Welcome to the
the Oxford Longevity Project
Your guide to longevity
Our mission is simple: to demystify the science of longevity and empower you with the knowledge and tools you need for a healthier, longer life. Join us as we bring the future of longevity to your fingertips, with actionable insights, vibrant community, and engaging discussions. Let's embark on this journey together—towards a brighter, longer-living future.
The Smart Ageing Summit 2025 on 7th June was an outstanding event held at historic Rhodes House in the heart of Oxford. What made this gathering truly special was our commitment to translating expert knowledge into personalised blueprints for healthy longevity. Each presentation - from mental health strategies to effective movement practices - was designed not just to inform but to inspire specific actions attendees could implement immediately in their daily lives. Our distinguished speakers - from Broadcasting icon Angela Rippon to Menopause expert Dr Louise Newson - addressed both individual responsibility and community support, recognising that healthy ageing requires changes at personal and societal levels.
By day's end, participants departed with more than inspiration - they left with concrete, personalised roadmaps for living longer better that balanced individual action with community advocacy. This dual approach ensured attendees were empowered to transform their healthspan both through personal choices and by helping create environments that support longevity for all.
Thank you to everyone who contributed to making this event such a remarkable success - our inspiring speakers, dedicated volunteers, engaged attendees, supportive press members, the team at Rhodes House, and our generous sponsor Oxford Healthspan.
Featured speakers
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Dr Louise Newson
Menopause Expert and HRT Advocate
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Angela Rippon, CBE
Broadcaster & Founder of Let's Dance!
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Dr Wafaa Abdel-Hadi
Clinical Oncologist & Functional Medicine Doctor, Founder of AWARE Clinic
global longevity survey:
The First Worldwide Study of Attitudes Toward Living Longer
Groundbreaking research from the Oxford Longevity Project and Roundglass reveals how 14,000 people across 25 countries think about and prepare for longer lives. This comprehensive study, unveiled at the Smart Ageing Summit 2024 by OLP Co-founder Leslie Kenny (recording below), explores everything from personal health strategies to government policies that influence how we age.
The survey captures diverse perspectives from major economies and longevity hotspots, including:
North America: USA, Canada
Asia Pacific: Japan, China, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan
Europe: UK, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Denmark, Finland, Greece
Middle East: UAE, Saudi Arabia, Turkey
Americas: Brazil, Mexico, Costa Rica
Africa & Oceania: South Africa, Egypt, Australia
With nationally representative samples of 500-1000 respondents per country, balanced for age and gender, the study provides unprecedented insights into global attitudes toward longevity, financial preparation, healthcare priorities, and community support systems.
in the news: Gen Z favors health over wealth
In an article published by Fortune featuring OLP and Roundglass’ Global Longevity Survey, half of American Gen Z and Millennials would accept lower pay for better workplace wellbeing, compared to only a fifth of Baby Boomers. The research, which surveyed 14,000 people across 25 countries, highlights that younger generations are prioritising mental health over salary, with millennials comprising over a third of the American workforce and a third considering mental health support when choosing employers.
We are delighted to announce the launch of the Oxford Longevity Project's official YouTube channel. This new digital home will serve as a comprehensive archive of our intellectual heritage, as we migrate all videos from our past Smart Ageing Summits, webinars and symposiums to this centralised platform. Whether you missed a past event or wish to revisit particular insights, our complete video collection will soon be available at your fingertips.
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Epigenetic Alterations: The Third Hallmark of Ageing
The third hallmark of ageing revolves around epigenetic "switches" that control which genes are active - mechanisms that can be influenced by lifestyle choices and environmental factors throughout life. These reversible changes represent one of the most actionable aspects of biological ageing, offering unprecedented opportunities to potentially slow, or even partially reverse the ageing process through evidence-based interventions.
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