ADRC Rethinking Ageing Together

Event Date

7th July 2026

Time

10:00 - 15.30

Description

Join Ageing and Dementia Research Centre at Bournemouth University for a showcase of our ongoing research and innovations, alongside initiatives led by local community organisations.

Key note speaker - Dr Kate Adie CBE

Dr Kate Adie CBE will be delivering a keynote that inspires and challenges attendees to think positively about ageing, drawing on Kate's experiences as a journalist who has witnessed extraordinary events, social change, human resilience, and adaptation across the world.

We will also be joined by: ​

• Community Partners who will highlight what is happening in the community​
• ADRC research participant groups who will share their experiences from contributing to research at BU​
• A diverse lineup of researchers who will present and showcase ongoing research projects

How to get to BU:

Lansdowne campus is located in the city centre and is easily accessed via bus and train links. For more travel information please see this link.

Lunch and refreshments

Lunch and refeshments wil be provided please email [email protected] with any dietry requirements.

Parking options

There is limited parking onsite, please do not park in the Bournemouth Gateway Car Park without prior permission as it is run by an external company.

Blue Badge Holders - there are 8 bays available. Please email [email protected] if you require a Blue Badge bay.

St Paul's Lane Car Park - a new car park has opened 2 mins walk away on St Pauls lane. It is cashless and you will need the Ringo app to book. The cost is £6 for up to 6 hours.

BCP Lansdowne Road Car Park - there is another car park 5 mins walk away.£6.60 for the day. For more information please click this link: Lansdowne Road car park | BCP

Further information

For further information on this event please contact [email protected]

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