22nd October 2014
Columbia Aging Center Director and President of ILC-USA, Ursula Staudinger, will deliver a plenary speech “Change and Growth – a Paradox?” at the Nobel Week Dialogue in Stockholm.

Columbia Aging Center Director and President of ILC-USA, Ursula Staudinger, will deliver a plenary speech “Change and Growth – a Paradox?” at the Nobel Week Dialogue in Stockholm on 9th December 2014, the eve of the presentation of the 2014 Nobel Prizes.
A day-long series of panels devoted to the topic of aging will provide new scientific and cultural perspectives on societies of longer lives. This Nobel Week Dialogue convenes distinguished participants from a range of disciplines including past Nobelists Elizabeth Blackburn, Aaron Ciechanover, Eric Kandel, Eric Maskin, Daniel McFadden, and Craig Mello.
For information about the December 9th event, please click here.
Reflections from the ILC GA Co-Presidents as they conclude their term
At the January meeting of the ILC Global Alliance, Co-Presidents Julie Byles and Margaret Gillis reflected on the achievements of the Global Alliance during their tenure as presidents from 2021-2025, before handing over the torch to two newly elected Co-Presidents.
12th January 2026
Prof. Dr. Tineke Abma on the value of elderly participation
Older adult participation provides unique insights, strengthens democratic processes, and enhances ownership of initiatives. Practical approaches like the FIRST model support meaningful engagement in policy, care, and research.
23 December 2025
Inclusive ageing: Tackling loneliness among older migrants through participation and co-creation
Older migrants in the Netherlands are particularly vulnerable to loneliness due to health, financial, and migration-related challenges. The Together against Loneliness intervention shows how a culturally sensitive, co-creative approach can strengthen social bonds and improve well-being.
18 December 2025

