There are a number of scholarships available in all areas of Bioscience and including Ageing Research. For more details visit Brunel PhD
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Programme and registration forms now available
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A highly-motivated, bright and enthusiastic graduate is sought for an exciting research-training opportunity, fully-funded by the University of Hull as part of the ‘80th Anniversary' Scholarship programme. The research project will investigate the highly topical subject of cardiovascular ageing under the supervision of Dr Sandra Jones.
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Professor Linda Partridge, University College London will give the Croonian Prize Lecture on Tuesday 26th May 2009 at 6.30pm The Royal Society. This lecture is free - no ticket or advanced booking required. Doors open at 5.45pm and seats will be allocated on a first-come-first-served basis. This lecture will be webcast LIVEat royalsociety.org/live and available to view on demand within 48 hours of delivery.
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We are currently seeking students for three PhD studentships funded by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) for four years of research on an ageing-related project from the choice below. For further details on projects and how to apply see http://www.kcl.ac.uk/schools/health/studentships/areas/bbsrc/ Project areas: |
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2009 Newsletter now available
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Professor Tom Kirkwood, Director of the Institute of Ageing and Health (IAH), Newcastle University, has been appointed CBE for services to Medical Science in the New Year Honours list. More details can be found at the IAH website. |
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The University of Liverpool maintains a collection of databases and tools entitled the Human Ageing Genomic Resources (HAGR). Its two centrepieces are GenAge, a database of genes associated with ageing in different organisms and systems, and AnAge, a database of ageing and longevity in animals. The Human Ageing Genomic Resources are freely available at: http://genomics.senescence.info |
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Take up the challenge of a dynamic international programme and apply for the European Master's in Gerontology (EuMaG) Deadline for application for the full Masters programme: August 1st 2009. |
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The BBSRC/NIA have launched the call for applications for joint projects between UK and USA partners. The Call text can be found on http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-AG-09-011.html . There is further information for UK applicants on http://www.bbsrc.ac.uk/funding/opportunities/2008/biology_ageing_partnering_awards.html .
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