Research

Our multidisciplinary team explores how ageing is shaped and experienced through diverse lenses, including gender, sexuality, ethnicity, socio-economic status, disability, culture, representation, and place.

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Frailty and Ethnicity

An ESRC-funded collaborative research project exploring the relationship between ethnicity and the experience of frailty in old age.
Ageing in China An older woman walking with her walking stick by a river.

Ageing in China

The intersection of ageing and agency in transitional China.

Menopause Two friends having a laugh on a bench.

Menopause

Menopause and menopausal experiences in relation to gender, ethnicity, and healthcare.

Existential Loneliness in Old Age A solitary bench surrounded by trees.

Existential loneliness in old age

The concept of loneliness among older people as they confront loss, uncertainty, and approach the end of life.

Ageing and End of Life Care in East Asia A sunset with flowers in the foreground.

Ageing and end of life care in East Asia

An ongoing initiative to explore culture, practice, and policy concerning death, dying, and bereavement in East Asian contexts.

Economics of Discrimination A collection of trolleys in an empty car park.

Economics of discrimination

Exploring the economic landscape that shapes the experiences of older workers, working towards creating a more inclusive and equitable future for all .

Simone de Beauvoir & Ageing A pink rose that is decaying.

Simone de Beauvoir & Ageing

Challenging ageist attitudes, exploring the intersection of ageing and identity, and examining the political, ethical, and experiential aspects of ageing.

Ageing & Society Older man and younger man walking up stairs.

Ageing & Society

The Ageing & Society book series is a platform for exploring interdisciplinary perspectives on ageing, fostering global scholarship.