A new era for the Vivensa Foundation
After nearly ten years at the helm, Susan Kay deservedly sails into retirement at the end of the year. We’re delighted to announce that our new Chief Executive Officer will be Katy Saunders.
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Making an impact part 2: Empowering individuals to age well
Ageing is a deeply personal journey, shaped by individual experiences, needs, and challenges. At the heart of the Vivensa Foundation’s mission lies a commitment to involvement and engagement, ensuring that those most affected by ageing-related challenges play a meaningful role in shaping solutions.
Leading with curiosity and openness: A spotlight on our 2025 Senior Leader
Hear from Professor Vicki Goodwin, our 2025 Senior Leader Award-holder, on her approach to leadership in clinical research.
The most in-depth analysis of ageing-related research funding in the UK
The Vivensa Foundation recently published the most comprehensive and recent analysis of ageing-related research funding in the UK.
The importance of psychological factors in managing falls: A spotlight on our 2025 Rising Star
Hear from Dr Toby Ellmers, our 2025 Rising Star Award holder, on his work to champion the importance of psychological factors in fall management and recovery.
Your Academy needs you!
Would you like to help with the development of the Academy by joining the steering group?
How Ignition funding supported a feasibility study to improve COPD treatment
Improving safety and treatment precision for acute COPD exacerbations.
Making an impact part 1: Building age-friendly communities
We are supporting community-level change by funding projects that build age-friendly communities. Here we see members of the Bangla Housing Association’s community of researchers at a meeting of the Amar bari, amar jibon project.
Funding innovation through co-production
This week is Co-production Week, an annual awareness campaign hosted by the Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE) to recognise the benefits of working in equal partnership with people using health and social care provision.
Giving healthcare professionals the funding and support needed to do ageing-related research
Read about our research funding schemes for those at the frontline of providing care for older people.
Feedback on the fourth round of applications for the Academy Ignition Fund
Following our fourth round of Ignition Fund awards we have provided general feedback for those who were unsuccessful.
Success and recognition for the Queen’s Nurses in Scotland
We are delighted to share that one of our funded nurses won two prestigious awards at the Royal College of Nursing awards on 12 June 2025. Kirsty Cartin was named RCN Scotland Nurse of the Year 2025 and also took home a Clinical Leadership Award.