News & Events

Stay updated with the latest developments, research breakthroughs, and upcoming events in our research network.

Online Seminars

We share our work and foster collaboration through regular online seminars, bringing together researchers from across our network to present their latest findings and discuss emerging topics in ageing research.

Upcoming Online Seminar

October 14th, 2026

14:00–15:00 CET · 13:00–14:00 Ireland · How to convince funders of the benefits of your research?

A successful grant convinces reviewers that a project is feasible, significant, and aligned with a funder's goals. Kali Tal will share practical strategies for framing research, communicating impact, and telling scientific stories that persuade a committee to fund your work.

Online via Zoom

Registration is required. The Zoom link will be sent after registration. Questions: anna.boss@unibe.ch

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Education

2026-09-22

University of Galway

Course

New ENLIGHT course at the University of Galway: Ageing, Healthspan, and Regenerative Strategies

Applications are open for a new 5 ECTS ENLIGHT course exploring the biology of ageing, healthspan, regenerative strategies, and the practical challenges of clinical research.

View course details

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Second edition of the REACT mentoring programme 2026–27

Education

2026-09-22

REACT Network

Programme

Second edition of the REACT mentoring programme 2026–27

Applications are open for the second REACT mentoring programme, connecting mentors and mentees across the REACT network for a year of meaningful professional development.

Outreach

2025-09-06

REACT Network

Event

Night of Research in Bern

The REACT consortium shared healthy-ageing research with visitors of all ages through interactive quizzes, posters, and presentations.

Outreach

2025-11-01

University of Galway

Event

Galway Science Festival

Visitors explored ageing with C. elegans, muscle-controlled robotics, and RNA—from cell function to vaccines.

Upcoming Events

Apply: ENLIGHT course on Ageing, Healthspan, and Regenerative Strategies

2026-11-15

Application deadline

University of Galway and online

5 ECTS · 30 places · Bachelor, Master and PhD level

Course

REACT-ENLIGHT Thematic Workshop: Healthy Ageing — Nutrition & Metabolic Health

2026-10-21

Full-day workshop

University of Bern and online

Healthy ageing, nutrition, and metabolic health

Workshop

ECR REACT Webinar Series: Introduction to Effective Grant Writing

2026-10-14

14:00–15:00 CET · 13:00–14:00 Ireland

Online

How to convince funders of the benefits of your research? With Dr Kali Tal, professional scientific writer. A workshop on telling scientific stories that persuade reviewers.

Webinar