📢 New publication in @bmc.springernature.com (BMC Geriatrics) from our PhD student, Yang Yang, jointly funded with @vivensa.bsky.social: "Barriers and facilitators to physical activity among older Chinese adults in the UK". The article can be freely accessed here: link.springer.com/article/10.1...

Barriers and facilitators to physical activity among older Chinese adults in the UK: a qualitative descriptive study - BMC Geriatrics

Background The Chinese community is one of the important ethnic groups in the UK, with a significant proportion entering older age. Older Chinese adults face ageing-related challenges and cultural bar...

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🎉 Good news - we've passed the @amrc-uk.bsky.social Expert Review Audit! Meeting AMRC's six principles of expert review demonstrates that we use robust and rigorous funding processes, helping us to fund high-quality research that can help everyone in the UK to age well.

⏱️ Two weeks left to apply for the latest round of our Joint Undergraduate Research Placement Scheme with @gerisoc.bsky.social - the deadline is 22 July. Find out more: vivensafoundation.org.uk/apply-for-fu... #AgeingRelatedResearch #FundingOpportunity #FundingForAgeingWell

Funding opportunities - Vivensa Foundation

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-...

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⏱️A reminder that if you'd like to apply for the latest round of our Joint Undergraduate Research Placement Scheme with the @gerisoc.bsky.social, the deadline is 22 July. Find out more here: vivensafoundation.org.uk/apply-for-fu... #AgeingRelatedResearch #FundingOpportunity

Funding opportunities - Vivensa Foundation

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-...

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Voting is now open for our next President Elect. If you are a BGS member with voting eligibility, check your inbox now for your personalised link.

As part of our work with Moore Kingston Smith Nonprofit Group on the Vivensa Capability Development Programme, we invited charity leaders to ask us anything. The result is a new seven-part video playlist, now available on our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis... #AskUsAnything

Our Vivensa Academy member of the month is Prof Chris Warhurst, Director of the IER at the University of Warwick. One of his current research projects is on improving older patient care through better flow from hospital to adult social care. Read more: vivensafoundation.org.uk/academy-igni...

New research on delayed hospital discharge supported by Ignition funding - Vivensa Foundation

The Institute for Employment Research (IER) was awarded Vivensa Academy Ignition funding to look into delayed hospital discharge.

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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

Funding opportunities - Vivensa Foundation

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-...

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🏘️ 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...

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

Funding opportunities - Vivensa Foundation

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-...

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🏆 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

Laying the foundations for translational geroscience: A spotlight on our 2026 Rising Star - Vivensa Foundation

We speak to one of our two 2026 Rising Stars, Dr Claire McDonald, about her work in the emerging field of translational geroscience.

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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...

The Caregiving Support Award for Ageing Research

The Caregiving Support Award for Ageing Research provides financial support to help early and mid-career researchers meet additional childcare or dep...

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🎙️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

Confessions from the Edge of Promotion - Drs Confess

“Should I go for it?!” The journey to the next step in your career is often a challenging one, and the decision to start that journey can be just as hard. In this episode, Helen and Kate share their c...

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🏆 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

Leading with inclusion and positivity: A spotlight on our 2026 Senior Leader - Vivensa Foundation

Professor Nathan Davies is the recipient of our 2026 Senior Leader Vivensa Academy Excellence Award. We speak about what makes a good leader.

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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...

‘Part of the glue’: how research funders can support more equitable partnerships in community-engaged research - Vivensa Foundation

Our new report examines how research funders can support more equitable partnerships between community organisations and researchers.

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🌱 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...

Introducing our 2026 Early Career Postdoctoral Fellows - Vivensa Foundation

We are delighted to introduce Dr Emily Fisher, Dr Jack Roberts, Dr Nuno Koch Esteves and Dr Xiaowen (Shirley) Ma as our 2026 Early Career Post-Doctoral Fellows

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⏱️ Two weeks left to apply for these excellent funding opportunities... ✅ Proleptic Postdoctoral Fellowship scheme ✅ Early Career Postdoctoral Fellowship The deadline for both is Friday 22 May, 5pm More here and how to apply: vivensafoundation.org.uk/apply-for-fu... #FundingForAgeingWell

Funding opportunities - Vivensa Foundation

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-...

