Global Webinar on Advancing Ageing Policy in Africa
National Conference on Safeguarding the Human Rights of Older Persons: Innovations in Healthy and Active Ageing – Malta
International Institute on Ageing United Nations - Malta (INIA) is working with Healthmark, in organising a National Conference on Safeguarding the Human Rights of Older Persons: Innovations in Healthy and Active Ageing. This conference will be held on November 28, focusing on the latest innovat... Read More
International Training Programme in Active Ageing, Geriatrics & Dementia Care -The Imperial, Malta
Dementia Programme – Hawalli, Kuwait
INIA is working with the Middle-East Academy for Medicine of Ageing (MEAMA), Middle East and North Africa Association on Ageing and Alzheimer's (MENAAA) and Dar Al Shifa Hospital in organising its 3rd Dementia programme. This hybrid programme will be held on the 5th of October 2024 at Dar al Shifa H... Read More
Geriatrics and Gerontology -Ankara, Turkey
INIA is working with the Turkish Geriatric Society in organising it's 8th Geriatrics and Gerontology Course, to be held in Ankara Turkey, between the 1-4 October. For further details click here
5th International Conference in Gerontology and Geriatrics Medicine – Penang Island, Malaysia
INIA is partnering with SilverAge to organize our 5th International Conference in Gerontology and Geriatrics Medicine! Join us on Penang Island, Malaysia, from September 12-13, 2024. For more details, check out the poster below!
International Training Programme on Active Ageing, Geriatrics & Dementia Care in Care Homes for Older Persons – Residenza San Ġużepp, il-Fgura, Malta
INIA organized a training programme titled "Active Ageing, Geriatrics & Dementia Care in Care Homes for Older Persons" at Residenza San Ġużepp, il-Fgura, Malta. The event was inaugurated by Rosette Farrugia-Bonello, INIA's Deputy Director, and, Emmanuel Saliba General Manager at Residenza San ... Read More
International Training Programme in Active Ageing, Geriatrics & Dementia Care in Care Homes for Older Persons – Casa Paola, Raħal Ġdid, Malta
International Training Programme in Active Ageing, Geriatrics & Dementia Care in Care Homes for Older Persons – Dar l-Annunzjata, Tarxien, Malta
Day Programme in Geriatrics & Active Ageing – Tripoli, Lebanon
INIA worked with the Middle East Academy for Medicine on Ageing (MEAMA), and the Faculty of Health Sciences, Beirut Arab University in organising a day programme on 'Insights into Geriatric Care and Active Ageing', which was held on Saturday 20 April at Tripoli Campus, Lebanon. This programme f... Read More
Launch of the World Healthy & Positive Ageing City Certification Project April 2024
Following the end of the COVID-19 pandemic and the unprecedented global levels of ageing, an increasing number of countries have prioritised health and ageing issues in their national strategies and policymaking in their attempts to achieve the recommendations inherent in the United Nation’s M... Read More
Training Programme in Dementia Care, Lebanon, Feb-March
INIA, in collaboration with the Middle East Academy for Medicine of Ageing and the Middle East & North Africa Association on Ageing & Alzheimer’s, is thrilled to announce the Second Postgraduate Course in Dementia Care, scheduled for Feb/March 2024. This comprehensive course is tailored... Read More
IAGG eTRIGGER Asia – Oceania (ASIO), Jan-Dec 2024
Distance Learning Educational Programme in Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology Discover a world of knowledge and endless opportunities in geriatric medicine and gerontology with our comprehensive online course. Join us to become a highly qualified professional in the field of ag... Read More
MoU – Shouning County Government (SCG), Fujian Province, China
INIA signed a two-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Shouning County Government (SCG), Fujian Province, China. The aim is to strengthen capacity-building development in the field of ageing in Shouning County, through the implementation of training programmes in the field of gerontology ... Read More
MoU – Universiti Brunei
INIA established a new collaborative agreement by signing a three-year Memorandum with Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD). Both parties agreed to collaborate most particularly, through the organisation of training programmes on ageing and dementia for professional personnel working in the said field... Read More
MoU – Aerospace Intelligent (Hainan) Technology Company Ltd., China
INIA’s Director Prof. Marvin Formosa, accompanied by Deputy Director Rosette Farrugia-Bonello and INIA’s expert Prof. Charles Scerri visited Aerospace Intelligent (Hainan) Technology Company Ltd., (AIT, Hainan), China. This company focuses on the transformation of aerospace IT... Read More
World Longevity Area
INIA International Expert Committee on Active Ageing (IECAA) recognised Shouning County, Fujian, China as a World Longevity Area. A study on the environmental mechanism of the regional longevity of China was held. This was carried out by the Institute of Geographic Sciences and Natural Resources... Read More
Training Programme in Gerontology, Geriatrics and Dementia Care -Fujian Province, China
The International Institute on Ageing United Nations-Malta (INIA), in collaboration with the Shouning County Government (SCG), Fujian Province, China, organised a training programme in Gerontology, Geriatrics and Dementia Care. The programme attracted professionals working with older persons in both... Read More
Training Programme in Gerontology and Geriatrics, Hainan, China
INIA, in collaboration with Hainan Yiling Medical Industry Development Company Ltd, China and Guangqinkangyuan (Beijing) Science and Technology Co. Ltd., organised a training programme in Gerontology and Geriatrics at the Boao Medical Tourism Zone, Qionghai City, Hainan Province, China. The programm... Read More
INIA Training Week, Malta
In November, INIA organized a Gerontology and Geriatrics Training Week in Malta, supported by the EMCS Academy and conducted in collaboration with The Imperial. The program, inaugurated by Hon. Dr. Jo Etienne Abela, Minister for Active Ageing, Malta, featured addresses from Rosette Farrugia-Bonello,... Read More
10th International Conference of Gerontological network AgeNet International, Kyrgyzstan
INIA's Deputy Director Rosette Farrugia-Bonello was invited to attend the 10th International Conference of Gerontological network AgeNet International, with the theme "From needs assessment to development of active ageing policies in the countries of mem... Read More
Ethical Challenges in Ageing and Dementia, Malta
ICA Congress 2023, Abu Dhabi
INIA's Deputy Director Rosette Farrugia-Bonello was a speaker at the ICA Congress 2023, which was held in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, with the theme of 'Enriching knowledge Societies'. Rosette spoke about 'The Right to be remembered from a legalistic to a humanitarian perspective', whereby she ... Read More
Diploma in Dementia Care -Lebanon (Virtual)
INIA collaborated with Abyad Medical Center, The Middle East Academy for Medicine of Ageing, and The Middle East & North Africa Association on Ageing & Alzheimer’s to organize a 2-day Diploma in Dementia Care. This diploma was conducted virtually from September 26th to 27th, 2023, and r... Read More
Training Programme in Standards in Residential Homes for Older Persons – Malta
INIA worked with the Social Care Standards Authority (SCSA) Malta in organising a training programme in Standards in Residential Homes for Older Persons. This programme which was held at INIA between 12-13 September 2023, was tailor-made for SCSA personnel. The aim of this programme was to enhance t... Read More
Gerontology, Healthy Ageing and Dementia Programme – Hainan
INIA together with Yiling Life Care Center organised an online training programmes on Gerontology, Healthy Ageing and Dementia in Hainan, China. This programme aimed at professionals working in the field of ageing was held between the 5th of September till 6th of October 2023.
2023 (eng)aging! – 6th International Conference on Ageing & Technology Fair, Prague, Czech Republic.
