BSG Scotland
@bsgscotland.bsky.social
Official account of the British Society of Gerontology Scotland group.
Email: bsgscotland@britishgerontology.org
Email: bsgscotland@britishgerontology.org
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‼️Coming up next week - still time to register to attend: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/e7fdca... @ncrm.ac.uk @bspsuk.bsky.social @elsa-study.bsky.social @britishgerontology.bsky.social @cra-soton.bsky.social
🗓️ Date for your diaries
CPC-CG's Athina Vlachantoni is a speaker at 2025's final @ncrm.ac.uk Data Resources Training Network webinar on 19 Nov:
'Exploring #digital life, #technology change & attitudes to #AI through national #datasets'
Register: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/e7fdca...
CPC-CG's Athina Vlachantoni is a speaker at 2025's final @ncrm.ac.uk Data Resources Training Network webinar on 19 Nov:
'Exploring #digital life, #technology change & attitudes to #AI through national #datasets'
Register: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/e7fdca...
November 12, 2025 at 10:06 AM
‼️Coming up next week - still time to register to attend: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/e7fdca... @ncrm.ac.uk @bspsuk.bsky.social @elsa-study.bsky.social @britishgerontology.bsky.social @cra-soton.bsky.social
✨️New paper✨️from colleague at the University of Stirling.
Scaling home designs for healthy cognitive ageing: a realist evaluation perspective 🏠🧠
doi.org/10.1016/j.ss...
Scaling home designs for healthy cognitive ageing: a realist evaluation perspective 🏠🧠
doi.org/10.1016/j.ss...
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November 11, 2025 at 10:23 AM
✨️New paper✨️from colleague at the University of Stirling.
Scaling home designs for healthy cognitive ageing: a realist evaluation perspective 🏠🧠
doi.org/10.1016/j.ss...
Scaling home designs for healthy cognitive ageing: a realist evaluation perspective 🏠🧠
doi.org/10.1016/j.ss...
Yesterday we hosted our Inclusive Housing in Scotland event. We brought together researchers, practitioners, and people with lived experience to discuss barriers to inclusive housing for groups such as those ageing with a disability. Speaker's presentations available on YouTube: youtu.be/Nth2UcD3g5g
BSG Scotland: Inclusive Housing in Scotland
YouTube video by AgeingBites
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November 5, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Yesterday we hosted our Inclusive Housing in Scotland event. We brought together researchers, practitioners, and people with lived experience to discuss barriers to inclusive housing for groups such as those ageing with a disability. Speaker's presentations available on YouTube: youtu.be/Nth2UcD3g5g
Starting soon - not too late to sign up and join us at 10am (UK) for our Inclusive Housing Event!
Join our online event exploring barriers to inclusive housing.
🗓️10:00-12:00 on 4th November
Opportunity to learn from leading voices in housing, ageing & inclusion & connect with others passionate about creating age-friendly, equitable housing solutions.
www.eventbrite.com/e/bsg-scotla...
🗓️10:00-12:00 on 4th November
Opportunity to learn from leading voices in housing, ageing & inclusion & connect with others passionate about creating age-friendly, equitable housing solutions.
www.eventbrite.com/e/bsg-scotla...
BSG Scotland: Inclusive Housing in Scotland
Join us for a virtual event discussing inclusive housing in Scotland!
www.eventbrite.com
November 4, 2025 at 9:25 AM
Starting soon - not too late to sign up and join us at 10am (UK) for our Inclusive Housing Event!
Great work from University of Stirling researchers Mary & Junjie, collaborating with partners from Dedan Kimathi University in Kenya, and the Alzheimer’s Dementia Organisation in Kenya.
ERA's first #GerontologyAndTonic of the 25/26 academic year was held yesterday.
Dr Mary Njoki & Dr Junjie Huang from the University of Stirling shared their global engagement project with Kenyan partners exploring inequalities, stigma & design for people living with dementia.
youtu.be/o0NmCUXwRhQ
Dr Mary Njoki & Dr Junjie Huang from the University of Stirling shared their global engagement project with Kenyan partners exploring inequalities, stigma & design for people living with dementia.
youtu.be/o0NmCUXwRhQ
ERA Gerontology & Tonic: Inequalities, Stigma & Designs for People Living with Dementia in Kenya
YouTube video by AgeingBites
youtu.be
October 31, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Great work from University of Stirling researchers Mary & Junjie, collaborating with partners from Dedan Kimathi University in Kenya, and the Alzheimer’s Dementia Organisation in Kenya.
