Ripple Effects: Presenting at the Sound, Nature & Wellbeing in Ageing Conference

In September 2025, Dr. Nicole Dalmer presented her paper, “Ripple Effects: Tracing Older Women’s Engagement with Water,” at the British Academy’s Sound, Nature and Wellbeing in Ageing Conference in Cheltenham, UK. The event was hosted by the Countryside and Community Research Institute (CCRI) at the University of Gloucestershire.

The Sound, Nature and Wellbeing in Ageing Conference brought together international researchers and practitioners interested in the relationships between natural environments, sensory experiences, and wellbeing in later life. The program featured interdisciplinary discussions and presentations that explored how soundscapes, natural settings, and creative practices can shape experiences of ageing.

Nicole’s presentation formed part of this broader conversation, highlighting the intersections between environment, ageing, and everyday experience. Co-authored with Dr. Meridith Griffin, Dr. Vera Gallistl, and Dr. Kim Sawchuk, “Ripple Effects: Tracing Older Women’s Engagement with Water” examined older women’s connections with aquatic environments within this context of nature and wellbeing. The paper reflects an ongoing international collaboration focused on ageing and the social dimensions of later life.

This presentation exemplified Nicole’s continued engagement in interdisciplinary research that bridges ageing studies, leisure, and social environments. Her participation in the conference contributed to expanding dialogue around how diverse forms of engagement with nature can be understood within ageing research and practice.