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It's a full house for the Age-Friendly Futures Summit today! 🏙️
We're here with @AgeingBetter.Bsky.Social, Manchester Metropolitan University, The WHO and Greater Manchester to talk about age friendly futures- combining research, policy and practice.
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We're here with @AgeingBetter.Bsky.Social, Manchester Metropolitan University, The WHO and Greater Manchester to talk about age friendly futures- combining research, policy and practice.
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🌆 How do cities shape belonging in later life?
Join us for an insightful webinar on urban redevelopment, community, and ageing across Shanghai and Manchester
🗓️ Tue 13 Jan 2026 | 12–1pm GMT
💻 Online | Free
Join us for an insightful webinar on urban redevelopment, community, and ageing across Shanghai and Manchester
🗓️ Tue 13 Jan 2026 | 12–1pm GMT
💻 Online | Free
October 29, 2025 at 1:15 PM
🌆 How do cities shape belonging in later life?
Join us for an insightful webinar on urban redevelopment, community, and ageing across Shanghai and Manchester
🗓️ Tue 13 Jan 2026 | 12–1pm GMT
💻 Online | Free
Join us for an insightful webinar on urban redevelopment, community, and ageing across Shanghai and Manchester
🗓️ Tue 13 Jan 2026 | 12–1pm GMT
💻 Online | Free
📢 Join us on 25 Nov (2–3pm GMT) at the University of Manchester for
“Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities (NORCs): UK–Canadian Perspectives on Co-Creating Supportive Environments for Ageing in Place.”
“Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities (NORCs): UK–Canadian Perspectives on Co-Creating Supportive Environments for Ageing in Place.”
October 28, 2025 at 9:19 AM
📢 Join us on 25 Nov (2–3pm GMT) at the University of Manchester for
“Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities (NORCs): UK–Canadian Perspectives on Co-Creating Supportive Environments for Ageing in Place.”
“Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities (NORCs): UK–Canadian Perspectives on Co-Creating Supportive Environments for Ageing in Place.”
📢 New publication in 'Tijdschrift voor Economische en Sociale Geografie'
“Theorising Ageing in Place During Urban Regeneration: A Spatial Approach” by Philippa Winship, @tinebuffel.bsky.social & Vanessa May
“Theorising Ageing in Place During Urban Regeneration: A Spatial Approach” by Philippa Winship, @tinebuffel.bsky.social & Vanessa May
October 3, 2025 at 8:40 AM
📢 New publication in 'Tijdschrift voor Economische en Sociale Geografie'
“Theorising Ageing in Place During Urban Regeneration: A Spatial Approach” by Philippa Winship, @tinebuffel.bsky.social & Vanessa May
“Theorising Ageing in Place During Urban Regeneration: A Spatial Approach” by Philippa Winship, @tinebuffel.bsky.social & Vanessa May
📢 We're recruiting a Grade 7 Research Associate (0.8FTE, 9-month contract) at Manchester Metropolitan University to join their Housing for Thalidomide Survivors project.
October 3, 2025 at 8:24 AM
📢 We're recruiting a Grade 7 Research Associate (0.8FTE, 9-month contract) at Manchester Metropolitan University to join their Housing for Thalidomide Survivors project.
📢 New article: “Exploring the role of faith spaces as social infrastructure in creating age-friendly communities.”
Exploring the role of faith spaces as social infrastructure in creating age-friendly communities
Faith spaces are vital but overlooked forms of social infrastructure that support older adults. They are especially important for marginalized and minoritized groups who may face barriers to mainst...
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September 25, 2025 at 12:28 PM
📢 New article: “Exploring the role of faith spaces as social infrastructure in creating age-friendly communities.”
