A conference exploring poverty and the Aids crisis in Africa will take place in Oxford.

The Oxford Institute of Ageing at Oxford University is hosting the three-day residential conference from April 12-14.

It brings together key researchers from Africa and the UK, along with policy makers in the fields of ageing, health and development.

The UN, World Health Organisation and the Commission for Africa will also be represented at the event. For details, call 01865 286193.