The Rise of Olderpreneurship More and more successful companies are being founded by older people. So-called Senior Entrepreneurs benefit from their life experience and resources. Read more about this highly…
In the first issue of the year, entitled “Volunteering” (No. 1 / Spring 2026), Burcu Demiray, founder and managing director of WiseLearn, and Remo Pianezzi, a long-time volunteer at WiseLearn,…
VASOS (Association of Active Seniors and Self-Help Organizations in Switzerland) has launched a petition entitled “Legal protection against age discrimination – for a discrimination-free society for all generations.”
At the Zurich Prevention Day 2026, everything at the University of Zurich revolved around the topic of brain health. Experts from research and practice shed light on what constitutes brain…
We were delighted to be present with WiseLearn at the National Congress on Aging 2026 in Biel. Organized by Pro Senectute, the congress was held on January 22 under the…
We look back on an engaging and inspiring meeting of the WiseLearn Sounding Board. The board was established in October 2024 and consists of ten dedicated individuals…
Have You Ever Been Treated Differently Because of Your Age? Maybe you have been called “too old” for something, or “too young”. Maybe you have felt dismissed, overlooked, or underestimated…
We are proud to announce that Dr. Burcu Demiray has been awarded the UZH Entrepreneur Fellowship in the track Sustainable Society for WiseLearn. This prestigious program supports researchers from the University of Zurich…
Ageism (i.e., stereotypes, prejudice and discrimination based on an individual’s age) has serious outcomes, for example on mental health. One strategy to reduce ageism are educational interventions, such as e-learning…
“As the population ages, many people in their 60s and beyond are refusing to conform to old age stereotypes. Is our view of old age about to change?” Read more…
