Migration and ageing in the Highlands

In December CPC, along with the Centre for Research on Families and Relationships (CRFR), hosted an event which brought together three academics involved in research relating to migration and/or ageing, and asked them what relevance these issues have in the Highlands environment.

Migration is a crucial element of population change. With low fertility rates in most European countries, migration has become a major influence on net national population growth and local population age structures.

Migration issues also intersect those of ageing and fertility. For example, the elderly and their families may move closer together to facilitate caring or migration might impact on the decision whether to have a/another child or not.

You can view Dr David McCollum's and Dr Paulina Trevena's presentation slides from the event online.

Posted 22/01/2013 15:57