Apart from this looking like a great subject for a supported PhD, it's being supervised by one of the best UK health sociologists. A great opportunity for someone. Karl Atkin and Sarah Nettleton in the Department of Health Sciences and the Department of Sociology, University of York, invite graduates to apply for a funded PhD Studentship in Ageing with Long-Term Chronic Disabling Conditions (UK/EU rates only). The PhD studentship, available on a full-time basis will start in January 2020. The successful candidate will be jointly supervised by Professor Karl Atkin (Department of Health Sciences) and Professor Sarah Nettleton (Department of Sociology). Project details The purpose … [Read more...] about PhD Studentship in Ageing with Long-Term Chronic Disabling Conditions; University of York, UK
Ageing: From 1 to 100 in 3 minutes (video)
This is a work of genius, and a brilliant way to illustrate the idea of the 'lifespan'. It would make a fabulous subject for analysis by physiotherapy students, and a great way to think about the idea of embodiment. For some reason, it reminded me of a quote by Maurice Merleau-Ponty: The world and Being hold together only in movement; it is only in this way that all things can be together. Philosophy is a reminding of this being. … [Read more...] about Ageing: From 1 to 100 in 3 minutes (video)