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Rosalind Willis

@roswillis.bsky.social
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Associate Professor in Gerontology at the University of Southampton, UK. Research into ageing, ethnicity, mental health, social care, informal care. Health of Irish migrants. Teaching gerontology, dementia, crime and older people, qualitative methods.

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glastomichelle.bsky.social @glastomichelle.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
Looking out of the window now I almost can't believe I caught this colour at sunrise. It is and was torrential rain here in Glastonbury. It was brief but intense.
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Rosalind Willis @roswillis.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
My early source references for the Odyssey are these books and Ulysses 31
Two BBC books from Tony Robinson's children's TV show about the Odyssey
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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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Rosalind Willis @roswillis.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
I love the magnificence of Avebury stone circle, which still manages to feel friendly and warm
A person and dog looking very small in front of an enormous standing stone at Avebury stone circle
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Rosalind Willis @roswillis.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
You can take a dog to lavender, but you can't make him sniff
A black-and-white Silken Windhound stands with his back to a lavender field, resolutely looking in the other direction
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Rosalind Willis @roswillis.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
That's true commitment to BSG for you! 🤣
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glastomichelle.bsky.social @glastomichelle.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Mysterious and magical sunrise on Glastonbury Tor this morning.
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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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Rosalind Willis @roswillis.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
Congratulations @bsg-era.bsky.social for planning a conference with low carbon and community venues. Inspiring leadership!
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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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Southampton Ageing and Gerontology Talent scholarship | University of Southampton
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Rosalind Willis @roswillis.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
Teaching is one of the best parts of my job and I get to meet amazing students. It was an honour to be nominated for a teaching award, and I was so surprised and happy to win Best Academic Support at last night's ceremony! @cra-soton.bsky.social @unisouthampton.bsky.social #AcademicAwards2026
Ros Willis sitting down holding an award certificate Big screen with the title welcome to the academic awards ceremony 2026
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Rosalind Willis @roswillis.bsky.social · 26/04/2026
Stunning flowers on display at the moment. The bees are very happy.
Hawthorn blossom A bluebell wood
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Rosalind Willis @roswillis.bsky.social · 05/04/2026
A gentle forest spirit enjoys the sunshine
A black-and-white Silken Windhound stands in a forest clearing. His eyes are half-closed and he looks like he is smiling.
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Rosalind Willis @roswillis.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
Stunning light on Raven's Crag today
A man and a dog stand on a mountain crag overlooking a lake. Blue sky and white clouds surround them.
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Rosalind Willis @roswillis.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
Only one week left to apply for a Commonwealth Scholarship to study MSc Global Ageing / Gerontology by distance learning at the University of Southampton!
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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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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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Rosalind Willis @roswillis.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
It's always a special day when your PhD student succeeds in their viva voice! Many congratulations to Lilian Odaro who defended her thesis on dementia caregiving networks in Nigeria. @cra-soton.bsky.social @unisouthampton.bsky.social #PhD #research #Gerontology #Nigeria #Africa #caregivers
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I’m very happy to share that I have successfully defended my PhD thesis (on the Lived Experiences of Carers Negotiating Dementia Care in Nigeria) and passed with very minor corrections 🤩🥳. My… | Lili...
I’m very happy to share that I have successfully defended my PhD thesis (on the Lived Experiences of Carers Negotiating Dementia Care in Nigeria) and passed with very minor corrections 🤩🥳. My sincere...
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Nigel Monaghan @nigelmonaghan-nh.bsky.social · 01/02/2026
Happy Imbolc from Ireland, a pagan festival marking the return of light after winter and the beginning of lambing season. Day of the goddess Brigid (later adopted as the Christian ‘St Brigid’) associated with wisdom, poetry, healing, and domesticated animals. #SpeirGorm en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Imbolc
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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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Matthew Willis (Naval Air History) @navalairhistory.com · 22/12/2025
This slender reindeer wishes Bluesky a happy Christmas
Nikolai the silken windhound wearing red felt reindeer antlers and a red sparkly dickie bow, with Christmas tree lights in the background
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Rosalind Willis @roswillis.bsky.social · 16/12/2025
Wintergrad @unisouthampton.bsky.social is such a lovely event! It was great to catch up with some of our new #Gerontology and #GlobalAgeing MSc and PhD graduates to help them celebrate today.
