The annual pre-conference Emerging Researchers in Ageing event is aimed at students, early career researchers, and established researchers or practitioners who might be transitioning to ageing research. This year's theme is Researching Ageing Beyond Academia, and the session will focus on the opportunities for and pathways to research positions or collaborations for gerontologists outside of academia.

The aim of the ERA pre-BSG annual conference event is to provide the space and opportunity for emerging researchers in ageing to experience meaningful participation and active engagement with their peers. The ERA event is your chance to talk with and listen to your peers, to share ideas and issues, and to practise presenting your research. It is an opportunity for reflection within a supportive environment.