🚨 First Conversation of 25/26🚨
Join us Tuesday, Sept 9 (2–3PM GMT+1) at the University of Manchester for:
“Travel and Zero-Vehicle Households Among Older Americans”
with Dr. Shengxiao (Alex) Li
📍G30/31 Arthur Lewis Building
Join us Tuesday, Sept 9 (2–3PM GMT+1) at the University of Manchester for:
“Travel and Zero-Vehicle Households Among Older Americans”
with Dr. Shengxiao (Alex) Li
📍G30/31 Arthur Lewis Building
July 14, 2025 at 12:16 PM
🚨 First Conversation of 25/26🚨
Join us Tuesday, Sept 9 (2–3PM GMT+1) at the University of Manchester for:
“Travel and Zero-Vehicle Households Among Older Americans”
with Dr. Shengxiao (Alex) Li
📍G30/31 Arthur Lewis Building
Join us Tuesday, Sept 9 (2–3PM GMT+1) at the University of Manchester for:
“Travel and Zero-Vehicle Households Among Older Americans”
with Dr. Shengxiao (Alex) Li
📍G30/31 Arthur Lewis Building
🌆 Co-Production in Action: Inclusive Urban Ageing
At Bournemouth University’s ‘Ageing Well’ symposium, Professors Chris Phillipson & @tinebuffel.bsky.social shared insights from MUARG on how co-production is reshaping urban ageing research. 🧵
At Bournemouth University’s ‘Ageing Well’ symposium, Professors Chris Phillipson & @tinebuffel.bsky.social shared insights from MUARG on how co-production is reshaping urban ageing research. 🧵
July 14, 2025 at 11:47 AM
🌆 Co-Production in Action: Inclusive Urban Ageing
At Bournemouth University’s ‘Ageing Well’ symposium, Professors Chris Phillipson & @tinebuffel.bsky.social shared insights from MUARG on how co-production is reshaping urban ageing research. 🧵
At Bournemouth University’s ‘Ageing Well’ symposium, Professors Chris Phillipson & @tinebuffel.bsky.social shared insights from MUARG on how co-production is reshaping urban ageing research. 🧵
🌆 Reimagining Age-Friendly Cities: Urban Ageing and Spatial Justice
At a recent talk at Simon Fraser University, Prof. Tine Buffel explored how cities can better support ageing populations in an era of rapid urbanisation. 🧵
At a recent talk at Simon Fraser University, Prof. Tine Buffel explored how cities can better support ageing populations in an era of rapid urbanisation. 🧵
July 10, 2025 at 8:57 AM
🌆 Reimagining Age-Friendly Cities: Urban Ageing and Spatial Justice
At a recent talk at Simon Fraser University, Prof. Tine Buffel explored how cities can better support ageing populations in an era of rapid urbanisation. 🧵
At a recent talk at Simon Fraser University, Prof. Tine Buffel explored how cities can better support ageing populations in an era of rapid urbanisation. 🧵
🧓🏽🤝 How can older adults co-create the research that shapes their lives?
Join us at #BSG2025 for a symposium from the new COST Action PAAR-net, spotlighting participatory approaches with older adults across Europe and beyond.
#CoCreation #ParticipatoryResearch #Ageing
Join us at #BSG2025 for a symposium from the new COST Action PAAR-net, spotlighting participatory approaches with older adults across Europe and beyond.
#CoCreation #ParticipatoryResearch #Ageing
June 26, 2025 at 8:18 AM
🧓🏽🤝 How can older adults co-create the research that shapes their lives?
Join us at #BSG2025 for a symposium from the new COST Action PAAR-net, spotlighting participatory approaches with older adults across Europe and beyond.
#CoCreation #ParticipatoryResearch #Ageing
Join us at #BSG2025 for a symposium from the new COST Action PAAR-net, spotlighting participatory approaches with older adults across Europe and beyond.
#CoCreation #ParticipatoryResearch #Ageing
🏘️ How do neighbourhoods shape our ability to age in place?
This #BSG2025 symposium explores the impact of gentrification, service cuts & regeneration on older people—and how communities are responding.
#AgeFriendly #UrbanAgeing #NeighbourhoodChange
This #BSG2025 symposium explores the impact of gentrification, service cuts & regeneration on older people—and how communities are responding.
#AgeFriendly #UrbanAgeing #NeighbourhoodChange
June 26, 2025 at 8:15 AM
🏘️ How do neighbourhoods shape our ability to age in place?
This #BSG2025 symposium explores the impact of gentrification, service cuts & regeneration on older people—and how communities are responding.
#AgeFriendly #UrbanAgeing #NeighbourhoodChange
This #BSG2025 symposium explores the impact of gentrification, service cuts & regeneration on older people—and how communities are responding.
#AgeFriendly #UrbanAgeing #NeighbourhoodChange
🧓🏽✊ How do older people navigate precarity—and shape their communities in the process?
Join the Manchester Urban Ageing Research Group at #BSG2025 for a symposium on agency, marginalisation & community action in later life.
#UrbanAgeing #LaterLifeAgency
Join the Manchester Urban Ageing Research Group at #BSG2025 for a symposium on agency, marginalisation & community action in later life.
#UrbanAgeing #LaterLifeAgency
June 26, 2025 at 8:05 AM
🧓🏽✊ How do older people navigate precarity—and shape their communities in the process?
Join the Manchester Urban Ageing Research Group at #BSG2025 for a symposium on agency, marginalisation & community action in later life.
#UrbanAgeing #LaterLifeAgency
Join the Manchester Urban Ageing Research Group at #BSG2025 for a symposium on agency, marginalisation & community action in later life.
