Almost 160,000 pensioners live in poverty in Scotland - more than at any time in nearly 20 years. It's time to change our systems to deliver security, not struggle, for older people in Scotland. Ahead of 2026's Holyrood election, we're calling for action. www.independentage.org/policy-and-r...

We were delighted to welcome pupil researchers from local primary schools to the University 🙇🏻 They’ve been conducting research projects in their schools to help improve learning outcomes. Read more 👉 https://tr.pulse.ly/ubmejj67wm

Interesting question. Thanks for sharing that article @geronews.bsky.social

Sadly housing is a huge issue in the UK still. As the insecurity posed for renters, where the fear of being asked to move becomes more stressful as one gets older. So glad @ageingbetter.bsky.social is highlighting this

Behind the scenes at Ageing & Society. Christoph Heuser and Heather Mulkey speak on writing book reviews. #BSG2025 #AgeingAndSociety

So excited it #2026 will be in Oxford! Hope to see you there! Safe journeys home all!

A 4th Journal has joined the mix! Sandra Torres - Ageing & Society Martin Hyde - Journal of Global Ageing Mark Hughes - Australasian Journal on Ageing Jessica Kelley - Journal of Gerontology: Social Sciences 📍03MS01 #BSG2025

Now I really feel I'm missing out by not being there! Such a useful session for researchers ...

Planning to read this one in due course. Sorry not to be able to be there for the launch.

Awwwhhh. So cute! I love the way the Mum looks at the camera as if she knows she's being filmed. 😂

Continuing an action-packed British Society of Gerontology conference, Southampton's Christoph Heuser delivers an engaging talk today on goals in later life @cra-soton.bsky.social @ch-he.bsky.social #BSG2025

The job market is changing and employers are facing huge challenges. There are skills and labour shortages with vacancy rates at record highs. Workers in their 50s and 60s are key to filling these gaps. Yet employers are missing out on all that older workers can offer.

Find out more and register your interest here: buff.ly/M5LSu3G #OlderEmployers #OlderEmployees #OlderWorkers #Ageing #Ageism

Questions with our 1st plenary speaker, Julienne Meyer, supported by Judith Phillips. #BSG2025 📍03MS01 Rik Medlik

If I've understood correctly, it's good to hear that @unisouthampton.bsky.social is helping work on safeguards for the use of AI in public services and healthcare. AI inclusion in those services is a very scary prospect for so many people and even affects whether some will engage at all.

Great to share my work with (older) adults living with #NonVisibleDisabilities #ChronicConditions #SocialIsolation yesterday at @bsg-era.bsky.social pre-conference #BSGERA2025 #BSG2025 @britishgerontology.bsky.social @bsgcreativeageing.bsky.social #CreativeAgeing #Conferences

@ch-he.bsky.social having a busy day at #BSGERA2025

Hello and welcome to #BSG2025! Do come and say hello at this morning's #Marketplace 👋👋🏻👋🏿 09:45-10:45 Wednesday, 25 June, 2025, 03MS01 (Rik Medlik) #CreativeAgeing @britishgerontology.bsky.social

If you're thinking of joining @britishgerontology.bsky.social, do it! You won't regret it. Very friendly and supportive group, lots of online interaction and great annual conference. What's not to like? And, for early career researchers, plenty of encouragement and support @bsg-era.bsky.social

Call for book reviewers from ERA community! If you are interested, please contact Christoph @ch-he.bsky.social #BSG2025 #BSGERA2025 @britishgerontology.bsky.social

Want to publish your research in a new journal that has international impacts? Here is a call for papers of a JoGA special issue focusing on ECRs and ERA members. If you are interested, please do sign up or contact Mengxing for more information! #BSG2025 #BSGERA2025 @britishgerontology.bsky.social

When you collect your lanyards please do remember to pick up a bag! It's got your printed programme, an A3 map of both Stag Hill and Manor Park campus, notepad and pen and other useful info leaflets. #BSG2025 📍Austin Pearce Building

