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Vivensa Foundation

@vivensa.bsky.social

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We fund the remarkable science and radical social change needed to help everyone to age well. vivensafoundation.org.uk

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Vivensa Foundation @vivensa.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

We are delighted to introduce Fariha Anwar, our new Investment Manager. She will work on our social investment portfolio, building the pipeline of direct investments and fund commitments that support older people to age well across the UK. #InvestmentManager #SocialInvestment

Vivensa Foundation @vivensa.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Just TWO DAYS left to register for our free, in-person ECR event - registration closes on Wednesday 30 September. 📅 When: 23 November 2026 🧭 Where: The Health Foundation in London Register here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/2026-uk-ag... #ECRevent #FreeNetworking #FundingForAgeingWell

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Vivensa Foundation @vivensa.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

🫵🏽 Could you be our next (full-time, permanent) Grants Manager? You have two weeks left to apply... Find out more about the role here: vivensafoundation.org.uk/about-us/vac... #GrantsManager #CharityJobs

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Vacancies - Vivensa Foundation

We are hiring an Investment Manager to help us use capital differently so more people can age well. Find out more and apply here.

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Vivensa Foundation @vivensa.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

📢 Join our free webinar tomorrow and find out how your work in ageing research could be recognised with a Vivensa Academy Excellence Award of £120,000… When: Thursday 24 September, 2-3pm Register here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/vivensa-ac... #ExcellenceAwards #VivensaAcademy #AgeingResearch

Vivensa Foundation @vivensa.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Just 1 week left to register for the UKARFF Early Career Researcher (ECR) event. If you're an ECR working in the ageing field, don't miss out. 📅 When: 23 November 2026 🧭 Where: The Health Foundation in London 💷 Cost: Free View the agenda and register: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/2026-uk-ag... #ECR

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2026 UK Ageing Research Funders' Forum Early Career Researchers' event

Join us to explore the latest advancements in ageing-related research and connect with fellow researchers funded by members of UKARFF.

Vivensa Foundation @vivensa.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

📅 There are just two weeks left to register for the UK Ageing Research Funders’ Forum Early Career Researcher event, taking place on 23 November 2026 at the Health Foundation in London. Registration closes on 30 September: vivensafoundation.org.uk/news/events/... #UKARFF #ECRevent

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Registration now open for the 2026 UKARFF Early Career Researchers' event - Vivensa Foundation

We are delighted to announce that registration is now open for the 2026 UKARFF Early Career Researcher's (ECRs) event!

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Vivensa Foundation @vivensa.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

🎉 We would like to offer our congratulations to @vickigphysio.bsky.social – our 2025 Senior Leader Academy Excellence Award holder – who has been appointed Vice President Research and Academic Development at the @gerisoc.bsky.social. Read more: vivensafoundation.org.uk/news/profess...

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Professor Vicki Goodwin MBE announced as new British Geriatrics Society Vice President for Research - Vivensa Foundation

Professor Vicki Goodwin MBE has been appointed Vice President Research and Academic Development at the British Geriatrics Society (BGS).

Vivensa Foundation @vivensa.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Members of the Vivensa Academy who are ECRs can apply for free priority places on Sense about Science's Standing up for Science workshops. To find out more and to book your place: vivensafoundation.org.uk/news/free-pr...

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Free priority places to build your research communication skills - Vivensa Foundation

Members of the Vivensa Academy have access to free priority places to attend Standing up for Science workshops.

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Vivensa Foundation @vivensa.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

We're delighted to welcome our new Trustee, Emma Wolverson, who'll attend her first Board meeting this week. Emma is Professor of Ageing and Dementia at the The Geller Institute of Ageing and Memory (GIAM) at the University of West London. Read more: vivensafoundation.org.uk/news/meet-ou...

Vivensa Foundation @vivensa.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

⏱️ One week until deadline⏱️ This is a reminder that if you would like to apply for a clinical research training fellowship, you have until 2 September. The scheme provides registered healthcare professionals with funding to undertake a PhD. More info: vivensafoundation.org.uk/apply-for-fu...

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Funding opportunities - Vivensa Foundation

We know that there’s a huge amount to do, so we need to prioritise. We will be focusing on some key themes for support for our current plan period (which you can find in our Strategic Framework 2025-...

