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Biography
I joined Sociology at the University of Manchester in November 2012 and took up my role as co-Director of MICRA in January 2013. Before coming to Manchester I was Professor of Applied Social Studies and Social Gerontology at Keele University where I had founded the Centre for Social Gerontology. During my time at Keele I served as Head of the Department of Applied Social Studies, Research Dean for Social Sciences and as Pro-Vice Chancellor for Learning and Academic Development. I continue to hold an honorary position at Keele University. I am a former Deputy-Chair of the ESRC Training and Development Board. I was elected a Fellow of the British Gerontological Society in 2008 and a Fellow of the Gerontological Society of America in 2012. I received an Outstanding Achievement Award from the British Society of Gerontology in 2011. I have served as member of the Advisory Committee of the
New Dynamics of Ageing Programme and was a member of the Advisory Board of the Norwegian Lifecourse, Ageing and Generations Panel Study.
Research interests
My particular focus concerns social, political and economic issues associated with ageing populations. I have been especially interested in studying questions relating to family and community life in old age, problems of poverty and social exclusion, social theory and ageing, and the impact of globalization on later life. I have held grants in a number of ESRC and cross-research council programmes, including Family and Household Change (ESRC), Growing Older (ESRC-led), Cultures of Consumption (ESRC/AHRC) and the Life Long Health and Well-being research programme (MRC-led). My work on theory applied to ageing has focused on developing a critical gerontology which explores and challenges some of the dominant social and cultural assumptions made about ageing and ageing societies. In terms of my empirical and policy work I have become especially interested in the relationship between population ageing and urbanization, exploring questions about the impact of cities on older people (and vice versa). This work is being supported by Manchester City Council and through a Marie Curie Fellowship from the EU. I also lead an ESRC-funded International Partnership and Networking Scheme (IPNS) which brings together a number of European and North American universities engaged in the study of the impact of demographic change on urban life. I collaborate extensively in my work with colleagues from abroad and in particular Belgium, Holland, Australia and the USA.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Doctor of Social Science, The Experience of Retirement: A Sociological Analysis, University of Durham
1974 → 1977
Bachelor of Social Science, Degree in Sociology (with Community Work training) 2/1, Birmingham Polytechnic
1970 → 1974
External positions
Director, Social Science Research Institutes, University of Keele
2009 → 2011
Pro Vice-Chancellor (Learning and Academic Development), Member of University Council and Senate, University of Keele
2004 → 2009
Dean of Postgraduate Affairs, University of Keele
2000 → 2003
Dean of Research, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Keele
1997 → 1999
Director, Centre for Social Gerontology, University of Keele
1987 → 2000
Senior Research Fellow, Department of Adult Education, University of Keele
1979 → 1985
Research Beacons, Institutes and Platforms
- Digital Futures
- Work and Equalities Institute
- Cathie Marsh Institute
- Manchester Institute for Collaborative Research on Ageing
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Developing age-friendly communities to support healthy ageing: the role of faith spaces as social infrastructure
Lang, L., Yarker, S., Bergen , J., Doran, P., Phillipson, C. & Buffel, T., 2024, Manchester . 101 p.Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report
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Living with financial insecurity: Analysing the impact of the cost-of-living crisis on older ethnic minority people
Lewis, C., Yarker, S. & Phillipson, C., 20 Aug 2024, p. 1. 15 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
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Understanding the experiences of older adult participants and individuals involved in the delivery of a physical activity programme based on participatory approaches: A qualitative analysis
McGowan, L., Davies, A., French, D., Devereux-Fitzgerald, A., Boulton, E., Todd, C., Phillipson, C. & Powell, R., 25 Nov 2024, In: British Journal of Health Psychology. 30, 1, e12747.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Ageing in place in urban environments: Critical perspectives
Buffel, T. & Phillipson, C., 1 Jan 2023, London: Routledge. 201 p.Research output: Book/Report › Book › peer-review
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COVID-19, Inequality and Older People: Everyday Life during the Pandemic
Lewis, C., Phillipson, C., Yarker, S. & Lang, L., 12 Jul 2023, Bristol: Policy Press. 160 p.Research output: Book/Report › Book › peer-review
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MUARG: Manchester Urban Ageing Research Group
