Aged Veterans
Research Conference
2026

Northumbria University · Newcastle-upon-Tyne

23rd September 2026

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⚠️ Abstract submission deadline: 23:59 on Friday 29th May 2026 — do not miss the deadline

"Evidence that Drives Advocacy for Ageing Veterans"
This Year's Theme

Building on a Successful Start

Building on the success of the inaugural conference in 2025 London, the Northern Hub for Veterans & Military Families' Research, in collaboration with the Royal Hospital Chelsea, are proud to host the second Aged Veterans Research Conference.

Insight from our first conference revealed that advocacy for aged veterans is compromised by insufficient evidence. This year's theme, 'Delivering the evidence that will enable advocacy', directly addresses this gap, showcasing the breadth and value of ongoing work across the field.

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A Hybrid Event for Global Reach

How You Can Participate

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In Person

Join us in Newcastle-upon-Tyne and engage directly with international delegates and researchers.

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Virtual

Present or attend online — no travel required. Full participation from anywhere in the world.

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International

We warmly welcome delegates from across the globe to contribute to this growing field.

What to Expect on the Day

The Programme

The full conference programme will be released nearer the time of the conference.

01

Existing Research

Highlighting current work across policy, practice, and innovation in aged veterans' health.

02

Gaps Identified

Open discussions on research, policy, and service delivery gaps facing the older veteran population.

03

Networking

Facilitate connections between researchers, practitioners, and policymakers for greater community impact.

Call for Papers

Who Should Submit?

Researchers, academic leaders, and individuals working in any field related to aged veterans are invited to submit abstracts for oral or poster presentation.

We welcome abstracts relevant to the broad field of supporting aged veterans — from research and practice to innovation and service delivery.

⏰ Submissions close at 23:59 on Friday 29th May 2026
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Abstract Guidelines

  • Maximum 300 words
  • Outline the aim of the presentation
  • Include basic methodology
  • Summarise key findings and conclusions
  • Highlight main discussion points
Important Milestones

Key Dates

29
May 2026
Abstract submission window closes at 23:59
12
Jun 2026
Successful applicants notified of outcome
23
Sep 2026
Conference day at Northumbria University
Our Partners

Organisers & Collaborators

Northumbria University

Northern Hub for Veterans & Military Families' Research — lead host of the 2026 conference, based at Northumbria University, Newcastle-upon-Tyne.

Royal Hospital Chelsea

Co-organiser and founding partner of the Aged Veterans Research Conference series. Home to Chelsea Pensioners and a leading voice in aged veteran welfare.

"This annual conference will become the flagship event bringing researchers, policy makers, and service providers together to improve the health and wellbeing of aged veterans."

We are in the early days of an ambitious project. With the commitment of stakeholders like you, the Aged Veterans Research Conference will grow to influence not just advocacy, but strategic policy and service delivery for aged veterans worldwide.

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