Vivensa Foundation
@vivensa.bsky.social
We fund the remarkable science and radical social change needed to help everyone to age well. vivensafoundation.org.uk
📅 There are just two weeks left to register for the UK Ageing Research Funders’ Forum Early Career Researcher event, taking place on 23 November 2026 at the Health Foundation in London. Registration closes on 30 September: vivensafoundation.org.uk/news/events/...
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Registration now open for the 2026 UKARFF Early Career Researchers' event - Vivensa Foundation
We are delighted to announce that registration is now open for the 2026 UKARFF Early Career Researcher's (ECRs) event!
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September 17, 2026 at 10:03 AM
📅 There are just two weeks left to register for the UK Ageing Research Funders’ Forum Early Career Researcher event, taking place on 23 November 2026 at the Health Foundation in London. Registration closes on 30 September: vivensafoundation.org.uk/news/events/...
#UKARFF #ECRevent
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🎉 We would like to offer our congratulations to @vickigphysio.bsky.social – our 2025 Senior Leader Academy Excellence Award holder – who has been appointed Vice President Research and Academic Development at the @gerisoc.bsky.social. Read more: vivensafoundation.org.uk/news/profess...
Professor Vicki Goodwin MBE announced as new British Geriatrics Society Vice President for Research - Vivensa Foundation
Professor Vicki Goodwin MBE has been appointed Vice President Research and Academic Development at the British Geriatrics Society (BGS).
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September 14, 2026 at 9:47 AM
🎉 We would like to offer our congratulations to @vickigphysio.bsky.social – our 2025 Senior Leader Academy Excellence Award holder – who has been appointed Vice President Research and Academic Development at the @gerisoc.bsky.social. Read more: vivensafoundation.org.uk/news/profess...
Members of the Vivensa Academy who are ECRs can apply for free priority places on Sense about Science's Standing up for Science workshops. To find out more and to book your place: vivensafoundation.org.uk/news/free-pr...
Free priority places to build your research communication skills - Vivensa Foundation
Members of the Vivensa Academy have access to free priority places to attend Standing up for Science workshops.
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September 10, 2026 at 2:16 PM
Members of the Vivensa Academy who are ECRs can apply for free priority places on Sense about Science's Standing up for Science workshops. To find out more and to book your place: vivensafoundation.org.uk/news/free-pr...
We're delighted to welcome our new Trustee, Emma Wolverson, who'll attend her first Board meeting this week. Emma is Professor of Ageing and Dementia at the The Geller Institute of Ageing and Memory (GIAM) at the University of West London. Read more: vivensafoundation.org.uk/news/meet-ou...
September 7, 2026 at 12:55 PM
We're delighted to welcome our new Trustee, Emma Wolverson, who'll attend her first Board meeting this week. Emma is Professor of Ageing and Dementia at the The Geller Institute of Ageing and Memory (GIAM) at the University of West London. Read more: vivensafoundation.org.uk/news/meet-ou...
⏱️ One week until deadline⏱️
This is a reminder that if you would like to apply for a clinical research training fellowship, you have until 2 September. The scheme provides registered healthcare professionals with funding to undertake a PhD. More info: vivensafoundation.org.uk/apply-for-fu...
This is a reminder that if you would like to apply for a clinical research training fellowship, you have until 2 September. The scheme provides registered healthcare professionals with funding to undertake a PhD. More info: vivensafoundation.org.uk/apply-for-fu...
Funding opportunities - Vivensa Foundation
We know that there’s a huge amount to do, so we need to prioritise. We will be focusing on some key themes for support for our current plan period (which you can find in our Strategic Framework 2025-...
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August 26, 2026 at 11:16 AM
⏱️ One week until deadline⏱️
This is a reminder that if you would like to apply for a clinical research training fellowship, you have until 2 September. The scheme provides registered healthcare professionals with funding to undertake a PhD. More info: vivensafoundation.org.uk/apply-for-fu...
This is a reminder that if you would like to apply for a clinical research training fellowship, you have until 2 September. The scheme provides registered healthcare professionals with funding to undertake a PhD. More info: vivensafoundation.org.uk/apply-for-fu...
Ready to kickstart your research career?
This is a reminder that if you would like to apply for a Starter Grant for Clinical Lecturers with the Academy of Medical Sciences, you have one week until the deadline of 1 September. More here: vivensafoundation.org.uk/apply-for-fu...
