Our collaborations

UKAgeNet is a network of leading UK research centres and networks on ageing, dedicated to expanding national capacity for ageing research and maximising productivity across diverse academic disciplines and policy forums.

HOMeAGE advances interdisciplinary, intersectoral, and international doctoral training and research to develop new leaders in evidence-based innovation on ageing in place, addressing critical challenges in housing, community-care, engagement, and policy development.

PAAR NET is an EU-funded network focused on reshaping ways to involve older adults in research, policymaking, and practice, fostering inclusive social innovation by engaging older adults, especially those at risk of social exclusion, in all stages of the research process.

The Hub for Aging Collaboration, based at the School of Social Work of Rutgers University, USA, advances excellence in collaborative research, teaching, and engagement to improve social contexts for ageing and health equity.

CASE at Lund University, Sweden, conducts interdisciplinary research on ageing and health, focusing on supportive environments to improve participation, mobility, and health among older people.

ICSG, at the Institute for Lifecourse and Society, National University of Galway, Ireland, conducts research on ageing and the life course, focusing on supporting the voice of marginalised older people and integrating these perspectives into public policy design and development.

The Emancipatory Sciences Lab, based at the University of California San Francisco, USA, advances knowledge and social justice through research and practice focused on inequality, power, and action.

SARLab, based at Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Belgium, specialises in research on ageing well in the right place, focusing on social relations and civic engagement, care and caring communities, and housing and living environment.

CdRV, based at the University of Sherbrooke, Canada, conducts multidisciplinary research to prevent, slow, and mitigate the ageing process and loss of autonomy, supporting healthy ageing and societal adaptation.

CERA, based at the Faculty of Social Studies, Masaryk University, Czechia, researches issues of age, ageing, and old age from a sociological perspective, focusing on age discrimination, active ageing, and age mainstreaming.

The Department of Gerontology at Simon Fraser University, Canada, offers interdisciplinary education and research on ageing, covering topics such as health promotion, elder abuse prevention, and technology and ageing.

The Interdisciplinary Ageing Studies Department of Goethe-Universität Frankfurt, Germany, focuses on ageing research within social and spatial contexts, emphasising diversity, developmental processes, and methodological challenges.

CEDAR, based at the University of Stirling, conducts multidisciplinary research on social, built, natural, and care environments for older people and those living with dementia, using innovative methods and co-producing projects with beneficiaries.

The Ageing Research and Housing Studies group, based at the Norwegian Social Research (NOVA) department of OsloMet, Norway, combines research on social, behavioural, and health developments in older people with studies on housing needs, social inequality, and policy.

The Institute for Life Course and Aging, based at the Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work at the University of Toronto, Canada, facilitates interdisciplinary research and education on the social, psychological, and biological dimensions of ageing.

ENgAGE, based at the College of Design and Engineering at the National University of Singapore (NUS), Singapore, advances knowledge and practices to enhance living environments for the physical, psychological, and social wellbeing of individuals across all age groups.

ARGG, based at Akita University, Japan, focuses on interdisciplinary research on ageing and geriatric medicine, aiming to improve regional medical care and advance research on longevity and health, working with Chief Director Professor Hidetaka Ota.

Laboratoire Géographie-Cités, based at Université Paris Cité, France, is an interdisciplinary research unit at the intersection of human geography and urban studies, combining theoretical reflection, quantitative and qualitative methods, and empirical work.

The Belgian Ageing Studies research group, based at Vrije Universiteit Brussel and University College Ghent, Belgium, scientifically studies the social aspects of ageing, focusing on participation, inclusion, age-friendly environments, and local policy development.

The Urban Ageing research group, based at The Hague University of Applied Sciences, Netherlands, focuses on improving the quality of daily living for older people in urban environments through interdisciplinary research and partnerships.

CCREATE-AGE, based at the University of Auckland, New Zealand, improves the health, wellbeing, and flourishing of older people through transdisciplinary research and deep community engagement, focusing on social and health disparities among different population groups.

Creative Manchester, based at the University of Manchester, fosters partnerships and research in arts and culture, focusing on creative industries, health and wellbeing, and civic futures, and collaborates with city-based and UK-wide arts and cultural organisations.

The Manchester Urban Institute, based at the University of Manchester, explores urban life complexities to drive positive transformation for inclusive and sustainable cities through interdisciplinary research and partnerships, addressing global and local challenges.

HARG, based at the University of Manchester, conducts research to promote health, resilience, and wellbeing in older age, enhancing understanding, prevention, and management of age-related challenges through interdisciplinary approaches and community engagement.

GNARC, based at the University of Manchester, brings together researchers, policymakers, and NGOs to understand ageing and wellbeing in China and among Chinese communities globally, fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange.

The Morgan Centre, based at the University of Manchester, is a centre of excellence for research in personal life, relationships, and everyday life, developing innovative methodologies and addressing broader social changes.

The Cathie Marsh Institute for Social Research, based at the University of Manchester, is a centre of excellence in quantitative social science, providing empirical solutions to social and political enquiries through rigorous research and training.