📜🥳One more PhD paper out! Combine #EVENS survey & interviews to capture experiences of #socialcapital, #racism & #loneliness among #Chinese #Indian #Pakistani people in the UK doi.org/10.1080/1369... #openaccess @standrewssgsd.bsky.social @jo-hale.bsky.social #Ethnicity #Ageing ‪

For all those academics out there, and especially the cat lovers amongst you, time to look at Uni from a new angle ...🤣

All this afternoon's presentations were really great, but this one is spectacular and conveys a very clear and important message. Thank you Emilie! #BSG2025

Good morning! Today, I hope you feel at peace because of all you say and do to make our world better. When you feel discouraged that change isn't happening, know that we believe it's happening in ways you can't see now but will someday. What you do matters. (Image: Karolina Grabowska from Pixabay.)

Us when we realise #BSG2025 starts 2 weeks tomorrow!

13. Health & ageing: frailty & functional ability 14. Contemporary issues in ageing: engagement Be sure to check out the speakers in each session: virtual.oxfordabstracts.com/event/74254/...

Eek! I'm online! Just as well I combed my hair! 🤣You are too kind. It was a fascinating session. Looking forward to hearing more about this process and working on it further. 😊

Was great, Lisa. Thank you. Rounded off the session perfectly!

Brilliant! Thank you, Amy! How do we find out more about how to implement narrative analysis and other creative processes in our research?

So sad not to be there in person this year, but very grateful to have been included virtually! Have a great week ahead. Sure it will be a blast! 😍

Really great presentation and an important subject to research! Thank you for making it available virtually.

@britishgerontology.bsky.social Great AGM today. Thank you again for organising it. So sad I won't make the 2025 conference in person, but looking forward to attending some of the @bsg-era.bsky.social day and SIG sessions virtually.

If you want to learn more about introducing live #music to your #caresetting, take advantage of some free development opportunities from @livemusicnowuk.bsky.social www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/live-music...

Creativity isn’t just for art—it's a powerful research tool! 🧠✨ Learn how creative methods are reshaping power dynamics in knowledge production at our webinar on March 24. @drhelenkara.bsky.social 📍Online | 🎥Recording available. Register: buff.ly/0oIusD9

Patience and perseverance pay off in the end ...

Repairing damp, cold and hazardous homes could save millions for the NHS.

This looks great too!

Sadly, this is easier said than done! For me anyway.😪Not helped by working nights when I was younger ...

So love Snoopy! Just looking at him makes me relax!

Am assuming this is in-person only. Is that correct?

It's amazing to see cats and dogs playing together like that. You're very fortunate.

Reading this, I couldn't help but think of caregivers, formal and informal. Reposting it as a reminder that carers matter too. I remember how hard it could be to even manage basic self-care when caring for another. Yet it's so important for their wellbeing as well as our own.

It’s the first day of #ECSWR2025 and we’re looking forward to some brilliant keynotes and conversations! Come and find our stand for great books and journals. And if you fancy buying any, use code CNF25 on our website (valid til 31 March).

📢 We're at the #LondonBookFair! Come visit us at stand 7C40 and say hello! 📚✨ #LBF2025

Reach #GeroNurses everywhere through @intjnlopn.bsky.social #ImpactFactor 2.2 & update them on your research about #Caring for #OlderPeople buff.ly/ACeSKM9

Brain Health Scotland is using Brain Awareness Week, a global initiative taking place from 10-16 March 2025, to promote the ‘My Amazing Brain’ programme.  Read More: buff.ly/QQfIpUe #dementia

Speaking of #cohousing, I've been wanting to help organize a local group to meet and talk about issues arising in intentional communities. What lessons have we learned in our communities and how can we learn from others? Does anything like this already exist?

Are you doing a novel study in #Gerontology? Share your findings with other #Nurses to improve care of #OlderAdults @intjnlopn.bsky.social #ImpactFactor 2.2 #GeroNurses https://buff.ly/34B64X3