7th National Conference of

EMERGING RESEARCHERS IN AGEING

"Shaping Research Landscapes"

Tuesday, 18 November 2008 Perth,
Esplanade Hotel, Fremantle Western Australia

Relevant downloadable documents and information:

• Call for Abstracts - Detailed Information
• Format Abstract - word version
• Format Abstract - pdf version
• Bursaries for Students - Information
• Registration Information and Application - Now available - pdf version
• Accommodation - Fremantle Visitors Centre Web Site

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS

Abstracts for ERA 2008 will be accepted until close of business Friday 25th July, 2008.

**Abstracts should be emailed to: jborninkhof@rkdgp.com.au**

The Centre for Research on Ageing at Curtin University of Technology is pleased to invite PhD, Professional Doctorate and Masters students to participate in the 7th National Conference of Emerging Researchers in Ageing to be held on Tuesday, 18th November 2008. The conference also welcomes new researchers working within research roles in areas of ageing. The theme for the conference is "Shaping Research Landscapes", and will explore a wide range of aging related topics.

The benefits of participating in ERA 2008 include:

• Publish your paper in peer reviewed conference proceedings.
• Present your research findings to a diverse audience including students, academics, policy makers and practitioners.
• Contact prospective employers from the government, non-government and private sectors.
• Meet with other PhD, Professional Doctorate and Masters students researching ageing from a wide range of disciplines.
• Learn more about the broader policy context of ageing.

KEY NOTE SPEAKER: Professor Judith Phillips

Presentation: "Gerontological Research in a new ERA: a View from the UK"

Professor of Gerontology and Social Work & Head of the School of Human Sciences. Judith is a member of the Interdisciplinary Research Centre on Ageing at Swansea University and co-director of the Older People and Ageing Research and Development Network in Wales. She is President Elect of the British Society of Gerontology. Her research interests are in social aspects of ageing, social work, social care, carers in employment, housing and retirement communities, intergenerational networks, carework and older offenders.

ERA 2008 Prizes:

• Best paper presentation by a Doctoral student.
• Best paper presentation by a Masters student.
• Best paper presentation by a new researcher working in a research role.
• Best poster presentation by a research student in ageing

Abstracts for ERA 2008 will be accepted until close of business Friday 25th July, 2008.(**Abstracts should be emailed to jborninkhof@rkdgp.com.au**)

Please note that the Australian Association of Gerontology (AAG) is holding its National Conference "Ageing Landscapes" on 19-21 November 2008 in Fremantle, Western Australia immediately after ERA 2008. For information go to www.aagconference.com