Launch of British Society of Gerontology in Northern Ireland

A new branch of the British Society of Gerontology in Northern Ireland (BSGNI) is being formed which will bring together practitioners, educators, policy-makers, students and older people.  The aim of the Society is to increase awareness of social gerontology, and to develop a vibrant, cross-sector, social gerontology research network within Northern Ireland.  To launch BSGNI, an event titled ‘Representing Age’ will take place on Wednesday 22nd April 2015.  Professor Julia Twigg (University of Kent) will present her research on clothes, fashion and age, whilst Dr Maeve Rea (Queen’s University Belfast) will talk about ‘Super Vivere: Reflections on long life and ageing well’.  This event will take place in the Arts Council, 77 Malone Road, Belfast, from 3.00pm - 5.00pm.  Registration begins at 2.30pm.  The event is free.  However, places are limited and, so, must be booked in advance by emailing: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.