Research and Training

SISA is engaged in and develops a wide range of multi-disciplinary research both across the university and within the core academic group itself. The Institute draws together a faculty of 50 researchers from over 20 departments with interests in ageing.

Funding and Outputs

The core academic group has published widely on many different aspects of gerontology and to date has attracted a substantial amount of research funding.

SISA staff offers administrative support in the development and management of large-scale research projects and programmes including those funded by the European Union. They also support visiting academics and researchers and postgraduate research activity.

Workshops, Seminars and Lectures

The cross-University executive group organises diverse research-orientated workshops and seminars and an annual public lecture programme including the Marjorie Coote Memorial Lecture. See Quick Links Box.

Teaching

SISA has developed postgraduate teaching and training programmes in gerontology and delivers undergraduate teaching in geriatric medicine.

page updated: 02/07/07