Manchester Urban Ageing Research Group (MUARG)

🌟 Join Us for the MUARG Conversation Series! 🌟 We are excited to announce the first event of the 2024–2025 Semester 2 MUARG Conversation Series! Title: ‘Civic Engagement among Foreign-Born Older Adults in Europe’ Speaker: Professor Sandra Torres (Uppsala University) Date: 16:00–17:00, Wednesday, 12 February 2025 Location: Room G30/31, Arthur Lewis Building, University of Manchester Population ageing and the numerous crises faced by Western democratic states over recent decades are societal challenges demanding social scientists’ attention. This lecture will present the current state of later-life civic engagement research, urban studies-relevant data, and participants’ survey responses regarding their socio-demographic and participatory characteristics. It offers insights into how neighbourhood-related characteristics impact civic engagement and how the potential of ageing societies could be unleashed to facilitate older-age active citizenship. Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and engage in meaningful discussions! ☕ Tea and coffee will be provided. 📅 Open to everyone interested in ageing, both academics and members of the public. 🔗 Register now to join us for the MUARG Conversation Series! https://lnkd.in/e4wCP9TS Manchester Urban Ageing Research Group (MUARG) The University of Manchester #MUARG #UniversityOfManchester #CivicEngagement #AgeingSocieties #SocialSciences

🌟 Exploring Creative Ageing: A Digital Research Project 🌟   During 2023 and 2024, the The University of Manchester has partnered with the Royal Exchange Theatre to explore the relationships that older people have with creativity, aiming to uncover insights on creative ageing and the true nature of ageism.   Led by MaoHui Deng (Lecturer in Film Studies), Sophie Everest (Lecturer in Film Practice), and Andrew Hardman (Lecturer in Creative Practice and Cultural Industries) at the University of Manchester, the project involves older participants creating films using phones or camera equipment on subjects of their choosing. This unique approach allows for a deep understanding of their perspectives.   In the first phase of the project, Elders Leaders, including Gill Bassam, Tony Cocker, Jackie Corr, Paul Green, Bernard Leach, Jacquie Long, Christine Ovens, Lorraine Reynolds, Ann Sarge, Glyn Treharne, and David Weston, created their own short films. You can watch these films by clicking the link below!   https://lnkd.in/exqVf9FQ   The second phase of this project sees these Elders Leaders mentoring four new filmmakers from Rochdale, alongside filmmaker Kieran Hanson from Kenawa Films. MaoHui Deng and Sophie Everest will later use these films to their present findings on creative ageing.   Stay tuned for more updates and inspiring stories from this project! 🎥✨ The University of Manchester School of Social Sciences #CreativeAgeing #Research #FilmStudies #Ageism #MUARG #UniversityOfManchester #RoyalExchangeTheatre

📅 Save the Date! Join us at the "Imagining Dementia Futures" conference on Wed 22–Fri 24 Jan 2025 at the Martin Harris Centre, University of Manchester. This event will explore innovative ways to envision the future of dementia care and support.   Organised by MaoHui Deng, Sarah Fox, Kate Maguire-Rosier, and Reka Polonyi, the conference invites people living with dementia, carers, artists, academics, and policymakers to imagine our futures together.   🌟 Conference Spotlight At "Imagining Dementia Futures," we will delve into diverse topics such as: Dementia-led practice and activism The role of material objects in care Technology, AI, and robotics in dementia care Dementia and disability Artistic re-imaginings of dementia   🤝 Join the Conversation! Be part of the "Imagining Dementia Futures" conference and engage with experts and peers in exploring the future of dementia care.   📅 Wed 22–Fri 24 Jan 2025 📍 Martin Harris Centre, University of Manchester   🔗 Register now: https://lnkd.in/eQkGcMHm The University of Manchester The University of Manchester School of Social Sciences School of Arts, Languages and Cultures Manchester Urban Ageing Research Group (MUARG) #Dementia #FutureCare #Innovation #Conference #ManchesterEvents #DementiaCare #AI #Robotics #ArtAndDementia #Community

So good to see this finally out there. Wonderful piece of work led by Natalie Cotterell.

