AFU meeting, 16th - 18th September

The Age Friendly University (AFU) initiative involves partner universities from three countries- Dublin City University (Ireland) Arizona State University (USA) and Strathclyde University (Scotland, UK). This initiative aims to engage with older adults and representative organisations, exploring innovative ways in which universities can harness their educational and research expertise and resources to make a real difference to the well-being of this growing section of our communities.

DCU was pleased to host the first meeting involving colleagues from the three partner institutions from 16th - 18th of September.

The Working Group set out to identify the distinctive contributions that can be made by higher education institutions working together to address the needs of older adults in their respective communities. The set of 10 generic principles for an 'Age Friendly University' that have been adopted by the partner institutions were discussed and a plan for further actions developed.

Appearing in the photo (from right to left):

Mr Bill Johnston – Research Fellow Lifelong Learning – Strathclyde University

Dr Rob Mark – Director, Centre for Lifelong Learning – Strathclyde University

Dr Trudy Corrigan - Intergenerational Learning Programme – DCU

Professor Maria Slowey – Director, Higher Education Research Centre and Chair Age Friendly Working Group - DCU

Professor Rick Knopf – Director, Osher Lifelong Learning Institute – Arizona State University

Ms Mary Colgan – Operations Manager, President's Office – DCU

Dr Yurgos Politis - Post Doctoral Researcher, Higher Education Research Centre, DCU