We fund the remarkable science and radical social change needed for people in the UK to age well
We support researchers and communities, systems and services, fundamental science and applied design. We care about inclusion, address inequality and make the interdisciplinary connections that bring your ideas to life.
Latest news and resources
Events recordings and reports
If you missed any of our events (in-person or virtual), we’ve now created a space on our website where you’ll be able to access short written summaries of the content and recordings, together with links to related material and resources.
Feedback on the seventh round of applications for the Academy Ignition Fund
Following our sixth round of Ignition Fund awards we have provided general feedback for those who were unsuccessful.
Working towards a shared goal: A spotlight on our 2026 Team Achievement winners
We talk to the winners of the new ‘Team Achievement’ category in our annual Vivensa Academy Excellence Awards – the Manchester Urban Ageing Research Group (MUARG). Here, members share their approach to co-production, plans for their 10th anniversary celebration and their hopes for the future of the research group.
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