During 14-18 April, 2008, I participated a short course, namely "The Multi-disciplinary Toolkit for Global Ageing Research", at the Oxford Institute of Ageing (OIA), the University of Oxford, where I was a visiting research fellow under Leslie Kirkley Fellowship in 2005. Participants were from all over the globe with different careers and academic backgrounds. This course was successfully held with a variety of excellent presentations. We had not only chances to get new insights in the field, but also opportunities to make a great research and friendship network.
 

Oxford Institute of Ageing (OIA) Spring School, Oxford, the UK
Oxford City ... with the University of Oxford and the OIA... ...where the Spring School was held
The School's Opening Ceremony was held
at the Museum of Natural History
Profiles of all participants ... and looking forward to setting a new network
In addition to lectures, a number of
poster presentations with various topics...
... were also lively exchanged A traditional dinner at Exeter College for all...
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.. or by group to get to know more about each other It was memorable time for friendship... ... and a greater network on aging-related research
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(Large photos are due to courtesy from Angelika Kaiser and Anja Lenninger at the OIA)