47th British Society of Gerontology Annual Conference, Manchester, 4th – 6th July 2018
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Tag Archives: Ageing
Very pleased to meet you, NICOLA: understanding ageing in Northern Ireland
Monday 27 November 2017 marked a new beginning for gerontology in Northern Ireland, with the launch of key findings from …
Look lively: using objects to reflect a long life
At some point in our lives, we’ve probably all discussed the objects we would save if our house was on …
Globalization: the challenges for gerontology
Martin Hyde, author of Ageing and globalisation (Policy Press, 2016), looks at the changing nature of how we think about ageing. Ageing and globalisation is part of the BSG Ageing in a Global Context series.
Thoughts ahead of Mobility, Mood & Place: Habitats for Happy & Healthy Ageing Conference
This blog gives the perspective of somebody starting to research ageing in place having left 10 years working in local government regeneration. The writing considers how to plan for – and make the most of – the upcoming three day Mobility, Mood and Place conference in Edinburgh this October.
How safe are older drivers?
Increasing Mobility Older people are more mobile than ever before. In particular, they are driving more miles to stay connected …
Challenging Times: President’s Message to the British Society of Gerontology
Dear colleagues These are unprecedented and challenging times for the EU, UK and for us – our research, policy and …
‘Gerontology is good for you… so is gardening’
In preparing to address a room packed with enthusiastic gardeners, community activists and gerontologists at the latest BSG NI event, …
The implications of Brexit for older EU migrants in England and Wales
As part of the UK in a changing Europe initiative, a research project in the Centre for Population Change and …
Ethnicity and pensions: a continuing disadvantage?
Individuals from certain minority ethnic groups in the UK, such as those from a Pakistani and Bangladeshi background, are among …
