AGE Platform Europe (AGE) is a European network of non-profit organisations of and for people aged 50+, which aims to voice and promote the interests of the 190 million citizens aged 50+ in the European Union...
Consortium
EuroAgeism is a multi-disciplinary, multi-sectorial, science-policy international network of researchers, policy makers and social and health care professionals. The network is dedicated to the training of a new generation of Early Stage Researchers (ESRs) in the field of ageism: the complex and often negative construction of old age. The overall goal of the network is to train professionals that can function effectively and comfortably at any of the intersections between science and policy. Relevant research fields: Psychology, sociology, policy, economy, clinical pharmacy, engineering, design, social network/computer science, geography, nursing, gerontology, gender studies, labor studies, and anthropology.
Beneficiaries
Bar-Ilan University (BIU) is the second largest research university in Israel, with a student population of approximately 22,500 at the main campus in Ramat Gan, and at the four regional colleges. BIU has been involved...
Charles University is one of the oldest universities in Europe (founded in 1348) that ranks among the top 1.5% world’s best universities. The Faculty of Pharmacy (FoP, > 1700 students) is the 4th best performing...
Fontys University of Applied Sciences is one of the largest in The Netherlands, with over 42,000 students and 4,000 employees. There are about 35 research groups. The Institute of Allied Health Professions offers education and...
The oldest University in Poland (established in 1364) and one of the best (in various rankings at 1st/2nd place in Poland). The University is very active in doing scientific and other research/projects (including FP UE...
Linköping University, LiU, conducts world-leading, boundary-crossing research in fields that include materials science, IT and hearing. In the same spirit, the university offers many innovative educational programmes, frequently with a clear professional focus and leading...
Robert Gordon University is a dynamic, modern place to study with an international reputation for providing high-quality education from undergraduate through to PhD level. The university has been awarded a Gold rating in the Teaching...
The University of Tampere, Finland, is a multi-discipline university known especially for its research on society and health. The School of Advanced Social Research and the School of Social Sciences and Humanities form a leading...
Partner institutions
The national third sector intermediary for a range of health and social care organizations.
EMDA is a non-profit organization that was established in 1988 by family members of people with Alzheimer's disease.
The European Centre for Social Welfare Policy and Research, in short the European Centre, is an intergovernmental organisation affiliated to the United Nations. Its purpose is to foster the collaboration between governments and organizations in...
Home to the Institute of Lifecourse and Society (ILAS), which hosts the Centre for Disability Law and Public Policy and the Irish Centre for Social Gerontology.
Peking University is a major research university in Beijing, China, and a member of the elite C9 League of Chinese universities. The first modern national university established in China, it was founded during the late...
The Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) serves as the United Nations’ regional hub promoting cooperation among countries to achieve inclusive and sustainable development. The largest regional intergovernmental platform with 53...
One of five regional commissions of the United Nations to promote pan-European economic integration. The population unit focuses on issues of population aging. One area of interest concerns the employment of older adults and the...
The directing and coordinating authority of health within the United Nations system. It is responsible for providing leadership on global health matters, shaping the health research agenda, setting norms and standards, articulating evidence-based policy options,...