🎉 Runner-Up at BAFTSS 🎉   We are thrilled that MUARG’s very own MaoHui Deng was awarded Runner-Up for this year’s BAFTSS Best First Monograph award for his insightful book, ‘Ageing, Dementia and Time in Film: Temporal Performances’.   📚 The judges praised the book for its ability to balance complexity with accessibility, raising profound questions about cinema and dementia. They described it as “a hugely accomplished book, both in terms of its intellectual rigour and its readability, with an openness to those less knowledgeable about dementia.”   Congratulations, Dr Deng! Your work continues to inspire and contribute significantly to the field of urban ageing and dementia studies. 🌟   The University of Manchester School of Social Sciences The University of Manchester   #MUARG #UrbanAgeing #DementiaStudies #BAFTSS #AcademicExcellence

📢 Publication Showcase 📢   We are excited to share our paper ‘Loneliness among older ethnic minority people: exploring the role of structural disadvantage and place using a co-research methodology’, now published in the Ethnic and Racial Studies Journal by Taylor & Francis Group and available open access.   This much-needed research delves into the qualitative experiences of loneliness among older ethnic minority individuals living in Greater Manchester. It highlights the significant impact of structural disadvantage and place on their lives.   Authored by Natalie Cotterell, Tine Buffel, James Nazroo, and Pamela Qualter, the paper is a valuable contribution to understanding and addressing loneliness in our communities.   Read the full paper here:   https://lnkd.in/eXpji8kn   The University of Manchester School of Social Sciences The University of Manchester   #MUARG #UrbanAgeing #Loneliness #EthnicMinorities #Research #OpenAccess

Thank you to Rutgers Hub for Aging Collaboration and everyone who contributed to this brilliant event on Equity in Community-Based Models for Ageing!

🌍 Introducing the Spatial Justice Framework for Age-Friendly Cities and Communities 🌍   We at the Manchester Urban Ageing Research Group are proud to highlight our Spatial Justice Framework for Age-Friendly Cities and Communities. Developed by Tine Buffel, Patty Doran, and Sophie Yarker, this framework addresses the need to integrate ageing populations into urban planning.   With over 55% of the global population living in cities, it’s crucial to ensure urban environments support ageing in place. Our framework focuses on promoting spatial justice by addressing social and spatial inequalities, ensuring that age-friendly interventions benefit all older adults, especially those from minoritised and marginalised groups.   Key highlights include: ·      Addressing inequalities: responding to the diverse needs of older populations. ·      Community engagement: involving communities in age-friendly initiatives. ·      Policy and practice: clear directions for creating inclusive urban environments.   Find out more about the framework here:   https://lnkd.in/et2vw_XE   The University of Manchester School of Social Sciences The University of Manchester   #UrbanAgeing #SpatialJustice #AgeFriendlyCities #AgeingInPlace #SocialGerontology #UrbanStudies #MUARG

🌆 What does an age-friendly city look like?   Our new film — ‘Ageing in Place in Cities’ — puts the voices of older people around the world centre stage to give their answers. 🎬🌍   Find out more about the film and our research in this blog article:   https://lnkd.in/eC7z9Xrd   Tine Buffel, Patty Doran, Sophie Yarker The University of Manchester School of Social Sciences The University of Manchester   #AgeFriendlyCities #UrbanAgeing #AgeingInPlace #SocialGerontology #CommunityVoices #InclusiveCities #MUARG  

🎬 Film Showcase: Watch our film, ‘Ageing in Place in Cities’, now! 🎥   🔗 https://lnkd.in/eP3dTzVR   🌆 What does an age-friendly city look like?   ‘Age-friendly’ cities aspire to be places where people of all ages feel involved, valued, and supported with infrastructure and services that meet their preferences, needs and aspirations (World Health Organization). However, age-friendly will mean different things to different people and will require different approaches and priorities in different cities.   The Ageing in Place research project is exploring how cities can meet the needs of the diverse range of older people to become more age-friendly. The research draws on insights from Akita, Bilbao, Brno, Brussels, Manchester, Oslo and Québec. We asked older people what ‘age-friendly’ meant to them.   Our film shares some of what they said. The older people featured are residents of their cities, volunteers at community centres, members of older people boards, and recipients of age-friendly services. Their views and opinions represent a diversity of experience and involvement in age-friendly cities and communities. We hear about transitions into retirement and older age, the desire to be useful and take part in activities, and the need for services that meet their changing needs. We also hear about changing urban environments and what this means for people ageing in cities.   Across all the cities, older people have stories to tell and experiences to share. The key message the film shares is that to make cities great places to age, the voices of older people must be central.   Thank you to all the older people and the cities we have worked with, helping us continue to reimagine urban ageing.   Tine Buffel, Patty Doran, Sophie Yarker, Joana Salles,The Leverhulme Trust, The University of Manchester School of Social Sciences, The University of Manchester   #AgeFriendlyCities #UrbanAgeing #AgeingInPlace #SocialGerontology #CommunityVoices #InclusiveCities #MUARG