investment
The Health and Social Care Secretary Matt Hancock has announced a £37 million investment in genomics projects and data-driven initiatives, which could see patients, including thos [...]
Epilepsy Research UK is hiring!
Epilepsy Research UK currently has two vacancies to join our team and we are delighted to share these opportunities with our community. The opportunities are described below along [...]
#Brainathlon raises thousands for leading neuro research charities
The first-ever #Brainathlon drew to a close on Sunday after a fantastic week of fundraising across the UK. The virtual walk, run and climb event was the first of its kind and a co [...]
People across UK take on #Brainathlon virtual event for neuro research
The first-ever #Brainathlon is in full swing! The virtual walk, run and climb event is a collaboration between three leading neuro charities – Epilepsy Research UK, Brain Research [...]
Webinar Invitation: Improving Seizure Control
Epilepsy Research UK invites you to the next in our series of live Research Roundtable webinars. This month we’ll be discussing how research is improving seizure control. We'll h [...]
Report published shows impact of COVID-19 on people with neurological conditions
A report has been published which shows the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on people with neurological conditions and the key services they rely on. The Lessons learnt from the C [...]
Take on the Captain Tom 100 challenge
Epilepsy Research UK is joining charities across the UK to celebrate the legacy of Captain Sir Thomas Moore by asking our supporters to take part in the Captain Tom 100 Challenge. [...]
BNA2021 Festival of Neuroscience
This week the British Neuroscience Association (BNA), will host its fifth Festival of Neuroscience. Epilepsy Research UK (ERUK) is proud to be a Partner Society for the festival [...]
Join #TeamERUK for the Great North Run
Each year, we’re lucky enough to have a team of dedicated supporters raising money for research at the world’s biggest half marathon: the Great North Run. We’re now on the hunt f [...]
Research priorities for people living with epilepsy: The findings so far
To accelerate progress in epilepsy research, we need to know we are directing our efforts to where they will have the most impact. Our SHAPE NETWORK questions were designed to ide [...]
ERUK-funded researcher speaks to BBC Breakfast on success of seizure video platform
ERUK-funded researcher Professor Sameer Zuberi featured on BBC Breakfast News over the weekend to discuss vCreate Neuro – a secure video sharing platform for patients or carers an [...]
Epilepsy Research UK Blog: Improving Seizure Control
How Research Is Pioneering Ways For Everyone To Live Seizure Free This month on the #ERUKResearch Blog we’ll be focusing on controlling seizures. We’ll hear about the impact of un [...]
#ALifeInterrupted – a message from Grace’s mum
You can stop lives being interrupted by epilepsy. Give a gift to help more people like Grace today. Make a donation How Grace's life was interrupted My daughter Grace was four [...]
It’s Purple Day!
All week we’ve been asking our supporters to dress their beloved pets (or willing family members, partners, or friends) in purple and help raise vital funds for research this PUR [...]
Purple Day Webinar Invitation: Epilepsy and Genetics Research Roundtable
Epilepsy Research UK invites you to the next in our series of live Research Roundtable webinars. This month we’ll be discussing epilepsy and genetics. We'll be hearing from the e [...]
Purple Day is on its way…
It’s one of the most important days in our community calendar and a time when people across the world come together to raise epilepsy awareness. PURPLE DAY takes place on FRIDAY [...]
SHAPE NETWORK: Apply to join our Steering Group
Epilepsy Research UK is delighted to share an exciting opportunity for members of our SHAPE NETWORK. We are inviting applications to join a new steering group of people with live [...]
Epilepsy Research UK: #BrainAwarenessWeek
This week Epilepsy Research UK is supporting #BrainAwarenessWeek – a global campaign organised by the DANA Foundation which aims to increase public awareness and support for brain [...]
