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Find out what's been happening at the Manchester Institute for Collaborative Research on Ageing.
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Respondents required for Evidence for Equality National Survey
21 Jul 2021
Co-ordinated by our colleagues at the Centre on the Dynamics of Ethnicity, it is the UK’s first, largest and most comprehensive survey of its kind...
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MUARG holds 'Ageing in Place' launch event
16 Jul 2021
The event featured three experts on urban ageing in discussion of some of the latest research on developing ‘age-friendly cities’. The ...
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MUARG and MICRA researchers present at the BSG Conference
14 Jul 2021
The event was hosted online by Lancaster University and addressed the theme: Ageing Past, Present and Future: Innovation and Change. The Manchester ...
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New research reveals challenges faced by older people during pandemic
12 Jul 2021
A new report launched today by The University of Manchester’s Institute for Collaborative Research on Ageing (MICRA) has revealed the challenged ...
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HARG academics present on helping older people stay active during lockdown
8 Jul 2021
MICRA attended the MAHSC seminar on 30 June, presented by our colleagues Professor Chris Todd and Dr Annemarie Money from HARG, the event looked at ...
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Recruitment call for skin lipids and bacteria study
7 Jul 2021
Study summary As skin ages, we see a decline in skin barrier function, which can leave elderly people vulnerable to skin damage. We believe that ...
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Participants required for Manchester Digital Pain Manikin Study
29 Jun 2021
They are seeking participants who fit the following criteria: Adults (aged 18 or above) Diagnosed with fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis or ...
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Hearing Care 4 All Virtual Art Gallery engages global audience
24 Jun 2021
A new landmark study from researchers in the Institute for Health Policy and Organisation (IHPO) highlighted that the focus regarding acquired ...
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Uncertain Futures Installation launches on 24 June
24 Jun 2021
For over a year, the project at Manchester Art Gallery has explored intersectional issues on paid and unpaid work through the lens of women over 50,...
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Healthy Ageing Research Group presents summary event with Ambition for Ageing
22 Jun 2021
The event took place on 16 June, was presented by Jane McDermott and described the work done by the Healthy Ageing Research Group (HARG). The ...
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SENSE-Cog publish paper on care of people with hearing and vision impairment in dementia
1 Jun 2021
The SENSE-Cog project investigates sensory and cognitive problems in older people to improve health and social care budgets in Europe. University of ...
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Study shows benefits of online and traditional communication for older people
1 Jun 2021
UoM's Dr Gindo Tampubolon along with Dr Asri Maharan worked on the study led by Snorri Rafnsson from the University of West London, entitled ...
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Hearing loss in older people can be preventable while young, argue experts
1 Jun 2021
A new model by University of Manchester researchers has proposed a way to prevent hearing loss in older people by addressing socioeconomic ...
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Pensions on Divorce work continues with article in Child and Family Law Quarterly
27 May 2021
MICRA's Professor Debbie Price has co-authored a journal article with Dr Jennifer Buckley. The peer-reviewed piece, titled ‘Pensions on divorce: ...
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Housing options research project – participants required
21 May 2021
As people grow older they often need to make decisions about adapting their housing to their changing needs and priorities. But is the information ...
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Participants required for study on finances for part time, temporary workers/zero hour contracts
21 May 2021
If you are currently working within gig-economy roles – on self-employed, zero-hour, or temporary contracts – the research team would love to ...
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UoM Justice Hub plan information session on Dementia Carer Rights
19 May 2021
The session is part of the University of Manchester's research project which is analysing the changes to local authority support during COVID-19. The...
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New MUARG project explores ageing in place in cities worldwide
18 May 2021
Funded by the Leverhulme Trust, the research team (Dr Tine Buffel, Dr Patty Doran, and Dr Sophie Yarker) will examine the role of ‘age-friendly’ ...
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Ambition for Ageing release new report ‘Pandemic Pressures’
14 May 2021
'Pandemic Pressures' summarises research by Ambition for Ageing into how Greater Manchester equalities organisations have responded to the needs ...
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The Healthy Ageing Research Group submits evidence into the House of Lords Select Committee
6 May 2021
MICRA are delighted to announce that our colleagues at The Healthy Ageing Research Group (HARG) have submitted evidence into the House of Lords ...
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Professor Chris Todd speaks at WHO event on falls prevention
6 May 2021
Professor Chris Todd is Director of the NIHR Older People & Frailty Policy Research Unit, leads the Healthy Ageing Research Group, and is a key ...
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Vulnerable older people more likely to experience depression and anxiety during pandemic
5 May 2021
Research published today (5 May 2021) in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health found that the clinically vulnerable were more likely to ...
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NHS at 70's Covid Conversations Event Series
22 Apr 2021
Supported by a grant from UK Research and Innovation, through the Arts and Humanities Research Council, NHS at 70 are developing a national ...
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Parkinson’s Use of Music Survey
21 Apr 2021
This research project began in 2018 during a two-day workshop which aimed to understand how people with Parkinson's use music to: manage their ...
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Participants required for ‘Understanding Anxiety in Older Adults from Diverse Cultural Backgrounds’ study
8 Apr 2021
Researchers at UoM are currently recruiting participants for the ‘Understanding Anxiety in Older Adults from Diverse Cultural Backgrounds’ study....