#FundingOpportunity
This is a reminder that if you would like to apply for a Starter Grant for Clinical Lecturers with the Academy of Medical Sciences, you have one week until the deadline of 1 September. More here: vivensafoundation.org.uk/apply-for-fu...
#FundingOpportunity
Funding opportunities - Vivensa Foundation
We know that there’s a huge amount to do, so we need to prioritise. We will be focusing on some key themes for support for our current plan period (which you can find in our Strategic Framework 2025-...
vivensafoundation.org.uk
August 25, 2026 at 8:47 AM
Ready to kickstart your research career?
This is a reminder that if you would like to apply for a Starter Grant for Clinical Lecturers with the Academy of Medical Sciences, you have one week until the deadline of 1 September. More here: vivensafoundation.org.uk/apply-for-fu...
#FundingOpportunity
This is a reminder that if you would like to apply for a Starter Grant for Clinical Lecturers with the Academy of Medical Sciences, you have one week until the deadline of 1 September. More here: vivensafoundation.org.uk/apply-for-fu...
#FundingOpportunity
We're collaborating with the Medical Research Council (MRC) to jointly fund their Professional Doctorate clinical research training fellowship scheme, providing registered healthcare professionals with PhD funding. Deadline: 2 Sept. vivensafoundation.org.uk/apply-for-fu...
#FundingForAgeingWell
#FundingForAgeingWell
Funding opportunities - Vivensa Foundation
We know that there’s a huge amount to do, so we need to prioritise. We will be focusing on some key themes for support for our current plan period (which you can find in our Strategic Framework 2025-...
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August 19, 2026 at 9:06 AM
We're collaborating with the Medical Research Council (MRC) to jointly fund their Professional Doctorate clinical research training fellowship scheme, providing registered healthcare professionals with PhD funding. Deadline: 2 Sept. vivensafoundation.org.uk/apply-for-fu...
#FundingForAgeingWell
#FundingForAgeingWell
⌛ Two weeks left to apply for a Starter Grant for Clinical Lecturers with the Academy of Medical Sciences - the deadline is 1 September. For more information and how to apply: vivensafoundation.org.uk/apply-for-fu...
#FundingForAgeingWell #FundingOpportunity
#FundingForAgeingWell #FundingOpportunity
Funding opportunities - Vivensa Foundation
We know that there’s a huge amount to do, so we need to prioritise. We will be focusing on some key themes for support for our current plan period (which you can find in our Strategic Framework 2025-...
vivensafoundation.org.uk
August 18, 2026 at 12:04 PM
⌛ Two weeks left to apply for a Starter Grant for Clinical Lecturers with the Academy of Medical Sciences - the deadline is 1 September. For more information and how to apply: vivensafoundation.org.uk/apply-for-fu...
#FundingForAgeingWell #FundingOpportunity
#FundingForAgeingWell #FundingOpportunity
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📢 New publication in @bmc.springernature.com (BMC Geriatrics) from our PhD student, Yang Yang, jointly funded with @vivensa.bsky.social: "Barriers and facilitators to physical activity among older Chinese adults in the UK".
The article can be freely accessed here: link.springer.com/article/10.1...
The article can be freely accessed here: link.springer.com/article/10.1...
Barriers and facilitators to physical activity among older Chinese adults in the UK: a qualitative descriptive study - BMC Geriatrics
Background The Chinese community is one of the important ethnic groups in the UK, with a significant proportion entering older age. Older Chinese adults face ageing-related challenges and cultural bar...
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July 14, 2026 at 3:13 PM
📢 New publication in @bmc.springernature.com (BMC Geriatrics) from our PhD student, Yang Yang, jointly funded with @vivensa.bsky.social: "Barriers and facilitators to physical activity among older Chinese adults in the UK".
The article can be freely accessed here: link.springer.com/article/10.1...
The article can be freely accessed here: link.springer.com/article/10.1...
🎉 Good news - we've passed the @amrc-uk.bsky.social Expert Review Audit! Meeting AMRC's six principles of expert review demonstrates that we use robust and rigorous funding processes, helping us to fund high-quality research that can help everyone in the UK to age well.
