Tine Buffel

@tinebuffel.bsky.social

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Professor of Sociology and Social Gerontology. Director Manchester Urban Ageing Research Group (MUARG). #Ageing #agefriendlycity #SpatialJustice #citiesforall. All views are mine.

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muarg.bsky.social @muarg.bsky.social · Feb 5

🌟 Exciting Events Next Week with Prof. Sandra Torres! 🌟

Next week, we have the pleasure of hosting Prof. Sandra Torres from Uppsala University, who is visiting from Sweden to lead two fantastic sessions!

#Gerontology #SocialSciences #AgeingResearch

Eventbrite pages for Sandra Torres events next week

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muarg.bsky.social @muarg.bsky.social · Jul 14

🚨 First Conversation of 25/26🚨
Join us Tuesday, Sept 9 (2–3PM GMT+1) at the University of Manchester for:
“Travel and Zero-Vehicle Households Among Older Americans”
with Dr. Shengxiao (Alex) Li
📍G30/31 Arthur Lewis Building

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muarg.bsky.social @muarg.bsky.social · Jul 14

🌆 Co-Production in Action: Inclusive Urban Ageing
At Bournemouth University’s ‘Ageing Well’ symposium, Professors Chris Phillipson & @tinebuffel.bsky.social shared insights from MUARG on how co-production is reshaping urban ageing research. 🧵

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muarg.bsky.social @muarg.bsky.social · Jul 10

🌆 Reimagining Age-Friendly Cities: Urban Ageing and Spatial Justice
At a recent talk at Simon Fraser University, Prof. Tine Buffel explored how cities can better support ageing populations in an era of rapid urbanisation. 🧵

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muarg.bsky.social @muarg.bsky.social · Jun 25

Our chapter, ‘Housing and the Environment’, by MUARG Director Tine Buffel @tinebuffel.bsky.social‬ and Mark Hammond, explores the impact of poor housing conditions in the North, where 1.47 million homes are classed as non-decent, over a third of which house people aged 60+.

Tine Buffel @tinebuffel.bsky.social · May 31

Getting ready for my keynote at the Friesen conference in Vancouver next week. Excited and a little nervous! ✈️ Packing now; any must-see recommendations for a first-time visitor with limited time? Always up for a quick adventure in between presentations! 🤩

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University of Manchester Sociology Department @uomsociology.bsky.social · May 8

⭐@pattydoran.bsky.social @tinebuffel.bsky.social
& @muarg.bsky.social team win the staff category for their #AgeFriendlyFutures summit bringing together 300 age-friendly leaders share knowledge & shape the future of age-friendly policy and practice

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muarg.bsky.social @muarg.bsky.social · Apr 23

🌟 Featured Article 🌟

We are delighted to see MUARG represented in The Guardian's latest article on Age-Friendly neighbourhoods in North Manchester.

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muarg.bsky.social @muarg.bsky.social · Apr 3

🌟 Join us for the final MUARG Conversation Series of the semester! 🌟

📅 Date: Thu, 1 May 2025

🕛 Time: 12:00–13:30

📍 Location: Ken Committee Room, John Owens Building, University of Manchester

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muarg.bsky.social @muarg.bsky.social · Mar 28

🌍 Reflecting on Day 3 of the #AgeFriendlyFuturesSummit
As the final day of the summit draws to a close, we look back on three remarkable days of dialogue, collaboration, and ambition to build inclusive environments where everyone can age well.

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Centre for Ageing Better @ageingbetter.bsky.social · Mar 27

"The State of Ageing Report highlights the unacceptable differences in how people are ageing across the country. It serves as a wakeup call for us all radically to rethink how we deliver public services, and if we don’t, millions of us will miss out on a good later life" Says @mayorofgm.bsky.social

Quote card reading: "The State of Ageing Report highlights the unacceptable differences in how people are ageing across the country. It serves as a wakeup call for us all radically to rethink how we deliver public services, and if we don’t, millions of us will miss out on a good later life

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muarg.bsky.social @muarg.bsky.social · Mar 27

🌍 Day 2 of the #AgeFriendlyFutures Summit in Manchester has been another inspiring call to action—showing how policy & practice can drive truly #AgeFriendly cities. 🏙️💡

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Centre for Ageing Better @ageingbetter.bsky.social · Mar 27

"It is estimated that up to 3% of asylum seekers are classed as older people, and these numbers are increasing. They face a multitude of distinct challenges and have specific health needs." Says Tess Hartland, PhD Researcher, the Manchester Urban Ageing Research Group, University of Manchester.

