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BSG Scotland @bsgscotland.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Still time to sign up for our Future Care Planning webinar taking place tomorrow! @britishgerontology.bsky.social Sign up via Eventbrite below ⬇️
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BSG Scotland @bsgscotland.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Reminder! 🚨BSG Scotland Future/Anticipatory Care Webinar 📆Thursday (8th October 10:00-12:00). For more information and to sign up, visit our Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.com/e/bsg-scotla...
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BSG Scotland: Future Care Planning in Scotland
Join us for a virtual event discussing Future Care Planning in Scotland.
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BSG LGBTQ+ SIG @bsg-lgbtq.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
#BeingHuman Fest (5–14 November) Led by University of Surrey in partnership with International Longevity Centre & Older Queer Voices: Older LGBT+ Housing & Care at a Crossroads and Beyond. 📍 London 🕔 5th November, 5–7pm 🎟️ Free Tickets: www.tickettailor.com/events/universityofsurrey3/2293877
Poster for an event during the Being Human Festival 2026. Event is titled "Older LGBTQ+ Housing and Care at a Crossroads and Beyond". Poster includes logos for University of Surrey, International Longevity Centre UK and Older Queer Voices and a QR code to reserve a ticket.
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BSG Scotland @bsgscotland.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
BSG Scotland Webinar: Future Care Planning in Scotland 📆10:00-12:00, Thursday 8th October For more information and to sign up, please visit our Eventbrite page: www.eventbrite.com/e/bsg-scotland-future-care-planning-in-scotland-tickets-2000255671559 @britishgerontology.bsky.social
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BSG Scotland: Future Care Planning in Scotland
Join us for a virtual event discussing Future Care Planning in Scotland.
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British Society of Gerontology @britishgerontology.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Dr Lisa Davison, University of Stirling shares their pilot study on intergenerational activity in care homes at the first @bsg-era.bsky.social #GerontologyAndTonic of the 2026/27 academic year. Sign up here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1999398380... @lisadavisonphd.bsky.social
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September Gerontology & Tonic: Dr Lisa Davison, University of Stirling
Building blocks and Strong happy Hearts (BaSH): Using physical activity and play to bring generations together in care homes
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British Society of Gerontology @britishgerontology.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Robin Hadley & Daniel Muijs share a new blog with us about their House of Lords Submission. Read it here: ageingissues.wordpress.com/2026/08/05/w... @drrobinhadley1.bsky.social @danielmuijs.bsky.social
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Written evidence submitted to the House of Lords Inquiry: ‘The work of the UK Statistics Authority’
Submission title: ‘Evidence of absence: The Critical Data Gap on People Ageing Without Children in UK Statistics’ Submitted by: Dr Robin A Hadley and Professor Daniel Muijs Contributors…
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British Society of Gerontology @britishgerontology.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
❗New blog posts 📝 We have several new blogs from July to share with you. The BSG goes Multi-Scalar: ageingissues.wordpress.com/2026/07/21/t... Plus, not 1, not 2, but 3!!! BSG Bursary blogs on a variety of perspectives, such as contribution of SIGs & reflections on the 2026 conference.
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The BSG goes Multi-Scalar
The BSG Annual Conference during the UK’s second heat wave this year, when we were being advised not to travel for fear of cancelled trains and heat exhaustion, was quite an experience! …
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BSG Scotland @bsgscotland.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Upcoming Event: BSG Scotland Writing Day Open to all #BSGScotland members (any career stage) 📆Session 1: Thurs 27th August 📍University of Stirling Join us: www.eventbrite.com/e/bsg-scotla... ✍️
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BSG Scotland Summer Writing Day
First of a series of in-person writing days that will be held across various Scottish Universities. Open to all career stages!
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British Society of Gerontology @britishgerontology.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
Reminder that we're always looking for people to contribute to the BSG blog: #AgeingIssues If you've got an idea for a blog and would like to write one, please reach out to bsgmedia@britishgerontology.org for more info! ageingissues.wordpress.com
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Ageing Issues
A space where members of the British Society of Gerontology discuss contemporary issues raised by ageing societies
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British Society of Gerontology @britishgerontology.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
Opportunity for our Scottish members - join #BSGScotland at one of their in-person Writing Days!
