muarg.bsky.social
@muarg.bsky.social
🎙️ Speakers:

Prof Felicia Tian (Fudan University) – Ageing in place in Shanghai’s “15-minute community life circle.”

Dr Camilla Lewis (UoM) – Community, housing & regeneration in North Manchester.

Chaired by Dr Jingwen Zhang (UoM)
October 29, 2025 at 1:15 PM
October 28, 2025 at 9:19 AM
Explore how NORCs can support ageing in place, strengthen community connections & inform housing and care innovation.

📍 G30/31 Arthur Lewis Building
October 28, 2025 at 9:19 AM
Speakers:

Dr Catherine Donnelly – Oasis NORC Programme, Queens University Canada

Dr Niamh Kavanagh – Hopton Court NORC, the University of Manchester

Chair: Dr Mark Hammond, Manchester Metropolitan University
October 28, 2025 at 9:19 AM
The paper:

• Applies Brenner & Schmid’s spatial framework to ageing research

• Examines how everyday life, territorial regulation & spatial practices shape older adults’ experiences
Calls for multi-scalar approaches to ageing in place during regeneration
October 3, 2025 at 8:40 AM
October 3, 2025 at 8:24 AM
🕒 Starting ASAP
📍 Based in Manchester
📅 Deadline 16th October 2025
October 3, 2025 at 8:24 AM
This is a meaningful opportunity to contribute to qualitative research on housing and disability. Ideal for researchers with experience in housing studies, social policy, or disability research.
October 3, 2025 at 8:24 AM
Based on 18 months of ethnographic research in Greater Manchester, Lang, Yarker, Phillipson & @tinebuffel.bsky.social demonstrate how faith spaces provide vital emotional, social, and practical support for older adults, while also revealing structural inequalities.
September 25, 2025 at 12:28 PM
🎟️ Admission is free – register now via Eventbrite, link below!

Join the conversation on how we can build more inclusive and equitable transport systems for older adults.
#InclusiveMobility #UrbanPlanning #ZeroVehicleHouseholds
July 14, 2025 at 12:16 PM
This is a must-attend session for anyone working in:

Urban planning

Transport policy

Ageing & gerontology

Social equity

Community design
July 14, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Dr. Li argues for targeted policy solutions:
🚍 Expand transport services to rural, suburban, and small towns
🏘️ Rethink land use & neighbourhood design to support ageing in place
🚶‍♂️ Promote mobility as a pillar of social inclusion
July 14, 2025 at 12:16 PM
His findings reveal deep inequalities in mobility and access—shaped by geography, income, and infrastructure.
More than 1/3 of older zero-vehicle individuals are rural unemployed nondrivers, often isolated from essential services.
#TransportInequality #AgeFriendly
July 14, 2025 at 12:16 PM