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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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May 2025
Ageism is widespread and culturally embedded in the UK
‘Ageism is widespread and culturally embedded in the UK’ [1] [1] House of Commons Women and Equalities Committee The Rights …

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Apr 2025
Introducing the new Special Interest Group on Ageism
by Heléna Herklots, Chair, BSG Special Interest Group on Ageism ‘Ageism is widespread and culturally embedded in the UK‘ I …

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Jan 2025
Read and Reflect: Personhood and Citizenship 
Reflections from the Creative Ageing SIG – this reflective blog was written by Karen Gray, and edited by Kate Dupius & …

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

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07 May 2025
Two researchers from Bangor University have been appointed as Health and Care Research Wales’ Senior Research Leaders, providing leadership and acting as ambassadors and advocates for health and care research in Wales over the next three years.
07 May 2025
Alzheimer’s Research UK (ARUK) want to find out from healthcare professionals about their experiences of the dementia diagnostic pathway, and where you think it could be improved. Your responses combined with lived experience insights will help ARUK focus efforts and drive change.
23 April 2025
CARE (37 mins) Filmed entirely by the staff in the home, it shows that life can be joyful at any age, as the residents celebrate their own milestones, from 100th birthdays to winning at bingo, enjoying Christmas parties and joining in VE Day anniversary celebrations. The film raises questions about how we as a society value older people and those who care for them, giving an emotional first hand insight into life in the home, and those who bring such commitment and heart to residential care. The film is a tribute to the resilience of the residents and the dedication and compassion of the carers. Told through their own words, experiences (and newly learned camera skills), the film shines a light on the unsung heroes of social care.
10 April 2025
10 Commonwealth Scholarships for 2025-26 for MSc Gerontology (DL) and MSc Global Ageing and Policy (DL) programmes at the University of Southampton
07 February 2025
The European Journal of Integrative Medicine is publishing a special issue on older people and complementary and integrative therapies.
24 January 2025
BSG Emerging Researchers are seeking support from senior BSG colleagues to support with ERA's key activities such as mentors to join our mentoring scheme and speakers at our "Gerontology & Tonics".
Jobs
Deadline: 31 December 2018
The Centre for innovative Ageing at Swansea University
Deadline: 31 August 2018
Nanyang Technical University
Deadline: 02 July 2018
Institute of Public Health in Ireland
Deadline: 02 July 2018
Institute of Public Health in Ireland
Deadline: 22 June 2018
Institute of Public Health in Ireland