@muarg.bsky.social
🎙️ Speakers:
Prof Felicia Tian (Fudan University) – Ageing in place in Shanghai’s “15-minute community life circle.”
Dr Camilla Lewis (UoM) – Community, housing & regeneration in North Manchester.
Chaired by Dr Jingwen Zhang (UoM)
Prof Felicia Tian (Fudan University) – Ageing in place in Shanghai’s “15-minute community life circle.”
Dr Camilla Lewis (UoM) – Community, housing & regeneration in North Manchester.
Chaired by Dr Jingwen Zhang (UoM)
October 29, 2025 at 1:15 PM
🎙️ Speakers:
Prof Felicia Tian (Fudan University) – Ageing in place in Shanghai’s “15-minute community life circle.”
Dr Camilla Lewis (UoM) – Community, housing & regeneration in North Manchester.
Chaired by Dr Jingwen Zhang (UoM)
Prof Felicia Tian (Fudan University) – Ageing in place in Shanghai’s “15-minute community life circle.”
Dr Camilla Lewis (UoM) – Community, housing & regeneration in North Manchester.
Chaired by Dr Jingwen Zhang (UoM)
🌆 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
🔗 Register: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/naturally-...
October 28, 2025 at 9:19 AM
🔗 Register: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/naturally-...
Explore how NORCs can support ageing in place, strengthen community connections & inform housing and care innovation.
📍 G30/31 Arthur Lewis Building
📍 G30/31 Arthur Lewis Building
October 28, 2025 at 9:19 AM
Explore how NORCs can support ageing in place, strengthen community connections & inform housing and care innovation.
📍 G30/31 Arthur Lewis Building
📍 G30/31 Arthur Lewis Building
Speakers:
Dr Catherine Donnelly – Oasis NORC Programme, Queens University Canada
Dr Niamh Kavanagh – Hopton Court NORC, the University of Manchester
Chair: Dr Mark Hammond, Manchester Metropolitan University
Dr Catherine Donnelly – Oasis NORC Programme, Queens University Canada
Dr Niamh Kavanagh – Hopton Court NORC, the University of Manchester
Chair: Dr Mark Hammond, Manchester Metropolitan University
October 28, 2025 at 9:19 AM
Speakers:
Dr Catherine Donnelly – Oasis NORC Programme, Queens University Canada
Dr Niamh Kavanagh – Hopton Court NORC, the University of Manchester
Chair: Dr Mark Hammond, Manchester Metropolitan University
Dr Catherine Donnelly – Oasis NORC Programme, Queens University Canada
Dr Niamh Kavanagh – Hopton Court NORC, the University of Manchester
Chair: Dr Mark Hammond, Manchester Metropolitan University
📢 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.”
Open access here: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
#AgeingInPlace #UrbanRegeneration #Gerontology #UrbanSociology #Research #MUARG #Leverhulme #UoM
#AgeingInPlace #UrbanRegeneration #Gerontology #UrbanSociology #Research #MUARG #Leverhulme #UoM
October 3, 2025 at 8:40 AM
The paper:
• Applies Brenner & Schmid’s spatial framework to ageing research
• Examines how everyday life, territorial regulation & spatial practices shape older adults’ experiences
Calls for multi-scalar approaches to ageing in place during regeneration
• Applies Brenner & Schmid’s spatial framework to ageing research
• Examines how everyday life, territorial regulation & spatial practices shape older adults’ experiences
Calls for multi-scalar approaches to ageing in place during regeneration
October 3, 2025 at 8:40 AM
The paper:
• Applies Brenner & Schmid’s spatial framework to ageing research
• Examines how everyday life, territorial regulation & spatial practices shape older adults’ experiences
Calls for multi-scalar approaches to ageing in place during regeneration
• Applies Brenner & Schmid’s spatial framework to ageing research
• Examines how everyday life, territorial regulation & spatial practices shape older adults’ experiences
Calls for multi-scalar approaches to ageing in place during regeneration
📢 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
🔗 Apply: manmetjobs.mmu.ac.uk/jobs/vacancy...
October 3, 2025 at 8:24 AM
🔗 Apply: manmetjobs.mmu.ac.uk/jobs/vacancy...
🕒 Starting ASAP
📍 Based in Manchester
📅 Deadline 16th October 2025
📍 Based in Manchester
📅 Deadline 16th October 2025
October 3, 2025 at 8:24 AM
🕒 Starting ASAP
📍 Based in Manchester
📅 Deadline 16th October 2025
📍 Based in Manchester
📅 Deadline 16th October 2025
This is a meaningful opportunity to contribute to qualitative research on housing and disability. Ideal for researchers with experience in housing studies, social policy, or disability research.
