PhD Researcher, Dementia and Ageing
Professor, Dementia and Ageing
Senior Strategic Improv Coach - IMPACT, Dementia and Ageing
Research Fellow (Impact Facilitator), Dementia and Ageing
Research Assistant, Dementia and Ageing
Associate Professor, Dementia and Ageing
Research Fellow (Qualitative), Dementia and Ageing
Honorary Research Fellow, Dementia and Ageing
Honorary Professor, Dementia and Ageing
Senior Lecturer, Dementia and Ageing
Lecturer in Dementia, Ageing & Design, Dementia and Ageing
Research Fellow (Evidence & Evaluation), Dementia and Ageing
Professor, Dementia and Ageing
Research Fellow (Qualitative), Social Work
PhD Researcher, Dementia Services Development Centre
Professor of Ageing and Dementia Design, Dementia and Ageing
Research Fellow (Qualitative), Dementia and Ageing
Professor, Dementia and Ageing
Lecturer in Dementia, Ageing & Design, Dementia and Ageing
Research Fellow, Dementia and Ageing
Article
Bureaucratic violence: Professionals' views of the financial experiences of terminally ill migrants
Sedgley T, Alexander J, Lessard-Phillips L, Macgregor A & Forbat L (2026) Bureaucratic violence: Professionals' views of the financial experiences of terminally ill migrants. SSM - Qualitative Research in Health, 9, Art. No.: 100680. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ssmqr.2025.100680
Book Chapter
Violence, Displacement, and Transformation: The Ukrainian Experience
Connon ILC, Burlaka V, Buchko K, Dominelli L, Feen-Calligan H, Burlaka A, Peshkova V( & Javanbakht A (2026) Violence, Displacement, and Transformation: The Ukrainian Experience. In: Violence and trauma without borders: Perspectives of immigrants, migrants, and refugees post-migration. Edited by J.S. Hong, J.M. Bondy, & A. A. Peguero. Edward Elgar Publishing.
Article
Seetharaman K, Chaudhury H, Hung L, Mahmood A, Phinney A & Ward R (2025) Exploring the awareness of changes in outdoor mobility and the influence of the neighbourhood environment among people living with dementia in British Columbia, Canada. Wellbeing, Space and Society, 9, Art. No.: 100314. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wss.2025.100314
Article
First generation migrants' experiences of terminal illness: a systematic review of diasporic dying
Sedgley T, Alexander J & Forbat L (2025) First generation migrants' experiences of terminal illness: a systematic review of diasporic dying. BMC Palliative Care, 24 (1), Art. No.: 152. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12904-025-01789-0
Article
Scaling home designs for healthy cognitive ageing: a realist evaluation perspective
Bowes A, Jagannath S, Njoki M, Pemble C, Quirke M, Davison L & Dawson A (2025) Scaling home designs for healthy cognitive ageing: a realist evaluation perspective. Social Sciences & Humanities Open, 12, p. 102186. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ssaho.2025.102186
Research Report
Commission on the Anthropology of Risk and Disaster: 2024 Report
Connon I (2025) Commission on the Anthropology of Risk and Disaster: 2024 Report. International Union of Anthropological and Ethnological Sciences (IUAES): Council of Commissions. New Delhi, India: International Union of Anthropological and Ethnological Sciences (IUAES).
Article
Widening the scope of social science research on the dementias: the importance of Lewy Body Dementia
Gibson G, Moreira T, Pickersgill M, Killen A, Fernyhough C, Oliver E, Jamie K, Van Hees S, Backhouse T, Soilemezi D & Handley M (2025) Widening the scope of social science research on the dementias: the importance of Lewy Body Dementia. Wellcome Open Research. https://doi.org/10.12688/wellcomeopenres.24604.1
Article
Hall J, Main F, Gorman J, Heaton J, Macfarlane D & MacRury S (2025) Evaluation of the RAPID technology-enabled care pathway for people with diabetes-related foot problems living in remote and rural settings. The Diabetic Foot Journal, 28 (2), pp. 31-38. https://diabetesonthenet.com/diabetic-foot-journal/evaluation-of-the-rapid-technology-enabled-care-pathway-for-people-with-diabetes-related-foot-problems-living-in-remote-and-rural-settings/
Article
Alexander J, Macgregor A, Lessard-Phillips L, Sedgley T & Forbat E (2025) The Representation of Migrants in Policy and Parliament: A Bacchian Analysis of the UK’s Immigration Health Surcharge. Critical Social Policy. https://doi.org/10.1177/026101832513863
Article
Gibson G, Lariviere M, Steils N, Marston H, Wilson-Nash C, Lynch J, Brittain K, Henderson C, Thorn J, Worthington J, Pike K & Mehta R (2025) DIALOGUE: Digital care technologies for social connection, care and support of older adults. Final Project Report. [version 1; peer review: awaiting peer review]. NIHR Open Research. https://doi.org/10.3310/nihropenres.13994.1
Article
Dementia, Narrative, and Place: What Can Be Learned from the Age‐Friendly Movement?
