Enhancing our understanding of later life

Anne Martin-Matthews, BSG member and Professor of Sociology at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada, has been named an Officer of the Order of Canada. Established in 1967 by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the Order of Canada is the cornerstone of the Canadian Honours System, and recognizes outstanding achievement, dedication to the community and service to the nation. Anne was appointed for her extensive research contributions to the field of gerontology, notably in implementing the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging.

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.

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

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.