International Awards for Liveable Communities (LivCom), Malta
International Conference on Gerontology and Geriatrics Medicine, Sri Lanka
INIA is working with SilverAge 2023 in organising a 4th International Conference on Gerontology and Geriatrics Medicine. This event will be hybrid and held in Colombo, Sri Lanka. For further information click here
4th International Conference on Active and Healthy Ageing – Colombo, Sri Lanka
The International Institute on Ageing United Nations-Malta, has once again joined forces with SilverAge, Sri Lanka in organising the 4th International Conference on Active and Healthy Ageing, which was successfully held via hybrid platform. The conference featured keynot... Read More
International Training programme in Geriatrics, Hammamet,Tunisia
INIA worked with the Tunisian Society of Geriatrics (STG), International Association of Gerontology and Geriatrics, Middle-East & North African Association on Ageing and Alzheimer’s (MENAAA), Maghreb Academy for Medicine of Ageing (MAMA), and the National Authority for Assessment and Accredi... Read More
Dementia: Management, Palliative Care and Caregiving – Kuwait
INIA worked with the Middle East Academy for Medicine of Ageing (MEAMA), in collaboration with the Middle-East & North Africa Association on Ageing & Alzheimer's (MENAAA), and Dar Al Shifa Hospital, Kuwait in organising an in-situ training programme (Advanced Postgraduate Course V... Read More
Gerontology and Geriatrics, Hammamet
INIA worked with the Tunisian Association of Gerontology (ATUGER), the National Fund of Social Security (CNSS - Tunisia), and the International Association of Gerontology and Geriatrics (IAGG-AR), in organising an in-situ training programme in Gerontology and Geriatrics. This programme was... Read More
International Conclave on Healthy Ageing (ICHA 2023), India
INIA collaborated with Bless Retirement Living in organising an International Conclave on Healthy Ageing (ICHA 2023). This was held between 21 - 23 April 2023 at Kochi, India. The conclave brought together researchers, healthcare professionals, policymakers, advocates and older persons themselves to... Read More
MoU – SUC Institute, Beijing, China
A 5-year MOU signed between INIA and the China SUC Institute in 2022, which covers certification in sectors of Age-Friendly City, Healthy & Positive Ageing City, regular international training programmes and forums, as well as the establishment of INIA’s Satellite and Training Centre in China ... Read More
International Training Programme in Gerontology & Geriatrics, Nigeria
INIA and INIA's Satellite Centre for Sub-Saharan Africa hosted by the Dave Omokaro Foundation, Nigeria conducted its flagship programme in 'Gerontology and Geriatrics'. The 5-day hybrid international programme, which was held between the 20-24 March in Abuja, Nigeria, attracted participants hailing ... Read More
Advanced Postgraduate Course in Geriatrics – Tripoli, Lebanon
INIA worked with the Abyad Medical Centre, Lebanon and the Middle East Longevity Institute, Lebanon in collaboration with the Middle East Academy for Medicine of Ageing (MEAMA) and the Middle-East & North Africa Association on Ageing & Alzheimer's (MENAAA), in organising an in-... Read More
Diploma in Dementia Care, Lebanon (virtual)
INIA worked with Abyad Medical Center, The Middle East Academy for Medicine of Ageing (MEANA), and The Middle East & North Africa Association on Ageing & Alzheimer’s (MENAAA) in organsing a 2-day (virtual) Diploma on Dementia Care. This third session ran under the following theme, ... Read More
International Association of Universities of the Third Age (AIUTA) -Malta
International Training Programme in Legislations, Ageing Policy Framework and Older Persons’ Inclusion in Development Agendas – Nigeria
INIA and INIA's Satellite Centre for Sub-Saharan Africa, hosted by the Dave Omokaro Foundation, Nigeria has introduced its second flagship programme with the theme "Legislations, Ageing Policy Framework and Older Persons’ Inclusion in Development Agendas". The ... Read More
Two-day programme in ‘Geriatrics’ -Douz, Tunisia
INIA worked with the Tunisian Geriatric Society, Maghreb Academy of Medicine on Ageing and Tunisian Health Regional Department in the organisation of a two-day programme in 'Geriatrics'. The programme which was coordinated by Prof. Sonia Hammami, Chairman of the Tunisian Geriatric Society and of... Read More
Advanced Postgraduate Course in Geriatrics – Tripoli, Lebanon
INIA worked with Abyad Medical Centre, Lebanon and Middle East Longevity Institute, Lebanon in collaboration with the Middle East Academy for Medicine of Ageing (MEAMA) and Middle-East & North Africa Association on Ageing & Alzheimer's (MENAAA), and the University of Monastir, in organisin... Read More
IAGG 3rd African Congress of Gerontology & Geriatrics – Hammamet, Tunisia
Diploma in Dementia Care
INIA Worked with Abyad Medical Center, The Middle East Academy for Medicine of Ageing, and The Middle East & North Africa Association on Ageing & Alzheimer’s in organsing a 2-day Diploma on Dementia Care. This Diploma was held virtually between the 26-27 August 2022 and was well attended b... Read More
Meeting with Professor Philipe de Souto Barreto
INIA welcomed a meeting with Philipe de Souto Barreto (PhD), professor Université Paul Sabatier Toulouse III, Coordinator - Institute of Aging Toulouse University Hospital (CHU Toulouse) and Head of department at Gérontopole of Toulouse. This meeting was held together with Professor Marvin Formosa... Read More
UNECE Ministerial Conference on Ageing 2022
Professor Marvin Formosa, INIA's Director attended the UNECE Ministerial Conference on Ageing 2022, which took place in Rome, Italy, from 16 to 17 June 2022. The Conference, with the theme "Joining forces for solidarity and equal opportunities throughout life", completed the fourth review and apprai... Read More
22nd World Congress of Gerontology and Geriatrics, IAGG 2022
During the 22nd World Congress of Gerontology and Geriatrics, IAGG 2022, which was held virtually between the 12-16 June, INIA ran a session on June 16, titled: The Madrid International Plan of Action on Aging (MIPAA): twenty years later. Professor Marvin Formosa, Director INIA, Chaired t... Read More
2022 (eng)ageing Conference
Dr. Alexander Sidorenko, INIA’s Senior Consultant, and Rosette Farrugia-Bonello, INIA’s Deputy Director participated in the 2022 (eng)aging 5th International conference on ageing and technology fair on Active Ageing through Innovation: Learning from the COVID-19 Pandemic. Dr. Sidorenko was a key... Read More
3rd National Geriatrics Congress
INIA worked with The Tunisian Geriatric Society (STG) and The Maghreb Academy for Medicine of Aging (MAMA), in organising a 3rd National Geriatrics Congress in association with the 3rd Euro-Med Geriatrics meeting and the 2nd Tunisian-Belgian Geriatrics Meeting. This Congress, which ran under the the... Read More
International Training Programme in Legislations, Ageing Policy Framework and Older Persons’ Inclusion in Development Agendas
INIA in collaboration with the Satellite Centre for Sub-Saharan Africa hosted by the Dave Omokaro Foundation Nigeria, conducted a training programme in Legislations, Ageing Policy Framework and Older Persons’ Inclusion in Development Agendas. The five-day hybrid training programme, consisting o... Read More
10th Alma Mater Europaea Scientific conference ‘It’s about people 2022: Embracing Digital Transformation for a sustainable and ethical future’
Rosette Farrugia-Bonello, INIA's Deputy Director delivered a keynote address at the 10th Alma Mater Europaea Scientific conference 'It's about people 2022: Embracing Digital Transformation for a sustainable and ethical future'. Rosette Farrugia-Bonello spoke about 'Older women and ageism: The right ... Read More
