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The British Society of Gerontology provides a multidisciplinary forum for researchers and other individuals interested in the situations of older people, and in how knowledge about ageing and later life can be enhanced and improved. BSG is a registered charitable company and is the professional organisation representing gerontologists in Britain.

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Jun 2018

BSG Technology & Ageing Special Interest Group (SIG)

Technology & Ageing SIG Meeting Wednesday 4th July 11.30-12.30 The use of technology and digital devices are pivotal in the …

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May 2018

“She’s Back”! All you need to know.

This is a review for a very important book that was published May 24th. It’s about getting women back into …

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Apr 2018

47th British Society of Gerontology Annual Conference, Manchester, 4th – 6th July 2018

Register Now Early Bird registration deadlines are fast approaching – you will need to register by 26th April to secure …

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Dr Paul Nash, Lecturer, Centre For Innovative Ageing at Swansea University talks about the importance of Gerontology

Gerontology: What is it and why is it important?

The 47th

BSG Annual Conference

4 - 6 July 2018
The University of Manchester

Events & Courses

03 July 2018 - 04 July 2018

Emerging Researchers in Ageing (ERA) Pre-Conference Event

03 July 2018 - 03 July 2018

Special Interest Group on Educational Gerontology: Active Minds - Still Learning

04 July 2018

BSG Ageing, Reproduction and Sexualities Special Interest Group (SIG)

04 July 2018 - 06 July 2018

BSG 2018 47th Annual Conference

04 July 2018 - 04 July 2018

Technology & Ageing SIG Meeting

06 July 2018 - 06 July 2018

Falls Prevention Summit 2018: Setting Up and Running Effective Falls Prevention Services

06 July 2018 - 06 July 2018

Pressure Ulcers Leadership Summit

13 July 2018 - 13 July 2018

Implementing the NICE 2018 Guidelines for Dementia

16 July 2018 - 16 July 2018

Effective Nurse Prescribing in End of Life Care

05 September 2018 - 07 September 2018

4th Mid-Term Conference, ESA Research Network on Ageing in Europe

05 September 2018 - 06 September 2018

For Later Life Conference 2018 - A Later Life Worth Living

06 September 2018 - 08 September 2018

NZAG2018: The Mosaic of Ageing

Winning Photos from Photocrowd and the British Society of Gerontology

Ageing: the bigger picture

News

12 June 2018

Professor Sarah Harper appointed CBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List

Professor Sarah Harper has been appointed Commander of the British Empire (CBE) for her services to the science of demography in this year's Queen's Birthday Honours List.

08 June 2018

New MSc Advanced Dementia Studies

The Centre for Applied Dementia Studies at the University of Bradford is now recruiting for the new MSc Advanced Dementia Studies starting in September 2018

30 May 2018

BSG Member Liz Lloyd Becomes a New Fellow of the Academy of Social Science- Well done Liz

25 May 2018

The Open University: Are you aged 60+ or know somebody who is 60+ who lives in the UK and shares photos online?

26 April 2018

Congratulations to Members for Awards and Appointments

We are very pleased to share the news that congratulations are due to a number of UK social gerontologists: Liz Lloyd, Judith Phillips, Alisoun Milne and Jane Falkingham. We are delighted to see this recognition of our discipline and of course recognition of their work, impact and standing.

26 April 2018

Paul Cann Seeks Exchanges of Knowledge and Information on the Role and Impact of creative Arts and Cultural Participation in Reducing Loneliness

BSG Member Paul Cann is seeking exchanges of knowledge and information on the role and impact of creative arts and cultural participation in reducing loneliness. This is Paul’s request.

Jobs

Deadline: 31 December 2018

The Centre for innovative Ageing at Swansea University

Postgraduate Programmes in Gerontology & Ageing Studies

Deadline: 12 July 2018

Newcastle University

Associate - Digital Innovation

Deadline: 06 July 2018

University of Hull

Lecturer

Deadline: 05 July 2018

Association for Dementia Studies at the University of Worcester

Dementia Carers Count: Professor of Family Care

Deadline: 02 July 2018

Institute of Public Health in Ireland

Evaluations and Interventions Officer – Ageing and public health

Deadline: 02 July 2018

Institute of Public Health in Ireland

Knowledge Translation Officer - Ageing and Public Health