An excellent new #StateOfAgeing chapter from @ageingbetter.bsky.social with some interesting updates on housing and accessibility! Perfect timing for our upcoming event on inclusive housing (4th Nov)🏡
✨NEW✨ State of Ageing chapter showing the importance of communities and neighbourhoods in later life.
Check it out here:
ageing-better.org.uk/society-stat...
Check it out here:
ageing-better.org.uk/society-stat...
Society | The State of Ageing 2025
Older people take on varied roles in their communities but frequently come up against barriers of ageism, digital exclusion and cutbacks in local amenities and services.
ageing-better.org.uk
October 22, 2025 at 8:45 AM
An excellent new #StateOfAgeing chapter from @ageingbetter.bsky.social with some interesting updates on housing and accessibility! Perfect timing for our upcoming event on inclusive housing (4th Nov)🏡
Transforming Physical Impairment: Neurotechnology for Equity
📍Hybrid – University of Strathclyde, Technology & Innovation Centre, and online
📆Wednesday 30th October, 17:00–19:00
www.eventbrite.com/e/transformi...
📍Hybrid – University of Strathclyde, Technology & Innovation Centre, and online
📆Wednesday 30th October, 17:00–19:00
www.eventbrite.com/e/transformi...
October 15, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Transforming Physical Impairment: Neurotechnology for Equity
📍Hybrid – University of Strathclyde, Technology & Innovation Centre, and online
📆Wednesday 30th October, 17:00–19:00
www.eventbrite.com/e/transformi...
📍Hybrid – University of Strathclyde, Technology & Innovation Centre, and online
📆Wednesday 30th October, 17:00–19:00
www.eventbrite.com/e/transformi...
Some really interesting work on inclusive digital mental health services for older autistic people from Dr Sacha Hasan, Heriot-Watt University, and colleagues. Check out their short brochure here:
pure.hw.ac.uk/ws/portalfil...
pure.hw.ac.uk/ws/portalfil...
October 14, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Some really interesting work on inclusive digital mental health services for older autistic people from Dr Sacha Hasan, Heriot-Watt University, and colleagues. Check out their short brochure here:
pure.hw.ac.uk/ws/portalfil...
pure.hw.ac.uk/ws/portalfil...
Your Workplace is Multigenerational
📍Hybrid, online & University of Stirling
📆Wednesday 22nd October 18:00 - 19:30
festivalofsocialscience.com/events/your-...
📍Hybrid, online & University of Stirling
📆Wednesday 22nd October 18:00 - 19:30
festivalofsocialscience.com/events/your-...
October 13, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Your Workplace is Multigenerational
📍Hybrid, online & University of Stirling
📆Wednesday 22nd October 18:00 - 19:30
festivalofsocialscience.com/events/your-...
📍Hybrid, online & University of Stirling
📆Wednesday 22nd October 18:00 - 19:30
festivalofsocialscience.com/events/your-...
Join our online event exploring barriers to inclusive housing.
🗓️10:00-12:00 on 4th November
Opportunity to learn from leading voices in housing, ageing & inclusion & connect with others passionate about creating age-friendly, equitable housing solutions.
www.eventbrite.com/e/bsg-scotla...
🗓️10:00-12:00 on 4th November
Opportunity to learn from leading voices in housing, ageing & inclusion & connect with others passionate about creating age-friendly, equitable housing solutions.
www.eventbrite.com/e/bsg-scotla...
BSG Scotland: Inclusive Housing in Scotland
Join us for a virtual event discussing inclusive housing in Scotland!
www.eventbrite.com
October 10, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Join our online event exploring barriers to inclusive housing.
🗓️10:00-12:00 on 4th November
Opportunity to learn from leading voices in housing, ageing & inclusion & connect with others passionate about creating age-friendly, equitable housing solutions.
www.eventbrite.com/e/bsg-scotla...
🗓️10:00-12:00 on 4th November
Opportunity to learn from leading voices in housing, ageing & inclusion & connect with others passionate about creating age-friendly, equitable housing solutions.
www.eventbrite.com/e/bsg-scotla...
Exciting opportunity for those interested in inclusive ageing among ethnic minority groups!
Event: Join community members, organisations & researchers to explore challenges & opportunities in ethnic minority ageing in Scotland
💬 Panel • Discussion • Collaboration
20 Oct 2025, University of Edinburgh
🔗 Register now: forms.office.com/e/aFbe4JX3pu
Funded by @britishgerontology.bsky.social
💬 Panel • Discussion • Collaboration
20 Oct 2025, University of Edinburgh
🔗 Register now: forms.office.com/e/aFbe4JX3pu
Funded by @britishgerontology.bsky.social
October 8, 2025 at 8:53 AM
Exciting opportunity for those interested in inclusive ageing among ethnic minority groups!