July 14, 2026 at 1:18 PM
🎉 Good news - we've passed the @amrc-uk.bsky.social Expert Review Audit! Meeting AMRC's six principles of expert review demonstrates that we use robust and rigorous funding processes, helping us to fund high-quality research that can help everyone in the UK to age well.
⏱️ Two weeks left to apply for the latest round of our Joint Undergraduate Research Placement Scheme with @gerisoc.bsky.social - the deadline is 22 July. Find out more: vivensafoundation.org.uk/apply-for-fu...
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#FundingOpportunity
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#AgeingRelatedResearch
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#FundingForAgeingWell
Funding opportunities - Vivensa Foundation
We know that there’s a huge amount to do, so we need to prioritise. We will be focusing on some key themes for support for our current plan period (which you can find in our Strategic Framework 2025-...
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July 8, 2026 at 10:39 AM
⏱️ Two weeks left to apply for the latest round of our Joint Undergraduate Research Placement Scheme with @gerisoc.bsky.social - the deadline is 22 July. Find out more: vivensafoundation.org.uk/apply-for-fu...
#AgeingRelatedResearch
#FundingOpportunity
#FundingForAgeingWell
#AgeingRelatedResearch
#FundingOpportunity
#FundingForAgeingWell
⏱️A reminder that if you'd like to apply for the latest round of our Joint Undergraduate Research Placement Scheme with the @gerisoc.bsky.social, the deadline is 22 July. Find out more here: vivensafoundation.org.uk/apply-for-fu...
#AgeingRelatedResearch
#FundingOpportunity
#AgeingRelatedResearch
#FundingOpportunity
Funding opportunities - Vivensa Foundation
We know that there’s a huge amount to do, so we need to prioritise. We will be focusing on some key themes for support for our current plan period (which you can find in our Strategic Framework 2025-...
vivensafoundation.org.uk
June 22, 2026 at 9:21 AM
⏱️A reminder that if you'd like to apply for the latest round of our Joint Undergraduate Research Placement Scheme with the @gerisoc.bsky.social, the deadline is 22 July. Find out more here: vivensafoundation.org.uk/apply-for-fu...
#AgeingRelatedResearch
#FundingOpportunity
#AgeingRelatedResearch
#FundingOpportunity
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Voting is now open for our next President Elect. If you are a BGS member with voting eligibility, check your inbox now for your personalised link.
June 22, 2026 at 9:15 AM
Voting is now open for our next President Elect. If you are a BGS member with voting eligibility, check your inbox now for your personalised link.
As part of our work with Moore Kingston Smith Nonprofit Group on the Vivensa Capability Development Programme, we invited charity leaders to ask us anything. The result is a new seven-part video playlist, now available on our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
#AskUsAnything
#AskUsAnything
June 16, 2026 at 9:43 AM
As part of our work with Moore Kingston Smith Nonprofit Group on the Vivensa Capability Development Programme, we invited charity leaders to ask us anything. The result is a new seven-part video playlist, now available on our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
#AskUsAnything
#AskUsAnything
Our Vivensa Academy member of the month is Prof Chris Warhurst, Director of the IER at the University of Warwick. One of his current research projects is on improving older patient care through better flow from hospital to adult social care. Read more: vivensafoundation.org.uk/academy-igni...
New research on delayed hospital discharge supported by Ignition funding - Vivensa Foundation
The Institute for Employment Research (IER) was awarded Vivensa Academy Ignition funding to look into delayed hospital discharge.
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June 15, 2026 at 9:40 AM
Our Vivensa Academy member of the month is Prof Chris Warhurst, Director of the IER at the University of Warwick. One of his current research projects is on improving older patient care through better flow from hospital to adult social care. Read more: vivensafoundation.org.uk/academy-igni...
The new round of our Joint Undergraduate Research Placement Scheme with the @gerisoc.bsky.social is now open to applications! It aims to increase opportunities for undergraduate students to engage in ageing-related research. More: vivensafoundation.org.uk/apply-for-fu...
#AgeingRelatedResearch
#AgeingRelatedResearch
Funding opportunities - Vivensa Foundation
We know that there’s a huge amount to do, so we need to prioritise. We will be focusing on some key themes for support for our current plan period (which you can find in our Strategic Framework 2025-...
vivensafoundation.org.uk
June 11, 2026 at 5:32 PM
The new round of our Joint Undergraduate Research Placement Scheme with the @gerisoc.bsky.social is now open to applications! It aims to increase opportunities for undergraduate students to engage in ageing-related research. More: vivensafoundation.org.uk/apply-for-fu...
