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Centre for Research on Ageing - University of Southampton

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The Centre for Research on Ageing (CRA) at the University of Southampton is a leading multidisciplinary centre studying ageing and influencing policy locally, nationally, and globally.

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Rosalind Willis @roswillis.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
New open access article on important but neglected health topic: #dementia and pelvic organ prolapse doi.org/10.1155/HSC/... Great to work with colleagues at Glasgow Caledonian and beyond @glasgowcaledonian.bsky.social @unisouthampton.bsky.social @britishgerontology.bsky.social @gerisoc.bsky.social
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Triangles of Care: Pessary Care for Women With Pelvic Organ Prolapse and Dementia
Background Pelvic organ prolapse and dementia are both common conditions which increase in prevalence with age. Women who have prolapse and dementia may have a different clinical presentation from t...
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Centre for Research on Ageing - University of Southampton @cra-soton.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
Congratulations to our own PhD student Valentina Hinojosa for winning Stirling Prize Runner Up at this year's British Society of Gerontology conference! #BSG2026 @britishgerontology.bsky.social @unisouthampton.bsky.social
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Centre for Research on Ageing - University of Southampton @cra-soton.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
We had a wonderful day looking back over 20 years of Gerontology teaching and research @unisouthampton.bsky.social Thank you to our alumni and former colleagues who journeyed to see us!
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20 years of Gerontology at Southampton On 19 June 2026 the Department of Gerontology at University of Southampton at the University of Southampton hosted a reunion, bringing together former… | Depart...
20 years of Gerontology at Southampton On 19 June 2026 the Department of Gerontology at University of Southampton at the University of Southampton hosted a reunion, bringing together former colleague...
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Centre for Research on Ageing - University of Southampton @cra-soton.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
Scholarship Opportunity 🎓 The Southampton Ageing & Gerontology Talent Scholarship offers 2 x £5,000 awards for UK & international postgraduates. Ready to shape the future of ageing? Apply by 12 June: www.southampton.ac.uk/study/fees-f... #Scholarship #Gerontology #GlobalAgeing
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Centre for Research on Ageing - University of Southampton @cra-soton.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
Congratulations to our own Dr Rosalind Willis who won Best Academic Support at yesterday's SUSU Academic Awards ceremony!
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Centre for Research on Ageing - University of Southampton @cra-soton.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
Calling all alumni, former staff, and visitors of the Centre for Research on Ageing / Dept of Gerontology at the University of Southampton. Come to our reunion event 19 June 2026 to celebrate 20 years of #Gerontology @unisouthampton.bsky.social tinyurl.com/mr3wzkmj @britishgerontology.bsky.social
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Gerontology Reunion
The Department of Gerontology and Centre for Research on Ageing, University of Southampton, are nearing their 20th Anniversary. To celebrate, we are organising a Gerontology Reunion on Friday, 19th Ju...
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Centre for Research on Ageing - University of Southampton @cra-soton.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
Amazing Scholarship Opportunity! Applications now open for Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships 2026 @unisouthampton Deadline 31 March 2026. MSc Gerontology (DL) and MSc Global Ageing and Policy (DL) tinyurl.com/ssdhfuzr
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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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Centre for Research on Ageing - University of Southampton @cra-soton.bsky.social · 16/12/2025
Very proud of all our MSc and PhD graduates in the Department of Gerontology. Congratulations to you all!
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Rosalind Willis @roswillis.bsky.social · 26/11/2025
Always exciting to see my PhD students present their research. Here is Yuan Wang presenting a poster entitled Perceptions and utilisation of community care services among older people in China, at today's Doctoral Research Poster Showcase. @unisouthampton.bsky.social #PhD #Gerontology #Ageing
Yuan Wang, Elisabeth Schroeder-Butterfill, and Rosalind Willis standing in front of Yuan's poster of her PhD project.
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Centre for Research on Ageing - University of Southampton @cra-soton.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
Prestigious scholarship opportunity! We are delighted to announce we are eligible to host a Commonwealth Shared Scholarship for 2026-27. Open to applicants from eligible countries to study MSc Gerontology in person at University of Southampton. Deadline 9th Dec. shorturl.at/IvlHj shorturl.at/HiCy9
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Rosalind Willis @roswillis.bsky.social · 25/06/2025
Continuing an action-packed British Society of Gerontology conference, Southampton's Christoph Heuser delivers an engaging talk today on goals in later life @cra-soton.bsky.social @ch-he.bsky.social #BSG2025
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Rosalind Willis @roswillis.bsky.social · 24/06/2025
@ch-he.bsky.social having a busy day at #BSGERA2025
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Rosalind Willis @roswillis.bsky.social · 24/06/2025
One of our illustrious MSc Gerontology alumni, Sally Clark, presenting at #BSGERA2025 British Society of Gerontology's Emerging Researchers on Ageing event @cra-soton.bsky.social @unisouthampton.bsky.social
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British Society of Gerontology @britishgerontology.bsky.social · 25/06/2025
Well done to our Stirling Prize Winners! Please do check out the posters during the conference! 1st place - Esther Ng'ambi 2nd place - Gabriella Ramos Bonilla 👏👏👏👏👏 #BSG2025
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Rosalind Willis @roswillis.bsky.social · 25/06/2025
My PhD student Claire Poppy presents her research at today's #BSG2025 conference
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Rosalind Willis @roswillis.bsky.social · 25/06/2025
And here is Gabi with the highly commended poster! #BSG2025 @cra-soton.bsky.social
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Rosalind Willis @roswillis.bsky.social · 25/06/2025
Delighted to see another illustrious alumni from the Southampton MSc Gerontology Mike Ming-Kai Cheng, presenting a poster from his PhD at Lancaster today at the British Society of Gerontology conference #BSG2025 @cra-soton.bsky.social
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Rosalind Willis @roswillis.bsky.social · 25/06/2025
Outstanding! University of Southampton Gerontology PhD student Gabriela Ramos Bonilla wins runner up in the Stirling Prize at the British Society of Gerontology conference today! #BSG2025 @cra-soton.bsky.social @unisouthampton.bsky.social
A woman walks on stage to receive her prize, while her research poster is displayed on the big screen.
