Blue Zone Consortium
Nottingham Trent University (NTU) is excited to announce the creation of the Blue Zone Consortium.
By Lucy Eaton | Published on 11 July 2024
Categories: Research; School of Science and Technology;
This initiative is funded by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC, UKRI), through the Flexible Talent Mobility Account (FTMA) Award. This project seeks to transform healthy aging through cross-sector collaboration, leveraging biotechnology and biosciences.
The consortium addresses the growing health challenges of an aging UK population. By 2040, nearly one in seven UK residents will be over 75 and of these, many will face multiple health challenges. In contrast, 'blue zones' are populations around the world who experience lower rates of chronic disease and live longer, healthier lives, our consortium aims to replicate these outcomes.
Key initiatives include:
- Funding Competitions: To facilitate knowledge exchange and mobilise talent.
- Training Programmes: Focused on entrepreneurial, leadership, and project management skills.
- Networking Events: Empowering early-career scientists and technical professionals through collaboration.
Led by NTU, Northumbria University, and the University of Leicester, the consortium includes higher education institutions, over 500 businesses, six NHS Trusts, two councils, and five care sector organizations.
Join the Consortium
For more information, contact bluezoneenquiries@ntu.ac.uk or visit our website