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.
Despite the difficulties presented by the current COVID19 outbreak to further development of the AFA, it continues with its goals and looking at how the age-friendly ethos can be applied during this time. You can read more about this by clicking on the green COVID-19 Update link.
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.
Intergenerational Work
Working to bring generations together in mutually beneficial activities.
Work With Us
Expanding social networks and building new partnerships.
News
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Centre for Ageing Better launch online competition to rethink symbols
The Centre for Ageing Better, supported by Public Health England is launching a free online competition to rethink the symbols & icons commonly used in public to represent ageing and older age groups. -
Daytime and Evening Programme online classes - registration is now open!
The University of Strathclyde’s Centre for Lifelong Learning has launched a series of live, online Daytime and Evening classes starting this autumn. -
Strathclyde researchers develop exercise app for carers’ health
An exercise app, designed to support the health of family carers during the COVID-19 pandemic, is being developed by researchers at the University of Strathclyde.