#AgeingRelatedResearch
#AgeingRelatedResearch
🏘️ We're working with @housinglin.bsky.social on the SHAPE Exchange (Suitable Housing for an Ageing Population Evidence Exchange). Yesterday Sarah, our Head of Communities and Governance, chaired Housing LIN's #HAPPIHour webinar on the subject. Watch back here: www.housinglin.org.uk/Events/SHAPE...
June 10, 2026 at 11:05 AM
🏘️ We're working with @housinglin.bsky.social on the SHAPE Exchange (Suitable Housing for an Ageing Population Evidence Exchange). Yesterday Sarah, our Head of Communities and Governance, chaired Housing LIN's #HAPPIHour webinar on the subject. Watch back here: www.housinglin.org.uk/Events/SHAPE...
Today is #AgeWithoutLimitsDay organised by @ageingbetter.bsky.social. We’re proud to support people and projects that question ageism – today and every day. Let's build a future in which older age is understood and celebrated. Read more: vivensafoundation.org.uk/news/the-que...
#QuestionAgeism
#QuestionAgeism
June 10, 2026 at 9:11 AM
Today is #AgeWithoutLimitsDay organised by @ageingbetter.bsky.social. We’re proud to support people and projects that question ageism – today and every day. Let's build a future in which older age is understood and celebrated. Read more: vivensafoundation.org.uk/news/the-que...
#QuestionAgeism
#QuestionAgeism
Pre-call announcement 📢
We are delighted to again be partnering with the British Geriatrics Society on our Joint Undergraduate Research Placement Scheme and will open for applications in the coming weeks. Find out more: vivensafoundation.org.uk/apply-for-fu...
#FundingOpportunity
We are delighted to again be partnering with the British Geriatrics Society on our Joint Undergraduate Research Placement Scheme and will open for applications in the coming weeks. Find out more: vivensafoundation.org.uk/apply-for-fu...
#FundingOpportunity
Funding opportunities - Vivensa Foundation
We know that there’s a huge amount to do, so we need to prioritise. We will be focusing on some key themes for support for our current plan period (which you can find in our Strategic Framework 2025-...
vivensafoundation.org.uk
June 3, 2026 at 3:03 PM
Pre-call announcement 📢
We are delighted to again be partnering with the British Geriatrics Society on our Joint Undergraduate Research Placement Scheme and will open for applications in the coming weeks. Find out more: vivensafoundation.org.uk/apply-for-fu...
#FundingOpportunity
We are delighted to again be partnering with the British Geriatrics Society on our Joint Undergraduate Research Placement Scheme and will open for applications in the coming weeks. Find out more: vivensafoundation.org.uk/apply-for-fu...
#FundingOpportunity
🏆 Congratulations to Dr Claire McDonald who is one of two recipients of our 2026 Rising Star Vivensa Academy Excellence Award. You can read about her work, research and plans for the funding here: vivensafoundation.org.uk/news/laying-...
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#VivensaAcademyExcellenceAwards
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Laying the foundations for translational geroscience: A spotlight on our 2026 Rising Star - Vivensa Foundation
We speak to one of our two 2026 Rising Stars, Dr Claire McDonald, about her work in the emerging field of translational geroscience.
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June 3, 2026 at 9:58 AM
🏆 Congratulations to Dr Claire McDonald who is one of two recipients of our 2026 Rising Star Vivensa Academy Excellence Award. You can read about her work, research and plans for the funding here: vivensafoundation.org.uk/news/laying-...
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#RisingStar
#VivensaAcademyExcellenceAwards
#RisingStar
Have caregiving responsibilities ever made it hard to say yes to an opportunity that could support your career? Our 2025 Rising Star @tobyellmers.bsky.social has created the Caregiving Support Award for Ageing Research. Find out how to apply for up to £500: www.imperial.ac.uk/brain-scienc...
The Caregiving Support Award for Ageing Research
The Caregiving Support Award for Ageing Research provides financial support to help early and mid-career researchers meet additional childcare or dep...