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Policy Press @policypress.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Following a Meet the Editors session at #IAGG, we took a well-deserved break while enjoying wonderful conversations with the JoGA editors and editorial board members. Grateful for the opportunity to connect, exchange ideas and strengthen collaborations. ow.ly/Thjb50Zl7Ix
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British Society of Gerontology @britishgerontology.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
#JoGA are proud to have published IAGG Conference abstracts (world’s largest international ageing conference). Fantastic opportunity to showcase global research, debate & innovation in ageing 🙌 bristoluniversitypressdigital.com/view/journals/joga/3/Supplement/article-p1.xml #IAGG #GlobalAgeing
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Dr Lisa Davison (they/them) @lisadavisonphd.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
#BSG2026: The one with the matching @britishgerontology.bsky.social leg tattoo...
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British Society of Gerontology @britishgerontology.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
That's a wrap for #BSG2026 see you all next year in Leicester for #BSG2027 ☀️ safe travels home!!!
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British Society of Gerontology @britishgerontology.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
@profmhyde.bsky.social announces the #JoGA poster prize winner Mengxing Joshi 👏🏆 #BSG2026
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British Society of Gerontology @britishgerontology.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
Fantastic second plenary earlier today by Emi Kiyota #BSG2026
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The Oxford Publicity Partnership Ltd (OPP) @oxfordpublicity.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
It's Day Two @britishgerontology.bsky.social's annual conference in Oxford. #BSG2026 #Gerontology #AgeingResearch Ensure you check out all the cutting-edge gerontology publishing from @hopkinspress.bsky.social at our stand and buy at discounted prices!
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British Society of Gerontology @britishgerontology.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
Morning all, don't forget to check out the Stirling Prize winners and other posters today. Poster session at 3pm same place as the Welcome drinks last night #BSG2026
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British Society of Gerontology @britishgerontology.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Stirling Prize Winner 🏆🏆 Maya Chew, University of Surrey #BSG2026
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British Society of Gerontology @britishgerontology.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Stirling Prize Runner Up from University of Southampton Valentina Hinojosa 👏 #BSG2026 @cra-soton.bsky.social
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British Society of Gerontology @britishgerontology.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Excellent SIG marketplace this evening. Please remember to sign up to all the mailing lists! #BSG2026
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British Society of Gerontology @britishgerontology.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Good Morning #BSG2026 registration desk is in Lloyd Building!
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British Society of Gerontology @britishgerontology.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
Reminder to Early Career Researchers to sign up for our #BSGERA2026 conference which takes place on Monday & Tuesday prior to #BSG2026
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British Society of Gerontology @britishgerontology.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
A sneak peak of the John Henry Brookes (JHB) Building on Headington Campus #OxfordBrookes where we'll be in just 3 weeks for #BSG2026!
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BSG Emerging Researchers in Ageing @bsg-era.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
NEW blog about our 2026 Conference! From community venues & local donations to zero-waste materials & low-impact ghost walk, our event embodies the BSG theme: Ageing in an Interconnected World, blending research impact with real-world responsibility. ageingissues.wordpress.com/2026/05/27/p...
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Pathways to Impact: Choices that Count
Early career researchers play a vital role in shaping the future of gerontology, yet they often have fewer opportunities to develop networks, share ideas, and build confidence in their research. Th…
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BSG Emerging Researchers in Ageing @bsg-era.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
3 weeks left to sign up for the BSG Emerging Researchers in Ageing 2026 Conference: Pathways to Impact: Publishing, Policy & Practice for ECRs #ERA2026 📆22nd & 23rd June 📍East Oxford Community Centre www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bsg-emergi...
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BSG Emerging Researchers in Ageing 2026 Conference
Pathways to Impact: Publishing, Policy and Practice for Early Career Researchers
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British Society of Gerontology @britishgerontology.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
✨Registration deadline: FRIDAY 22nd MAY✨ In 36 days #BSG2026 will take place in the award-winning John Henry Brookes Building, #OxfordBrookes University: a vibrant, contemporary space designed to bring people, ideas, learning & collaboration together.
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British Society of Gerontology @britishgerontology.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
#BSG2026 Plenary Speaker Bio: Dr Emi Kiyota (1/4) Associate Prof Emi Kiyota is an internationally recognised expert in environmental gerontology, participatory design & inclusive urban development. With over 2 decades of experience, she is dedicated to creating age-inclusive communities.
