Media Watch
The Changing Age societal theme continues to attract media attention and stimulate public and political debate.
Recent stories have focussed on a scientific breakthrough on why cells age, pensions policy, and a challenge to the nation's politicians to stop viewing the elderly as a burden on the economy.
Previous stories:
Why we age
Professor Tom Kirkwood gives insight into his 'disposable soma' theory of ageing
Growing up about growing old
BBC online, Thursday April 21
Professor Julian Hughes comments on the benefits as people grow older, referring to a large study on those aged 85 and above.
New ideas on an age-old issue are to be discussed
The Journal, Wednesday April 6
Tom Kirkwood discusses the Government changes which mean from today as compulsory retirement is outlawed.
Over-50s urged to think about self-employment
The Journal, Tuesday April 5
Professor Tom Kirkwood of Newcastle University, will be urging over 50s to be more enterprising at the E50+ event in Wallsend.
Scientists say pill will fight effects of ageing
The Journal, Thursday March 31
A pioneering pill to help fight the damaging effects of the sun's rays could be developed thanks to research by scientists at Newcastle University.
We are happiest as we get older
Daily Mail, Saturday March 26
And Sunday Times, Sunday March 27
Newcastle University's Prof John Bond comments on the findings published in a new book suggesting that we are likely to be at our happiest over the age of 70.
Pensioners worth £2b
Scotland on Sunday, Sunday March 6
Tom Kirkwood comments on research from the Women's Royal Volunteer Service which says that pensioners boost the Scottish economy by £2b every year.
Growing Lifespan show no sign of slowing
The Observer, Sunday March 6
Interview with Prof Tom Kirkwood of Newcastle University, on the relentless rise in life expectancy.
Go-ahead for campus for Ageing and Vitality
The Journal, Monday January 24
Planning permission has been granted for a campus for Ageing and Vitality and a new Tesco store on the site of Newcastle General Hospital.
Professor of ageing explains later life 'Gold Mine'
The Journal, Tuesday January 18
Prof Tom Kirkwood talks about an ageing society and the possible benefits for business.