Centre on Aging
Spring Research Symposium
Each year the Centre hosts a free Spring Research Symposium, which promotes dialogue between university researchers and the community-at-large.
Spring Symposium
Join us May 8
This year's sessions will be hosted on the Fort Garry Campus.
Join the Centre on Aging for our 41st Annual Spring Research Symposium, taking place
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
9 a.m.–4 p.m.
204 Marshall McLuhan Hall, UMSU University Centre
65 Chancellors Circle
Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2
The Symposium is free to attend, all are welcome! Visit our Registration information webpage to register for this year's event. The Symposium brings together researchers, students, older adults, representatives from community organizations, health and social agencies, and government.
This year’s sessions will focus on
- smart technologies in at-home rehabilitation,
- improving age inclusivity at the University of Manitoba,
- older adults’ roles in Taiwanese Indigenous communities,
- preventing violence in long-term care,
- a framework for adult community rehabilitation, and
- in home companion robots to support wellness.
Age-Friendly University Showcase
Taking place at the same time as the Spring Research Symposium, is a separate event focusing on educational programs, events, and resources available at the University of Manitoba (UM). Meet with UM representatives as part of the Age-Friendly University Showcase.
Connect with our sponsors
A special thank you to our break sponsors: Extended Education and the Faculty of Graduate Studies.
Learn more about their offerings on May 8, or visit their Web sites for more details.
We also thank The Wellington for their sponsorship. Learn more about their offerings by visiting their Web site.
Meet the exhibitors
As part of this year's 41st Spring Research Symposium, attendees can connect with staff from organizations that supports or provides services for older adults. Learn about what these organizations have to offer by visiting them on May 8, in the multi-purpose room, second floor in UMSU University Centre. Taking part will be
- A & O: Support Services for Older Adults
- Alzheimer Society of Manitoba
- Canadian Virtual Hospice
- Independent Living Resource Centre
- Manitoba Association of Senior Communities
- Senior Moving Company
- Targeting Isolation
- The Wellington
- Transportation Options Network for Seniors (TONS)
- Winnipeg Regional Health Authority and Senior Resource Finders
Spring Research Symposium sessions online
This year's Symposium will be offered in a hybrid format. For those joining us online, sessions will be streamed in real-time (not archived). The online sessions are free to view.
Streaming details will be made available closer to the Symposium date.
Accessibility
Contact Rachel by email at coaman@umanitoba.ca as soon as possible if you require any accessibility accommodations to participate.
Getting here
Fort Garry Campus is accessible by personal vehicle, public transit, or by bike.
Bus stops are located in and around Fort Garry Campus. Navigate your route to the Fort Garry campus using Winnipeg Transit’s Navigo trip planner.
Transportation options
Spring Research Symposium overview
Plan your Symposium attendee experience by reading about this year's scheduled presentations and poster sessions.
Get involved
Students can participate in the Spring Symposium in several ways: volunteer for various positions, present a poster or attend presentation sessions.
Contact us
Centre on Aging
338 Isbister Building
183 Dafoe Rd
University of Manitoba (Fort Garry campus)
Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Canada