The Ageing Lab
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Exploring lifestyle interventions to improve the health and wellbeing of older people, led by @AlanJohnGow and based at @HWPsych and @CABS_HeriotWatt
Edinburgh, UK
Joined June 2014
Want to know what we've been up to? Take a look at our October newsletter https://t.co/p96hJkzwCb
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This X account is no longer active. Updates on our research and engagement activities can be found by following @HWPsych or @HeriotWattUni. If you’re interested in our undergraduate or postgraduate programmes, you can find out more at
hw.ac.uk
Heriot-Watt is a specialist university in Edinburgh with a global presence. We create world renowned, innovative research and highly employable graduates.
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Join community members, organisations & researchers to explore challenges & opportunities in ethnic minority ageing in Scotland. 💬 Panel • Discussion • Collaboration 🔗 Register now: https://t.co/JYRC8E8lJN Funded by British Society of Gerontology
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I'm at the British Geriatrics Society Scotland meeting in Glasgow today presenting a talk on our focus groups about facilitators and barriers to engagementin community-based leisure activites #bgsconf #bgs2025 @TheAgeingLab
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It gives us great pleasure to announce that @HeriotWattUni has been officially ranked 31st out of 123 UK institutions in The Guardian's University Guide 2026, showcasing an impressive rise of 35 places from our 2025 ranking. #HeriotWattUni
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It gives us great pleasure to announce that we have been officially ranked 31st out of 123 UK institutions in The Guardian's University Guide 2026, showcasing an impressive rise of 35 places from our 2025 ranking. #HeriotWattUni
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Design HOPES, a pioneering project tackling the NHS’s environmental impact, has secured £3.1M from @ahrcpress Led by @UniStrathclyde & partners incl. @HeriotWattUni, the project is scaling design-led solutions to cut NHS Scotland’s carbon output. https://t.co/WYuHadMxzi
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Heriot-Watt has climbed the league tables! We’re now ranked 39th in the UK in The Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026 — up from 51st last year — and named runner-up Scottish University of the Year. More here: https://t.co/oBCTnifcCy
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We are proud to be hosting the Social Capital 2026 Conference from March 26-28, 2026, where leading scholars and policymakers from across the globe will discuss how social capital helps build thriving societies. In this video, Professor Dame Heather McGregor, our Provost and Vice
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@HeriotWattUni has climbed the league tables! We’re now ranked 39th in the UK in The Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026 — up from 51st last year — and named runner-up Scottish University of the Year. More here: https://t.co/qNWtoO8Z5b
#HeriotWattUni
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"These aren't just courses, they’re smart career investments." It's official. Our Professional Academy is now live with over 50 university-credited courses. Ready to supercharge your career? To explore our flexible, accessible #CPD options, visit https://t.co/kWnCmC91tI
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Only 2 days left to submit your abstract for the Social Capital Conference 2026! Share your research, add your voice to the dialogue, and join us in shaping the global conversation on social capital in Dubai. Submit yours here: https://t.co/PLywPlojJu
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Want to know what we've been up to? Take a look at our September newsletter https://t.co/hZVyxydCkA
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Are you 65 or older, or know someone who is #poptwitter? We're seeking participants aged 65+ who play or have played digital/video games to complete an online survey to inform research on how #gaming could enhance wellbeing in later life - please share! https://t.co/vcRXPfyn0l
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Want to know what we've been up to? Take a look at our August newsletter https://t.co/I7nHRVxc7O
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@StandComedyClub @HWEngage @edfringe @agescotland @brainhealthscot The Provocateurs runs throughout @edfringe, curated by @uniofedinburgh in collaboration with @StandComedyClub. Two shows a day, each with two different topics! Read more about Brain Health Roulette on the @agescotland blog
agescotland.org.uk
When it comes to your brain health, are you aware there are things you can do to increase your odds of keeping sharp?
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