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2020 AFI Seed Grant recipient awarded $3.7 million to continue intergenerational research
Institute member Associate Professor Ruth Peters has received $3.7 million from the National Health and Medical Research Council Clinical Trials and Cohort Studies award to deliver the 4-year INTEGRITY clinical trial. 
Addressing the lived experience of mental health through arts-based research and events
The Big Anxiety Festival brings together creative thinkers – including artists, scientists, health and community workers, and people with lived experience — to re-imagine mental health care for the 21st century.
The impact of COVID-19 and changing funding models on centre-based aged care services in Australia
A new study has highlighted how the COVID-19 pandemic and changing funding models have created challenges in access to centre-based aged care services, particularly for the most vulnerable.
Leading the Global Action Against Dementia at the World Dementia Council (WDC) Summit
Institute Director, Professor Kaarin Anstey, invited to speak at the World Dementia Council Summit as a leading expert in dementia research.
Institute Investigator Awarded 2021 Road Safety Innovation Fund
UNSW Ageing Futures Institute member Professor Lisa Keay, was recently awarded funding from the Australian Federal Government, Road Safety Innovation Fund of $349,204.
Ageism Awareness Day
Australia’s first Ageism Awareness Day, an opportunity to highlight the existence of ageism and its impact in Australia.
Dementia Action Week: A Focus on Advance Care Planning
This week is Dementia Action Week, a time to raise awareness about dementia, provide support for people living with dementia and celebrate those who care for them. 
Baby boomers sought for the FAITH healthy ageing microbiome trial by UNSW researchers
Healthy ageing and microbiome researchers are seeking more than 150 Sydney-based older adults, aged 60-70 years, for a trial testing whether taking dietary supplements can help improve frailty and inflammation.
New UNSW research on ageing to use Apple Watch and iPhone
UNSW Sydney scientists are using new technologies to provide new insights on day-to-day activities of research participants.