Vivensa Foundation @vivensa.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Ready to kickstart your research career? This is a reminder that if you would like to apply for a Starter Grant for Clinical Lecturers with the Academy of Medical Sciences, you have one week until the deadline of 1 September. More here: vivensafoundation.org.uk/apply-for-fu... #FundingOpportunity

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Funding opportunities - Vivensa Foundation

We know that there’s a huge amount to do, so we need to prioritise. We will be focusing on some key themes for support for our current plan period (which you can find in our Strategic Framework 2025-...

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Vivensa Foundation @vivensa.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

We're collaborating with the Medical Research Council (MRC) to jointly fund their Professional Doctorate clinical research training fellowship scheme, providing registered healthcare professionals with PhD funding. Deadline: 2 Sept. vivensafoundation.org.uk/apply-for-fu... #FundingForAgeingWell

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Funding opportunities - Vivensa Foundation

We know that there’s a huge amount to do, so we need to prioritise. We will be focusing on some key themes for support for our current plan period (which you can find in our Strategic Framework 2025-...

Vivensa Foundation @vivensa.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

⌛ Two weeks left to apply for a Starter Grant for Clinical Lecturers with the Academy of Medical Sciences - the deadline is 1 September. For more information and how to apply: vivensafoundation.org.uk/apply-for-fu... #FundingForAgeingWell #FundingOpportunity

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Funding opportunities - Vivensa Foundation

We know that there’s a huge amount to do, so we need to prioritise. We will be focusing on some key themes for support for our current plan period (which you can find in our Strategic Framework 2025-...

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NIHR Policy Research Unit: Healthy Ageing (NIHR HAPRU) @nihrhapru.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

📢 New publication in @bmc.springernature.com (BMC Geriatrics) from our PhD student, Yang Yang, jointly funded with @vivensa.bsky.social: "Barriers and facilitators to physical activity among older Chinese adults in the UK". The article can be freely accessed here: link.springer.com/article/10.1...

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Barriers and facilitators to physical activity among older Chinese adults in the UK: a qualitative descriptive study - BMC Geriatrics

Background The Chinese community is one of the important ethnic groups in the UK, with a significant proportion entering older age. Older Chinese adults face ageing-related challenges and cultural bar...

Vivensa Foundation @vivensa.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

🎉 Good news - we've passed the @amrc-uk.bsky.social Expert Review Audit! Meeting AMRC's six principles of expert review demonstrates that we use robust and rigorous funding processes, helping us to fund high-quality research that can help everyone in the UK to age well.

Vivensa Foundation @vivensa.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

⏱️ Two weeks left to apply for the latest round of our Joint Undergraduate Research Placement Scheme with @gerisoc.bsky.social - the deadline is 22 July. Find out more: vivensafoundation.org.uk/apply-for-fu... #AgeingRelatedResearch #FundingOpportunity #FundingForAgeingWell

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Funding opportunities - Vivensa Foundation

We know that there’s a huge amount to do, so we need to prioritise. We will be focusing on some key themes for support for our current plan period (which you can find in our Strategic Framework 2025-...

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Vivensa Foundation @vivensa.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

⏱️A reminder that if you'd like to apply for the latest round of our Joint Undergraduate Research Placement Scheme with the @gerisoc.bsky.social, the deadline is 22 July. Find out more here: vivensafoundation.org.uk/apply-for-fu... #AgeingRelatedResearch #FundingOpportunity

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Funding opportunities - Vivensa Foundation

We know that there’s a huge amount to do, so we need to prioritise. We will be focusing on some key themes for support for our current plan period (which you can find in our Strategic Framework 2025-...

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British Geriatrics Society @gerisoc.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Voting is now open for our next President Elect. If you are a BGS member with voting eligibility, check your inbox now for your personalised link.

Vivensa Foundation @vivensa.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

As part of our work with Moore Kingston Smith Nonprofit Group on the Vivensa Capability Development Programme, we invited charity leaders to ask us anything. The result is a new seven-part video playlist, now available on our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis... #AskUsAnything

Vivensa Foundation @vivensa.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Our Vivensa Academy member of the month is Prof Chris Warhurst, Director of the IER at the University of Warwick. One of his current research projects is on improving older patient care through better flow from hospital to adult social care. Read more: vivensafoundation.org.uk/academy-igni...

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New research on delayed hospital discharge supported by Ignition funding - Vivensa Foundation

The Institute for Employment Research (IER) was awarded Vivensa Academy Ignition funding to look into delayed hospital discharge.

