Current projects
We work on a wide variety of research projects related to ageing in urban environments.
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Uncertain Futures
Inequalities facing Women over 50 and work in Manchester.
Co-creating age-friendly social housing
A collaborative research approach to improving experiences of ageing in place.
The role of faith-based organisations in developing age-friendly communities
A policy innovation partnership between public agencies and faith-based organisations in Greater Manchester.
The impact of the cost of living crisis on older ethnic minority people in Greater Manchester
MUARG carried out a study on the impact of the challenges facing lower income communities.
Beyond older age: Approaches to understand the diverse lives of older people
Aims to help researchers and policymakers to make Greater Manchester a more ‘age-friendly’ region.
Ageing in place in cities
Examining how seven contrasting cities can meet the needs of diverse ageing populations.
Experiences of older people during COVID-19
Examining inequalities and support given during the pandemic in Greater Manchester.
IN-CITU
Interactions between cognitive impairment and transport in urban environments.