International Training Programme in Geratrics
INIA held its first International Training Programme for the year 2022 in Gerontology, run under the theme of Healthy Ageing: Cardio, Neuro & Nephro Vascular Diseases. This training programme was being done in colla... Read More
9th Training Programme in Geriatrics
INIA worked with the Tunisian Association of Gérontology (ATUGER), in organising its 9th Training Programme in Geriatrics. This programme was held between 6-15 December 2021, in Hammamet, Tunisia and organised by the National Fund of Social Security (C.N.S.S.). General practitioners and speciali... Read More
Ministerial Conference on Demographic Resilience: Shaping Europe’s Demographic Future
INIA’s Deputy Director Rosette Farrugia-Bonello and Senior Research Officer Christian Vella, attended the ‘Ministerial Conference on Demographic Resilience: Shaping Europe’s Demographic Future’, organized by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), and the Government of Bulgaria, in coope... Read More
International working visit on ‘Gerontology & Geriatrics’ in the Middle-East
Between the 28th November and the 5th December, 2021 INIA welcomed its consultants Prof. Shereen Hussein (London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine) and Prof. Mohammed Ismail (University of Oxford) for an international working visit on ‘gerontology & geriatrics’ in... Read More
International Training Programme in Gerontology and Geriatrics
The International Institute on Ageing, Malta (INIA) in collaboration with the Dave Omokaro Foundation, INIA’s Satellite Centre for Sub-Saha... Read More
Ageing in the Arab region: Realizing the potential of the second demographic dividend
3rd International Conference on Gerontology & Geriatric Medicine 2021
For the third consecutive year, the International Institute on Ageing United Nations - Malta (INIA) teamed with the Ministry of Health in Sri Lanka to organise the 3rd International Conference on Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine with the theme do pandemics change the way we address age and age... Read More
Human rights for all ages: Promoting a life course perspective and intergenerational cooperation to combat ageism
On the 18th of November, Professor Marvin Formosa, Director, INIA attended a conference on 'Human rights for all ages: Promoting a Life Course Perspective and Intergenerational Cooperation to Combat Ageism'. This one-day virtual conference was organised by the Slovenian Presidency of the Council ... Read More
Population Ageing in the Middle East and North Africa – Research and Policy Implications (Virtual Book Launch)
In commemoration of the International Day of Older Persons 2021, INIA in collaboration with the Middle East Academy for Medicine of Ageing (MEAMA), launched the publication Population Ageing in the Middle East and North Africa - Research and Policy Implications. This publication is consid... Read More
Advanced Postgraduate Course VII Session 3: Metabolism, Mood & Cognitive Disorders
The Middle East Academy for Medicine of Ageing (MEAMA) in collaboration with The International Institute on Ageing-United Nations-Malta (INIA) & the Middle-East & North Africa Associaciation on Aging & Alzheimer’s (MENAAA) worked together in formulating the programme to the Advanced ... Read More
International Post Graduate Course in Geriatrics
Prof Marvin Formosa, Director INIA, was invited as a speaker during the International Post Graduate Course in Geriatrics. This 5th session was held virtually on 2-3 July 2021, and organised by the Tunisian Geriatric Society who worked with INIA, Maghreb Academy for Medicine of Ageing (MAMA), and the... Read More
IAGG E-Conference
As part of the IAGG 2021 E-Conference held between the 22-23 June, INIA hosted a symposium that ran under the theme: Ageing, Diversity, and Social Justice: Global Perspectives. Prof. Marvin Formosa, Director INIA, chaired this symposium which composed of 3 very interesting and thought... Read More
Webinar on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
INIA’s Deputy Director Rosette Farrugia Bonello was invited as a speaker during a webinar on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, organised by the Nepalese Army Institute of Health Sciences, College of Medicine, Department of Community Medicine Sanobharyang, Bhandarkhai, Nepal. This webinar was held ... Read More
International virtual Seminar on Elder Abuse Awareness
Rosette Farrugia-Bonello, INIA’s Deputy was invited as a speaker during an international virtual seminar on Elder Abuse Awareness. The 3-day International seminar was organised by Heritage Foundation, Hyderabad, India in collaboration with the Department of Social Work Bharathi Dasan University Ti... Read More
INIA CAC Satellite Center Webinar Series 2021
INIA's satellite centre for the Caribbean and Central America in collaboration with NTD Fundación organised a webinar series between Friday 28th May and Thursday 30th June 2021. This Webinar series ran a total of 10 different sessions, and delivered by 10 speakers under the theme of “Ageing in Ce... Read More
Suspended lives? The long-term effects of COVID-19 across the lifespan
Professor Marvin Formosa, INIA's Director took part in a virtual seminar on 'Suspended Lives? The Long-term effects of COVID-19 across the Lifespan', organised by the Faculty of Social Wellbeing, University of Malta on 13 April 2021. Prof. Formosa spoke about how Covid-19 impacted the lives of older... Read More
Geriatric Giants and Palliative Care (Virtual)
The International Institute on Ageing United Nations-Malta (INIA), worked with the Middle East Academy for Medicine of Ageing (MEAMA) and the Middle-East & North Africa Association on Ageing & Alzheimer’s (MENAAA), in holding a training programme in Geriatric Giants & Palliative ... Read More
The Impact of Covid-19 on Ageing in the SAARC Countries: The Path Ahead (Virtual)
INIA in collaboration with the International Longevity Centre-India (ILC-I), which is INIA’s Satellite Centre for the SAARC region, organised a series of four webinars on “The Impact of Covid-19 on Ageing in the SAARC Countries:The Path Ahead”. These sessions were delivered by... Read More
International Webinar on Perceived Anxiety, Social Support and Coping Strategies of Elderly during Covid-19 Pandemic
INIA’s Deputy Director Rosette Farrugia Bonello was invited to deliver the keynote address during an International webinar on Perceived Anxiety, Social Support and Coping Strategies of Elderly during COVID-19 Pandemic. The International webinar, which was held virtually, was organised b... Read More
International Training Programme in Ageing Policy Formulation, Planning, Implementation and Policy Related Aspects (Sub-Saharan Africa)
INIA's Satellite Centre for Sub-Saharan Africa in collaboration with the Dave Omokaro Foundation, Nigeria (DOF), worked together in organising it’s first virtual training programme in Ageing Policy Formulation Planning, Implementation and Policy Related Aspects. This programme was held virtual... Read More
International Conference on Technologies for Active and Independent Living in Old Age (Virtual)
INIA’s Deputy Director Rosette Farrugia-Bonello was one of the invited Keynote speakers during the virtual international conference on Technologies for Active and Independent living in old Age which was organised between 10-11 February 2021. Rosette Farrugia-Bonello’s presentatio... Read More
Ageing issues: Indian, regional and global context. Day 2 of 2 Webinar
Ageing Issues: Indian, Regional and Global Context Day 1 of 2 Webinar
INIA Webinar Series 2020- Empowerment of older persons