Tess Hartland at the age friendly futures event

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muarg.bsky.social @muarg.bsky.social · Mar 25

It's a full house for the Age-Friendly Futures Summit today! 🏙️

We're here with @AgeingBetter.Bsky.Social, Manchester Metropolitan University, The WHO and Greater Manchester to talk about age friendly futures- combining research, policy and practice.

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Healthier Futures at the University of Manchester @healthierfutures.bsky.social · Mar 25

We are at the #AgeFriendlyFutures summit in Manchester today with @muarg.bsky.social @ageingbetter.bsky.social, @manmetuni.bsky.social @whoeurope.bsky.social and GMCA and the GM Ageing Hub. Looking forward to meeting 200 champions for an age-friendly future here in our very own age-friendly city.

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University of Manchester Sociology Department @uomsociology.bsky.social · Mar 7

FILM SCREENING

📽 Collyhurst Voices: Community perspectives on urban regeneration
📆 6pm Weds 19 Mar 2025

Free screening of community-produced film
@muarg.bsky.social @tinebuffel.bsky.social @pattydoran.bsky.social @uomsoss.bsky.social @uomhums.bsky.social
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Collyhurst Voices: Community perspectives on urban regeneration

Film screening and panel discussion curated by Manchester Urban Film Series in collaboration with Manchester Urban Ageing Research Group

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muarg.bsky.social @muarg.bsky.social · Feb 19

Lunch, tea, and coffee will be provided.

Open to everyone interested in ageing, both academics and the public.

🔗 Register now to join us for the MUARG Conversation Series!

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#MUARG #EnvironmentalGerontology #AgeingResearch #UniversityOfManchester

Back to the Future: Reconceptualising Environments of Ageing

This event examines ageing environments in the UK, highlighting challenges like “left behind” spaces and climate change.

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University of Manchester Sociology Department @uomsociology.bsky.social · Feb 26

🎉🎓Congratulations to Miriam Tenquist on passing her viva w. minor corrections. Her thesis is 'Ageing, Identity, & Place: A Life Course Perspective on Chinese Diasporic Experiences in the UK' & her supervisory team is @gerontologyuk.bsky.social @tinebuffel.bsky.social & Nan Zhang @muarg.bsky.social

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muarg.bsky.social @muarg.bsky.social · Feb 14

Join us on 8 March for an International Women’s Day talk.
Curator Hannah Williamson will explore Florence Claxton’s Woman’s Work, a Medley, examining its humour and feminist themes with high-resolution images

📍 Gallery 7
🕚 11am–12pm | Free | Book via Eventbrite

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Gallery Talk: Florence Claxton's 'Woman's Work: A Medley'

Celebrate International Women's Day with us and discover our recent acquisition.

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Tine Buffel @tinebuffel.bsky.social · Feb 11

Looking forward to Prof Sandra Torres’s workshop today and talk tomorrow!

muarg.bsky.social @muarg.bsky.social · Feb 5

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muarg.bsky.social @muarg.bsky.social · Dec 18

🌟 Join us for the MUARG Conversation Series! 🌟
📅 Date: Wed, 12 Feb 2025
🕓 Time: 16:00–17:00
📍 Location: Room G30/31, Arthur Lewis Building, University of Manchester

#MUARG #CivicEngagement #AgeingSocieties #SocialScience

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Meghan Tinsley @meghanetinsley.bsky.social · Jan 16

Really enjoyed listening to Ajmal Hussain present his research on memory, belonging, and (not) being ‘left behind’ in Stoke-on-Trent. Looking forward to reading his book! @ethnicityuk.bsky.social

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Eve Holt @evefrancisholt.bsky.social · Dec 12

Great to see the Annual CMO Report on Health & Cities published.

It was a privilege to co-author the #ActiveTravel in Cities Chapter with Eleanor Roaf & Dr Jo Maher.

Enjoying reading the other chapters which are jam packed with insights.

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muarg.bsky.social @muarg.bsky.social · Dec 12

🎉 Exciting News! 🎉 MUARG’s Dr Maohui Deng has been awarded Runner-Up for the BAFTSS Best First Monograph award for his book, ‘Ageing, Dementia and Time in Film: Temporal Performances’. 📚✨

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muarg.bsky.social @muarg.bsky.social · Dec 11

Authored by Natalie Cotterell, @tinebuffel.bsky.social, James Nazroo, and Pamela Qualter, this paper is a valuable contribution to understanding and addressing loneliness in our communities. Read it here:

www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

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#MUARG #OpenAccess