<b>Growing Older in a Changing World: Current trends & challenges in gerontological research, policy and practice</b>

<p dir="ltr"> As part of Centre for Ageing and Biographical Studies (CABS) 30th anniversary celebrations, the second panel discussion on the 2nd of October 2025 co-led by Drs Jennifer Shepherd and Manik Gopinath [The Open University] explored how researchers, policymakers, and practitioners are responding to current and rapidly changing contexts while working to address present inequities affecting diverse ageing populations. Exploring contemporary issues and examining current trends and innovations alongside ongoing challenges this timely panel discussion offered valuable insights into the current state of ageing research, policy, and practice.</p><p><br></p>