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Improving safety for older people when transferred between hospitals and care homes
30 Mar 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the challenges faced when arranging transfers into or out of hospital for people living in care homes. Making ...
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Keeping well at home campaign release two new videos
30 Mar 2021
We’re pleased to share two new videos that have been co-produced with collaborating organisations and public contributors involved in the ...
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MUARG policy blog selected for new COVID-19 lessons collection
10 Mar 2021
Policy@Manchester have released a new collection, One Year On: Lessons from lockdown, which brings together research insights into the issues the ...
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Dr Dalia Tsimpida gives lecture to mark World Hearing Day
10 Mar 2021
MICRA was delighted to attend the premiere of a special lecture given by one of UoMs leading researchers on hearing loss, Dr Dalia Tsimpida. Dr ...
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Professor James Nazroo appointed to Future of Ageing Working Group
5 Mar 2021
The Nuffield Council on Bioethics has initiated an in-depth inquiry on the future of ageing, involving the creation of the Future of Ageing Working ...
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New reports on non-decent homes and ageing to feature in MICRA webinar
5 Mar 2021
On 18 March, MICRA will host a webinar featuring external speakers from both Care & Repair and from the Centre for Ageing Better. ‘Lockdown ...
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MUARG researchers author blog on COVID-19 and social inequality
24 Feb 2021
The latest blog, published on 22 February, argues that given the unequal impact of COVID-19, a community-centred approach is now urgently needed to ...
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Professor Chris Phillipson speaks at international symposium
17 Feb 2021
MICRA's Professor Chris Phillipson presented at an online Symposium organised by the Santa Casa Misericordia, Lisbon, Portugal. The ‘3rd Edition ...
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IHPO runs 'Hearing Care for ALL' project and lecture
17 Feb 2021
The ‘Hearing Care for ALL’ virtual gallery project is organised by the Institute for Health Policy and Organisation (IHPO) and funded by the ...
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Positive results published on fall prevention app
11 Feb 2021
On 4 February, the Journal of Applied Gerontology published a journal article on the ‘Keep On Keep Up’ (KOKU) app. Researchers from the ...
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MICRA's Tine Buffel to present Keynote for the Helsinki Inequality Initiative
5 Feb 2021
Due to present on 18 February is Dr Tine Buffel. Her talk, titled ‘Developing age-friendly communities with older people as co-researchers’ will...
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UoM Academics author paper on loneliness and frailty in older adults
21 Jan 2021
Katie Davies, of the Manchester University National Health Service Foundation Trust, has authored the paper along with Dr Asri Maharani, Professor ...
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Wellbeing booklet with support and advice for older people isolating at home
20 Jan 2021
The resource is targeted at groups such as older people who are required to shield or self-isolate. For further details view the related webpage.
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Become a member of the EMPOWER study
19 Jan 2021
Involvement criteria you will be able to provide the patient and public contributor perspective of managing 3 or more long-term conditions, be aged ...
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Researchers publish paper on action observation and imitation in Parkinson's
14 Jan 2021
Dr Judith Bek, Dr Emma Gowen and Dr Ellen Poliakoff authored the paper along with colleagues from Lancaster. The aim was to investigate whether ...
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MUARG's 'Covid-19 and inequality' paper published
10 Dec 2020
Members of MICRA's Manchester Urban Ageing Group (MUARG) have authored the paper “Covid-19 and inequality: developing an age-friendly strategy for ...
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Dr Elaine Dewhurst’s work on age discrimination achieves recognition and publication
10 Dec 2020
The report provides an analysis of the current law at regional and national level within the EU on the issue of age discrimination in the fields of ...
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MICRA hosts final 2020 ageing webinar
9 Dec 2020
The December webinar asked what it means to age in a context of changing migration flows. The world is rapidly ageing and its migratory patterns are ...
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MICRA Professor speaks at two international ageing conferences.
8 Dec 2020
The first was to the Eurocities urban ageing working group who organised a conference, in association with Age Platform Europe and the World Health ...
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Researchers want to hear your Manchester Gay Village stories
2 Dec 2020
Researchers at the University of Manchester are looking to hear about your experiences of the Manchester Village and what you want it to be in the ...
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SENSE-Cog seeking participants for ears and eyes dementia project
27 Nov 2020
It is locally coordinated from The University of Manchester and is recruiting until June 2021. The SENSE-Cog team are looking for people who: Are ...
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Pension Advisory Group wins prestigious national award
27 Nov 2020
The Pension's Advisory Group (PAG) is a collaboration between Cambridge University, the University of Manchester and Cardiff University and ...
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COVID-19 Rapid Response webinar now available
26 Nov 2020
On Wednesday, 11 November, OPFPRU ran a short 45-minute COVID-19 Rapid Response webinar which showcased three pieces of work, aimed at informing ...
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Prof Debbie Price speaks on later life divorce and retirement planning
18 Nov 2020
Legal and General hosted their webinar for financial advisors on 18 November, and MICRA's Debbie Price joined panellists Amyr Rocha-Lima, Partner, ...
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Grant awarded for collaborative personal finance project
18 Nov 2020
Dr Alex Hall (Division of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work) led the grant application along with Professor Debbie Price of MICRA. Nicola Glover ...
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