News, funding calls and events
Here, you’ll find details of news and events from around the ageing-related research community. Members can post details of their funding calls, events and other resources – just click on the button.
NIHR Webinar: Beyond compliance – turn patient engagement regulation into research results
The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) will be holding a webinar, Beyond compliance – turn patient engagement regulation into research results, on Tuesday 21 July 2026, 2:00pm – 3:00pm. In this webinar,
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National AI in Research Survey
The UK Metascience Unit has launched the National AI in Research Survey to better understand how AI is being used in research. The Unit brings together policymakers, analysts and funding delivery specialists from UK Research
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Free online sessions at an Ageing Research Café
Do you have an idea about research on ageing, that you would like to pitch?
BSRA Public Seminar: Understanding Ageing – Meet the Scientists
The British Society for Research on Ageing (BSRA) are holding its online Public Seminar Series with Professor Dawn Skelton (Glasgow Caledonian University) to discuss their research and what it means for each of us as
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Clinical Academic Training and Careers Hub
Following our previous post, an updated Clinical Academic Training & Careers Hub (CATCH) has gone live. Funded by a number of public and charity funders, CATCH covers all aspects of clinical academic careers across multiple
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Joint British Geriatrics Society / Vivensa Foundation Undergraduate Research Placement Scheme is now open
The next round of our Joint Undergraduate Research Placement Scheme with the British Geriatrics Society (BGS) is open for applications.
Call for abstracts: 2026 Cardiovascular Health in Older People conference
The British Geriatrics Society (BGS) have announced its 2026 Cardiovascular Health in Older People meeting, taking place on the 24th September 2026 at NHS Horizon, Leeds. The BGS has also issued a call for abstracts
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Expression of interest: NEMA (Network for Ethnicity, Migration and Ageing)
The Network for Ethnicity, Migration and Ageing (NEMA), supported by the Vivensa Foundation, is a new initiative aiming to connect researchers, practitioners, community organisations, and policymakers working on issues related to ethnic minority and migrant
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Marie Curie Research Grants Scheme, care close to home, in and out of hours, now open to applications
The theme is closely aligned with Marie Curie’s mission to close the gap in end of life care, priorities identified by people with lived and professional experience in the refresh of the palliative and end
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The British Geriatrics Society (BGS) have announced their 2026 POPS (Perioperative Care of Older People Undergoing Surgery) Meeting, taking place on 25 September 2026 at Horizon Leeds. This year’s programme will cover key themes including
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Call for applications: Team Science Camp – Cohort 4
The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) has launched its Team Science Camp (Cohort 4), inviting early‑career researchers from across health and care disciplines to apply for a place on the highly regarded
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Webinar: NIHR UK research participation across the ages – data from the Year of Birth Project
The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) will be holding a webinar, UK research participation across the ages – data from the NIHR Year of Birth Project, on Wednesday 17th June 2026, 4:00pm
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