Programme overview by day
Please note that this programme is provisional until we confirm the detailed scientific programme in April 2021, and may be subject to change. All times are in BST (GMT+1).
Tuesday 6th July 2021: ERA
09:30 - 17:30 Emerging Researchers in Ageing (ERA)
Please see the ERA webpage for more details on this event.
Wednesday 7th July 2021 Day 1 of the Main Conference
09:30 - 10:15 Special Interest Group Market Place “Wander round” and meet the SIGs (using Socio platform)
Each Special Interest Group (SIG) will have a virtual exhibition site in Socio, which delegates will be able to visit in order to meet members of the SIG and learn more about the work they do.
More information on the SIGs can be found here.
10:15 - 10:30 Break
10:30 - 11:30 Special Interest Groups Research Symposia
Each SIG will hold a research symposium based on their special interest area. The details on these symposia will be released with the detailed programme in April 2021.
11:30 - 13:30 Break and Lunchtime events.
These are optional lunchtime events and more information (including information on how to access) will be provided to delegates:
- Meet our sponsors and exhibitors in Socio's virtual exhibition space
- Get Moving! Physical activity session with Lancaster’s sports and exercise specialists
- Virtual Reality for Wellbeing: Explore ideas of how Virtual Reality and Immersive Technology can impact wellbeing in later life.
13:30 - 15:00 Welcome Ceremony and Plenary Keynote Speaker 1.
The first keynote addresses the past, with Professor Alison Findlay speaking about The Demonisation of Older Women.
More information about keynote speakers can be found here.
15:00 - 15:15 Break
15:15 - 16:30 Poster session 1
In this session, the first half of the posters will be presented in Teams sessions, with up to 5 themed sessions running. More information the poster themes and groupings will be shared with the detailed scientific programme.
16:30 - 17:00 Break With Exhibition
Meet our sponsors and exhibitors in Socio's virtual exhibition space.
17:00 - 18:00 Flagship symposium: Celebrating change in British Gerontology
This flagship symposium will explore what has changed in key topics featured at the very first BSG conference in 1971.
19:00 - 20:00 Welcome Reception.
The virtual Welcome Reception will feature a message from the BSG President, and provide opportunities for delegates to get involved in celebrating 50 years of the BSG Annual Conference.
Thursday 8th July 2021 - Day 2 of the main conference
09:30 - 10:30 Parallel Session 1
10:30 - 11:00 Break with Exhibition
Meet our sponsors and exhibitors in Socio's virtual exhibition space.
11:00 - 12:00 Parallel Session 2
12:00 - 14:00 Break and Lunchtime events.
These are optional lunchtime events and more information (including information on how to access) will be provided to delegates:
- Walking football – benefits for people over 50 – interactive presentation and discussion with the footballers.
- Continuing learning group
- Meet our sponsors and exhibitors in Socio's virtual exhibition space.
14:00 - 15:00 Plenary Keynote Speaker 2.
The second keynote session addresses the topic of the present and future, as Professor Michel Poulain discusses Blue Zones: A Model for our Ageing Society?
More information about keynote speakers can be found here.
15:00 - 15:15 Break
15:15 - 16:15 Poster session 2
In this session, the second half of the posters will be presented in Teams sessions, with up to 5 themed sessions running. More information the poster themes and groupings will be shared with the detailed scientific programme.
16:15 - 16:45 Break
16:45 - 17:45 Parallel Session 3
18:00 - 19:30 Virtual Socio Event - Grab a drink and mingle, entertainment to be confirmed.
Friday 9th July 2020 - Day 3 of the main conference
09:30 - 10:30 Parallel Session 4
10:30 - 11:00 Break with Exhibition
Meet our sponsors and exhibitors in Socio's virtual exhibition space.
11:00 - 12:00 Parallel Session 5
12:00 - 14:00 Break and Lunchtime events
These are optional lunchtime events and more information (including information on how to access) will be provided to delegates:
- Mentoring with ERA: find out about mentoring: “speed dating” style mentoring link ups
- Co-research in dementia related studies: join with co-researchers as they discuss the impacts of their roles
- Meet our sponsors and exhibitors in Socio's virtual exhibition space.
14:00 - 15:00 Parallel Session 6
15:00 - 15:30 Break with Exhibition
Meet our sponsors and exhibitors in Socio's virtual exhibition space.
15:30 - 16:30 Plenary Keynote Speaker 3
With an emphasis on change in the third and final keynote session, Dr Sandra Hirst will discuss The Benefits of Narrational Relationships in the Lives of Older Adults.
More information about keynote speakers can be found here.
16:30 - 17:30 Conference Closing Ceremony
The Conference close will offer thanks to this year's committee and delegates, and hand over to next year's conference host institution.