The Centre for Research on Ageing produces policy-relevant, internationally-focused multi-disciplinary research and training on older age and ageing

UK
Joined March 2013
We are delighted to wish many congratulations to our amazing Student Representative Rahab Kwaja for her award for Best Contribution, and to CRA's Dr Rosalind Willis for winning Best Academic Support at the SUSU Academic Awards! #AcademicAwards2026 @Union_Soton @unisouthampton
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Amazing Scholarship Opportunity! Applications now open for Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships 2026 @unisouthampton Deadline 31 March 2026. MSc Gerontology (DL) and MSc Global Ageing and Policy (DL) tinyurl.com/ssdhfuzr
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Amazing Scholarship Opportunity! Applications now open for Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships 2026 @unisouthampton Deadline 31 March 2026. MSc Gerontology (DL) and MSc Global Ageing and Policy (DL) tinyurl.com/ssdhfuzr
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One week until the deadline! Get your skates on to apply to the Commonwealth Shared Scholarship to study MSc Gerontology in Southampton. #Scholarships #Masters #Ageing #Gerontology #UK
Prestigious scholarship opportunity!Delighted to announce Commonwealth Shared Scholarship for 2026-27. Open to applicants from eligible countries to study MSc Gerontology in person at University of Southampton. Deadline 9th Dec. shorturl.at/IvlHj
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Prestigious scholarship opportunity!Delighted to announce Commonwealth Shared Scholarship for 2026-27. Open to applicants from eligible countries to study MSc Gerontology in person at University of Southampton. Deadline 9th Dec. shorturl.at/IvlHj
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For alumnus Matt Singleton, studying Gerontology at @UniSouthampton enabled a career-change - and an impactful new initiative. He is the founder of Cognitive Books, publishing titles specially adapted for readers with #dementia: tinyurl.com/53c8nj8r @UoSDocCollege @CRASoton
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There's still time! ⏳ Apply for the £5,000 Southampton Ageing and Gerontology Talent Scholarship! For MSc Gerontology & Global Ageing programmes (on-campus or distance learning). Deadline: 30 May 2025. Details ➡️ southampton.ac.uk/study/fees… #GlobalAgeing #Funding #Postgrad
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Deadline approaching! Apply for a full-tuition Commonwealth Scholarship to study MSc Gerontology or Global Ageing (Distance Learning) at Southampton! Apply now ➡️ cscuk.fcdo.gov.uk/scholarshi… #CommonwealthScholarships #PostgraduateStudy #DistanceLearning
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Want to study ageing & policy fully online with no tuition fees? 🌍 10 Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships available at Southampton! Deadline: 20 May 2025. Info ➡️ cscuk.fcdo.gov.uk/scholarshi… #Scholarships #Gerontology #GlobalAgeing
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Fully funded scholarships available! Study MSc Gerontology or Global Ageing & Policy by distance learning at Southampton. Open to citizens of eligible Commonwealth countries! Apply by 20 May ➡️ : cscuk.fcdo.gov.uk/scholarshi… #CommonwealthScholarships #DistanceLearning
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Thinking about studying ageing and policy? Join our Virtual Open Event on 8 May, 12:00 UK time! Explore MSc/PhD in Gerontology & Global Ageing at the University of Southampton. Register here: app.geckoform.com/public/#/m… #Gerontology #GlobalAgeing #PhD #MSc #VirtualEvent
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We're excited to join the Bluesky community! Follow the Department of Gerontology & Centre for Research on Ageing at cra-soton.bsky.social for updates on ageing research, events, and more. (And don't worry — we’re staying here on Twitter too!) #Gerontology #Research
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📢 Interested in ageing, society & policy? Join our Virtual Open Event on 8 May, 12:00 (UK time) to explore MSc/PhD study in Gerontology & Global Ageing at @unisouthampton. 🌍 Online, flexible, research-led. 🔗 Register: shorturl.at/RJ0kS #Gerontology #GlobalAgeing
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Watch CRA's Dr Ros Willis present her findings on #HealthInequalities of the #Irish living in Britain. Thank you to @irishinbritain for the invitation. @LDNIrishCentre @UoSMedia @unisouthampton @EmbassyIreland
Our new online workshops of the Healthy Ageing Project feature a talk by Dr Rosalind Willis, someone at the forefront of researching the health demographic of the Irish in Britain Another fantastic resource to share with peers & external organisations youtu.be/vsH5qt4y2oY
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Experiences of ageing can differ hugely across cultures and personal circumstances. @UniSouthampton researcher @EButterfill has led a pilot project in Indonesia, uncovering the potential of community volunteers to support vulnerable older people: tinyurl.com/ytyezu7y
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.@UniSouthampton research is challenging negative narratives around population ageing. In the new issue of Re:action, Prof Maria Evandrou and Dr @EButterfill introduce the 'tradition of excellence' emerging from @CRASoton and the Department of Gerontology tinyurl.com/muy5b632
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Southampton Ageing & Gerontology Talent Scholarship 2025. Interested in Gerontology? You could secure a £5000 scholarship! Open to UK & international students. Eligible MSc programmes include Gerontology & Global Ageing. Apply by 30 May 2025. Visit shorturl.at/yPBGV
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