Manchester expert becomes Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences

An academic from The University of Manchester has been recognised as a leading expert in her field by being named a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences. New Fellows are named due to the excellence and impact of their work, which addresses matters of vital importance and contributes to the social sciences for the public good. Through leadership, scholarship, applied research, policymaking and practice, they have helped to deepen the understanding of some of the toughest challenges facing our society and the world. The Academy is made up of over 1400 Fellows, 46 societies and a number of affiliates. This extensive community of over 90,000 social scientists has helped establish the UK's position as a global leader in the social sciences. Joining them is Professor of Sociology and Social Gerontology Tine Buffel, one of the world's leading experts on urban ageing whose research is driving cities to create supportive environments for people as they grow older. Through her leadership of the Manchester Urban Ageing Research Group, Tine has brought international recognition for the University's work in this field and has supported a new generation of researchers.