CFAS 2nd Annual International Research Conference 2018

Centre for Ageing Studies

College of Humanities

University of Ghana

2^nd Annual International Research Conference 2018

Date: 4^th-5^th October 2018

Venue: Great Hall, University of Ghana, Legon.

Time: 9am each day

The proliferation of information digital technologies in the 21^st century is overwhelming. Digital devices and mediated systems of communication have been helpful and accessible for everyone. Nonetheless, the connection between these digital technologies and ageing has been largely neglected. Most elderly people prefer conventional methods of communicating than being engaged in the new trend.

Given that the subject of ageing and technology is central to healthy ageing, steps must be taken to understand the influence of technology in this modern era and how it can be adopted in the lives of the aged to promote healthy ageing.

The goal of the conference is to engage academics, stakeholders, policy makers, NGOs, older adults and the general public in a dialogue and research on the use of digital technology for the aged.

Theme: “AGEING IN THE ERA OF DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY”

SUB THEMES

1. Technology and active ageing
2. Health and wellness  
3. Psychosocial dimensions on ageing  
4. Retirement   
5. Economic and Demographic perspectives on ageing
6. Spirituality/ Religiosity and ageing
7. Ageing policy 

Aims of the conference

To gain knowledge about research and on going research on ageing

To share research ideas and implement them

To get new contact to enhance business opportunities, networking and research collaboration

Instructions for Abstract submission

You are invited to submit an abstract that approaches the above themes through ageingconference@ug.edu.gh/cfas@ug.edu.gh/cfasconference@gmail.com

Abstracts must be maximum 250 words and include the names and affiliations of all authors. Presenting authors’ name must be underlined. Submission of papers must include the title of paper and email of authors presenting the paper(s).

Abstracts should be submitted by 31^st July,2018.

Participants should register online by clicking on this link: https://goo.gl/forms/yvbSDFB3kJOjjRLd2. Payment includes a conference package (snack, lunch, conference brochure). International participants should email ageingconference@ug.edu.gh, cfas@ug.edu.gh. For mode of payment and all enquiries including accommodation should be directed to the email address, ageingconference@ug.edu.gh, cfas@ug.edu.gh.

**Prices will be waivered for the Elderly

** All UG International Students will pay same amount as Ghanaian UG Students.