British Society of Gerontology

The British Society of Gerontology has an active student group, the Network of Gerontology Students (NOGS). The goals of NOGS are:

To offer a vibrant forum for the exchange of new research and intellectual ideas amongst students of Gerontology

To provide a network for British Society of Gerontology students to meet, debate and support each other in their educational and social endeavours

To provide future talent for the continued management and growth of the British Society of Gerontology.

Symposia

The BSG and NOGS are keen to promote student participation and development within gerontology. For BSG 2007 students are encouraged to submit joint applications with colleagues and supervisors for symposia that fit with this year’s conference themes. For those submitting abstracts for poster presentations there is a prize for the best student poster. Please see separate section on the student poster prize.

Student Events

The group meets each year at the BSG annual conference. At BSG 2007 there will be a welcome area for students and new members at the opening lunch. The Network of Gerontology Students’ 2007 Conference Meeting is planned to take place at lunch time on Friday 7 September. All are welcome, please come and find out more about NOGS and how you can get involved. Both events will provide excellent opportunities for students with an interest in ageing research to meet and exchange ideas with fellow students and colleagues from other universities and institutions.

1pm Thursday 6th - Welcome luch for new members.

12.30pm Friday 7th - The Network of Gerontology Students' Meeting (NOGS)

For further information on NOGS and students at BSG Sheffield please contact Karen Baker and Kelly Fitzgerald at nogs2007@hotmail.co.uk

Bursaries and Concessions

The BSG provide bursaries for students to attend the conference. For futher information regarding busaries to attend the conference, please visit the Bursaries page.

Student Poster Competition

The Stirling Plate is awarded to the best student poster. The Stirling Plate was presented to the BSG by the Provost of Stirling at the BSG 2001 Conference Dinner at Stirling Castle. It was mounted in wood and designated as a prize for the best student paper or poster at the annual conference. Winners have their name engraved on the back of the Plate. You can see a photo of the Stirling Plate below.

The Stirling Plate is presented to the successful winner at the closing session of the conference.

To be considered for the student poster competition

To be considered for the student poster competition you must indicate this on your abstract submission for the conference.

Eligibility criteria for entering student poster competition

Criteria for judging student posters

Presentation of poster well organised and clear

Evidence of thorough background reading

Effective use of theory

Clear presentation of methodology

Clear analysis of empirical data

Appropriate linking of theory, methodology and empirical data

Previous winners

2001 Joint winners Alison Carr and Ann O'Hanlon, University of Southampton
2002 Adrian Lee, University of York
2003 Kelly Fitzgerald, University of Massachusetts, Boston
2004 Michelle Bottomley, University of Nottingham
2005 Jane Robertson, University of Stirling
2006 Rhiannon Jones, University of Sheffield

Dates to remember

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Student Activities

Students in the BSG