Buffel, T. (Researcher), Doran, P. (Researcher), Bagnall, K. (Researcher), Barron, A. (Researcher), Cotterell, N. (Researcher), Goff, M. (Researcher), Hammond, M. (Researcher), Lang, L. (Researcher), Lewis, A. (Researcher), Lewis, C. (Researcher), Mcgarry, P. (Researcher), Nazroo, J. (Researcher), Yarker, S. (Researcher), Phillipson, C. (Researcher), Swift, L. (Researcher), Tenquist, M. (Researcher), White, S. (Researcher), Zhang, N. (Researcher) & Deng, M. (Researcher)
23/06/21 → …
Project: Research
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Lifelong Health
Price, D. (PI), Haarmans, M. (PI), Chandola, T. (PI), Higgins, V. (PI), Smith, N. (PI), Hannemann, T. (PI), Doran, P. (PI), Prattley, J. (PI), Taylor, H. (PI), Williams, B. (PI), Webber, R. (PI), Phillipson, C. (PI), Nazroo, J. (PI), Yarker, S. (PI), Shryane, N. (PI), Buffel, T. (PI), Cotterell, N. (PI), James, H. (PI), Pendleton, N. (PI), Mekli, K. (PI), Chatzi, G. (PI), Rémillard-Boilard, S. (PI), Pashazadeh, F. (PI), Li, Y. (PI), Matthews, K. (PI), Tampubolon, G. (PI), Kapadia, D. (PI), Gosling, Z. (Support team) & Zhang, N. (PI)
1/08/19 → 30/09/22
Project: Research
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Evaluation of Greater Manchester Active Ageing Programme.
French, D. (PI), Boulton, L. (CoI), Phillipson, C. (CoI), Powell, R. (CoI) & Todd, C. (CoI)
1/04/18 → 30/06/21
Project: Research
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Prizes
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Big Lottery/Greater Manchester Council for Voluntary Service Evaluation of Age of Ambition (PI)
Phillipson, C. (Recipient), 2015
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Central Council for Education and Training in Social Work Old Age Abuse: Preparation of Training Manual for Social Workers (lead applicant).
Phillipson, C. (Recipient), 1989
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Department of Work and Pensions. Review of impact of government policies relating to extension of working life
Phillipson, C. (Recipient), 2005
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Economic and Social Research Council. Kinship and Household Change: The experiences and responses of older people (lead applicant).
Phillipson, C. (Recipient), 1994
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Economic and Social Research Council. Older People in Deprived Neighbourhoods: Social Exclusion and Quality of Life in Old Age
Phillipson, C. (Recipient), 1999
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Activities
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Social Work with Older People in the United Kingdom
Phillipson, C. (Keynote speaker)
29 Sept 2019Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk › Research
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'Fuller' or 'Extended Working Lives': Critical Perspectives on Changing Transitions from Work to Retirement
Phillipson, C. (Keynote speaker)
23 Nov 2018Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk › Research
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'The New Ageing Enterprise: Austerity and the Crisis Construction of Old Age'
Phillipson, C. (Invited speaker)
12 Nov 2018Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk › Research
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The New Ageing Enterprise: Austerity and the Crisis Construction of Old Age’
Phillipson, C. (Discussant)
Nov 2018Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation › Research
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Seminar organised on behalf of the Academy of Social SciencesBuilding Age-Friendly Cities
Phillipson, C. (Chair)
25 Oct 2018Activity: Participating in or organising event(s) › Organising a conference, workshop, exhibition, performance, inquiry, course etc › Research
Impacts
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Age-friendly cities: improving the lives of older people in urban communities through research
Phillipson, C. (Participant) & Buffel, T. (Participant)
Impact: Societal impacts, Health impacts, Political impacts
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Supporting older occupants in social housing
Lewis, A. (Participant) & Phillipson, C. (Participant)
Impact
Press/Media
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THE GUARDIAN: To live with Covid, we will still need vital public health measures
3/04/22
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert comment
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Why we need to stop neglecting communities in tackling the virus
10/08/21
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Blogs and social media
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COVID-19 and social inequality: Developing community-centred interventions
Phillipson, C., Yarker, S., Doran, P., Buffel, T., Lang Reinisch, L. & Goff, M.
22/02/21
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Blogs and social media
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Is the voluntary and community sector adequately resourced to support older people in the recovery from COVID-19?
Yarker, S., Bagnall, K., Buffel, T., Doran, P., Lewis, C. & Phillipson, C.
17/06/20
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Blogs and social media
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The voluntary and community sector and COVID-19: Going to war without ammunition?
Yarker, S., Bagnall, K., Buffel, T., Doran, P., Lewis, C. & Phillipson, C.
16/06/20
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Blogs and social media