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Us when we realise #BSG2025 starts 2 weeks tomorrow!
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June 10, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Us when we realise #BSG2025 starts 2 weeks tomorrow!
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Check out this Centre for Population Change webinar on pension reforms & public pension adequacy.
Our Emerging Researchers in Ageing Chair, Dr Lisa Davison, presents on their work with colleagues from Southampton using Luxembourg Income Study data.
@cpc-cg.bsky.social @lisadavisonphd.bsky.social
Our Emerging Researchers in Ageing Chair, Dr Lisa Davison, presents on their work with colleagues from Southampton using Luxembourg Income Study data.
@cpc-cg.bsky.social @lisadavisonphd.bsky.social
Exploring pension reforms and public pension adequacy - Traute Meyer, Paul Bridgen, Lisa Davison
YouTube video by Centre for Population Change Connecting Gens
youtu.be
May 15, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Check out this Centre for Population Change webinar on pension reforms & public pension adequacy.
Our Emerging Researchers in Ageing Chair, Dr Lisa Davison, presents on their work with colleagues from Southampton using Luxembourg Income Study data.
@cpc-cg.bsky.social @lisadavisonphd.bsky.social
Our Emerging Researchers in Ageing Chair, Dr Lisa Davison, presents on their work with colleagues from Southampton using Luxembourg Income Study data.
@cpc-cg.bsky.social @lisadavisonphd.bsky.social
Reposted by BSG Scotland
Long time in the making this one! Some really interesting work I did using Luxembourg Income Study data with Southampton and CPC colleagues on pensions.
Full paper is available here: journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1...
Full paper is available here: journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1...
May 15, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Long time in the making this one! Some really interesting work I did using Luxembourg Income Study data with Southampton and CPC colleagues on pensions.
Full paper is available here: journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1...
Full paper is available here: journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1...
Come along to our symposium with BSG Cymru & BSG Northern Ireland about Engaging with local Parliaments and Assemblies 4:30pm on Day 1 (Wed 25th June).
#BSG2025
#BSG2025
🚨Today is the final day for 🐥EARLY BIRD🐥 registration for this years BSG Annual Conference at University of Surrey! 🚨
Don't miss out! Information on how to register and details on accommodation on the BSG website: www.britishgerontology.org/events-and-c...
@uniofsurrey.bsky.social #BSG2025
Don't miss out! Information on how to register and details on accommodation on the BSG website: www.britishgerontology.org/events-and-c...
@uniofsurrey.bsky.social #BSG2025
May 7, 2025 at 7:51 AM
Come along to our symposium with BSG Cymru & BSG Northern Ireland about Engaging with local Parliaments and Assemblies 4:30pm on Day 1 (Wed 25th June).
#BSG2025
#BSG2025
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If you'd like to join the new Special Interest Group on Ageism, to connect, share, learn and work together to tackle #ageism, just email us at BSGAgeismSIG@britishgerontology.org
#TogetherAgainstAgeism @britishgerontology.bsky.social
#TogetherAgainstAgeism @britishgerontology.bsky.social
April 4, 2025 at 3:14 PM
If you'd like to join the new Special Interest Group on Ageism, to connect, share, learn and work together to tackle #ageism, just email us at BSGAgeismSIG@britishgerontology.org
#TogetherAgainstAgeism @britishgerontology.bsky.social
#TogetherAgainstAgeism @britishgerontology.bsky.social
Happening today! Free symposium on music in care homes!
Join our new free @BSGcarehomessig online #symposium: "Music in Care Homes": Tuesday 25/03/25 13.00-14.30 UK time. Register here forms.office.com/e/vtTKvajpCj
Speakers: Prof Gary Ansdell (Care for Music project), Douglas Noble (Music in Health, Live Music Now) #music #therapy #dementia
Speakers: Prof Gary Ansdell (Care for Music project), Douglas Noble (Music in Health, Live Music Now) #music #therapy #dementia
Microsoft Forms
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March 25, 2025 at 8:40 AM
Happening today! Free symposium on music in care homes!
Next Thursday: February's #GerontologyAndTonic with @cpc-cg.bsky.social researcher Dr Cate Pemble.