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Vivensa Foundation @vivensa.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

The new round of our Joint Undergraduate Research Placement Scheme with the @gerisoc.bsky.social is now open to applications! It aims to increase opportunities for undergraduate students to engage in ageing-related research. More: vivensafoundation.org.uk/apply-for-fu... #AgeingRelatedResearch

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Funding opportunities - Vivensa Foundation

We know that there’s a huge amount to do, so we need to prioritise. We will be focusing on some key themes for support for our current plan period (which you can find in our Strategic Framework 2025-...

Vivensa Foundation @vivensa.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

🏘️ We're working with @housinglin.bsky.social on the SHAPE Exchange (Suitable Housing for an Ageing Population Evidence Exchange). Yesterday Sarah, our Head of Communities and Governance, chaired Housing LIN's #HAPPIHour webinar on the subject. Watch back here: www.housinglin.org.uk/Events/SHAPE...

Vivensa Foundation @vivensa.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Today is #AgeWithoutLimitsDay organised by @ageingbetter.bsky.social. We’re proud to support people and projects that question ageism – today and every day. Let's build a future in which older age is understood and celebrated. Read more: vivensafoundation.org.uk/news/the-que... #QuestionAgeism

Vivensa Foundation @vivensa.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Pre-call announcement 📢 We are delighted to again be partnering with the British Geriatrics Society on our Joint Undergraduate Research Placement Scheme and will open for applications in the coming weeks. Find out more: vivensafoundation.org.uk/apply-for-fu... #FundingOpportunity

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Funding opportunities - Vivensa Foundation

We know that there’s a huge amount to do, so we need to prioritise. We will be focusing on some key themes for support for our current plan period (which you can find in our Strategic Framework 2025-...

Vivensa Foundation @vivensa.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

🏆 Congratulations to Dr Claire McDonald who is one of two recipients of our 2026 Rising Star Vivensa Academy Excellence Award. You can read about her work, research and plans for the funding here: vivensafoundation.org.uk/news/laying-... #VivensaAcademyExcellenceAwards #RisingStar

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Laying the foundations for translational geroscience: A spotlight on our 2026 Rising Star - Vivensa Foundation

We speak to one of our two 2026 Rising Stars, Dr Claire McDonald, about her work in the emerging field of translational geroscience.

Vivensa Foundation @vivensa.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Have caregiving responsibilities ever made it hard to say yes to an opportunity that could support your career? Our 2025 Rising Star @tobyellmers.bsky.social has created the Caregiving Support Award for Ageing Research. Find out how to apply for up to £500: www.imperial.ac.uk/brain-scienc...

The Caregiving Support Award for Ageing Research

The Caregiving Support Award for Ageing Research provides financial support to help early and mid-career researchers meet additional childcare or dep...

Vivensa Foundation @vivensa.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

🎙️Episode 2 of the Drs Confess podcast (sponsored by us) is out now. This time the Drs make confessions from the edge of academic promotion. Listen in for honest reflections and a surprise guest who will always tell you you’re doing great: www.buzzsprout.com/1997364/epis... #DrsConfess

Confessions from the Edge of Promotion - Drs Confess

“Should I go for it?!” The journey to the next step in your career is often a challenging one, and the decision to start that journey can be just as hard. In this episode, Helen and Kate share their c...

Vivensa Foundation @vivensa.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

🏆 We sat down with Professor Nathan Davies, the recipient of our 2026 Senior Leader Vivensa Academy Excellence Award, and talked inclusion, building capacity and his plans for the award funding. Read the article in full: vivensafoundation.org.uk/news/leading... #SeniorLeader

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Leading with inclusion and positivity: A spotlight on our 2026 Senior Leader - Vivensa Foundation

Professor Nathan Davies is the recipient of our 2026 Senior Leader Vivensa Academy Excellence Award. We speak about what makes a good leader.

Vivensa Foundation @vivensa.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

We’ve seen a growing interest in community-engaged research. And while there's plenty of advice for researchers and community groups looking to work together, there is little practical guidance for research funders. Our new report helps address that gap: vivensafoundation.org.uk/news/part-of...

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‘Part of the glue’: how research funders can support more equitable partnerships in community-engaged research - Vivensa Foundation

Our new report examines how research funders can support more equitable partnerships between community organisations and researchers.

Vivensa Foundation @vivensa.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

🌱 We would like to introduce our recently appointed Early Career Postdoctoral Fellows: 👋🏽 Dr Emily Fisher 👋🏽 Dr Jack B. Roberts 👋🏽 Nuno Koch Esteves, PhD 👋🏽 Dr Xiaowen (Shirley) Ma 🔗 Read the article and find out how you can apply for the same Fellowship: vivensafoundation.org.uk/news/introdu...

