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Alzheimer’s Research UK awards record £6.7 million to researchers

Stuart Mitchell

This spring, Alzheimer’s Research UK awarded an incredible £6.7million to 45 cutting-edge research projects – the largest amount we’ve ever committed in a single round of funding. It’s a powerful reflection of the growing momentum in dementia research and our commitment to invest in the most promising ideas in order to find a cure for dementia.  If you’d like to learn more about the research we fund, you can find out here.  Investing in the future leaders of dementia research  At Alzheimer’s Research UK, we know that tomorrow’s breakthroughs depend…

Ferrero Group’s 2024 Sustainability Report Shows Steadfast Commitment, Innovation And Impact In The Face Of Global Challenges

Stuart Mitchell

The Ferrero Group has announced the latest progress in its sustainability journey, with the release of its 16th Sustainability Report. Guided by Ferrero Group’s long-standing commitment to having a positive impact throughout its value chain, the report shares the significant and continued progress the business has made across its key sustainability priorities. “Sustainability is deeply embedded in Ferrero’s long-term strategy. It’s a fundamental driver of business resilience and shapes the decisions we make, as we grow responsibly. In the face of global challenges, particularly climate change, our commitment remains clear:…

Plans submitted to renovate Kew’s iconic Palm House into the first net-zero glasshouse of its kind

Stuart Mitchell

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew has submitted a planning application to the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames to undertake a landmark renovation of the iconic Palm House and Waterlily House.  The proposed renovation aims to create the first heritage net-zero glasshouses of their kind, conserving two of the UK’s most iconic buildings while radically reimagining their design for a more sustainable future. Both the Palm House and Waterlily House are currently showing serious signs of deterioration, having last undergone a renovation in the 1980s. Without urgent work the listed…

Seth Rogen & Lauren Miller Rogen share experience of Alzheimer’s in film

Stuart Mitchell

Alzheimer’s Research UK is proud to be supporting the UK launch of the documentary Taking Care in which Hollywood stars Seth Rogen and Lauren Miller Rogen share their experience of Alzheimer’s disease. Directed and produced by award-winning filmmaker James Keach, Taking Care is a 38-minute documentary following the journey of Seth and Lauren as they navigate the complexities and heartbreak of Lauren’s mother’s young onset Alzheimer’s disease. Lauren’s mum, Adele, was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s aged just 55. She died in 2020. Through humour, heart, and an unwavering commitment to change,…