Welcome to WiseLearn
The Innovation Hub for Experienced Minds
WiseLearn is a vibrant “learning and innovation community” designed for people in the second half of life, who want to be connected and impactful. At the heart of WiseLearn is the belief that experience is a powerful driver of innovation – and that learning never stops.
Our blended learning approach combines engaging e-learning courses on the WiseLearn platform with dynamic in-person workshops and collaborative sessions. Hub members not only build new skills in areas such as entrepreneurship, innovation and digital literacy, but also apply them directly to meaningful real-world projects.
Whether you want to launch a new idea, contribute your knowledge to a cause, mentor younger entrepreneurs, or develop a social venture, WiseLearn offers the tools, community, and support to make it happen.
What we offer:
- Courses on idea and project development, entrepreneurship, digital skills
- Collaborative project development and team building
- Matchmaking between generations for shared projects/ventures
- Skill-sharing workshops, coaching, and networking events
At WiseLearn, we recognize the wealth of life experience and world knowledge that we bring when we are aging. Our mission is to channel that expertise into new ideas, solutions, and social impact. By learning together, creating together, and innovating together, participants make a lasting contribution — to our communities and to themselves.
Why WiseLearn?
- Grounded in research at the University of Zurich
- Inclusive and open to all backgrounds and experience levels
- Co-developed with older citizens for older citizens
- Allowing individuals to create real impact
Join a community where your experience is valued and your next chapter can be your most innovative yet.
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Dr. Burcu Demiray’s Talk presenting WiseLearn
In this 15-minute talk at Health TrendDays Luzern (2024), the founder of WiseLearn Dr. Demiray presents how learning in adulthood contributes to healthy longevity. She also presents our e-learning concept and the innovative projects we are currently working on. Gain an exciting insight into our work!
News
- Our Latest Research on Older Adults’ Experiences With Design Thinking
We are pleased to share that our new paper, Older adults embrace design thinking: A feasibility study on blended learning formats, has been published in Educational Gerontology. This study describes…
