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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.
Professor Chris van Tulleken to Speak at the Smart Ageing Summit 2026
We are delighted to announce that Professor Chris van Tulleken will speak at the Oxford Longevity Project’s Smart Ageing Summit 2026, taking place at Rhodes House, Oxford, on May 9th, 2026.
This year’s theme, “Diet and Longevity,” will explore how nutrition shapes healthspan and ageing, from cutting-edge science to practical strategies for lifelong wellbeing.
Prof. van Tulleken is an Infection and Global Health Professor at University College London Hospitals (UCLH), one of the BBC’s leading science presenters, and a New York Times bestselling author. His work examines how food systems, medicine, and the environment influence public health.
His bestselling book Ultra-Processed People: Why Do We All Eat Stuff That Isn’t Food… and Why Can’t We Stop? sparked a global conversation about the role of ultra-processed foods in modern diets. Alongside his twin brother Dr. Xand van Tulleken, he has brought science to millions through acclaimed BBC programmes including Operation Ouch!, The Doctor Who Gave Up Drugs, and What Are We Feeding Our Kids?
The Smart Ageing Summit brings together world-leading experts to explore the latest science and innovation in healthy ageing.
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you can live Longer Better
start Planning now
The Oxford Personalised Plan to Live Longer Better was launched at the Smart Ageing Summit 2025, representing a groundbreaking approach to healthy ageing that puts you firmly in the driver's seat of your own wellbeing journey.
This comprehensive programme empowers every individual to understand and strategically plan the actions they can take to regain lost fitness, reduce the risk of disease - including dementia - and fight back when illness does occur. More importantly, it provides the tools to minimise and actively change the harmful effects of our modern environment on our health and longevity.
recent blog: live longer better
understanding ageing
OLP Board Member Sir Muir Gray explains that ageing is a natural biological process -not a decline to be feared - and that by understanding it correctly, we can take action to live healthier, fitter, and more fulfilling lives at every stage.
LATEST BLOG
Hallmark 8: Cellular Senescence
Cellular senescence, often called “zombie cells,” occurs when damaged cells stop dividing but refuse to die, releasing inflammatory signals that disrupt nearby tissues and accelerate ageing. While drugs like senolytics and senomorphics aim to target these stubborn cells, lifestyle choices, regular movement, plant-rich diets, quality sleep, and stress management—remain our most effective defence against their build-up.
What we’re reading now
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Extra Time: 10 Lessons for an Ageing World
By Camilla Cavendish, Baroness Cavendish of Little Venice
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The Longevity Imperative: How to Build a Healthier and More Productive Society to Support Our Longer Lives
By Andrew J. Scott
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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