#UrbanAgeing #LaterLifeAgency
📘 Parliamentary Launch for 'Ageing in the North' 📘
The NHSA (@thenhsa.bsky.social) has launched its new report at the House of Commons — to which MUARG has contributed a vital chapter on older people’s housing.
📖 www.thenhsa.co.uk/app/uploads/...
#AgeingInTheNorth #AgeFriendly #HealthyAgeing
The NHSA (@thenhsa.bsky.social) has launched its new report at the House of Commons — to which MUARG has contributed a vital chapter on older people’s housing.
📖 www.thenhsa.co.uk/app/uploads/...
#AgeingInTheNorth #AgeFriendly #HealthyAgeing
June 25, 2025 at 8:38 AM
📘 Parliamentary Launch for 'Ageing in the North' 📘
The NHSA (@thenhsa.bsky.social) has launched its new report at the House of Commons — to which MUARG has contributed a vital chapter on older people’s housing.
📖 www.thenhsa.co.uk/app/uploads/...
#AgeingInTheNorth #AgeFriendly #HealthyAgeing
The NHSA (@thenhsa.bsky.social) has launched its new report at the House of Commons — to which MUARG has contributed a vital chapter on older people’s housing.
📖 www.thenhsa.co.uk/app/uploads/...
#AgeingInTheNorth #AgeFriendly #HealthyAgeing
🎉 The Manchester Urban Ageing Research Group (MUARG) is excited to be part of #BSG2025!
We’re contributing to vital conversations on ageing, equity & urban change through 4 powerful symposia. Here's what we’re bringing 👇
#UrbanAgeing #Gerontology
We’re contributing to vital conversations on ageing, equity & urban change through 4 powerful symposia. Here's what we’re bringing 👇
#UrbanAgeing #Gerontology
June 10, 2025 at 12:05 PM
🎉 The Manchester Urban Ageing Research Group (MUARG) is excited to be part of #BSG2025!
We’re contributing to vital conversations on ageing, equity & urban change through 4 powerful symposia. Here's what we’re bringing 👇
#UrbanAgeing #Gerontology
We’re contributing to vital conversations on ageing, equity & urban change through 4 powerful symposia. Here's what we’re bringing 👇
#UrbanAgeing #Gerontology
🎬 We’re are delighted that Shengjun Zhang, Pippa Winship, and Sandhya Sharma, who have been highly commended for their work on the Manchester Urban Film Series!
May 19, 2025 at 9:58 AM
🎬 We’re are delighted that Shengjun Zhang, Pippa Winship, and Sandhya Sharma, who have been highly commended for their work on the Manchester Urban Film Series!
🎉 Congratulations to @pattydoran.bsky.social, @tinebuffel.bsky.social, and the Manchester Urban Ageing Research Group (MUARG) for winning the Sociology Research Impact and Engagement Prize in the staff category! 🏆
May 12, 2025 at 8:52 AM
🎉 Congratulations to @pattydoran.bsky.social, @tinebuffel.bsky.social, and the Manchester Urban Ageing Research Group (MUARG) for winning the Sociology Research Impact and Engagement Prize in the staff category! 🏆
🎉 Congratulations to MUARG’s Joana Salles on winning the Sociology Research Impact and Engagement Prize (PhD category)! 🏆
May 12, 2025 at 8:49 AM
🎉 Congratulations to MUARG’s Joana Salles on winning the Sociology Research Impact and Engagement Prize (PhD category)! 🏆
🌟 Featured Article 🌟
We are delighted to see MUARG represented in The Guardian's latest article on Age-Friendly neighbourhoods in North Manchester.
We are delighted to see MUARG represented in The Guardian's latest article on Age-Friendly neighbourhoods in North Manchester.
April 23, 2025 at 1:55 PM
🌟 Featured Article 🌟
We are delighted to see MUARG represented in The Guardian's latest article on Age-Friendly neighbourhoods in North Manchester.
We are delighted to see MUARG represented in The Guardian's latest article on Age-Friendly neighbourhoods in North Manchester.
We still have some places left for our final Conversation of the year!
Follow the link below to join us on the 1st of May 🎉
Follow the link below to join us on the 1st of May 🎉
🌟 Join us for the final MUARG Conversation Series of the semester! 🌟
📅 Date: Thu, 1 May 2025
🕛 Time: 12:00–13:30
📍 Location: Ken Committee Room, John Owens Building, University of Manchester
📅 Date: Thu, 1 May 2025
🕛 Time: 12:00–13:30
📍 Location: Ken Committee Room, John Owens Building, University of Manchester
April 23, 2025 at 10:39 AM
We still have some places left for our final Conversation of the year!