Dr Rosalind Willis, Dr Elisabeth Schroeder-Butterfill, and Dr Dalia Tsimpida from the Department of Gerontology, University of Southampton. They are wearing graduation robes.Staff from the Department of Gerontology celebrate with new graduates from the MSc Gerontology at the University of Southampton.
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Rosalind Willis @roswillis.bsky.social · 16/12/2025
Looking forward to graduation today @unisouthampton.bsky.social Congratulations to all of our #Gerontology and #GlobalAgeing MSc graduates! @cra-soton.bsky.social
Graduation robes hanging up on racks
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Rosalind Willis @roswillis.bsky.social · 07/12/2025
Today's advent calendar window is on theme for me: a lovely longboi
An open window on a traditional advent calendar shows a blue sighthound covered in stars, wearing a Santa hat
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Rosalind Willis @roswillis.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
One week until the deadline! Apply now for a scholarship to study MSc Gerontology at the University of Southampton #Masters #Ageing #Gerontology #Scholarship #Commonwealth #UK
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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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Rosalind Willis @roswillis.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
Want to study #Gerontology in Southampton? @unisouthampton.bsky.social The Department of Gerontology is accepting applications from eligible #Commonwealth countries to study our MSc Gerontology in-person programme in 2026-27. Application deadline is 9th Dec 2025. shorturl.at/HiCy9 shorturl.ac/IvlHj
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MSc Gerontology 9309 (1 year) | University of Southampton
Discover our Gerontology master’s degree. Learn about ageing and the impact of an ageing population on society, labour markets, welfare systems and families.
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Rosalind Willis @roswillis.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
Autumn colours on campus this morning @unisouthampton.bsky.social
Row of trees wearing their Autumn colours of orange, red, and gold.
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Rosalind Willis @roswillis.bsky.social · 31/10/2025
Batdog wishes you a happy Halloween
A black-and-white Silken Windhound wearing bat-ears on his head, sits in front of a tree shedding its red autumn leaves on the ground.
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Rosalind Willis @roswillis.bsky.social · 07/10/2025
Come to our Virtual Open Day on 15th October 11:00-12:00 UK time. Hear more about our #Masters and #PhD programmes in #Gerontology and #GloabalAgeing and Policy. Ask questions about #Careers and #Scholarships. Go to shorturl.at/hRz33 and search for ageing or gerontology @unisouthampton.bsky.social
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Postgraduate open days and visits | University of Southampton
Explore our online master’s open day or book an live online event. Get answers to your questions on postgraduate funding, subject options & postgraduate life.
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Rosalind Willis @roswillis.bsky.social · 24/09/2025
Delighted to be interviewed this morning on Voice of Islam Radio. Great chance to reflect on my 25 years of research on #ethnicity, #caregiving, and #dementia. To read about my work see shorturl.at/qtsiA @britishgerontology.bsky.social @unisouthampton.bsky.social @voiceofislamuk.bsky.social
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Rosalind Margaret Willis | University of Southampton
Doctor Rosalind Willis is a Associate Professor at the University of Southampton
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Rachel Moss @menysnoweballes.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
On #WorldSuicidePreventionDay, here's a post for those of us who have lost someone to suicide or who fear losing someone that way: rachelemoss.com/2025/09/10/o...
