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Research and Education in Ageing Collaborative Team
A network of interdisciplinary research groups dedicated to addressing the challenges of ageing through collaboration, education, research and outreach.
ENLIGHT courseUniversity of Galway
Ageing, Healthspan, and Regenerative Strategies
Explore the biology of ageing, biomarkers, clinical trials, exercise, diet, RNA and stem-cell-based approaches in this interdisciplinary 5 ECTS course.
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13 Jan – 14 Apr 2027
On-site week
12–16 Apr 2027
Places available
30 students
Apply by
15 Nov 2026
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About Us
Our collaborative platform brings together the brightest minds in ageing research to accelerate scientific discovery and improve outcomes for older adults worldwide.
European Network
A network of leading European universities fostering interdisciplinary ageing research.
Focused Research
Addressing the challenges of ageing through targeted, interdisciplinary research.
Collaborative Science
Facilitating knowledge exchange, staff mobility, and joint projects across partner institutions.
Community Engagement
Engaging with young and older people, caregivers, and communities to promote healthy ageing.
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ENLIGHT course at the University of Galway
Apply for the 5 ECTS course “Ageing, Healthspan, and Regenerative Strategies”, running online from January to April 2027 with an on-site week in Galway.
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Grant writing seminar with Dr Kali Tal
How to convince funders of the benefits of your research: strategies for telling scientific stories that persuade reviewers.
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