The session addressed the issue of empowerment of older persons as an important prerequisite for a policy approach to improving the quality of life of older persons and integrating them into society. The materials of the lecture were linked to the conceptual narratives and specific recommendations o... Read More
National Congress on Public Health (Virtual)
Rosette Farrugia-Bonello, INIA's Deputy Director, was invited to deliver a keynote paper during the 4th International & 22nd National Congress on Public Health. The Congress was held online between 13 and 19 December 2020 by Turkish Association of Public Health Specialists (HASUDER). ... Read More
INIA Webinar Series 2020- Impact on informal carers of people with dementia in recovering economies from COVID-19
Today, almost 700 million people are now over the age of 60. With ageing, dementia is the number one public health disease and will be the ‘most serious health crisis of the 21st Century’. Dementia is a major cause of disability and dependency among older people. The cost of caring for people wi... Read More
NHRI 2020: Conference on the Rights of Older Persons
Professor Marvin Formosa was invited as a panel speaker during the Human Rights Institution (HRI) 2020 Conference on the Rights of Older Persons. This conference <... Read More
Silverage International Conference on Gerontology and Geriatrics (Virtual)
For the second consecutive year, the International Institute on Ageing United Nations - Malta (INIA) teamed with the Ministry of Health in Sri Lanka to organise the 2nd International Conference on Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine with the theme Adding holistic quali... Read More
2nd International Conference on Gerontology & Geriatric Medicine 2020
INIA Webinar Series 2020- Ageing in and out of place: Inequalities at later life
Across the globe, changes in demographic and socio-economic structures mean that large segments of societies are growing older across the world. Population ageing is occurring in countries previously characterised by young populations and where their policy and systems are not well prepared to meet ... Read More
INIA Webinar Series 2020 -Impact of Covid-19 pandemic: Older persons and institutions in Argentina
This 10th Session was delivered by Prof Jose Ricardo Jauregui (President, International Association of Gerontology & Geriatrics) whereby he tackled the situation of COVID-19 in Argentina and neighbouring countries in Latin America. This was done by reviewing figures, as well as comparisons of pu... Read More
INIA Webinar Series 2020 – Population ageing in North Africa
North Africa’s demographic trends reveal a growing ageing population, including lower fertility, lower mortality rates, and longer life expectancy. As a consequence, the populations are expected to age rapidly during the coming decades. An increasing number of the older population also leads to a ... Read More
First Council Meeting of INIA-DOF Satellite Centre for Sub-Saharan Africa
Geriatrics (virtual programme)
The International Institute on Ageing United Nations-Malta (INIA), worked with the Middle East Academy for Medicine of Ageing (MEAMA) and in collaboration with the Middle-East and North Africa Association on Ageing and Alzheimer’s (MENAAA) in holding a training progra... Read More
INIA Webinar Series 2020 – Pop. ageing, ageism & rights of older persons: Balancing autonomy & independence with dependency
Older persons’ right to autonomy & independence is a component of the International Bill of Human Rights. The ability to exercise them is at the core of human dignity & equality. COVID-19 has magnified ageism & exposed socioeconomic impacts & deepening inequalities. The dominant na... Read More
INIA Webinar Series- Population ageing in Asia: Diversity, challenges and governance of ageing societies
The majority of the world’s ageing population is located in Asia. The vast diversity amongst Asian countries indicates various challenges of equity issues & social justice along with the call for efforts & strategies of governance of ageing societies. This session looked into the trend of ... Read More
Satellite Centre with Sub-Saharan Africa
On the 22nd of October 2020, INIA signed an agreement of collaboration with the Dave Omokaro Foundation - DOF, on the setting up of INIA's Satellite Centre for sub-Saharan Africa in Nigeria. This agreement was made official with the signing of Prof. Marvin Formosa, Director, INIA, and Dr. Emem Omo... Read More
The Impact of Demographic Change and COVID-19 on Older Persons
Rosette Farrugia-Bonello, Deputy Director, INIA was invited to speak on the impact of demographic change and COVID-19 on older persons. This Webinar was organised by GITAM School of Gandhain Studies on the 16th October 2020.
INIA Webinar Series 2020 – Justicia Social y Envejecimiento / Social Justice and Ageing
Dr. Rosy Pereyra - Justicia Social y Envejecimiento / Social Justice and Ageing A pesar de que la población mundial está envejeciendo rápidamente, la visión negativa que se nos presenta del envejecimiento y del apoyo que necesita esta población, ha impactado las políticas públicas y la imp... Read More
INIA Webinar Series 2020: Population ageing, heterogeneity & multiple vulnerabilities of older persons in India
This Webinar Session titled: 'Population ageing, heterogeneity and multiple vulnerabilities of older persons in India' was delivered by Prof. S Siva Raju (Centre for Population, Health & Development, Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai), as part of INIA's Webinar Series 2020. Given the pop... Read More
Basic Geriatrics Ageing: Approach to the Advanced Age Group in the Covid-19 Pandemic
Basic Geriatrics Ageing: Approach to the Advanced Age Group in the Covid-19 Pandemic (Virtual)
INIA’s Director Professor Marvin Formosa and Deputy Director Rosette Farrugia-Bonello were invited to participate in a virtual training programme with the theme Basic Geriatrics ... Read More
INIA Webinar Series 2020 – The impact of population ageing and longevity on the future of work
This Webinar Session titled: 'The impact of population ageing and longevity on the future of work' was delivered by Amal Abou Rafeh (Chief, Programme on Ageing, UN), as part of INIA's Webinar Series 2020. This session provided an analysis of the impact of population ageing, among other global trends... Read More
The Middle East and North Africa Research and Health Ageing (MENARAH) Network Launch
Prof Marvin Formosa, Director, INIA was one of the speakers during the launch of the MENRAH Network which was live-streamed on the 29th September 2020. The international research group which is being led by Prof Shereen Hussein aims to raise awareness of ageing within the specific economic and soc... Read More
INIA Webinar Series 2020
In-Situ Training Programme in Geriatrics, Tunisia
The International Institute on Ageing United Nations-Malta (INIA), in collaboration with the Tunisian Geriatric Society (STG), the Middle East Academy for Medicine of Ageing (MEAMA), the Maghreb Academy for Medicine of Aging (MAMA), and the Faculty of Medicine of Monastir (FMM) organised the fourth ... Read More
‘In-Situ’ Training Programme in Gerontology and Geriatrics, Ankara, Turkey
The International Institute on Ageing, UN-Malta (INIA), worked with the Turkish Geriatrics Society and Hacettepe University Application and Research Centre of Geriatric Sciences (GEBAM), in organising the 7th in-situ programme in Gerontology and Geriatrics. This programme was held between 2-6 March ... Read More
‘In-Situ’ Training Programme in Gerontology and Geriatrics, Nigeria
INIA worked with the Dave Omokaro Foundation (DOF) in organising an international 'in-situ' training programme in Gerontology and Geriatrics. This programme was held between the 24-28 February in Nigeria and was aimed at training journalists and government personnel.
