Our collaborations

Our partnerships and networks are at the heart of the Manchester Urban Ageing Research Group (MUARG).

We collaborate with a diverse range of stakeholders, including local, regional, and national governments, third-sector organisations, NGOs, and older people, to co-produce research, share knowledge and drive change. These collaborations reflect our commitment to interdisciplinary, cross-sectoral, and community-engaged research.

Additionally, we engage with research networks within and beyond the University of Manchester, including the Manchester Urban Institute and the Centre on Dynamics of Ethnicity. Together, we strive to address inequalities, promote co-production, and influence public policy to create inclusive and supportive urban spaces for ageing populations.

In 2025, MUARG co-organised the Age-Friendly Futures Summit in Greater Manchester, in partnership with the World Health Organization (WHO), Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA), Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU), and the Centre for Ageing Better (CfAB). The summit brought together over 300 global leaders to explore the future of age-friendly cities and communities, resulting in a shared Age-Friendly Futures Summit Statement of ten objectives focused on equity, inclusion, and collaborative innovation. MUARG also supports the newly established Global Age-Friendly Futures Research Network, which aims to connect researchers worldwide in advancing impactful, age-friendly research.

Collaboration with Research Centres and Networks

Together, we strive to address inequalities, promote co-production, and influence public policy to create inclusive and supportive urban spaces for ageing populations.

 

Policy and Practice Partnerships

 

Community and Grassroots Collaboration