October 3, 2025 at 8:24 AM
This is a meaningful opportunity to contribute to qualitative research on housing and disability. Ideal for researchers with experience in housing studies, social policy, or disability research.
📢 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.
🎟️ Admission is free – register now via Eventbrite, link below!
Join the conversation on how we can build more inclusive and equitable transport systems for older adults.
#InclusiveMobility #UrbanPlanning #ZeroVehicleHouseholds
Join the conversation on how we can build more inclusive and equitable transport systems for older adults.
#InclusiveMobility #UrbanPlanning #ZeroVehicleHouseholds
July 14, 2025 at 12:16 PM
🎟️ Admission is free – register now via Eventbrite, link below!
Join the conversation on how we can build more inclusive and equitable transport systems for older adults.
#InclusiveMobility #UrbanPlanning #ZeroVehicleHouseholds
Join the conversation on how we can build more inclusive and equitable transport systems for older adults.
#InclusiveMobility #UrbanPlanning #ZeroVehicleHouseholds
This is a must-attend session for anyone working in:
Urban planning
Transport policy
Ageing & gerontology
Social equity
Community design
Urban planning
Transport policy
Ageing & gerontology
Social equity
Community design
July 14, 2025 at 12:16 PM
This is a must-attend session for anyone working in:
Urban planning
Transport policy
Ageing & gerontology
Social equity
Community design
Urban planning
Transport policy
Ageing & gerontology
Social equity
Community design
Dr. Li argues for targeted policy solutions:
🚍 Expand transport services to rural, suburban, and small towns
🏘️ Rethink land use & neighbourhood design to support ageing in place
🚶♂️ Promote mobility as a pillar of social inclusion
🚍 Expand transport services to rural, suburban, and small towns
🏘️ Rethink land use & neighbourhood design to support ageing in place
🚶♂️ Promote mobility as a pillar of social inclusion
July 14, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Dr. Li argues for targeted policy solutions:
🚍 Expand transport services to rural, suburban, and small towns
🏘️ Rethink land use & neighbourhood design to support ageing in place
🚶♂️ Promote mobility as a pillar of social inclusion
🚍 Expand transport services to rural, suburban, and small towns
🏘️ Rethink land use & neighbourhood design to support ageing in place
🚶♂️ Promote mobility as a pillar of social inclusion
His findings reveal deep inequalities in mobility and access—shaped by geography, income, and infrastructure.
More than 1/3 of older zero-vehicle individuals are rural unemployed nondrivers, often isolated from essential services.
#TransportInequality #AgeFriendly
More than 1/3 of older zero-vehicle individuals are rural unemployed nondrivers, often isolated from essential services.
#TransportInequality #AgeFriendly
July 14, 2025 at 12:16 PM
His findings reveal deep inequalities in mobility and access—shaped by geography, income, and infrastructure.
More than 1/3 of older zero-vehicle individuals are rural unemployed nondrivers, often isolated from essential services.
#TransportInequality #AgeFriendly
More than 1/3 of older zero-vehicle individuals are rural unemployed nondrivers, often isolated from essential services.
#TransportInequality #AgeFriendly
Dr. Li, Assistant Professor at NU Singapore, draws on the 2017 National Household Travel Survey to identify 4 distinct zero-vehicle older adult profiles:
🧑🌾 Rural unemployed nondrivers
🏙️ Urban commuters
💰 Nonrural low-income nondrivers
🚌 Nonurban moderate transit users
🧑🌾 Rural unemployed nondrivers
🏙️ Urban commuters
💰 Nonrural low-income nondrivers
🚌 Nonurban moderate transit users
July 14, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Dr. Li, Assistant Professor at NU Singapore, draws on the 2017 National Household Travel Survey to identify 4 distinct zero-vehicle older adult profiles:
🧑🌾 Rural unemployed nondrivers
🏙️ Urban commuters
💰 Nonrural low-income nondrivers
🚌 Nonurban moderate transit users
🧑🌾 Rural unemployed nondrivers
🏙️ Urban commuters
💰 Nonrural low-income nondrivers
🚌 Nonurban moderate transit users
Hosted by the Manchester Urban Ageing Research Group (MUARG) in collaboration with the Urban Institute, this seminar explores the complex realities of older adults navigating life without a car—especially in low-density, underserved areas.
#MobilityJustice #MUARG
#MobilityJustice #MUARG
July 14, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Hosted by the Manchester Urban Ageing Research Group (MUARG) in collaboration with the Urban Institute, this seminar explores the complex realities of older adults navigating life without a car—especially in low-density, underserved areas.
#MobilityJustice #MUARG
#MobilityJustice #MUARG
🚨 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. 🧵
📘 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