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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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Sep 2026
From MSc Graduate to Research Community: Reflections on the BSG and ERA 2026 Bursaries
Akiko Sato is an MSc Graduate of the University of Southampton. Having recently completed my MSc in Gerontology: Research at …

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Sep 2026
Introducing the Emerging Researchers in Ageing Committee 2026–2027
As we begin another exciting year for the Emerging Researchers in Ageing (ERA), we are delighted to introduce our new …

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Aug 2026
BSG 2026 Bursary: The warmth of the BSG conference in Oxford
Lucy Szablewska BSG conferences are often described as friendly and warm. This year the warmth was both inside, amongst the …

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17 September 2026
Join us for a virtual event discussing Future Care Planning in Scotland. How we can make sure people’s wishes, values and preferences shape their future care, and when is the right time to start those conversations? Join the British Society of Gerontology (BSG) Scotland for a two-hour online event exploring Future Care Planning (sometimes referred to as Advance Care Planning outwith Scotland and Wales). We are hosting an online event on Future Care Planning from 10:00-12:00 on 8th October, that will bring together researchers, practitioners, and people with lived experience to discuss Future Care Planning as an ongoing, person-centred conversation, including some of the particular challenges around health conditions such as dementia, changing circumstances, and involving families and professionals. Sign up now - free to attend! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bsg-scotland-future-care-planning-in-scotland-tickets-2000255671559
03 September 2026
BSG will be setting out a new society magazine!
16 July 2026
The BSG Ageism SIG has produced its fifth newsletter, which you can access in this article
07 July 2026
This summer the British Society of Gerontology (BSG) Scotland are launching our series of in-person writing days, which will be held at various universities across Scotland, providing opportunities to write, network and visit other campuses.
05 May 2026
The Beyond Midlife Commission will focus on one of the most pressing and yet under-examined challenges facing our country: how we support people approaching midlife and beyond to thrive in the labour market.
24 April 2026
The Ageing, Business and Society (ABS) Special Interest Group is looking to welcome new members to its Leadership Team - and we’d love to hear from you, or from anyone you think might be interested.