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BSG Emerging Researchers in Ageing @bsg-era.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
✨Emerging Researchers in Ageing 2026 Conference Pathways to Impact: Publishing, Policy & Practice for ECRs #ERA2026 📆22nd & 23rd June 📍East Oxford Community Centre ❗Deadline for tickets WITH accommodation 30th April ❗ www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bsg-emergi... @britishgerontology.bsky.social
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BSG Emerging Researchers in Ageing 2026 Conference
Pathways to Impact: Publishing, Policy and Practice for Early Career Researchers
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British Society of Gerontology @britishgerontology.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
#BSG2026 Plenary Speaker Bio: Prof. Sarah Harper (1/4) Prof. Sarah Harper is Professor of Gerontology at University of Oxford & Director of Oxford Institute of Population Ageing. Sarah was appointed a CBE for services to Demography in 2018 & Chair of the NGO HelpAge International in 2024.
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British Society of Gerontology @britishgerontology.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
🐦Reminder: 10 days till #BSG2026 Early bird Deadline - Don't forget to book your tickets here: app.oxfordabstracts.com/register/eve... 🏘️Accommodation (booked separately) can be organised here: shop.brookes.ac.uk/product-cata...
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British Society of Gerontology @britishgerontology.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
Meet our Plenary Speakers for #BSG2026! Plenary speaker 1: Prof. Sarah Harper, Clore Professor of Gerontology, University of Oxford Plenary speaker 2: Dr. Emi Kiyota, Associate Professor, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine and College of Design and Engineering, National University of Singapore
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British Society of Gerontology @britishgerontology.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
🚨FINAL CHANCE!!🚨 Late Breaking Deadline Wednesday 1 April 2026!! From the Local to the Global: Ageing in an Interconnected World, Oxford Brookes University #BSG2026 Don’t miss your opportunity to be part of the conversation... Submit your abstract here: app.oxfordabstracts.com/auth?redirec...
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Oxford Abstracts
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British Society of Gerontology @britishgerontology.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
🚨FINAL CHANCE!!🚨 Late Breaking Deadline Wednesday 1 April 2026!! From the Local to the Global: Ageing in an Interconnected World, Oxford Brookes University #BSG2026 Don’t miss your opportunity to be part of the conversation... Submit your abstract here: app.oxfordabstracts.com/auth?redirec...
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Rosalind Willis @roswillis.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
Sharing some reflections on teaching MSc Gerontology and MSc Global Ageing and Policy (DL) @cra-soton.bsky.social @unisouthampton.bsky.social #Gerontology #Ageing #Masters #Education @bupjournals.bsky.social @britishgerontology.bsky.social
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Lessons from delivering worldwide distance learning and on-campus gerontology education | Rosalind Willis
It is a pleasure to teach Gerontology at postgraduate level, and I love to see our alumni network growing with each year. I was delighted to be invited to contribute to the Journal of Global Ageing to...
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British Society of Gerontology @britishgerontology.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
A great opportunity for anyone with a previous affiliation to the Gerontology Department at the University of Southampton to network and reconnect!
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British Society of Gerontology @britishgerontology.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
Educational Gerontology SIG's latest webinar is now live on Ageing Bites: youtu.be/259srXG79-0?... Trish Finegan & Joe Butler speak on Ensuring the Centrality of the Older Adult Voice in the Development of an Age-Friendly University Framework for a Multi-campus Technological University
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Ensuring Centrality of the Older Adult Voice in Development of an Age-Friendly University Framework
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British Society of Gerontology @britishgerontology.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
The first 2 instalments of the collaborative series between our Early Career Group @bsg-era.bsky.social & Journal of Global Ageing #JoGA is now available on our Ageing Bites YouTube Session 1: Writing for Publication youtu.be/yd2bsDpVIxM Session 2: Strengthening your Argument youtu.be/7_XDFCdd0TQ
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British Society of Gerontology @britishgerontology.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
Missed the BSG abstract deadline? There’s still time to be part of the 55th Annual Conference at Oxford Brookes. 🚨Late Breaking Abstracts & Posters🚨 🗓 Deadline: 1 April 2026 (Early Bird Registration closes: 24 April 2026) www.britishgerontology.org/events-and-c... #BSG2026
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BSG Emerging Researchers in Ageing @bsg-era.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
Reminder! We have our Gerontology & Tonic with @fawnharradhyde.bsky.social this afternoon. Fawn will speak to us about her experience conducting research in care homes at 4pm. Sign up on Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/gerontolog...