"Connecting Research with the Community: Sometimes you haven't the foggiest"
Sign up on our Eventbrite!
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1234721989...
"Connecting Research with the Community: Sometimes you haven't the foggiest"
Sign up on our Eventbrite!
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1234721989...
First #GerontologyAndTonic of 2025 🍸
Dr Cate Pemble from the University of Stirling will speak on navigating the practical and ethical considerations on high-profile research projects.
"Connecting Research with the Community: Sometimes you haven't the foggiest"
⏰Thursday 27th February 4pm (GMT)
Dr Cate Pemble from the University of Stirling will speak on navigating the practical and ethical considerations on high-profile research projects.
"Connecting Research with the Community: Sometimes you haven't the foggiest"
⏰Thursday 27th February 4pm (GMT)
Gerontology & Tonic: Dr Cate Pemble -Connecting Research with the Community
G&T with Dr Cate Pemble, University of Stirling, on "Connecting Research with the Community: Sometimes you haven't the foggiest"
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February 20, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Next Thursday: February's #GerontologyAndTonic with @cpc-cg.bsky.social researcher Dr Cate Pemble.
"Connecting Research with the Community: Sometimes you haven't the foggiest"
Sign up on our Eventbrite!
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1234721989...
"Connecting Research with the Community: Sometimes you haven't the foggiest"
Sign up on our Eventbrite!
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1234721989...
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"Navigating Creativity, Connection & Change: A Future Vision for Emerging Researchers" 👨🏫
BSG Emerging Researchers in Ageing Pre-Conference Event: Monday 23rd & Tuesday 24th June 2025, University of Surrey.
🚨Call for abstracts is OPEN!!🚨
✨Deadline: 23rd March✨
forms.office.com/e/ewSCe3Y7U7
BSG Emerging Researchers in Ageing Pre-Conference Event: Monday 23rd & Tuesday 24th June 2025, University of Surrey.
🚨Call for abstracts is OPEN!!🚨
✨Deadline: 23rd March✨
forms.office.com/e/ewSCe3Y7U7
Microsoft Forms
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February 5, 2025 at 9:13 AM
"Navigating Creativity, Connection & Change: A Future Vision for Emerging Researchers" 👨🏫
BSG Emerging Researchers in Ageing Pre-Conference Event: Monday 23rd & Tuesday 24th June 2025, University of Surrey.
🚨Call for abstracts is OPEN!!🚨
✨Deadline: 23rd March✨
forms.office.com/e/ewSCe3Y7U7
BSG Emerging Researchers in Ageing Pre-Conference Event: Monday 23rd & Tuesday 24th June 2025, University of Surrey.
🚨Call for abstracts is OPEN!!🚨
✨Deadline: 23rd March✨
forms.office.com/e/ewSCe3Y7U7
Scottish ECR Cate Pemble will speak at the February Emerging Researchers #GerontologyAndTonic session on her experience with the Designing Homes for Healthy Cognitive Ageing Project (DesHCA) and @cpc-cg.bsky.social Changing Intergenerational Relationships regional case study.
First #GerontologyAndTonic of 2025 🍸
Dr Cate Pemble from the University of Stirling will speak on navigating the practical and ethical considerations on high-profile research projects.
"Connecting Research with the Community: Sometimes you haven't the foggiest"
⏰Thursday 27th February 4pm (GMT)
Dr Cate Pemble from the University of Stirling will speak on navigating the practical and ethical considerations on high-profile research projects.
"Connecting Research with the Community: Sometimes you haven't the foggiest"
⏰Thursday 27th February 4pm (GMT)
Gerontology & Tonic: Dr Cate Pemble -Connecting Research with the Community
G&T with Dr Cate Pemble, University of Stirling, on "Connecting Research with the Community: Sometimes you haven't the foggiest"
www.eventbrite.co.uk
February 4, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Scottish ECR Cate Pemble will speak at the February Emerging Researchers #GerontologyAndTonic session on her experience with the Designing Homes for Healthy Cognitive Ageing Project (DesHCA) and @cpc-cg.bsky.social Changing Intergenerational Relationships regional case study.
Don't forget to submit your abstracts for the BSG conference, deadline TODAY!!!
See you all in Surrey in June! 👋
See you all in Surrey in June! 👋
🚨Final day to submit abstracts for the 2025 BSG conference at the University of Surrey. www.britishgerontology.org/events-and-c...
January 31, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Don't forget to submit your abstracts for the BSG conference, deadline TODAY!!!
See you all in Surrey in June! 👋
See you all in Surrey in June! 👋