In June, we are taking part in inspiring events focused on digitalization, lifelong learning, and health. On 5 June, Burcu Demiray will give a talk at the Swiss AgeTech Conference…
In March 2025, a group of retired adults tested the first modules of our course, “The Key to Innovation and Entrepreneurship – A Practice-Oriented Course for Your Project Launch”, in…
On Tuesday, March 4, 2025, the Welcome Day marked the official start of the new semester at the Seniors University of Zurich (UZH3). UZH3 is celebrating its 40th anniversary this…
As avatars are increasingly being used in educational e-learning videos, and little is known is about their impact on learning performance and satisfaction…
The Erasmus+60 project concluded with a two-day conference in Brussels, highlighting Future Perspectives for Third-Age Education and Mobility. Representatives from the partner universities shared results, led workshops…
In November 2024, Dr. Burcu Demiray attended the TimePie Longevity Forum in Shanghai, a global gathering dedicated to the future of longevity, healthspan, and innovation. As the only social scientist…
As part of our ongoing project “Let’s Stop Ageism,” we are developing an e-learning course, which will be available in January 2025. In the coming weeks, we are excited to…
Despite the necessity for continuous skill acquisition and upgrading due to technological advancements, companies often neglect the training and development of older employees. This is for example attributed to…
Together with our collaborators at ZHAW School of Management and Law, we are developing an e-learning course specifically designed to meet the needs and desires of older learners. In our…
Tuesday, April 23th 2024, marked a celebratory milestone as our enthusiastic group of learners aged 60+ successfully completed the blended e-learning course on Design Thinking. Over three months, participants were…
