International virtual conference Universities as Age-Friendly Spaces: Teaching Experiences in European Age-Friendly Universities

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Nebojša Tejić / STA

Event date:

Event location: online (Zoom)

Event tag

  • Modra fakulteta
  • Lifelong learning and micro-credentials
  • RRP – Recovery and Resilience Plan

The conference will provide an opportunity for in-depth discussions and networking between professors, faculty and coordinators from different Age-Friendly Universities (AFHUs) across Europe. Together we will explore different perspectives on the concept, share valuable experiences and practises, and highlight the challenges and opportunities of educating older adults. We will pay special attention to didactic approaches that promote the active participation and involvement of older students in the educational process.

International virtual conference "Universities as Age-Friendly Spaces: Teaching Experiences in European Age-Friendly Universities" will take place online (Zoom) on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, from 12pm to 16pm (CET).

Renowned experts will share their insights and experiences:

  • Dr. Christine O'Kelly, Coordinator of Age Friendly Dublin City University,
  • Assistant Professor Dr. Lucie Vidovićova, Chair of the Research Institute Committee on Ageing (International Sociological Association),
  • Zala Simčič, Head of the Alumni Club Network of the University of Ljubljana,
  • Prof. Dr. Meta Lah, Professor of French at the Faculty of active wisdom UL,
  • Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mojca Leskovec, Professor of German at the Faculty of active wisdom UL,
  • Mary McCarthy, facilitator at Age Friendly University Dublin City University,
  • Assoc. Prof. dr. Miloslav Zejda, U3A educator at Masaryk University
  • Assoc. Prof. dr. Alenka Kavčič, Coordinator of the student ICT Consultancy Network.

Participation in the conference is free of charge, but registration is required. You can submit your registration via the following link: https://1ka.arnes.si/a/84e6417e.

For further information, please contact us by e-mail ursa.kapler@uni-lj.si or by phone +386 01 241 85 16.

Agenda

11.50 - 12.00 Gathering
12.00 - 12.15 Opening speech, Prof. dr. Nives Ličen, Programme Manager of the Age-Friendly University at UL
12.15 – 13.30 Round table: Presentation of Various Approaches and Interpretations of the Age-Friendly University Concept at Three Selected Universities (Dr. Christine O'Kelly, Dublin City University Age-Friendly University; Assistant Prof. dr. Lucie Vidovićova, Masaryk University; Zala Simčič, Faculty of Active Wisdom University of Ljubljana
13.30 - 13.40 Break
13.40 - 14.10 Lecture: Longevity as a Challenge and an Opportunity for the Development of Foreign Language Didactics (Assoc. Prof. dr. Mojca Leskovec)
14.10 - 15.10 Round table: Learning Through Experience: Transferring Tacit Knowledge in the Education of Older Adults (Prof. dr. Meta Lah, Professor of French at the Faculty of Active Wisdom, UL; Mary McCarthy, facilitator at Age Friendly University Dublin City University; Assoc. Prof. dr. Miloslav Zejda, U3A educator at Masaryk University)
15.10 - 15.30 Lecture: Counselling and Workshops to Improve Digital Skills: Insights from Practitioners (Assoc. Prof. dr. Alenka Kavčič)
15.30 - 16.00 Closing remarks

Projekt sofinancirata Republika Slovenija, Ministrstvo za visoko šolstvo, znanost in inovacije ter Evropska unija – NextGenerationEU.

  • RS MVZI (en)
  • UL
  • Načrt za okrevanje in odpornost
  • Financira Evropska unija (NextGenerationEU) (en)