Ageing is one of Newcastle University's three Societal Challenge Themes. It is an extension of more than 20 years of ageing research in the city, which has positioned us amongst a handful of global leaders in the field. Under the umbrella of the Newcastle University Institute for Ageing, we have a significant number of academics, clinicians and researchers working on all aspects of ageing; from medical, biological and cellular, to psychosocial, economic and environmental. The Institute for Ageing is led by Director, Professor Louise Robinson.