Ward R & Clark A (2025) Dementia, Narrative, and Place: What Can Be Learned from the Age‐Friendly Movement?. Hastings Center Report, 55 (S1), pp. S19-S28. https://doi.org/10.1002/hast.4988
Project Report
Stewart D, Madden M, Bartlett A, Dhital R, Gough B, Haining S, O'Carroll R, Ogden M, Whittlesea C & McCambridge J (2025) Highlighting alcohol use in medication appointments with clinical pharmacists: the CHAMP-1 mixed methods research programme. NIHR.
Project Report
Supporting the Workforce in Health and Education to Improve Moves in Children’s Care
Cleary J & Burns A (2025) Supporting the Workforce in Health and Education to Improve Moves in Children’s Care [What Matters to the Workforce: Workshop Report]. CORRA Scotland. Association for Fostering, Kinship and Adoption Scotland. https://afkascotland.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/What-matters-to-the-workforce.pdf
Centring the lived experience of dementia within policy, practice and community development
PI: Professor Richard Ward
Funded by: Economic and Social Research Council
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Changing public perceptions of social care in Scotland
PI: Professor Alison Bowes
Funded by: Rayne Foundation
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Global Social Issues on Ageing
PI: Professor Judith Phillips
Funded by: International Association of Gerontology and Geriatrics
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Designing homes for healthy cognitive ageing: co-production for impact and scale (DesHCA)
PI: Professor Alison Bowes
Funded by: Economic and Social Research Council
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Stonewater - inclusive and assisted living in retirement living schemes
PI: Professor Vikki McCall
Funded by: Longleigh Foundation
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Dementia Activity Toolkit
PI: Professor Vikki McCall
Funded by: Alberta Health Services
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The impact of COVID-19 Fear: evidence to inform social, health and economic recovery - a Healthy Ageing In Scotland (HAGIS) study
PI: Dr Elaine Douglas
Funded by: UK Research and Innovation
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Centre for Population Change (Transition funding)
PI: Professor Alison Bowes
Funded by: Economic and Social Research Council
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Sit Less Move More – Creating a culture of activity and movement in a care home setting
PI: Dr Grant Gibson
Funded by: Life Changes Trust
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Creating better lives? An Evaluation of the Life Changes Trust
PI: Professor Louise McCabe
Funded by: Life Changes Trust
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Our Connected Neighbourhoods
PI: Professor Richard Ward
Funded by: Life Changes Trust and Stirling Council
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Cherish Investigator Led Proposal - demonstrating impact in housing, health and social care
PI: Professor Judith Phillips
Funded by: Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council
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Peer Support for People with a Lived Experience of Dementia
PI:
Funded by: Life Changes Trust
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Designing for Ageing and Dementia International Research Network
PI: Professor Alison Bowes
Funded by: Economic and Social Research Council
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COVID-19 Rapid Response. Sustaining the resilience and wellbeing of frontline community based care and support workers to vulnerable older people during a time of crisis
PI: Dr Grant Gibson
Funded by: Chief Scientist Office
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ASUME Volunteering and Dementia in Norway
PI: Professor Vikki McCall
Funded by: Nasjonalforeningen for folkehelsen
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Evaluation of dementia friendly walking activities in care homes
PI: Dr Grant Gibson
Funded by: Paths for All
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BoB Bettergen innovation voucher
PI: Dr Grant Gibson
Funded by: Scottish Funding Council
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Neighbourhoods and Dementia: A mixed methods study
PI: Professor Richard Ward
Funded by: Economic and Social Research Council
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Personalised physical activity for people with dementia in care homes
PI: Professor Alison Bowes
Funded by: The Healthcare Management Trust
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