
Centre for Lifelong Learning Age-Friendly Academy
About Us
Age-Friendly University Global Network
The University of Strathclyde has been proud to be one of the founding members of the Age-Friendly University (AFU) Global Network since 2012.
The AFU Global Network aims to foster intergenerational exchange and enable the exploration of Age-Friendly initiatives within educational institutions. The Network supports members to cultivate new innovative practices in teaching, research, and community engagement and gives them a unique opportunity to become part of a global expertise base in the field of aging.
By engaging with the Ten Principles of the Age-Friendly University, members can become united in their activities related to aging and can facilitate exciting new global collaborations.
In 2023 Arizona State University (ASU), one of the original founding partners alongside the University of Strathclyde and Dublin City University, took on the leadership of the AFU, building upon the incredible legacy created by Dublin City University over the last 11 years.
The University of Strathclyde is the Vice-Chair of the Secretariat and will now lead on recruiting more members in the UK and across Europe as well as working with ASU to facilitate communication between members and monitor implementation of the AFUs policies and programs.
Look out for the brand new Age-Friendly University Global Network website coming soon……..
Strathclyde's Focus
The University of Strathclyde is committed to learning throughout, and researching about, the life course.
In 2017 we launched The Age-Friendly Academy (AFA) to underpin our founding principle of providing “a place of useful learning, open to all”. We have a unique, life-course approach to learning and opportunity and aim to offer something of interest to anyone, regardless of age or stage in life.
The AFA showcases our commitment to being a ‘5 – 95’ University and demonstrates our lifelong learning opportunities, innovative research, intergenerational work, upskilling and CPD opportunities and community engagement.
An AFA Impact Report was created in 2021 to give an overview of achievements from the launch to the end of 2020, including the measures that were taken to adapt to COVID-19 and aspirations for life post-COVID.
Download your copy here: Age-Friendly Academy Impact Report 2017-2020
We have identified the following key areas as part of the Academy. The AFA is constantly evolving and we are keen to work on new collaborative partnerships both internally and externally. Read more on the links below to find out more and how you can get involved:

Learning, Personal Development and Volunteering
Learn more about the opportunities for learning that Strathclyde provides, as well as opportunities for personal development and volunteering.

Ageing - Related Research
A University committed to innovative ageing-related research.

Intergenerational Work
Working to bring generations together in mutually beneficial activities.
News
CLL launches Upskilling courses this Autumn
CLL are once again running courses in Transferable Skills for Work and Health and Safety Risk Management courses this Autumn
Age-Friendly University visit
On the 6th and 7th June, we were delighted to welcome visitors from our fellow Age-Friendly University, Central Connecticut State.
School pupils from across Glasgow graduate from Young Strathclyder programme
The Young Strathclyder programme is in its pilot year and replaces the University’s previous involvement in the Children’s University initiative.
Manufacturing Skills Academy launches
National Manufacturing Institute Scotland offers advanced manufacturing training and development opportunities for individuals at all levels of their career.