university of portsmouth ageing network (upan) amy drahota
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University of Portsmouth Ageing Network (UPAN)
Amy Drahota
Overview
• Cross-Faculty, interdisciplinary network, of internal and external members working on ageing-related topics.
• Linking with other institutions, organisations, business, and the wider social community – no geographical boundaries.
• The network supports activities (large and small) in research, knowledge exchange, education, and community outreach.
Support is offered via...
• Communication of opportunities• Connecting people with complementary
interests• Facilitating funding applications in
collaboration with R&KTS• Facilitating public involvement • Promoting and disseminating• Providing opportunities for networking
In the field of computing & health
• Ageing is a theme that closely aligns with this field, e.g.– Independent living– Reducing social isolation– Integrated care agenda– Reducing inequalities– Technologies for active ageing– Rehabilitation– Etc.
• Excellent opportunities for interdisciplinary working• So join the network and see where it may take you!
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