Three great reasons to join Vivensa Academy today
Read on to discover why you should apply to join Vivensa Academy, and the fantastic members-only exclusives you can access from day one.
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Five funded places on Zinc’s Inflection Programme for mid-career researchers
We are excited to announce that the Vivensa Foundation is funding five places for Academy members on Zinc’s Inflection Programme.
Leading with curiosity and openness: A spotlight on our 2025 Senior Leader
Hear from Professor Vicki Goodwin, our 2025 Senior Leader Award-holder, on her approach to leadership in clinical research.
The importance of psychological factors in managing falls: A spotlight on our 2025 Rising Star
Hear from Dr Toby Ellmers, our 2025 Rising Star Award holder, on his work to champion the importance of psychological factors in fall management and recovery.
Your Academy needs you!
Would you like to help with the development of the Academy by joining the steering group?
How Ignition funding supported a feasibility study to improve COPD treatment
Improving safety and treatment precision for acute COPD exacerbations.
Feedback on the fourth round of applications for the Academy Ignition Fund
Following our fourth round of Ignition Fund awards we have provided general feedback for those who were unsuccessful.
2025 Academy Excellence Award winners announced
We are delighted to reveal that Professor Vicki Goodwin and Dr Toby Ellmers are the winners of the 2024/25 Vivensa Academy Excellence Award.
Funding for the future of ageing well: introducing the Vivensa Foundation
We have changed both our working name and our legal name to the Vivensa Foundation to better reflect our work as a funder and impact-intentional investor. This is not just a change of name but a renewed commitment to …
Report on the ageing-related research landscape in the UK
In-depth report examining the landscape of ageing-related research funding in the UK.
Feedback on nominations to the 2024/25 Academy Excellence Awards
Read our general feedback on nominations to the second round of the Academy Excellence Awards.
Call for applications: DMT Academy Ignition Fund
The Dunhill Medical Trust’s latest member-only resource is our Ignition Fund. Academy Members are able to apply for up to £5K which can be used flexibly to support some training or professional development, or to support some impact and engagement …