Division Ageing and Social Change (ASC) is a research institute affiliated with Linköping University, located in Norrköping. The institute focuses on significant social, political, and cultural issues related to ageing. It conducts leading-edge research aimed at understanding and addressing the complexities of ageing in contemporary society. ASC fosters an internationalised research environment, encouraging collaboration and the exchange of ideas among researchers from various backgrounds.
The institute hosts a variety of ongoing research projects and features multiple research programmes that contribute to the field of ageing studies. It also maintains a repository of completed studies for reference, which supports knowledge sharing and dissemination. ASC engages in collaborative projects and networks, promoting interdisciplinary approaches to research in ageing. Additionally, the institute offers a calendar of events that provides opportunities for engagement and discussion within the academic community and beyond.