Research themes

Our research is centred around five key themes.

View each theme to find out more about our research projects. 

Aerial view over Manchester City Centre.

Urban ageing

Playing a major role in supporting the development of Greater Manchester as an ‘age-friendly region’.
A medical professional holding the hand of an elderly lady.

Frailty

Researching and promoting healthy ageing and the provision of high-quality, cost-effective care.
A computerised picture of the connection paths over the world.

Networking

We have transformed our monthly seminars into virtual webinars that are available on YouTube.
Woman's face

Biology of ageing

Holistic research into how and why we age. 
A virus floating in a cellular environment.

COVID-19

Researching how Covid-19 may deepen existing inequalities for older people and the neighbourhoods they live in.