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As part of its activities to commemorate the 75th Anniversary of the University of Ghana, the Centre for Ageing Studies (CFAS) organized an event that was themed “Promoting Healthy Ageing in Contemporary Society: Role of the Youth”. This programme was organized on 28th March 2023 at the Cedi Conference Centre, University of Ghana. Attendees to the event included students and faculty from various...
The Centre for Ageing Studies organized its first webinar series for the year on Wednesday, March 15th, 2023. The topic for the Webinar was Intimacy and Ageing, and was presented by Prof. Angela Ofori-Atta (Department of Psychiatry, University of Ghana Medical School). The event was moderated by the Director of the Centre, Prof Mavis Dako-Gyeke. The virtual event attracted over one hundred and...
On 28th February, 2023, the Centre for Ageing Studies (CFAS) organized a donation ceremony at its premises to present items to some of its stakeholders to be given to older persons in need. In attendance at this event were the Provost of the College of Humanities, University of Ghana, Prof Dan Ofori, staff and management committee members of CFAS, representatives of Tobinco Foundation, Naro...
The Centre for Ageing Studies is organizing its first Webinar Series for 2023. The webinar, which is dubbed Intimacy and Ageing is scheduled for 15th March, 2023 on zoom. The meeting link, as well as the bio of the Presenter, Prof. Angela Ofori-Atta, can be found below:
Meeting Link: https://wacren.zoom.us/j/63923666588
Short Bio of Prof. Angela Ofori-Atta
The Centre for Ageing Studies (CFAS) organized the sixth installment of its annual research conference on 10th and 11th November 2022. This conference was held virtually from 9:00 am each day, on the theme, Ageing and Care in a Contemporary Global Society. Specifically, the conference sought to provide relevant insight on the following sub-theme: (a) resilience and gerontological social work; (b...
On 28th November, 2022, the Centre for Ageing Studies (CFAS), in collaboration with the Geriatric Fellowship programme of the Ghana College of Physicians and Surgeons launched a book titled “Contemporary Issues in Ageing in Ghana: A Multidisciplinary Approach”. This event took place at the Kofi Drah conference hall at the University of Ghana, Legon. Persons present at the launch included staff of...
The Centre for Ageing Studies (CFAS), University of Ghana, Legon, organized its 6th Annual International Research Conference on 10th and 11th November, 2022. The conference was held virtually, from 9am each day, on the theme Ageing and Care in a Contemporary Global Society.
Below are the programme outline and book of abstracts for the event:
Programme Outline Book...
Below are the programme outline and book of abstracts for the event:
Programme Outline Book...
On 18th October, 2022, the Centre for Ageing Studies (CFAS), and Quality Insurance Company organized an event to launch the maiden edition of the National Ageing Summit that is set to take place in December, 2022. This event took place at the Lancaster Hotel, Accra. Persons present at the launch included staff of the two collaborating agencies, the media, senior citizens, and representatives from...
The Centre for Ageing Studies (CFAS) celebrated the International Day of Older Persons on Saturday 1st October, 2022 at the Great Hall, University of Ghana, Legon. The theme for this year’s celebration was Resilience of Older Persons in a Changing World.
The Centre organized and observed this august day in collaboration with its noble partners, namely, the World Health Organization, UNFPA, Ghana...
The Centre organized and observed this august day in collaboration with its noble partners, namely, the World Health Organization, UNFPA, Ghana...