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On World Suicide Prevention Day 2025
53 months ago today my husband of seven years (and partner of 14) stepped out into an early spring morning, walked into our garage, and sometime thereafter took his own life. Every September therea…
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WHO @who.int · 10/09/2025
Today is #WorldSuicidePreventionDay. Worried someone might be struggling with suicidal thoughts? Your presence can be powerful. A simple check-in could be the lifeline they need. 💙 Learn more about #SuicidePrevention 👉 bit.ly/4phPYKi
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Rosalind Willis @roswillis.bsky.social · 03/09/2025
One of Ireland's magnificent grey crows, about to launch after nabbing a leftover pastry.
A bird of the corvid family with black head, wings, and tail, but a light grey body. He is perched on a bench, back to the camera, wings spread, about to take off.
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glastomichelle.bsky.social @glastomichelle.bsky.social · 03/09/2025
Avalon beckons. Have a fabulous Wednesday everyone.
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Patrick J. Hurst @insertmontage.com · 02/09/2025
I hope this email finds you well. How the email found me #GBBO
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Rosalind Willis @roswillis.bsky.social · 02/09/2025
Heather and gorse on Howth Head
Purple heather and yellow gorse flowers
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Rosalind Willis @roswillis.bsky.social · 01/09/2025
Stocking up on the Irish staples during a trip home
Tayto crisps, Erin oxtail soup, Club orange, Brennan's bread, and chocolate Kimberleys.
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Rosalind Willis @roswillis.bsky.social · 19/08/2025
Sniffing out research questions #SecondaryAnalysis #Research #Hound
Black and white Silken Windhound with his nose to the ground in a field
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Rosalind Willis @roswillis.bsky.social · 15/08/2025
Very sad to hear of the death of Anthea Tinker. She was a giant in the Gerontology world, and a great support to me during my PhD at King's College London, even though I was not her student. I will remember her fondly. shorturl.at/avHTT
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In Memoriam: Professor Anthea Tinker CBE
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Professor Anthea Tinker
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Rosalind Willis @roswillis.bsky.social · 20/07/2025
Attractive archway of buddleia #LakeDistrict
Buddleia plant with large cones of light purple flowers, forming an archway by leaning over to touch the ground.
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Rosalind Willis @roswillis.bsky.social · 19/07/2025
Rather magnificent thistles #LakeDistrict
Thistles with bright pink flowers in sunshine
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Rosalind Willis @roswillis.bsky.social · 19/07/2025
Meeting a friend in Whinlatter forest #LakeDistrict
A black and white Silken Windhound touching noses with a wooden carving of a fox, in a shady forest clearing.
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Rosalind Willis @roswillis.bsky.social · 16/07/2025
A windswept Windhound #LakeDistrict
A black-and-white long-haired dog standing on a Lake District fell summit with his fur blowing in the wind
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Rosalind Willis @roswillis.bsky.social · 13/07/2025
Spent a couple of happy hours at Castlerigg stone circle this afternoon. The views in every direction are stunning, because the stones are cradled by a ring of fells.
Castlerigg stone circle. A circle of standing stones surrounded by a ring of Lake District fells. Blue sky with white clouds overhead.
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Rosalind Willis @roswillis.bsky.social · 12/07/2025
My walking companion has heard something that needs investigating
A black and white Silken Windhound stands with his front legs on a bench, looking alert
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BSG Emerging Researchers in Ageing @bsg-era.bsky.social · 29/06/2025
Hope everyone made it safely home and is enjoying a relaxing weekend after a week of #BSG2025 & #ERA2025 chaos. It's my pleasure to announce the BSG ERA chair 🪑 trio for 2025/26... 🪑Outgoing: Lisa Davison 🪑Chair: Amy Prescott 🪑Incoming: Christoph Heuser
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Rosalind Willis @roswillis.bsky.social · 25/06/2025
Southampton Gerontology alumni are well-represented at the #BSG2025 conference. Here is Prince Onyekere with his poster presentation on artificial intelligence enhanced interventions for older people @cra-soton.bsky.social
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Rosalind Willis @roswillis.bsky.social · 25/06/2025
Here we have Southampton Gerontology alumnus Prince Ekoh presenting two posters at today's #BSG2025 conference!
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