For me, being part of the IARU 2022 annual conference was an enriching and worthwhile experience. The conference brought together not only long-term researchers but also upcoming young researchers in the field of ageing from various universities. The researchers presented the most recent ageing-related topics. I found the topics presented insightful, informative, and thought-provoking. They added significantly to my understanding and appreciation of the links between ageing, health, and the environment older adults live. Moreover, they helped me to start thinking ahead on what a career in ageing-related research might entail. I had an opportunity to present my PhD project with a new audience. By presenting my project to this audience, I confronted my work with similar research conducted in other parts of the world but through different theoretical and empirical perspectives. From the audience, I got a lot of new input and invaluable feedback which has been inspiring and instrumental in improving the current state of my project. Participating in the conference also allowed me to connect with researchers working on research topics like mine. I intend to use such a network even after graduating. Many thanks to GLAFS for the opportunity!