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Introducing our 2026 Early Career Postdoctoral Fellows - Vivensa Foundation

We are delighted to introduce Dr Emily Fisher, Dr Jack Roberts, Dr Nuno Koch Esteves and Dr Xiaowen (Shirley) Ma as our 2026 Early Career Post-Doctoral Fellows

Vivensa Foundation @vivensa.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

⏱️ Two weeks left to apply for these excellent funding opportunities... ✅ Proleptic Postdoctoral Fellowship scheme ✅ Early Career Postdoctoral Fellowship The deadline for both is Friday 22 May, 5pm More here and how to apply: vivensafoundation.org.uk/apply-for-fu... #FundingForAgeingWell

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Funding opportunities - Vivensa Foundation

We know that there’s a huge amount to do, so we need to prioritise. We will be focusing on some key themes for support for our current plan period (which you can find in our Strategic Framework 2025-...

Vivensa Foundation @vivensa.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

We've partnered with Sense about Science to offer Academy members who are ECRs free priority places on their Voice of Young Science Programme. The next in-person workshop takes place on Thursday 14 May at Norwich Research Park. Book here: vivensafoundation.org.uk/academy-lear... #VivensaAcademy

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Free priority places to build your confidence and skills to talk about your research - Vivensa Foundation

We are offering Academy members who are ECRs free places on Sense about Science's Voice of Young Science Programme.

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Vivensa Foundation @vivensa.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

❓Do you want to join our Board of Trustees? Are you dedicated to improving how we all age? Due to a retirement, we’re recruiting a Trustee. More information and how to apply here: vivensafoundation.org.uk/about-us/vac... Closing date: 17 May 2026, 5pm #BoardOpportunity #CharityGovernance

Vivensa Foundation @vivensa.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

🏆 We sat down with Dr Mahmoud Maina - one of two 'Rising Star' winners in our 2026 Vivensa Academy Excellence Awards. We spoke about the Alzheimer's research he’s conducting across two continents. Read more: vivensafoundation.org.uk/news/alzheim... #VivensaAcademyExcellenceAwards

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Alzheimer’s research has a genetic ancestry gap: How our 2026 Rising Star is working to close it - Vivensa Foundation

We talk to Dr Mahmoud Maina - our 2026 Rising Star in the Vivensa Academy Excellence Awards - about his research spanning two continents.

Vivensa Foundation @vivensa.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

⏱️ Just over a week left to apply for the role of Investment Manager - deadline is Friday 8 May. The Investment Manager will help build and lead our social investment practice. Full job description and how to apply here: vivensafoundation.org.uk/about-us/vac... #InvestmentManager #CharityJobs

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Vivensa Foundation @vivensa.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

We have just published a selection of the photos taken by FilmFolk at our Annual Symposium last week. You can take a look here: vivensafoundation.org.uk/news/photos-... #AnnualSymposium2026 #FundingForAgeingWell

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Photos from our 2026 Annual Symposium - Vivensa Foundation

On 23 April 2026 we hosted our Annual Symposium at the IET in London. Here are a selection of photos from the day.

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muarg.bsky.social @muarg.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

🧵 And that’s a wrap on our community event. Huge thanks to everyone who shared their time, knowledge and experiences today. 📚You can find out more about our @vivensa.bsky.social national Team Award and our recent publication here: www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/m... #MUARG #UrbanAgeing

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Vicki Goodwin MBE @vickigphysio.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Being part of @nihr.bsky.social for the past 20 years has had such an impact on my career. Without them taking a punt on a physio to do a PhD back in 2006, i wouldn't be where I am today #NIHR20 @thecsp.bsky.social @gerisoc.bsky.social @vivensa.bsky.social

Vivensa Foundation @vivensa.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

🏆 We sat down with the ‘Team Achievement’ winners in our annual Vivensa Academy Excellence Awards – @muarg.bsky.social. Read the interview here: vivensafoundation.org.uk/news/working... #FundingForAgeingWell #VivensaAcademyExcellenceAwards

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Working towards a shared goal: A spotlight on our 2026 Team Achievement winners - Vivensa Foundation

We talk to the winners of the new ‘Team Achievement’ category in our annual Vivensa Academy Excellence Awards – MUARG.