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Rosalind Willis @roswillis.bsky.social · 02/06/2025
Looking forward to hearing about the exciting research of our PhD students at our annual Gerontology Department PhD conference today. Always great to hear how their projects have developed over the year #Gerontology #Ageing #PhD #research @unisouthampton.bsky.social @cra-soton.bsky.social
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Centre for Research on Ageing - University of Southampton @cra-soton.bsky.social · 22/05/2025
Don't miss out! 🌟 Funding your MSc in Gerontology or Global Ageing could be easier with our £5,000 scholarship. Apply by 30 May 2025! Find out more ➡️ www.southampton.ac.uk/study/fees-f... #Gerontology #Scholarship #Postgraduate
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Southampton Ageing and Gerontology Talent scholarship
Two scholarships of £5,000 are available to UK and international students applying to study an eligible postgraduate Ageing and Gerontology programme in 2025.
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Centre for Research on Ageing - University of Southampton @cra-soton.bsky.social · 16/05/2025
Deadline approaching! Apply for a full-tuition Commonwealth Scholarship to study MSc Gerontology or Global Ageing (Distance Learning) at Southampton! Apply now ➡️ cscuk.fcdo.gov.uk/scholarships... #CommonwealthScholarships #PostgraduateStudy #DistanceLearning
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Commonwealth Distance Learning Master's Scholarships - Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK
The Commonwealth Distance Learning programme is one of three Master’s programmes offered by the Commonwealth Scholarships Commission.
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Centre for Research on Ageing - University of Southampton @cra-soton.bsky.social · 14/05/2025
There's still time! ⏳ Apply for the £5,000 Southampton Ageing and Gerontology Talent Scholarship! For MSc Gerontology & Global Ageing programmes (on-campus or distance learning). Deadline: 30 May 2025. Details ➡️ www.southampton.ac.uk/study/fees-f... #GlobalAgeing #Funding #Postgrad
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Southampton Ageing and Gerontology Talent scholarship
Two scholarships of £5,000 are available to UK and international students applying to study an eligible postgraduate Ageing and Gerontology programme in 2025.
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Centre for Research on Ageing - University of Southampton @cra-soton.bsky.social · 13/05/2025
Curious about studying ageing or global policy? Our Virtual Open Event is now on-demand! Watch the session and explore resources via our iVent booth. Register to access: unisouthampton.ivent-pro.com/events/msc-p... #Gerontology #PhDLife #MScStudy #Southampton
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Centre for Research on Ageing - University of Southampton @cra-soton.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
Want to study ageing & policy fully online with no tuition fees? 🌍 10 Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships available at Southampton! Deadline: 20 May 2025. Info ➡️ cscuk.fcdo.gov.uk/scholarships... #Scholarships #Gerontology #GlobalAgeing
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Commonwealth Distance Learning Master's Scholarships - Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK
The Commonwealth Distance Learning programme is one of three Master’s programmes offered by the Commonwealth Scholarships Commission.
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Centre for Research on Ageing - University of Southampton @cra-soton.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
Thinking about postgraduate study in ageing and gerontology? Apply for our £5,000 Southampton Ageing and Gerontology Talent Scholarship! 🎓 Open to UK & international students. More info ➡️ www.southampton.ac.uk/study/fees-f... #Gerontology #Scholarships #HigherEd
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Southampton Ageing and Gerontology Talent scholarship
Two scholarships of £5,000 are available to UK and international students applying to study an eligible postgraduate Ageing and Gerontology programme in 2025.
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Centre for Research on Ageing - University of Southampton @cra-soton.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
Fully funded scholarships available! Study MSc Gerontology or Global Ageing & Policy by distance learning at Southampton. Open to citizens of eligible Commonwealth countries! Apply by 20 May ➡️ : cscuk.fcdo.gov.uk/scholarships... #CommonwealthScholarships #DistanceLearning
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Commonwealth Distance Learning Master's Scholarships - Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK
The Commonwealth Distance Learning programme is one of three Master’s programmes offered by the Commonwealth Scholarships Commission.
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Centre for Research on Ageing - University of Southampton @cra-soton.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
Thinking about studying ageing and policy? Join our Virtual Open Event on 8 May, 12:00 UK time! Explore MSc/PhD in Gerontology & Global Ageing at the University of Southampton. Register here: app.geckoform.com/public/#/mod... #Gerontology #GlobalAgeing #PhD #MSc #VirtualEvent
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Centre for Research on Ageing - University of Southampton @cra-soton.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
We’re happy to join the Bluesky community! 🌟 Follow us at cra-soton.bsky.social for updates on ageing research and more. Please share with your network — we’d love to connect! #Gerontology #GlobalAgeing #Bluesky
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