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We've partnered with Sense about Science to offer Academy members who are ECRs free priority places on their Voice of Young Science Programme. The next in-person workshop takes place on Thursday 14 May at Norwich Research Park. Book here: vivensafoundation.org.uk/academy-lear... #VivensaAcademy

Free priority places to build your confidence and skills to talk about your research - Vivensa Foundation

We are offering Academy members who are ECRs free places on Sense about Science's Voice of Young Science Programme.

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❓Do you want to join our Board of Trustees? Are you dedicated to improving how we all age? Due to a retirement, we’re recruiting a Trustee. More information and how to apply here: vivensafoundation.org.uk/about-us/vac... Closing date: 17 May 2026, 5pm #BoardOpportunity #CharityGovernance

🏆 We sat down with Dr Mahmoud Maina - one of two 'Rising Star' winners in our 2026 Vivensa Academy Excellence Awards. We spoke about the Alzheimer's research he’s conducting across two continents. Read more: vivensafoundation.org.uk/news/alzheim... #VivensaAcademyExcellenceAwards

Alzheimer’s research has a genetic ancestry gap: How our 2026 Rising Star is working to close it - Vivensa Foundation

We talk to Dr Mahmoud Maina - our 2026 Rising Star in the Vivensa Academy Excellence Awards - about his research spanning two continents.

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⏱️ Just over a week left to apply for the role of Investment Manager - deadline is Friday 8 May. The Investment Manager will help build and lead our social investment practice. Full job description and how to apply here: vivensafoundation.org.uk/about-us/vac... #InvestmentManager #CharityJobs

We have just published a selection of the photos taken by FilmFolk at our Annual Symposium last week. You can take a look here: vivensafoundation.org.uk/news/photos-... #AnnualSymposium2026 #FundingForAgeingWell

Photos from our 2026 Annual Symposium - Vivensa Foundation

On 23 April 2026 we hosted our Annual Symposium at the IET in London. Here are a selection of photos from the day.

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🧵 And that’s a wrap on our community event. Huge thanks to everyone who shared their time, knowledge and experiences today. 📚You can find out more about our @vivensa.bsky.social national Team Award and our recent publication here: www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/m... #MUARG #UrbanAgeing

Being part of @nihr.bsky.social for the past 20 years has had such an impact on my career. Without them taking a punt on a physio to do a PhD back in 2006, i wouldn't be where I am today #NIHR20 @thecsp.bsky.social @gerisoc.bsky.social @vivensa.bsky.social

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@penarc.bsky.social Professor Vicki Goodwin MBE shares her journey with NIHR – combining clinical work with research to improve care for older people. A great read for anyone interested in research careers, physiotherapy, or ageing & frailty. 👉 tinyurl.com/2htch73k #NIHR20 #NIHR #HealthResearch

🏆 We sat down with the ‘Team Achievement’ winners in our annual Vivensa Academy Excellence Awards – @muarg.bsky.social. Read the interview here: vivensafoundation.org.uk/news/working... #FundingForAgeingWell #VivensaAcademyExcellenceAwards

Working towards a shared goal: A spotlight on our 2026 Team Achievement winners - Vivensa Foundation

We talk to the winners of the new ‘Team Achievement’ category in our annual Vivensa Academy Excellence Awards – MUARG.

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Congratulations to AGE group member Dr Claire McDonald winning a @vivensa.bsky.social Academy Rising Star Excellence Award 🎉for her outstanding work in translational geroscience, trialling new treatments for age related conditions and #MLTC Well deserved!👏 @nihrnewcastlebrc.bsky.social

In case you missed our Annual Symposium in London yesterday, or just want to relive some of those brilliant moments, we have written a summary of the day here: vivensafoundation.org.uk/news/2026-an... #VivensaSymposium2026 #EvidenceIntoPractice #FundingForAgeingWell

Our Annual Symposium is underway! The sun is shining over London and our CEO Katy Saunders has just opened the event focusing on the importance of two of our six values - collaboration and inclusion. #EvidenceIntoPractice #VivensaSymposium2026 #FundingForAgeingWell

One month left to apply for our: ✅ Proleptic Postdoctoral Fellowship ✅ Early Career Postdoctoral Fellowship The deadline for both opportunities is Friday 22 May, 5pm and you can find more information here: vivensafoundation.org.uk/apply-for-fu... #FundingForAgeingWell

Funding opportunities - Vivensa Foundation

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-...

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