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BSG Network of Gerontology Students (NOGS)
The British Society of
Gerontology student network provides a lively and interactive forum within
which all students with an interest in ageing can meet, share information,
talk through ideas, and generally find support and encouragement. This
network is primarily for postgraduates of all ages and disciplines,
working both full and part-time. Postdocs and undergraduates with an
interest in gerontology are also most welcome to join.
The BSG student network developed at the 1998 British Society of
Gerontology conference when a scheduled student lunch extended many hours
beyond its expected conclusion. A small group of students at this
conference wanted to remain in touch with each other, for enjoyment of
othersĒ company and for support and encouragement through postgraduate
life. These founding student members included Ann O'Hanlon, Bettina
Becker, Demi Patsios, Elaine Argyle, and Mark Faulkner.
Over the intervening years, the student network has become bigger
and more vibrant with regional groups meeting all over the UK and Ireland.
The BSG student network offers students many benefits including; 1) a
national email list giving students the opportunity to share information,
to ask for help, and/or to network with other students,
2) a bulletin board for sharing information on a range of personal
and professional issues, 3) a list of network members with
- British Society of Gerontology: www.britishgerontology.org
- BSG Student Network: www.soton.ac.uk/~bsgeron
Contact
Diane Roberts, Student Section Chair
Email: spd03@keele.ac.uk
