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Podcast spotlight: Samen Wijzer

Wednesday 01/04/2026
🎧 Podcast spotlight: Samen Wijzer At FRIA, we value initiatives that bridge science and society. A recent episode titled Bewegen op het rite dat big je past of Samen Wijzer (in Dutch) featuring Prof.
Hoe moet het verder met onze ouderenzorg?

1 oktober 2020 - Internationale ouderendag

What better moment for our GERO alumna Charlotte Brys to launch a project on the positive portrayal of older people!
Want to know more? Visit https://chartoloog.be 
#InternationalDayOfOlderPersons #gerontology #VUB

Events

Stopalzheimer Congress on Psychosocial Dementia Research and Prevention

Monday 21/09/2026
On 21 September 2026, the Stopalzheimer Congress on Psychosocial Dementia Research and Prevention will take place in Brussels, bringing together researchers, healthcare professionals, and policymakers to share the latest insights into dementia research and prevention. More information

Info Session 'Research Master of Gerontological Sciences'

Wednesday 22/07/2026
âť—Interested in the Research Master of Gerontological Sciences? Do you still have questions about the programme? Curious about what this Research Master can offer you? Or simply interested in hearing firsthand experiences from current students?Join our upcoming online information session.

26th IAGG Congress

Wednesday 08/07/2026
Several members of our FRIA team attended the IAGG 2026 World Congress of Gerontology and Geriatrics (5–8 July) in Amsterdam! It was great to witness the passion, dedication, and genuine commitment of researchers, practitioners, policymakers, artists, and caregivers from around the world.

49th Wintermeeting BVGG

Tuesday 31/03/2026
We look back on an inspiring 49th WinterMeeting of the SBGG / BVGG Belgian Society for Gerontology & Geriatrics. Our researchers and students had the opportunity to present their work and share their latest findings in the field of ageing and geriatric care.

9th Clinical Update Symposium: March 6th, 2024

5th BAMS symposium

The Belgian Ageing Muscle Society is pleased to invite you to the 9th Clinical Update Symposium on "Updates on osteosarcopenia" which will take place virtually on March 6th, 2024 from 6 to 8:10 pm.

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