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!