@SFU's Department of Gerontology and Gloria Gutman Gerontology Research Centre empowers older adults through research, innovation, and community-engagement.
Vancouver, British Columbia
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Join us on Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at 4:30 pm for Shuzhuo Li's talk, "Big Data, LLMs, and Frontier Research in Aging and Mobility.”
The event will include a reception where we will also present this year’s Seniors Leadership Award.
Register here: ellengee_2026.eventbrite.ca
Nominate an outstanding senior volunteer or community organization! 🌟
Help us celebrate those making a real impact in British Columbia.
Deadline for submissions: November 3, 2026
Full nomination details are below and online: sfu.ca/grc/about/gggrc-commu…
A paper from Mei Fang, "A mini-review of Green Aging: reframing AgeTech for climate adaptation and environmental justice," introduces Green Aging as a framework for how AgeTech supports older adults in climate change and environmental sustainability.
🔗: jphe.amegroups.org/article/v…
Congratulations to Elise Stone!
"Being a mature-aged student, receiving the Al Eisenring Gerontology Award supports me in fully experiencing and finding meaning in the academic journey I have undertaken in gerontology," says Stone.
Read more: sfu.ca/gerontology/news-even…
The election of Habib Chaudhury as Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada recognizes decades of research exploring how neighbourhoods, housing and care environments can support dignity, independence and engagement for people living with dementia.
🔗: sfu.ca/gerontology/news-even…
Andrew Wister highlights the importance of funding for community-based seniors’ centres and the vital role they play in connecting with older adults, including those who are marginalized.
Full podcast here: podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcas…
A new report from Mei Fang and her research team looks at opportunities, barriers, and enabling factors associated with strengthening connections between seniors centres and primary healthcare.
Read more: sfu.ca/starinstitute/resourc…
Discover innovations that can enhance independence, health and quality of life, while creating opportunities to learn about and participate in research.
Learn more and register for free for Vancouver's AGE-WELL AgeTech Discovery Day: eventbrite.com/e/age-well-ag…
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@sfu_starinst is thrilled to be a participating site for @AGEWELL_NCE AgeTech Discovery Day, coming Oct 1, 2026, marking National Seniors Day. Events across Canada will showcase AgeTech innovations supporting healthy aging. More: tinyurl.com/4zkketpd.
Join the COPE team for the Seniors' Heat Resilience Connect & Learn Event on Sept 10! Connect with researchers, seniors, and community organizations through sessions on aging, extreme heat, and practical strategies to build heat-resilient communities.
🔗: eventbrite.ca/e/seniors-heat…
As a new member of the National Seniors Council (NSC), Habib Chaudhury met with the Secretary of State for Seniors, Stephanie McLean to identify priority areas for the NSC, including housing affordability, innovative congregate housing options, and financial security.
A new publication on the midlife clock explores how our middle years are shaped by our social clocks—not simply our age.
Read more: theconversation.com/the-midl…
“Older adults are particularly vulnerable to extreme heat because of a combination of physical, social and economic factors,” says Theresa Pauly, PI of the COPE project and Canada Research Chair in Social Relationships, Health and Aging.
Read more: sfu.ca/sfunews/stories/2026/…
SFU Gerontology retweeted
What gives us a reason to get up in the morning?
My mentor Prof. Gloria Gutman’s advice: stay open to new ideas, find purpose and stay engaged in our communities.
Wonderful to visit the @SFUGero Research Centre, now named in her honour. ❤️
#HealthyAgeing #Gerontology – at Vancouver, British Columbia
We are happy to welcome Lun Li, the newest assistant professor in the SFU Department of Gerontology!
In our Q&A, Li shares more about his background, research, and advice for students interested in pursuing gerontology.
Read more: sfu.ca/gerontology/news-even…
Congratulations to postdoctoral fellows Boah Kim and Mohammadjavad Nouri on each receiving a Michael Smith Health Research BC 2026 Impact Pathways: Engage Award for their respective projects!
We look forward to seeing their projects grow!
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Congratulations to Yoonseok Choi, Postdoctoral Fellow in the Lifelong Health and Wellbeing Lab, on receiving a SSHRC Insight Development Grant for his project, Avoidance Motivation in Older Age! 🎉
Read more: sfu.ca/fass/news/2026/07/idg…
📢 Today, we are happy to announce funding results for four of SSHRC’s biggest competitions!
Congratulations to the recipients of:
✅ Insight Grants
✅ Insight Development Grants
✅ Partnership Development Grants
✅ Partnership Grants (Stage 2)
Read more: canada.ca/en/social-sciences…
ALT Announcement. Social sciences and humanities research investment.
A look back at the IAGG 2026 conference in Amsterdam last week! Our students, postdoctoral fellows, and faculty presented their work, connected with colleagues, and contributed to conversations shaping the field.
Swipe through to see more! 📸
“When elder abuse first became known to people, it was talked about as a social problem, then it became a health problem. These days . . . it's become very much a human rights issue,” explains professor emeritus Gloria Gutman.
Watch the recorded webinar: youtube.com/watch?v=BZhHkj_y…
New Issue Alert: GGGRC News - June 2026
This edition highlights:
💫 The Gloria Gutman Gerontology Research Centre renaming
💫 Innovative research initiatives
💫 Collaborative projects with faculty, students & community partners
Read the full issue: sfu.ca/grc/stories/blog/gggr…
