Dr Robin A Hadley is a mature Early Career Researcher who is a world expert on male childlessness and ageing. His research has been widely published in international and national media. His PhD (Keele, 2015) examined the impact of involuntarily childless on the lives of older men. Previously he had self-funded his MA and MSc degrees at The University of Manchester, UK. Post PhD Robin has held a number of research consultant posts on University research projects. Recently he collaborated on a research project on the impact of early years’ experience and childlessness in later life. Robin has written several invited academic pieces and he has supported several infertility and involuntary childless support groups through contributions to blogs and podcasts. His previous careers include counsellor, deputy technical manager, scientific photographer, and kitchen assistant. He is a founder member of the campaign group Ageing Well Without Children.