Public Lecture, Goethe University, Germany
INIA’s Director Professor Marvin Formosa was invited as a Visiting Professor of Gerontology at Goethe University Frankfurt where he lectured on older adult learning, fourth age learning and critical gerontology. He also del... Read More
Active Ageing Project at Senior Express, Pune, India
Rosette Farrugia-Bonello was invited to visit ‘Senior Express’. This organisation was founded in 2013 by INIA’s alumni Dr. Nidhi Mishra. The mission of ‘Senior Express’ is to promote active ageing and intergenerational bonding through projects carried out with people of all ages. One of ... Read More
Long-Term Care Home Visits: Madhur Bhav, Athashari Aastha & Athashi Aastha, Pune, India
Rosette Farrugia-Bonello was invited to visit two Madhur Bhav (meaning ageing with joy) private care homes for older persons which are managed on the concept of person-centred care. In both homes, she was greeted warmly by the resid... Read More
Satellite Centre with the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC)
INIA renewed its agreement of collaboration with The International Longevity Centre-India (ILC-I) for the setting up of INIA’s Satellite Centre for
Rosette Farrugia-Bonello visited Savitribai Phule Pune University, Interdisciplinary School of Health Sciences, Pune-India. She was hosted by Dr. Aarti Nagarkar, Director of the School. Rosette Farrugia-Bonello delivered a presentation on the role of INIA and its work and talks were held on how both... Read More INIA Presentation, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune, India
‘In-Situ’ Training Programme in Social Gerontology, Pune, India
The International Institute on Ageing United Nations, Malta (INIA) in collaboration with the International Longevity Centre-India (ILC-I) and which is also INIA’s Satellite Centre for the SAARC Countries, organised a training programme in ‘Social Gerontology’. The programme was held at Bharati... Read More
Public Lecture, Colonel’s Cube, Pune, India
INIA’s Deputy Director Rosette Farrugia-Bonello was invited to deliver a lecture on Dementia Care for older persons to the members of Colonel’s Cube, Pune. Colonel’s Cube is an NGO founded in 2015 by INIA’s alumni Lt. Colonel Fulay Kumar who is also the President of the said associa... Read More
World Longevity Conference, Hainan, China
MoU with Chengmai County Government (CCG), China
INIA signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Chengmai County Government (CCG), Hainan Province China. The MoU is for the years 2020 - 2022. Both parties agree to collaborate through research on active and healthy ageing through the organisation of training programmes on Gerontology and Geria... Read More
MoU with Greenland Holding Group, Hainan Division (GHRHG), China
INIA signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Greenland Holding Group, Hainan Division, China (GHRHG). Both parties agree to collaborate through the organisation of training programmes on ageing to Greenland Holding Group employees. INIA will also work closely with GHRHG on ageing-related pro... Read More
‘In-Situ’ Training Programme, in Gerontology, China
INIA in collaboration with the China Institute on Population and Social Development and Shanglin County Government assisted by Shanglin Public Health Committee, organised a programme in Gerontology. The programme, was held between 16 - 20 December 2019 at the Shanglin Country, Guangxi Province, Chin... Read More
Training Programme in ‘Geriatric and Dementia Care Management’, Malta
INIA organised a training programme in 'Geriatric and Dementia Care Management' at Casa Arkati, a private long-term residential care home for older persons in Mosta, Malta, run by Care Malta Ltd. The programme was attended by employees from CareMalta. Lectures addressed 'Key Challenges in Geriatric ... Read More
Training programme in ‘Geriatric and Dementia Care Management’, Malta
INIA organised a training programme in 'Geriatric and Dementia Care Management' at St. Joseph's Residential Home, a private long-term residential care home for older persons in Fgura, Malta. The programme was attended by employees from the same home. Lectures addressed Nursing car... Read More
MoU with Huachuan Smart Senior Care (Beijing) Co., Ltd (HSSCC)
INIA signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Huachuan Smart Senior Care (Beijing) Co., Ltd (HSSCC). The aim of this agreement is to strengthen capacity-building development in the field of ageing in Nanning, for the implementation of programmes and strategic policies on active ageing in that regio... Read More
UNFPA Workshop on Healthy Ageing, Georgia
INIA's Deputy Director Rosette Farrugia-Bonello was invited by UNFPA Georgia, to deliver a key-note speech on 'Demographic changes and policy development on Ageing' during a workshop on 'Healthy Ageing'. The workshop, which was organised in Tbilisi, Georgia between the 28 - 29 November was attended ... Read More
Caregiver Training Programme, Cairo, Egypt
The International Institue on Ageing, UN-Malta (INIA), collaborated with Ain Shams University in organising a ‘Caregiver Training Programme’, addressed for formal caregivers working with older persons. This programme, was held at Ahmed Shawky Geriatric hospital, Ain Shams University hospitals, C... Read More
‘In-Situ’ Training Programme in Geriatric Care, Tunisia
INIA worked with The Maghreb Academy for Medicine of Ageing and the Middle East Academy for Medicine of Ageing organised a training programme on 'Geriatric Care'. The programme which was held in Kebilli, Douz, Tunisia, was opened by Prof Sonia Hammami, President of the Tunisian Geriatric Society.
‘In-Situ’ Training Programme in Public Policies in Ageing for Central America and the Caribbean
The International Institute on Ageing United Nations-Malta (INIA) in collaboration with NTD Fundacion, INIA's Satellite Centre for Central America and the Caribbean organised a training programme in Public Policies in Ageing for Central America and the Caribbean. The programme was held betwee... Read More
29th Alzheimer Europe Conference, ‘Making Valuable Connections’, The Netherlands
INIA's Deputy Director Rosette Farrugia Bonello attended the 29th Alzheimer Europe Conference, 'Making Valuable Connections'. This conference was held between 23 - 26 October 2019 at The Hague, The Netherlands. One of the highlights was a symposium organised by Alzheimer's Europe's European Working ... Read More
Memory Walk for World Alzheimer’s Month
September is World Alzheimer’s Month – a month dedicated to raising awareness and challenging the stigma that surrounds dementia. World Alzheimer’s Month was launched in 2012 by Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI), with Alzheimer’s Day being celebrated on 21 September each year. Glo... Read More
‘In-Situ’ Training Programme on Healthy Ageing, Cardio, Neuro & Nephro- vascular diseases, Tunisia
The International Institute on Ageing-United Nations-Malta (INIA) in collaboration with the Middle East Academy for Medicine of Ageing (MEAMA) and the Geriatric Society Tunis (GST) organized a training programme on ‘Healthy Ageing, Cardio, Neuro & Nephro- vascular... Read More
Training Programme in Ageing Policy Formulation, Planning and Implementation, Nigeria
INIA in collaboration with the Dave Omokaro Foundation Nigeria, jointly organized an international in-situ training programme in Ageing Policy Formulation, Planning and Implementation for the enhancement of skills , knowledge and building of networks i... Read More
Short Training Programme in Geriatrics and Gerontology, Monastir, Tunisia
INIA worked with the Middle East Academy for medicine of ageing (MEAMA) and with the Tunisian Geriatric Association (STG) in organising a short training programme in Geriatrics and Gerontology. The progr... Read More
Short Programme on Population Ageing & Active Ageing International & Asian Perspectives, Malta
INIA, worked with the International Expert Comittee on Active Ageing (IECAA) in jointly organaising a short programme on 'Population Ageing & Active Ageing International & Asian Perspectives'. This programme was held in Malta
The International Institute on Ageing United Nations-Malta (INIA), in collaboration with INIA Satellite Centre in Russia, St. Petersburg Institute of Bioregulation and Gerontology , St. Petersburg City Social Medical Geriatric Centre and Gerontological Society of the Russian Aca... Read More 7th International Training programme in Gerontology and Social Aspects of Ageing, St. Petersburg, Russia
