In-person workshop on technology and living well with a dementia
We would like to invite people with lived experience of a dementia (either living with a dementia, or supporting someone who is living with a dementia) to take part in an in-person workshop at the University of Stirling focused on how technology can better support people living with a dementia and those who care for them.
The workshop is part of a UK-wide research network called ZeDTech, which aims to improve how new technologies are designed so they feel useful, supportive, and low-effort in everyday life.
What the workshop involves:
Sharing experiences and perspectives on what helps (and what doesn’t) when technology is used at home, and when out and about.
Small-group discussions with researchers, designers, and professionals
Helping shape future research ideas and funding applications
You do not need any technical background to take part. Your lived experience is what matters.
Practical details:
Date: Friday 13 February 2026
Time: 9.30am - 1.30pm (lunch and refreshments provided)
Location: Iris Murdoch Building, University of Stirling
Format: In-person only (there is no online option for this event)
Payment and expenses:
People with lived experience of dementia will be paid £27.50 per hour for their time
Travel costs will be covered
If you live further away, please still let us know you are interested - we will look at travel arrangements depending on overall numbers
How to take part:
If you would like to attend, you can sign up using the registration link below:
https://imperial.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_08UyufolPI2MQPc
If you have questions or would prefer to talk things through before signing up, you are very welcome to contact Dr Martin Quirke via email: martin.quirke@stir.ac.uk
This workshop is optional and exploratory. Taking part does not commit you to any future research.