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AGE Research Group @newcastleage.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Congratulations to AGE group member Dr Claire McDonald winning a @vivensa.bsky.social Academy Rising Star Excellence Award 🎉for her outstanding work in translational geroscience, trialling new treatments for age related conditions and #MLTC Well deserved!👏 @nihrnewcastlebrc.bsky.social

Vivensa Foundation @vivensa.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

In case you missed our Annual Symposium in London yesterday, or just want to relive some of those brilliant moments, we have written a summary of the day here: vivensafoundation.org.uk/news/2026-an... #VivensaSymposium2026 #EvidenceIntoPractice #FundingForAgeingWell

Vivensa Foundation @vivensa.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Our Annual Symposium is underway! The sun is shining over London and our CEO Katy Saunders has just opened the event focusing on the importance of two of our six values - collaboration and inclusion. #EvidenceIntoPractice #VivensaSymposium2026 #FundingForAgeingWell

Vivensa Foundation @vivensa.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

One month left to apply for our: ✅ Proleptic Postdoctoral Fellowship ✅ Early Career Postdoctoral Fellowship The deadline for both opportunities is Friday 22 May, 5pm and you can find more information here: vivensafoundation.org.uk/apply-for-fu... #FundingForAgeingWell

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Funding opportunities - Vivensa Foundation

We know that there’s a huge amount to do, so we need to prioritise. We will be focusing on some key themes for support for our current plan period (which you can find in our Strategic Framework 2025-...

Vivensa Foundation @vivensa.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

⏱️ You have just over two weeks left to apply for the newly created role of Investment Manager - the deadline is Friday 8 May. Find the full job description and how to apply here: vivensafoundation.org.uk/about-us/vac... #InvestmentJobs #CharityJobs

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Vacancies - Vivensa Foundation

We are hiring an Investment Manager to help us use capital differently so more people can age well. Find out more and apply here.

Vivensa Foundation @vivensa.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

We are delighted to share the news that Vivensa Foundation is sponsoring Dr Helen Nuttall and Dr Kate Slade’s ‘Drs Confess’ podcast for the next year. Read more here: vivensafoundation.org.uk?p=27389 #AdademicLife #ScienceCommunication #DrsConfessPodcast

Vivensa Foundation @vivensa.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

👤 Would you like to join our team? We have recently listed two new vacancies on our website: ✅ Investment Manager (deadline Friday 8 May 2026) ✅ Trustee (deadline Sunday 17 May 2026) Find out more about both here: vivensafoundation.org.uk/about-us/vac... #FundingForAgeingWell

Vivensa Foundation @vivensa.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

✨ Last few places remaining for Academy members to get a funded place on First Create The Media‘s Ready TEDdy Go! interactive workshop on Wednesday 13 May in London. ✨ Find out more and to secure your space: vivensafoundation.org.uk/news/academy... #VivensaAcademy

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Funded storytelling and presenting training for Academy members - Vivensa Foundation

We are offering 25 Academy members a funded place on First Create The Media's Ready TEDdy Go! storytelling and presenting workshop.

Vivensa Foundation @vivensa.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

📢 We are hiring! Following the launch of our Strategic Framework last year, we are seeking to recruit an Investment Manager. This is a new, permanent and full-time role in an organisation of ten staff. More here: vivensafoundation.org.uk/about-us/vac... #socialinvestment #impactinvesting #ageingwell

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Dr Mengxing J @drmengxing.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

I am looking for a Research Assistant to support the early development of the Network for Ethnicity, Migration and Ageing (NEMA). #NEMA is supported by @vivensa.bsky.social and @uniofstandrews.bsky.social nemanetwork.org/job-research... Application deadline: 22 April 2026, 11:59 pm (UK time)

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Research Assistant for the Network for Ethnicity, Migration and Ageing (NEMA) – NEMA – Network for Ethnicity, Migration and AgeingResearch Assistant for the Network for Ethnicity, Migration and Ageing (NEMA) – NEMA – Network for Ethnicity, Migration and Ageing

We are seeking a Research Assistant to support the early development of the Network for Ethnicity, Migration and Ageing (NEMA), a new initiative that aims to connect research, policy, and practice on ethnicity, migration and ageing in the UK.

Vivensa Foundation @vivensa.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

💷 Our Investment Committee is responsible for investing our £180m endowment across public and private market asset classes, alongside social investments. We spoke to three of its members about what it’s like to serve on the Committee: vivensafoundation.org.uk/news/what-it... #InvestmentCommittee

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What it’s like to be on our Investment Committee - Vivensa Foundation

Our Investment Committee is responsible for investing our £180m endowment. We chat to three members of the Committee.