Follow the link below to join us on the 1st of May 🎉
Follow the link below to join us on the 1st of May 🎉
🌟 Join us for the final MUARG Conversation Series of the semester! 🌟
📅 Date: Thu, 1 May 2025
🕛 Time: 12:00–13:30
📍 Location: Ken Committee Room, John Owens Building, University of Manchester
📅 Date: Thu, 1 May 2025
🕛 Time: 12:00–13:30
📍 Location: Ken Committee Room, John Owens Building, University of Manchester
April 3, 2025 at 7:23 PM
🌟 Join us for the final MUARG Conversation Series of the semester! 🌟
📅 Date: Thu, 1 May 2025
🕛 Time: 12:00–13:30
📍 Location: Ken Committee Room, John Owens Building, University of Manchester
📅 Date: Thu, 1 May 2025
🕛 Time: 12:00–13:30
📍 Location: Ken Committee Room, John Owens Building, University of Manchester
🎉 Manchester is leading the way in age-friendly innovation! 🎉
At the Age-Friendly Futures Summit, the Manchester Urban Ageing Research Group (MUARG) showcased its pioneering work in shaping policies, redesigning public spaces, and amplifying the voices of older people.
At the Age-Friendly Futures Summit, the Manchester Urban Ageing Research Group (MUARG) showcased its pioneering work in shaping policies, redesigning public spaces, and amplifying the voices of older people.
April 2, 2025 at 10:26 AM
🎉 Manchester is leading the way in age-friendly innovation! 🎉
At the Age-Friendly Futures Summit, the Manchester Urban Ageing Research Group (MUARG) showcased its pioneering work in shaping policies, redesigning public spaces, and amplifying the voices of older people.
At the Age-Friendly Futures Summit, the Manchester Urban Ageing Research Group (MUARG) showcased its pioneering work in shaping policies, redesigning public spaces, and amplifying the voices of older people.
🌍 Reflecting on Day 3 of the #AgeFriendlyFuturesSummit
As the final day of the summit draws to a close, we look back on three remarkable days of dialogue, collaboration, and ambition to build inclusive environments where everyone can age well.
As the final day of the summit draws to a close, we look back on three remarkable days of dialogue, collaboration, and ambition to build inclusive environments where everyone can age well.
March 28, 2025 at 8:29 AM
🌍 Reflecting on Day 3 of the #AgeFriendlyFuturesSummit
As the final day of the summit draws to a close, we look back on three remarkable days of dialogue, collaboration, and ambition to build inclusive environments where everyone can age well.
As the final day of the summit draws to a close, we look back on three remarkable days of dialogue, collaboration, and ambition to build inclusive environments where everyone can age well.
🌍 Day 2 of the #AgeFriendlyFutures Summit in Manchester has been another inspiring call to action—showing how policy & practice can drive truly #AgeFriendly cities. 🏙️💡
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March 27, 2025 at 1:28 PM
🌍 Day 2 of the #AgeFriendlyFutures Summit in Manchester has been another inspiring call to action—showing how policy & practice can drive truly #AgeFriendly cities. 🏙️💡
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We are at the #AgeFriendlyFutures summit in Manchester today with @muarg.bsky.social @ageingbetter.bsky.social, @manmetuni.bsky.social @whoeurope.bsky.social and GMCA and the GM Ageing Hub. Looking forward to meeting 200 champions for an age-friendly future here in our very own age-friendly city.
March 25, 2025 at 11:09 AM
We are at the #AgeFriendlyFutures summit in Manchester today with @muarg.bsky.social @ageingbetter.bsky.social, @manmetuni.bsky.social @whoeurope.bsky.social and GMCA and the GM Ageing Hub. Looking forward to meeting 200 champions for an age-friendly future here in our very own age-friendly city.
It's a full house for the Age-Friendly Futures Summit today! 🏙️
We're here with @AgeingBetter.Bsky.Social, Manchester Metropolitan University, The WHO and Greater Manchester to talk about age friendly futures- combining research, policy and practice.
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We're here with @AgeingBetter.Bsky.Social, Manchester Metropolitan University, The WHO and Greater Manchester to talk about age friendly futures- combining research, policy and practice.
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March 25, 2025 at 11:38 AM
It's a full house for the Age-Friendly Futures Summit today! 🏙️
We're here with @AgeingBetter.Bsky.Social, Manchester Metropolitan University, The WHO and Greater Manchester to talk about age friendly futures- combining research, policy and practice.
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We're here with @AgeingBetter.Bsky.Social, Manchester Metropolitan University, The WHO and Greater Manchester to talk about age friendly futures- combining research, policy and practice.
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