‘In-Situ’ Training Programme in Geriatrics, Tripoli, Lebanon
INIA worked with the Middle East Academy for Medicine of Ageing (MEAMA) and the Middle East Longevity Institute in organizing an in-situ programme in Geriatrics. This programme was held between 5-6 April 2019. The programme which was held in Tripoli, Leba... Read More
‘In-Situ’ Training Programme in Gerontology, Hammamet, Tunisia
INIA worked with the National Fund of Social Security (C.N.S.S.) and with the Tuni... Read More
6th Annual International Conference of Gerontology and Geriatrics, Cairo, Egypt
The International Institute on Ageing, United Nations-Malta (INIA), worked with Ain Shams University, Egypt in organising the 6th Annual International Conference on Orthogeriatric Care: A Long Journey. The conference was held between 20-21 March 2019, in Cairo, Egypt. The conferen... Read More
‘In-Situ’ Training programme in Gerontology and Geriatrics, Kuwait
INIA in collaboration with the Middle East Academy for Medicine of Ageing (MEAMA) and the Ministry of Health in Kuwait... Read More
‘In-Situ’ Training programme in Geriatrics, Nairobi, Kenya
INIA worked with the Kenya Association of Gerontology and Geriatrics (KAGG), South African Geriatrics Society, the African PopulationRead More
Euro-Med Congress, Tangier, Morocco
INIA in collaboration with the Middle-East Academy for Medicine of Aging (MEAMA) and the Morocco Ageing Association, held a ... Read More
‘In-Situ’ Training Programme in Geriatrics, Monastir, Tunisia
The International Institute on Ageing, United Nations-Malta (INIA), in collaboration with the Middle East Academy of Medicine of Ageing (MEAMA) and The Tunisian Geriatric Soci... Read More
In Situ Training Programme in Social Gerontology and Dementia Care, Chengdu, China
The International Institute on Ageing, United Nations Malta (INIA) in collaboration with The Support and Nursing Committee for the Elderly (SNCE), organised an in-situ programme in Social Gerontology and Dementia Care. The programme was organised between 10 - 14 December 2018 in Ch... Read More
National Conference on Gerontological, Geriatric and Dementia Care in Malta & Gozo: Present & Future Challenges, Malta
The International Institute on Ageing United Nations-Malta (INIA), in collaboration with the Department of Gerontology, Faculty for Social Wellbeing, University of Malta, organised a conference on Gerontological, Geriatric and Dementia Care in Malta & Gozo: Present & Future Challenges. The c... Read More
‘In-Situ’ Training Programme in Social Gerontology, Kathmandu, Nepal
The International Institute on Ageing United Nations-Malta (INIA), in collaboration with the Department of Community Medicine Nepalese Army Institute of Health Science (NAIHS), the National Senior Citizens Federation of Nepal and the Department of Health Service, (MOHP) organised the first inRead More
‘In-Situ’ Training Programme in Geriatric Giants and Palliative Care, Cairo, Egypt
The International Institute on Ageing United Nations-Malta (INIA), in collaboration with the Middle East Academy for Medicine of Ageing (MEAMA), Egyptian Society of Geriatrics and Gerontology, Abyad Medical Centre (Lebanon) and Middle East Longevity Institute (Lebanon), organised an in-situ... Read More
‘In-Situ’ Training Programme in Policy Planning, Implementation and Monitoring of the Madrid International Plan of Action on Ageing, Batumi, Georgia
The International Institute on Ageing United Nations-Malta (INIA), organised an international school in Gerontology and Geriatrics in collaboration with Batumi Shota Rustaveli State University, Batumi, Georgia. The programme was held from 22 – 25 October 2018 and it was attended by 55 participants... Read More
‘In-Situ’ Training Programme in Gerontology and Geriatrics, Kuwait
The International Institute on Ageing United Nations-Malta (INIA), in collaboration with the Middle East Academy for Medicine of Ageing (MEAMA) and the Ministry of Health in Kuwait organised an in-situ programme in Gerontology and Geriatrics between 23 – 27 September 2018. This w... Read More
‘In-Situ’ Training Programme in Human Longevity: Social, Psychological and Physical Determinants, Baku, Azerbaijan
In collaboration with the Institute of Physiology, Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences, the International Institute on Ageing United Nations-Malta (INIA), organized an in-situ programme in Human longevity: Social, psychological and physical determinants, in Baku, Azerbaijan fro... Read More
Training Programme in Memory Training in Malta
The month of September witnessed another international campaign to raise awareness and challenge the stigma that surrounds dementia. In order to commemorate Alzheimer’s month, the International Institute on Ageing, United Nations-Malta (INIA), facilitated a 40 hours ‘Memory Tr... Read More
‘In-Situ’ Training Programme in Dementia Care Andhra Pradesh, India
An in-situ training programme in Dementia Care was held in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, India between 10 – 14 August 2018. This programme was carried out in collaboration with Piramal Swasthya, Hyderabad India, and The International Institute on Ageing United Nations-Malta (INIA).... Read More
‘In-situ’ training programme in Social and Dementia Care in Later Life, Beijing, China
The International Institute on Ageing United Nations-Malta (INIA) in collaboration with the Beijing Civil Affairs Bureau organised an in-situ training programme in Social and Dementia Care in Later Life. This programme, was held in Beijing, China between 9-13 July and attended by 40 participants. Th... Read More
‘In-situ’ Training Programme in Geriatrics and Gerontology, Ankara, Turkey
The International Institute on Ageing United Nations-Malta (INIA) in collaboration with the Turkish Geriatric Society and Hacettepe University, organised the 6th Geriatrics and Gerontology in-situ programme in Gerontology and Geriatrics which was held between 7-11 May in Ankara, Tu... Read More
‘In-situ’ training programme in Ageing and Dementia Care in Community and Long-Term Care Settings, Nanjing, China
INIA in collaboration with Jiangsu Civil Affairs Department ZhongShan College, organised an in-situ training programme in Ageing and dementia care in community and long-term care settings. The programme, which held between 7 – 11 May was held in Nanjing, China and attended by 75 participants. INIA... Read More
‘In-Situ’ Training Programme in Principles of Geriatric Care, Tripoli, Lebanon
The International Institute on Ageing United Nations-Malta (INIA) in collaboration with the Middle East Academy for Medicine of Ageing (MEAMA) and Abyad Medical Centre, Lebanon, organised an in-situ programme in the Principles of Geriatric Care. The programme was held between 12-14... Read More
‘In-Situ’ Training Programme in Ageing Policy in Sub-Saharan Africa: A South African Focus, Johannesburg, South Africa
The International Institute on Ageing United Nations-Malta (INIA) in collaboration with the International Longevity Centre, South Africa (ILC-SA), the South African Gerontological Association and the National Department of Social Development, North-West University, organised an in-situ prog... Read More
‘In-Situ’ Training Programme in Ageing Policy Formulation in Abuja, Nigeria – in collaboration with the Dave Omokaro Foundation, Nigeria
The International Institute on Ageing United Nations-Malta (INIA) in collaboration with the Dave Omokaro Foundation (DOF) Nigeria, organized an in-situ programme in Ageing Policy formulation and planning. This was held at Newton Park Hotel Abuja, Nigeria from 5 to 9 M... Read More
International Training Programme in Policy Formulation, Planning, Implementation and Monitoring of the MIPAA
7th Programme on Gerontology in collaboration with the National Fund of Social Security (CNSS – Tunisia) and the Tunisian Association of Gerontology (ATUGER), Sousse, Tunisia
INIA in collaboration with Caisse Nationale de Securite Sociale (C.N.S.S.) and the Tunisian Association of Gerontology (ATUGER), organised the 7th in-situ programme in Tunisia. The programme in Gerontology, which was attended by twen... Read More
In-Situ training programme in Gerontology and Geriatrics, in collaboration with the Institute of Bioregulkation and Gerontology, St. Petersburg, Russia
Prof. Marvin Formosa lectured on Gerontology during an in-situ programme held by INIA in collaboration with INIA’s Satellite Centre in St. Petersburg, Russian Federation. The programme on Gerontology and Geriatrics was held betwee... Read More
