Starting a GSA Student Chapter with Postgraduate Students in the UK: Opportunities and Challenges
2024

Starting a GSA Student Chapter with Postgraduate Students in the UK

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Author Information

Author(s): Tsimpida Dialechti

Primary Institution: University of Southampton

Conclusion

Establishing a GSA Student Chapter at the University of Southampton provides valuable opportunities for postgraduate students in gerontology despite facing challenges.

Supporting Evidence

  • The initiative aims to support and cultivate emerging gerontology professionals.
  • Affiliation with GSA enriches the careers of postgraduate students by providing access to a global network of experts.

Takeaway

This study talks about starting a special group for students who want to learn more about aging, which helps them meet new people and learn new things, even though it can be hard to get started.

Methodology

The initiative involved strategic engagement efforts to recruit postgraduate students and organize activities for the new Student Chapter.

Participant Demographics

Postgraduate students specializing in aging studies.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1093/geroni/igae098.1324

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