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.
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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Call for abstracts: 2026 POPS Meeting on perioperative care of older people
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
Find out moreWebinar: 2026 PICO framework and older people research
The British Geriatrics Society (BGS) will hold an online webinar that will provide an overview of the NIHR HTA (Health Technology Assessment) Programme. Members will be introduced to the PICO (population; intervention; comparator; outcome) framework
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‘Part of the glue’: how research funders can support more equitable partnerships in community-engaged research
Community organisations and academic researchers are increasingly partnering to undertake research that is relevant, impactful and centred on the needs of those working ‘on the ground’. But there are a number of structural and systemic
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Alzheimer’s Society Annual Conference 2026
The Alzheimer’s Society are holding their annual conference; for researchers, policymakers, health and social care leaders with a focus on using evidence, innovation, and lived experience to influence national policy and improve services. Key themes:
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Free international seminar: Urban ageing in the margins: Global perspectives
23 June 2026, Manchester University – in person
Free priority places to build your confidence and skills to talk about your research
We have partnered with Sense about Science to offer our Academy members who are early career researchers free priority places on their Voice of Young Science Programme.
Brand new age-positive illustrations
Age Without Limits have just released their brand new age-positive illustrations which depict a varied range of scenarios from work, to dating, to community involvement and intergenerational moments. The illustrations are available to download as
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3rd UKHAIC Networking Event
The 3rd UK Healthy Ageing Innovation Consortium (UKHAIC) Networking Event is taking place in July 2026 at University of Leicester. The event is designed to bring together professionals from multiple sectors to exchange knowledge, build
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Call for posters: Inaugural SENSE Meeting
The Inaugural SENSE Meeting will showcase emerging findings informing understanding of mechanisms underlying imbalance, spatial disorientation and altered perception. This meeting will share the translation of research to improve diagnostics and treatment across scales: from
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