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Gerontology & Tonic with Dr Fawn Harrad-Hyde: Care homes and carers
Fawn will share her experiences conducting research in care homes and offer advice for other early-career researchers.
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Dr Robin A Hadley @drrobinhadley1.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
@britishgerontology.bsky.social Nominations for the BSG Outstanding Achievement Award 2026 close 23rd March 2026. An Annual Prize for Outstanding Contribution to British Social Gerontology For further details: www.britishgerontology.org/bsg-awards/o...
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BSG Emerging Researchers in Ageing @bsg-era.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
BSG ERA 2026 Conference 🔎Pathways to Impact: Publishing, Policy and Practice for Early Career Researchers 📅 Monday 22nd & Tuesday 23rd June 📍 East Oxford Community Centre, 44 Princes St, Oxford, OX4 1DD www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bsg-emergi...
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British Society of Gerontology @britishgerontology.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
If you're an Early Career Researcher planning to come to the BSG Conference at Oxford Brookes this year, please check out our Emerging Researchers Conference which takes place Mon/Tue before #BSG2026 Excellent opportunity for networking & skill development in a welcoming & supportive environment!
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British Society of Gerontology @britishgerontology.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
Reminder - Upcoming submission deadlines! 🚨Symposia - Friday 23rd January 🚨Abstracts - Friday 30th January Any questions please email the conference team: bsgconference2026@britishgerontology.org #BSG2026 app.oxfordabstracts.com/auth?redirec...
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Centre for Research on Ageing - University of Southampton @cra-soton.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
Amazing @unisouthampton.bsky.social alumni writes about his experience presenting at @britishgerontology.bsky.social annual conference tinyurl.com/2zyyt9xp Valuable insights for presenters as well as for conference organisers! #Gerontology #Ageing #Research Abstracts for 2026 conference due 30 Jan.
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Innovating Aging: Reflections from Presenting AI and Aging Research at the BSG 2025 Conference from Chukwuebuka Prince Onyekere, BSG2025 Bursary Recipient
What an exciting experience it was to finally attend my first international conference! Attending the British Society of Gerontology (BSG) Conference 2025 at the University of Surrey, UK was a defi…
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British Society of Gerontology @britishgerontology.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
Happy New Year!! 🎉 Even though we're now half-way through January (?!) Who's resolution was to blog more? A reminder that Ageing Issues is always looking for new posts. Published an article? Ran an event? Or want to discuss an important policy topic - submit us a blog! ageingissues.wordpress.com
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BSG Emerging Researchers in Ageing @bsg-era.bsky.social · 05/12/2025
PhD studentship at University of Southampton, funded through the Leverhulme Doctoral Scholarship programme: Exploring online communities, resilience and wellbeing among older gay men www.southampton.ac.uk/study/postgr...
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Exploring online communities, resilience and wellbeing among older gay men | University of Southampton
Discover more about our research project: Exploring online communities, resilience and wellbeing among older gay men at the University of Southampton.
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Neil Chadborn @neilchadborn.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
@bsgtechagesig.bsky.social @bsg-era.bsky.social @britishgerontology.bsky.social @gerisoc.bsky.social
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British Society of Gerontology @britishgerontology.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
Educational Gerontology SIG hosted Shelley Canning and Gerry Eggert from University of Fraser Valley, British Columbia, Canada to speak about practices and experiences in Age-Friendly Universities. youtu.be/szudWuGOY60
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Educational Gerontology SIG: Practices and Experiences in Age Friendly Universities
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ESRC Centre for Population Change and Connecting Generations @cpc-cg.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
🕛 Join us TODAY at midday (UK time) - register to join us online, all welcome: www.cpc.ac.uk/activities/e... @bspsuk.bsky.social @phrg-standrews.bsky.social @populationeu.bsky.social @britishgerontology.bsky.social @uossocstatdemo.bsky.social
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