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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.
A Call for Action: Prioritising the Career Development of Early and Mid-Career Researchers in Dementia
Dr Lidan Zheng and her collaborators from the International Research Network on Dementia Prevention (IRNDP), recently published their research highlighting the issues faced by early and mid-career researchers (EMCRs) in dementia and the importance of capacity building given that the ageing population and dementia is a growing health concern.
Trial connects older Australians and pre-schoolers to improve mental health
The health benefits of intergenerational activity, such as reducing frailty, will be assessed by UNSW researchers.
2021 Discovery Grant awarded to UNSW Ageing Futures Institute Member
UNSW Ageing Futures Institute Member Emeritus Professor Bruce Judd awarded three-year ARC Discovery Grant.