Prof Christopher Phillipson
Professor Sociology & Social Gerontology

- Manchester Institute for Collaborative Research on Ageing, Manchester Institute for Collaborative Research on Ageing
- Cathie Marsh Institute for Social Research, School of Social Sciences
- Manchester Institute for Collaborative Research on Ageing, School of Social Sciences
- Work and Equalities Institute, Alliance Manchester Business School
Biography
I joined Sociology at the University of Manchester in November 2012 and took up my role as co-Director of MICRA in January 2013. Before coming to Manchester I was Professor of Applied Social Studies and Social Gerontology at Keele University where I had founded the Centre for Social Gerontology. During my time at Keele I served as Head of the Department of Applied Social Studies, Research Dean for Social Sciences and as Pro-Vice Chancellor for Learning and Academic Development. I continue to hold an honorary position at Keele University. I am a former Deputy-Chair of the ESRC Training and Development Board. I was elected a Fellow of the British Gerontological Society in 2008 and a Fellow of the Gerontological Society of America in 2012. I received an Outstanding Achievement Award from the British Society of Gerontology in 2011. I have served as member of the Advisory Committee of the
External positions
Director, Social Science Research Institutes, University of Keele
2009 → 2011Pro Vice-Chancellor (Learning and Academic Development), Member of University Council and Senate, University of Keele
2004 → 2009Dean of Postgraduate Affairs, University of Keele
2000 → 2003Dean of Research, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Keele
1997 → 1999Director, Centre for Social Gerontology, University of Keele
1987 → 2000Senior Research Fellow, Department of Adult Education, University of Keele
1979 → 1985Education / academic qualifications
- Doctor of Social Science, The Experience of Retirement: A Sociological Analysis, University of Durham (1974 - 1977)
- Bachelor of Social Science, Degree in Sociology (with Community Work training) 2/1, Birmingham Polytechnic (1970 - 1974)
Related information
Publications
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Activities
Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
Media coverage and contribution
Press/Media: Blogs and social media
Press/Media: Blogs and social media
Press/Media: Blogs and social media
Prizes
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)