IGS 66th Annual & Scientific Meeting, Sept 2018

27 (evening) - 29 September 2018
Slieve Russell Hotel, Cavan

Organised by: Irish Gerontological Society

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Conference Theme:  Transforming Ageing Across Borders

Thurs 27 (evening) to Sat 29 September 2018

Slieve Russell Hotel, Ballyconnell, Co. Cavan

#igs2018   @irishgerontsoc

Abstract submissions closed on 1st May

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Gerontology
noun     origin: Early 20th century: from Greek gerōn, geront- ‘old man’ + -logy
The multidisciplinary scientific and scholarly study of ageing and older people.

Brexontology
noun    origin: Irish Gerontological Society, November 2017
The study of the impact of Brexit on Gerontology in Ireland and the UK. With the purpose of identifying weaknesses and strengths, and exploring threats and opportunities - for Gerontological communities.

 

We are pleased to announce details of our 2018 Annual and Scientific Meeting.  Our academic partner for this event is the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) Hospital Group.

Our conference will be a collaborative one, with the participation of our counterparts from Northern Ireland from both the British Geriatrics Society and the British Society of Gerontology.  

The theme Transforming Ageing Across Borders reflects interaction, cooperation and collaboration beyond geographical, disciplinary and professional limitations.  

Confirmed keynote speakers include: Prof. Vanessa Burholt, Dr. Mark Roberts, Prof. Andrew Clegg, Jim Power, and Prof. Sally Lambe.