The Rise of Olderpreneurship

The Rise of Olderpreneurship

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…

WiseLearn in the magazine Visit of ProSenectute Zurich

WiseLearn in the magazine Visit of ProSenectute Zurich

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,…

Petition for legal protection in older age launched

Petition for legal protection in older age launched

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.”

Inspiring meeting of the WiseLearn Sounding Board

Inspiring meeting of the WiseLearn Sounding Board

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…

Let’s End Ageism Together

Let’s End Ageism Together

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…

Founder of WiseLearn awarded the UZH Entrepreneur Fellowship

Founder of WiseLearn awarded the UZH Entrepreneur Fellowship

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…

New e-Learning Course on Ageism

New e-Learning Course on Ageism

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…

Re-imagining age stereotypes

Re-imagining age stereotypes

“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…