Centre for Lifelong LearningAge-Friendly Academy
Welcome
The Age-Friendly Academy (AFA) launched at the University of Strathclyde in 2017 as part of the University’s commitment to being a 5-95 university - a place where there is something for everyone, regardless of age or stage in life.
For Strathclyde, this underpins 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.
Since its launch AFA has brought together activities already being delivered at the University, as well as developing new opportunities for collaboration, both internally and externally.
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
Positive Ageing
An Age-Friendly University in an Age-Friendly City
Strathclyde is part of a growing international network of over 50 Age-Friendly Universities, led by Dublin City University. As an Age-Friendly University in an Age-Friendly City, Strathclyde is committed to 10 principles that aim to enhance the lives of older adults through offering renowned learning opportunities, undertaking innovative research, intergenerational work, promoting career development and enterprise for older adults and forming partnerships to enhance community engagement.
We are proud to be demonstrating the role that Higher Education can play in responding to the challenges and opportunities associated with an ageing demographic.
Our Focus
The University of Strathclyde is committed to learning throughout and researching about the life course. The AFA brings together and showcases the growing provision and research taking place across the University whilst also providing a platform from which new partnerships can be made and new initiatives launched.
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
From the Children's University at one end of the age spectrum to the largest programme of university-based learning opportunities in the UK aimed at those over 50 at the other, read 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.
Upskilling
A range of courses to support adults who may be looking to re-enter the workforce, are facing redundancy or are considering a career change
Intergenerational Work
Working to bring generations together in mutually beneficial activities.
Work With Us
Expanding social networks and building new partnerships.
News
New Transferable Skills for Work courses launching in June
Following the success of three new Microcredential courses launched in February 2022, the Centre for Lifelong Learning are offering more Transferable Skills for Work courses this June, fully funded by the Scottish Funding Council.
Generations Working Together launch online International Diploma
Generations Working Together launch a new online 8-week International Diploma in Intergenerational Learning
New Age-Friendly Academy Impact Report Launches
To celebrate the achievements of the Age-Friendly Academy (AFA) over the past 4 years, The Centre for Lifelong Learning have launched an Age-Friendly Academy Impact Report
New Design Project launches
This week sees the launch of a unique 8-week pilot project ‘Design for All’ – a new collaboration between The Centre for Lifelong Learning and the Faculty of Engineering