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June 2, 2026 at 1:20 PM
Have caregiving responsibilities ever made it hard to say yes to an opportunity that could support your career? Our 2025 Rising Star @tobyellmers.bsky.social has created the Caregiving Support Award for Ageing Research. Find out how to apply for up to £500: www.imperial.ac.uk/brain-scienc...
🎙️Episode 2 of the Drs Confess podcast (sponsored by us) is out now. This time the Drs make confessions from the edge of academic promotion. Listen in for honest reflections and a surprise guest who will always tell you you’re doing great: www.buzzsprout.com/1997364/epis...
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Confessions from the Edge of Promotion - Drs Confess
“Should I go for it?!” The journey to the next step in your career is often a challenging one, and the decision to start that journey can be just as hard. In this episode, Helen and Kate share their c...
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June 1, 2026 at 11:15 AM
🎙️Episode 2 of the Drs Confess podcast (sponsored by us) is out now. This time the Drs make confessions from the edge of academic promotion. Listen in for honest reflections and a surprise guest who will always tell you you’re doing great: www.buzzsprout.com/1997364/epis...
#DrsConfess
#DrsConfess
🏆 We sat down with Professor Nathan Davies, the recipient of our 2026 Senior Leader Vivensa Academy Excellence Award, and talked inclusion, building capacity and his plans for the award funding. Read the article in full: vivensafoundation.org.uk/news/leading...
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Leading with inclusion and positivity: A spotlight on our 2026 Senior Leader - Vivensa Foundation
Professor Nathan Davies is the recipient of our 2026 Senior Leader Vivensa Academy Excellence Award. We speak about what makes a good leader.
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May 20, 2026 at 10:17 AM
🏆 We sat down with Professor Nathan Davies, the recipient of our 2026 Senior Leader Vivensa Academy Excellence Award, and talked inclusion, building capacity and his plans for the award funding. Read the article in full: vivensafoundation.org.uk/news/leading...
#SeniorLeader
#SeniorLeader
We’ve seen a growing interest in community-engaged research. And while there's plenty of advice for researchers and community groups looking to work together, there is little practical guidance for research funders. Our new report helps address that gap: vivensafoundation.org.uk/news/part-of...
‘Part of the glue’: how research funders can support more equitable partnerships in community-engaged research - Vivensa Foundation
Our new report examines how research funders can support more equitable partnerships between community organisations and researchers.
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May 13, 2026 at 2:43 PM
We’ve seen a growing interest in community-engaged research. And while there's plenty of advice for researchers and community groups looking to work together, there is little practical guidance for research funders. Our new report helps address that gap: vivensafoundation.org.uk/news/part-of...
🌱 We would like to introduce our recently appointed Early Career Postdoctoral Fellows:
👋🏽 Dr Emily Fisher
👋🏽 Dr Jack B. Roberts
👋🏽 Nuno Koch Esteves, PhD
👋🏽 Dr Xiaowen (Shirley) Ma
🔗 Read the article and find out how you can apply for the same Fellowship: vivensafoundation.org.uk/news/introdu...
👋🏽 Dr Emily Fisher
👋🏽 Dr Jack B. Roberts
👋🏽 Nuno Koch Esteves, PhD
👋🏽 Dr Xiaowen (Shirley) Ma
🔗 Read the article and find out how you can apply for the same Fellowship: vivensafoundation.org.uk/news/introdu...
Introducing our 2026 Early Career Postdoctoral Fellows - Vivensa Foundation
We are delighted to introduce Dr Emily Fisher, Dr Jack Roberts, Dr Nuno Koch Esteves and Dr Xiaowen (Shirley) Ma as our 2026 Early Career Post-Doctoral Fellows
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May 13, 2026 at 8:53 AM
🌱 We would like to introduce our recently appointed Early Career Postdoctoral Fellows:
👋🏽 Dr Emily Fisher
👋🏽 Dr Jack B. Roberts
👋🏽 Nuno Koch Esteves, PhD
👋🏽 Dr Xiaowen (Shirley) Ma
🔗 Read the article and find out how you can apply for the same Fellowship: vivensafoundation.org.uk/news/introdu...
👋🏽 Dr Emily Fisher
👋🏽 Dr Jack B. Roberts
👋🏽 Nuno Koch Esteves, PhD
👋🏽 Dr Xiaowen (Shirley) Ma
🔗 Read the article and find out how you can apply for the same Fellowship: vivensafoundation.org.uk/news/introdu...