CoDE, based at the University of Manchester, is the UK’s largest research centre working on racism, anti-racism, and racial, ethnic, and religious inequalities, producing innovative research and collaborating with various organisations to address these issues.

The WHO Global Network for Age-friendly Cities and Communities, established in 2010, connects cities, communities, and organisations worldwide to foster the exchange of experience and mutual learning, promoting healthy and active ageing.

AGE Platform Europe is a European network of non-profit organisations advocating for the rights and wellbeing of people aged 50+, focusing on combating ageism, promoting human rights, and reducing inequalities across Europe.

The Centre for Ageing Better, based in the UK and funded by The National Lottery Community Fund, tackles inequalities in ageing and promotes positive views of later life, aiming to create inclusive workplaces, homes, and communities for older people through partnerships, evidence-informed policy, and age-friendly practices.

GMCA, made up of the ten Greater Manchester councils and Mayor, works together to improve the city-region through economic growth and public service reform, aiming to make Greater Manchester one of the best places to grow up, get on, and grow old.

GMAH, set up by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority, responds to the opportunities and challenges of an ageing population in Greater Manchester, focusing on reducing inequalities and ageing well through partnerships and strategic initiatives.

GMCVO works with and through the voluntary, community, and social enterprise sector to drive economic and social inclusion in Greater Manchester, supporting collaborations and better decision-making in public policy.

Age-Friendly Manchester, part of Manchester’s Age Friendly programme, works to make the city a better place to grow older by taking a social approach to ageing, addressing health and wellbeing from mid-life onwards, and promoting age-friendly services and policies.

Ambition for Ageing was a £10.2 million programme led by Greater Manchester Centre for Voluntary Organisations (GMCVO), funded by The National Lottery Community Fund, aimed at creating age-friendly places and empowering older people to live fulfilling lives by reducing social isolation and addressing lifelong inequalities.

The Centre for an Age-Friendly Norway, based in Ålesund and organised within the Norwegian Directorate of Health, collaborates with various community actors, businesses, organisations, and researchers to develop sustainable and age-friendly communities, enabling older people to live meaningful and independent lives.

The Matia Gerontological Institute, based in Spain, generates and transfers knowledge to contribute to the wellbeing of people throughout the ageing process, focusing on prevention, care, health, and support during ageing through applied research and a people-centred approach.

Southway Housing, a community-focused housing association managing over 6,500 homes in Greater Manchester, is dedicated to reducing child poverty, loneliness, and isolation, and increasing employment and social connectedness.

The MUARG Older People’s Forum, organised by the MUARG Deputy Director Patty Doran, provides a space for older people to share their views and engage with researchers, promoting mutual understanding and ensuring research relevance in urban ageing.

GMOPN is a network for people aged 50 and over in Greater Manchester, working to challenge ageism, promote positive views of ageing, and ensure older people’s voices are heard in policy and community decisions, collaborating with various organisations and maintaining strong links with the Greater Manchester Ageing Hub.

The Age Friendly Manchester Older People’s Assembly, open to all residents aged over 50, meets quarterly to discuss and develop policies, keeping older people informed and involved in the city’s age-friendly initiatives, and elects representatives to sit on the Age Friendly Manchester Board.

LGBT Foundation, a national charity based in Manchester, provides a wide range of evidence-based and cost-effective services, campaigning for a fair and equal society where all lesbian, gay, bisexual, and trans people can reach their full potential.

Age Friendly Whalley Range and Chorlton, part of the Whalley Range Community Forum, engages directly with older people to empower them, providing age-friendly opportunities, addressing isolation, and promoting participation and skill sharing in the community.

The Black Minority Ethnic Network supports BME groups and organisations in Manchester, facilitating engagement, improving access, participation, and consultation, and influencing decision-makers to develop services for the community.

The Faith and Belief Advisory Panel, established by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority, advises and supports political leaders and policymakers to tackle discrimination and inequality, fostering collaboration and recognising the role of faith and belief in society. 

Hopton Court, a nine-storey social housing block in Manchester, focuses on creating a Naturally Occurring Retirement Community (NORC) to support ageing in place, addressing mental and physical challenges and social inequalities faced by older residents.

Community Savers is a network of women-led savings schemes linking up residents across Greater Manchester and Sheffield to share ideas, experiences, and strategies for reducing poverty and inequality in neighbourhoods, towns, and cities.

Levenshulme Inspire Community Hub, a community-led organisation based in Manchester, brings together people from many backgrounds to transform the Levenshulme area through community activity, creativity, enterprise, and fun.

EHF, based in Manchester, addresses health and social care inequalities to improve the health and wellbeing of BAME communities, promoting equality, diversity, and racial harmony through capacity building, research, and public education.

KYP, a leading community and voluntary organisation in Rochdale, Greater Manchester, provides a variety of services including education, training, business support, and welfare advice, dedicated to the development and economic regeneration of the communities.