The 4th Annual International Geriatrics & Gerontology Conference Cairo, Egypt
The International Institute on Ageing, United Nations-Malta (INIA), in collaboration with Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt organized the 4th Annual International Geriatrics and Gerontology conference on Care of critically ill elderly. The con... Read More
Short term programme in Gerontology and Geriatrics
A short term programme in Gerontology and Geriatrics was held at the Qawra Palace Hotel, Qawra, Malta, between the 8-20 January 2017. This programme was carried out in collaboration with INIA and the Beijing Civil Affairs Bureau (BCAB). Dr. ... Read More
In-Situ Training Programme in Gerontology, Wanling City, Zheijiang Province, People’s Republic of China
In collaboration with The Support and Nursing Committee for the Elderly, China (SNCE), the International Institute on Ageing, United Nations-Malta (INIA), organized an in-situ programme in Gerontology in Wanling city, Zheijiang Province, People’s R... Read More
2nd IAGG Africa Region Conference
Dr Marvin Formosa, INIA’s Director participated in 2nd Africa Regional Conference on Long-term care systems for Africa: Setting Agendas. The conference was organized by the International Association of Gerontology and Geriatrics (IAGG), from 6-8 December 20... Read More
In-Situ Training Programme in Geriatric Medicine, Nairobi, Kenya
The International Institute on Ageing, United Nations-Malta (INIA), held an in-situ training programme in collaboration with the South African Geriatrics Society in Nairobi, Kenya. The programme in Geriatric Medicine, which was held at the African po... Read More
International training programme on Policy Formulation, Planning, Implementation and Monitoring of the Madrid International Plan of Action on Ageing, MALTA
The international training programme on Policy Formulation, Planning, Implementation and Monitoring of the Madrid International Plan of Action on Ageing was held at Hotel Plevna in Sliema, Malta from the 14 – 25 November 2016. It was officially opened by Dr... Read More
Courtesy visit to INIA, by the Speaker of the House of Representatives
On the occasion of the United Nations 26 celebration of the International Month of Older Persons, Speaker of the House of Representatives Hon. Angelo Farrugia has today paid a visit to the International Institute on Ageing, United Nations – Malta, INIA.
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International Collaborative agreement between INIA and CHA University, Republic of Korea
A Memorandum of understanding (MoU) was held between the International Institute on Ageing, United Nations -Malta (INIA) and CHA University, whereby both parties agreed on mutual collaboration and to organise training programmes on ageing so as to increase the capa... Read More
In-Situ training programme in Gerontology & Geriatrics – Minsk, Belarus
The International Institute on Ageing, United Nations-Malta (INIA), held an in-situ training programme in collaboration with the UNFPA Belarus on Gerontology & Geriatrics. The in-situ programme was held in Minsk, Belarus, between the 10 -12 October 2016, with the ... Read More
International Collaborative agreement between INIA, and KACH, South of Korea
A Memorandum of understanding (MoU) was held between the International Institute on Ageing, United Nations -Malta (INIA) and the Korean Association of Converging Humanities, South Korea (KACH) whereby both parties agreed on mutual collaboration and to organise trai... Read More
2016 UNFPA Executive Training Course on Population, Ageing and Development
A UNFPA Executive Training Course on Population, Ageing and Development, organised by Charles University, Faculty of Science, Department of Demography and Geodemography in collaboration with UNFPA and INIA was held in Malta between the 24 September till the 7... Read More
In-Situ training programme in Social Gerontology – Quezon City Manila, the Philippines
The International Institute on Ageing, United Nations - Malta, in collaboration with the Philippine Society for Gerontology and Geriatrics (PSGG) organised an in-situ programme on Gerontology and Geriatrics in Quezon City, Manila, Philippines. th... Read More
International Collaborative agreement between INIA, the IPPM and UPM
A Memorandum of understanding (MoU) was held between the International Institute on Ageing, United Nations -Malta (INIA) and the Malaysian Research Institute of Ageing (IPPM) and Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) whereby all parties agreed on mutual collaboration and t... Read More
Four Decades of Universities of the Third Age – An International Perspective
Dr. Marvin Formosa, INIA's Director and Director, Department of Gerontology, University of Malta, delivered a Public Lecture on the 10 August 2016, titled 'Four Decades of Universities of the Third Age - International Perspective'. The lecture was organised by the Int... Read More
In-Situ training programme in Gerontology, Geriatrics and Gerotechnology – Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
The International Institute on Ageing, United Nations-Malta (INIA), held an in-situ training programme in collaboration with the Malaysian Research Institute on Ageing, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) on Gerontology, Geriatrics and Gerotechnology. Th... Read More
‘In-situ’ Programme on Social Gerontology,Mumbai, India
‘In-situ’ training programme on Gerontology and Geriatrics in Nanjing, China
The first in-situ training programme for 2016 was held in collaboration with Jiangsu Civil Affairs Department and Zhongshan College, Nanjing, China. The in-situ programme on Gerontology’ was held between 11th – 14th January ... Read More
‘In-situ’ training programme in Gerontology and Geriatrics, China.
In collaboration between The Support and Nursing Committee for the Elderly, China (SNCE), INIA organised an in-situ programme in Gerontology and Geriatrics, from the 6-12 December 2015 in Beijing, China. The programme was attended by 30 Chinese Offic... Read More
Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM), Malta.
INIA’s Director Dr. Marvin Formosa has been invited by the CHOGM Headquarters to speak at the people’s forum on the Madrid International Plan of Action on Ageing (MIPAA) and the Commonwealth countries. The Commonwealth People’s forum (CPF) is the largest gathering of civil society organisation... Read More
International training programme on Policy formulation, planning, implementation and Monitoring of the Madrid International Plan of Action on Ageing, Plevna Hotel, Sliema, Malta.
The programme in Policy Formulation, Planning, Implementation and Monitoring of the Madrid International Plan of Action on Ageing was organised in collaboration with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), at Hotel Plevna in Sliema, Malta from ... Read More
Programme on Geragogy
INIA’s Director Dr. Marvin Formosa co-ordinated and lectured during the International Training Programme in ‘Geragogy: Teaching and learning in the third age’, organised by the Gerontology Unit, Faculty for Social Wellbeing, University of Malta. Lecturing also on the programme was Research and... Read More
Courtesy Visit by Her Excellency Marie-Louise Coleiro Preca to the International Institute on Ageing, United Nations-Malta (INIA)
On the occasion of the United Nations 25th Anniversary of the International Day of Older Persons: Sustainability and Age Inclusiveness in the Urban Environment, H.E. Marie-Louise Coleiro Preca paid a visit to the International Institute on Ageing, United Nations-Malta (INIA). INIA’s Director Dr. M... Read More
The Presidents Foundation’ Launch of Ageing with Dignity Forum (Malta)
The Presidents Foundation for the Wellbeing of Society, launched its latest Fora on 'Ageing with Dignity’ on 1st October 2015. This was set up in order to offer a platform for older people and also to build bridges between the grassroots’ experience and academia. This Forum s... Read More
Book Launch on ‘Ageing and later life in Malta: Issues, policies and future trends’ by Dr. Marvin Formosa
The International Institute on Ageing, United Nations-Malta (INIA), launched another publication from its series of books on Ageing. The latest publication is on ‘Ageing and later life in Malta: Issues, policies and future trends’, authored by Dr. Marvin Formosa who is also the Director of INIA.... Read More
The 2015 UNFPA Executive Training Course on Population, Ageing and Development.
