Current projects and groups
Providing a hub for the University's ageing research allows us to showcase some of the exciting projects being undertaken.
Below you will find more information about some of the flagship research projects we're currently supporting.
Ageing and migration
in Bolivia
Our work is exploring the consequences that the emigration of the younger generation has for the older generation.
Ambition for ageing
We're helping to combat social isolation in Greater Manchester with this £10 million programme of research.
fRaill: Frailty, Resilience And Inequality in Later Life
Our research is examining the causal processes relating to frailty and wellbeing at older ages.
Green infrastructure
We're seeking to understand how blue and green public space influences health and wellbeing.
The International Network on Population Ageing and Urbanisation (INPAU)
Our global network is committed to promoting active ageing in urban environments.
Manchester Urban Ageing Research Group
We're examining the pressures facing older people in areas subject to economic decline.
Older People’s Understandings of Sexuality (OPUS) Research Initiative
We're seeking to understand older people as sexual and intimate citizens.
Recognition of symptoms of dementia in South Asian elders
Our research aims to understand memory problems within South Asian communities in the UK.
PreventIT
This project aims to use mobile technology to create solutions that can help older adults to become more active in everyday life.
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The road to resilience
We're investigating how people cope with some of the adverse aspects of ageing.
Sexuality and ageing
Our research is seeking to explore how sexual and intimate relationships affect ageing.
Urban Ageing and Social Exclusion
Social exclusion has been identified as a major issue facing older people.
