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The Sciences of Ageing and the Culture of Youth (SAACY) is hosting a Lifelong Ageing Fair on Saturday 16 November at Lambeth Town Assembly Hall, London. This day-long event will be open to the public, bringing together academic researchers, third-sector organisations, and the local community around King’s and beyond.
All welcome! Refreshments provided.
The fair will be a space for the local community to engage with academic research on ageing, discover what support is available, and share their experiences, views, and anticipations about ageing.
Please join us for a fun and interactive day!
- Explore stalls hosted by researchers working across the life sciences, medicine, and the humanities, as well as charities and community groups
- Attend talks about innovative research
- Learn about health and wellbeing as we age
- Discover what services and support are available
- Tell us about your experiences
Leading research groups on ageing will be joining us from:
University of Cardiff
Imperial College London
King’s College London
University of Central Lancashire
University of Leicester
University of Oxford
Queen Mary University
University of Sheffield
Talks throughout the day will include:
- "How old am I really?": Biomedical insights into differences in ageing rates
- New musical technologies for older adults living with dementia to support agency, creativity and relationships
- Estimating age from archaeological skeletons
- Once upon a time at the synapse: How understanding how brain communication changes in Parkinson’s may lead to future medicines
- "Investigate the Crime Scene! How Age Estimation can Improve Criminal Cases Outcomes"
Confirmed charities and community groups include:
The venue is wheelchair accessible and seating areas will be available.
Event details
Lambeth Town Hall – Assembly Hall