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'I was interested in how the world responds to older people, so gerontology seemed a natural fit.' University of Southampton alumna Rachel Lankester is changing the narrative and challenging misinformation around menopause via her Magnificent Midlife platform: tinyurl.com/2rk8uksk


A fantastic development in cancer diagnostics by University of Southampton scientists and spinout company Xgenera getting government backing





The UK population is ageing. Drs Jason Hilton and Joe Butterick from University of Southampton are leading a CPC project which uses innovative data modelling techniques to investigate how this demographic change is reshaping families: tinyurl.com/mssktawz


Hearing loss, we often assume, just goes hand-in-hand with ageing. But ๐๐ฟ ๐๐ฎ๐น๐ถ๐ฎ ๐ง๐๐ถ๐บ๐ฝ๐ถ๐ฑ๐ฎ๐ from @UniSouthampton is challenging this simple view of who experiences #HearingLoss and why. Her work explores the preventable factors at play throughout our lives: tinyurl.com/yrrtnt25


Unmet #SocialCare needs can impact older people's health, wellbeing and dignity. Researchers from Ageing Southampton and Economic and Social Research Council Connecting Generations are analysing data to help policymakers understand the scale and nature of unmet care needs among older people: tinyurl.com/6ecpwfex


For alumnus Matt Singleton, studying Gerontology at @UniSouthampton enabled a career-change - and an impactful new initiative. He is the founder of Cognitive Books, publishing titles specially adapted for readers with #dementia: tinyurl.com/53c8nj8r The Doctoral College Ageing Southampton


More working women than ever are experiencing the #menopause, yet little is known about how its sometimes debilitating symptoms can affect their employment. Researchers from Connecting Generations at @UniSouthampton are the first to address this research gap: tinyurl.com/2fbw8f4t



๐ข REMINDER: places are still available to contribute to the #UoSRoadshow! Join the 'Bringing Research to Life' Roadshow University of Southampton this summer, and inspire adults and children alike at local events! ๐๐ณ๐ณ๏ธโ๐๐ณ๏ธโโง๏ธ โ๏ธ Visit bit.ly/joinUoSRoadshoโฆ to find out more! #WeAreUoS


Why should older people be excluded from the technological future? As new technologies reshape our world, Prof Yuanyuan Yin from Winchester School of Art is working to ensure they're designed with inclusion in mind. tinyurl.com/277rv4pm





๐ข The exhibitors call for Southampton Arts and Humanities Festival 2025 is NOW OPEN! The festival will be back at University of Southampton on 6th - 15th November. โ๏ธ Visit southamptonartshumfest.co.uk/ArtsHumFest-reโฆ to find out more, start planning and submit your contribution! #UoSArtsHumFest

