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The new round of our Joint Undergraduate Research Placement Scheme with the @gerisoc.bsky.social is now open to applications! It aims to increase opportunities for undergraduate students to engage in ageing-related research. More: vivensafoundation.org.uk/apply-for-fu...
#AgeingRelatedResearch
Have caregiving responsibilities ever made it hard to say yes to an opportunity that could support your career? Our 2025 Rising Star @tobyellmers.bsky.social has created the Caregiving Support Award for Ageing Research. Find out how to apply for up to £500: www.imperial.ac.uk/brain-scienc...
Today is #AgeWithoutLimitsDay organised by @ageingbetter.bsky.social. We’re proud to support people and projects that question ageism – today and every day. Let's build a future in which older age is understood and celebrated. Read more: vivensafoundation.org.uk/news/the-que...
#QuestionAgeism
Pre-call announcement 📢
We are delighted to again be partnering with the British Geriatrics Society on our Joint Undergraduate Research Placement Scheme and will open for applications in the coming weeks. Find out more: vivensafoundation.org.uk/apply-for-fu...
#FundingOpportunity
🌱 We would like to introduce our recently appointed Early Career Postdoctoral Fellows:
👋🏽 Dr Emily Fisher
👋🏽 Dr Jack B. Roberts
👋🏽 Nuno Koch Esteves, PhD
👋🏽 Dr Xiaowen (Shirley) Ma
🔗 Read the article and find out how you can apply for the same Fellowship: vivensafoundation.org.uk/news/introdu...
We’ve seen a growing interest in community-engaged research. And while there's plenty of advice for researchers and community groups looking to work together, there is little practical guidance for research funders. Our new report helps address that gap: vivensafoundation.org.uk/news/part-of...
🏆 We sat down with Professor Nathan Davies, the recipient of our 2026 Senior Leader Vivensa Academy Excellence Award, and talked inclusion, building capacity and his plans for the award funding. Read the article in full: vivensafoundation.org.uk/news/leading...
#SeniorLeader
🎙️Episode 2 of the Drs Confess podcast (sponsored by us) is out now. This time the Drs make confessions from the edge of academic promotion. Listen in for honest reflections and a surprise guest who will always tell you you’re doing great: www.buzzsprout.com/1997364/epis...
#DrsConfess
🏆 Congratulations to Dr Claire McDonald who is one of two recipients of our 2026 Rising Star Vivensa Academy Excellence Award. You can read about her work, research and plans for the funding here: vivensafoundation.org.uk/news/laying-...
#VivensaAcademyExcellenceAwards
#RisingStar
🏘️ We're working with @housinglin.bsky.social on the SHAPE Exchange (Suitable Housing for an Ageing Population Evidence Exchange). Yesterday Sarah, our Head of Communities and Governance, chaired Housing LIN's #HAPPIHour webinar on the subject. Watch back here: www.housinglin.org.uk/Events/SHAPE...
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The Caregiving Support Award for Ageing Research provides financial support to help early and mid-career researchers meet additional childcare or dep...
We know that there’s a huge amount to do, so we need to prioritise. We will be focusing on some key themes for support for our current plan period (which you can find in our Strategic Framework 2025-...vivensafoundation.org.uk
We know that there’s a huge amount to do, so we need to prioritise. We will be focusing on some key themes for support for our current plan period (which you can find in our Strategic Framework 2025-...
