Sound, Nature and Wellbeing in Ageing

Thu 11 - Fri 12 Sep 2025 , 09:00 - 17:00

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An elderly woman sits on a beach wearing a listening device
Venue
University of Gloucestershire
Facilities
Accessible parking, Hearing loop, Wheelchair accessible venue

For further information about accessibility at this event, please email [email protected].

British Academy/Wellcome Trust Conferences bring together scholars and specialists from around the world to explore themes related to health and wellbeing.

The state of our wellbeing has a profound impact on our quality of life. This conference focuses on how sound and nature can inspire wellbeing in both older people and those receiving care by bringing together researchers and practitioners who are either developing research in the area or creating initiatives aimed at these populations. Topics that will be explored include the influence that sound has on wellbeing in ageing, sound and wellbeing in natural environments, and emerging methodologies for navigating the challenges of interdisciplinary research focused on age and environment.

Conference convenors

  • Abigail Gardner, University of Gloucestershire
  • Stephen Tatlow, University of Gloucestershire

Speakers

  • Theresa Allison, University of California, San Francisco
  • Jen Cave-Ayland, Alive Activities
  • Alex Coulter, National Centre for Creative Health
  • Jessica Fisher, University of Kent
  • Vera Gallistl, Karl Landsteiner University
  • Alice Goodenough, University of Gloucestershire
  • Larissa Hjorth, RMIT University
  • Amanda Krause, James Cook University
  • Wendy Martin, Brunel University, London
  • Liz O’Brien, Forest Research
  • Eleanor Ratcliffe, University of Surrey
  • Philip Reeder, University of Gloucestershire
  • Alexander Smalley, University of Exeter
  • Nick Smith, University of Kent
  • Stephen Tatlow, University of Gloucestershire
  • Anna Wanka, Goethe University

Further information

This conference is free of charge and registration is now open.

If you have any questions about this event please refer to our Events FAQs or email [email protected].

Image credit: SageProject/University of Gloucestershire

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