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Centre for Research on Ageing

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The Centre for Research on Ageing is an international and multi-disciplinary research centre examining key issues in ageing and the lifecourse, informing policy and debate at the national and local level.

Part of Ageing and gerontology

About

Through high quality research, the Centre for Research on Ageing contributes to a better understanding of the experience of ageing amongst different groups and societies, which will in turn place us in a better strategic position to improve the quality of life of older people. 

In addition to research, the Centre contributes to capacity building of future academics and professionals by teaching different postgraduate programmes in Gerontology. 

The Centre is involved in various research and teaching activities: 

Research highlights

A black and white image of an elderly gentleman walking past a row of businesses in Nairobi, Kenya.

Improving the lives of older people in Kenya

Future societies and communities
Health and wellbeing
Our research into ageing and the wellbeing of older people in Kenya has influenced benefit systems within Kenya and across sub-Saharan Africa more widely.

People, projects, publications and PhDs

People

Professor Athina Vlachantoni

Professor of Gerontology & Social Policy

Accepting applications from PhD students

Connect with Athina

Email: a.vlachantoni@soton.ac.uk

Address: B58, West Highfield Campus, University Road, SO17 1BJ (View in Google Maps)

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Mr Christoph Heuser BA, MSc, FHEA

Teaching Fellow in Gerontology

Connect with Christoph

Email: christoph.heuser@soton.ac.uk

Address: B58, West Highfield Campus, University Road, SO17 1BJ (View in Google Maps)

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Doctor Elisabeth Schroeder-Butterfill

Associate Professor

Accepting applications from PhD students

Connect with Elisabeth

Email: e.schroeder-butterfill@soton.ac.uk

Address: B58, West Highfield Campus, University Road, SO17 1BJ (View in Google Maps)

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Ms Jiaxin Liu

Lecturer in Gerontology

Connect with Jiaxin

Email: j.liu@soton.ac.uk

Address: B58, West Highfield Campus, University Road, SO17 1BJ (View in Google Maps)

Professor Maria Evandrou FAcSS

Head of Department

Accepting applications from PhD students

Connect with Maria

Email: maria.evandrou@soton.ac.uk

Address: B58, West Highfield Campus, University Road, SO17 1BJ (View in Google Maps)

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Doctor Rosalind Willis BSc MSc PhD

Associate Professor

Accepting applications from PhD students

Connect with Rosalind

Email: r.m.willis@soton.ac.uk

Address: B58, West Highfield Campus, University Road, SO17 1BJ (View in Google Maps)

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Doctor Saddaf Naaz Akhtar

Research Fellow in Inclusive Ageing (QA)

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Doctor Spela Mocnik

Research Fellow in Inclusive Ageing

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Doctor Yang Li

Lecturer in Gerontology

Accepting applications from PhD students

Connect with Yang

Email: yang.li@soton.ac.uk

Address: B58, West Highfield Campus, University Road, SO17 1BJ (View in Google Maps)

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A unifying theme throughout much of my research is the use of a dynamic, life course perspective.
Professor Maria Evandrou
Head of Department
My research is at the interface of population ageing and social policy.
Professor Athina Vlachantoni
Professor of Gerontology & Social Policy
I am interested in conducting research on inequalities in later life related to ethnicity, nationality, migration status, religion, and culture. I study experiences and satisfaction with social care services, and determinants of informal care provision and receipt.
Doctor Rosalind Willis
Associate Professor

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