Sophie Yarker

Lecturer in Health Geography, University of Salford

[Sophie Yarker @skyarker]

Book Publication Day! 🎉
Reimagining age-friendly communities: Urban ageing and spatial justice, edited by myself,
@BuffelTine and @Patty_NZ

[Sophie Yarker @skyarker]

Aimed at researchers, policy makers and practitioners the book is open access and available to download below 👇
https://t.co/IKAZckoTKA

[Sophie Yarker @skyarker]

Book Publication Day! 🎉
Reimagining age-friendly communities: Urban ageing and spatial justice, edited by myself,
@BuffelTine and @Patty_NZ

[Sophie Yarker @skyarker]

It brings together contributions from members of @MUARG1 to explore how we can create socially just and sustainable cities for older populations and is dedicated to Emeritus Professor Chris Phillipson, who has been instrumental in establishing the group and driving it forward

[Uni Manchester Sociology @uomsociology.bsky.social @MCRSociology]

Highly commended in our staff category is @lutilang from @MUARG1 for her co-produced research on how faith spaces support healthy ageing - more info (& report) here: 4/6
@GMAgeingHub @BuffelTine @skyarker @uomsoss @uomsoss @SocialResponUoM
https://t.co/sA7W4Tse7P

[Sophie Yarker @skyarker]

Thank you! @BuffelTine

[Tine Buffel @BuffelTine]

Have a great first day in your new job as permanent lecturer @skyarker! @SalfordUni is lucky to have you. It’s been a fantastic 3 years working with you on the @LeverhulmeTrust funded project on Ageing in Place.
A lovely place to celebrate past achievements and new chapters!

[Sophie Yarker @skyarker]

Today I start my new job as Lecturer in Health Geography at @SalfordUni 😊
And the sun is shining ☀️

[Patty Doran @Patty_NZ]

"confirmed my belief in humanity", reflection from one of the co-production collaborators. Brilliant work led by @lutilang and @skyarker. Being part of the project has given me me new perspectives on faith, community and collaboration. Lots of food for thought.
@LeverhulmeTrust

[Patty Doran @Patty_NZ]

Our "Ageing in Place" film is officially released today! Pleased to be able to support @Ageing_Better and their @AgeWithoutLimit Action Day.
Thanks to all the older people and the cities we have worked with, helping us continue to reimagine urban ageing.
@MUARG1 @LeverhulmeTrust

[Sophie Yarker @skyarker]

Great opportunity to work with a great team!

[MUARG @MUARG1]

📢 Interested in pioneering research on #UrbanAgeing? Join our dynamic team at the Manchester Urban Ageing Research Group! We’re seeking a Post-doc Research Associate/Fellow ready to make a difference in shaping the future of urban living for all. 🌟
https://t.co/QtUuJ0WCYQ

[MUARG @MUARG1]

Reimagining age-friendly communities: Urban ageing and spatial justice edited by @BuffelTine @Patty_NZ and @skyarker is available for pre-order📚

Exploring a range of projects the book demonstrates meaningful social change is achievable at a local level

https://t.co/p8zzT2w2qM

[Policy@Manchester @UoMPolicy]

🚨 New findings suggest the cost-of-living crisis disproportionately impacted older Black, Asian & other ethnic minorities.

📢 Tackling inequality should be a priority for government say Dr Camilla Lewis, @skyarker & Professor Chris Phillipson: https://t.co/N5VnyUDoDA
@MUARG1

[Emancipatory Sciences Lab @EmancipatoryLab]

@MUARG1 @skyarker We asked Dr. @skyarker abt her recently co-authored book, "COVID-19, Inequality and Older People: Everyday Life during the Pandemic" [https://t.co/tchbOLHZaD] w/ @muarg1's Camilla Lewis, Chris Phillipson, & @lutilang. She shares what she would like readers to take away from it 👇

[Emancipatory Sciences Lab @EmancipatoryLab]

@MUARG1 @skyarker @lutilang Need a reading rec? 📚 📑 We asked Dr. @skyarker what she's read recently that she'd recommend.

[Emancipatory Sciences Lab @EmancipatoryLab]

#FeaturedFriday spotlights folks in our network & their contributions toward #EmancipatorySciences. This week, we're featuring @muarg1's Dr. Sophie Yarker @skyarker. Learn more about Dr. Yarker & her work! 🎉 https://t.co/jUT12eO6zZ

[Sophie Yarker @skyarker]

Really excited be in Barcelona giving the keynote talk on urban ageing and spatial justice at @gratetURV workshop today especially in this beautiful civic building @MUARG1 @MCRSociology @LeverhulmeTrust

[Sophie Yarker @skyarker]

Back in London for the #RGSIBG23. Looking forward to presenting research on the altered experiences of ageing in place as part of the @austerityalters sessions @MancBMEnetwork @MUARG1

[Simon Lennane is on bluesky instead @SimonLennane]

Really enjoyed talking community development for health with @drjulianabel for this podcast - a very wide ranging discussion, including the background to writing my book #CommunityHealth

[Simon Lennane is on bluesky instead @SimonLennane]

These are the books I mention that inspired me, covering #socialInfrastructure by @EricKlinenberg & @skyarker, #communityDevelopment by @CormacRussell, and narrative approaches to medicine by @JohnLauner

[MUARG @MUARG1]

MUARG director @BuffelTine has won the Researcher of the Year Award for @uomhums in the Distinguished Achievement Awards 2023 at @OfficialUoM🥳

Watch this video: https://t.co/Pe2dXY6X7Y to see Tine talk about her career, her research with MUARG, and her hopes for the future.

[Sophie Yarker @skyarker]

@lonelyDeborah @EmeraldGlobal @bsg2023 Hope you enjoy it Deborah!

[Sophie Yarker @skyarker]

Very excited to see my book on the @EmeraldGlobal stand at @bsg2023 and to have made it to the banner!