Ageing in a transforming world: insights for future research and policy from the 27th Nordic Congress of Gerontology
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: This article summarises key contributions from the 27th Nordic Congress of Gerontology (NKG), held in Stockholm in June 2024 under the theme ‘Ageing in a transforming world’. Organised by the Nordic Gerontological Federation, the event brought together over 870 delegates from 44 countries to explore the rapid societal changes affecting older adults. Keynote speakers addressed critical issues such as ageism, the biology of ageing, climate change impacts, social inequalities and international ageing policies. Additionally, the congress offered valuable insights into gerontological education and research funding in Northern Europe. Building on these discussions, this article identifies key areas for advancing ageing research and policy. By amplifying the voices of older people, the congress and the article itself underscore the importance of ensuring that their needs remain central to research, policy and practice. Embracing diverse perspectives on ageing is essential to achieving this goal.
Source: Journal of global ageing.
Institutions: Stockholm University, Karolinska Institutet, National Institute on Aging, Heidelberg University, Umeå University, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Akershus University Hospital, European Centre for Social Welfare Policy and Research, University of Jyväskylä, Lund University, Jönköping University, Karolinska University Hospital, Linköping University
Language: English
Subfield: General Health Professions
Field: Health Professions
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4413307992