The 2015 UNFPA Executive Training Course on Population, Ageing and Development was organised by Charles University Prague, Czech Republic in collaboration with United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the International Institute on Ageing, United Nations-Malta (INIA). The programme which was held ... Read More
‘End of Life Seminar’
INIA’s Director Dr. Marvin Formosa co-ordinated a Seminar on ‘End of Life’ in collaboration with Parliamentary Secretariat for Persons with Disability and Active Ageing, Malta. The seminar was held at a private residential home, Casa San Paolo, Qawra on 18th September 2015. Research and Progra... Read More
Collaboration agreement between INIA and the Philippine Society of Geriatrics and Gerontology (PSGG)
A Collaboration agreement between INIA and the Philippine Society of Geriatrics and Gerontology (PSGG) was signed on 7th September 2015. Both parties agreed to collaborate on the exchange of information and technical assistance in the various fields of ageing. Agreement has also been reached to orga... Read More
‘In-Situ’ training programme in Manila, The Philippines
The International Institute on Ageing, United Nations-Malta (INIA), organised an ‘in-situ’ training programme on ‘Gerontology and Geriatrics’ in Manila, The Philippines 7th – 11th September 2015. The programme was held in collaboration with The Philippine Society of Gerontology and Geriatr... Read More
The Culture of Ageing: A Multifaceted project
During the month of September, the International Institute on Ageing, United Nations- Malta (INIA), took part in a collective exhibition and lecture programme organised during ‘The Culture of Ageing: A multi-faceted project’ as part of the Valletta International Visual Arts Festival (VIVA). The ... Read More
The United Nations Sixth Open-Ended Working Group on Ageing, New York, USA
INIA’s Director Dr. Marvin Formosa attended the United Nations Sixth Open-Ended Working Group on Ageing (OEWG), at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, USA. The Working Group considered the existing international framework of the human rights of older persons and identified gaps and how b... Read More
Presentation of Book on Ageing
INIA’s Director Dr. Marvin Formosa and Dr. Charles Scerri, editors, presented the book on ‘Population Ageing in Malta: Multidisciplinary Perspectives’ to Her Excellency Marie-Louise Coleiro Preca, President of Malta and to Hon. Dr. Joseph Muscat, Malta’s Prime Minister. ‘Population Ageing ... Read More
Training for staff at Government run care homes for older persons
INIA’s Research and Programme Manager Rosette Farrugia-Bonello, lectured on ‘Activities for persons with Dementia’ and on ‘Dementia friendly design and assistive technology’ during a European funded training programme on Dementia Awareness. The programme was tailor-made for care staff empl... Read More
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD)
In order to commemorate the World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, Hon. Dr. Justyne Caruana, Parliamentary Secretary for Rights of Persons with Disability and Active Ageing, and the Commissioner of Police, Mr. Michael Cassar paid a courtesy visit to the International Institute on Ageing, United Nations-Ma... Read More
International Conference on Population Aging and Longevity
The International Institute on Ageing, United Nations-Malta (INIA) in collaboration with the International Expert Committee on Population Ageing and Longevity (IECPAL), organised the 4th International Conference on Population Aging and Longevity. The Conference was held between 19th – 21st May at ... Read More
INIA’s 7th International Board meeting
The Seventh International Meeting of the International Institute on Ageing, United Nations - Malta (INIA) took place between the 14 and 15 May 2015. The Board Meeting was chaired by Mr. Wu Hongbo, United Nations’ Under-Secretary-General for Social and Economic Affairs. The Board members present in... Read More
Training Programme on Health Promotion, Quality of Life and wellbeing in Malta
The International programme on Health Promotion, Quality of Life and Wellbeing was held at the Qawra Hotel in Malta between 4th – 15th May 2015. Seventeen participants attended the programme. These hailed from Bangladesh, Belarus, China, Georgia, India, Iran, Kazakhstan, Macedonia, Malta, Moldov... Read More
VII Conference on Ageing for Latin America and the Caribbean (COMLAT), Belem, Brazil.
INIA’s Research and Programme Manager Rosette Farrugia-Bonello participated in the VII conference on Ageing for Latin America and the Caribbean (COMLAT), held on 9th – 11th April, 2015. The conference on ‘Scientific Innovation, sustainability and Ageing’, was held in Be... Read More
International Seminar on Ageing Active Index organized by UNECE and EU, Brussels, Belgium
Two INIA officials - Research and Programme Manager Rosette Farrugia-Bonello and Research and Programme Officer Christian Vella, attended an International Seminar on ‘Ageing Active Index and its potential: Building an evidence base for Active Ageing Policies’. The Inter... Read More
Agreement with Zhongshan College, China
INIA’s Director Dr. Marvin Formosa signed an agreement with Mr. Chen Yi, Board Chairman at Zhongshan College for an annual training programme in Gerontology and Geriatrics for the period 2015 – 2018.
‘In-Situ’ Training Programme in Beijing, China
The second ‘in-situ’ training programme for 2015 was held in collaboration with the Beijing Civil Affairs Bureau (BCAB), People’s Republic of China. The ‘in-situ’ programme on ‘Gerontology and Geriatrics’ was held between 30th March – 3rd April 2015. Thirty-two ... Read More
Satellite Centre Agreement
INIA’s Director Dr. Marvin Formosa signed an agreement for a Satellite Centre for Eastern Europe with Professor Vladimir Khavinson, Director at St. Petersburg Institute of Bioregulation and Gerontology and with Dr. Vladimir Serpov, Director, St. Petersburg City Medical and Social Geriatric Centre.... Read More
Long-term social care and de-institutionalisation Public hearing, Brussels, Belgium.
INIA’s Research and Programme Manager Rosette Farrugia-Bonello attended an EU Public hearing on ‘Long-term social care and de-institutionalisation’ in Brussels, Belgium.
Courtesy Visit to Chinese Ambassador to Malta H.E. Mr. Cai Jinbaiao
INIA’s Director Dr. Marvin Formosa and Research and Programme Manager Rosette Farrugia-Bonello met with the Chinese Ambassador to Malta H.E. Mr. Cai Jinbaiao at the Chinese Embassy. Both sides exchanged views on strengthening co-operation on the issue of ageing. Dr. Formosa introduces the role and... Read More
Start-up weekend on ‘Ageing Population’, Brussels, Belgium
INIA’s Research and Programme Manager Rosette Farrugia-Bonello participated during a Start-Up weekend in Brussels, Belgium on ‘Ageing Population’. The Start-Up was organised by ‘Start-up Brussels’, Impulse Brussels and the European Association of Homes and Services for the Ageing (EAHSA). ... Read More
‘In-Situ’ Programme in Nanjing, China
The first ‘in-situ’ training programme for 2015 was held in collaboration with Jiangsu Civil Affairs Department and Zhongshan College, Nanjing, China. The ‘in-situ’ programme on ‘Gerontology’ was held between 5th – 9th January 2015. Forty participants, all profess... Read More