Age-Friendly University Principles

To encourage the participation of older adults in all the core activities of the university, including educational and research programs
To promote personal and career development in the second half of life and to support those who wish to pursue second careers
To recognize the range of educational needs of older adults (from those who were early school leavers through to those who wish to pursue Master’s or PhD qualifications)
To promote intergenerational learning to facilitate the reciprocal sharing of expertise between learners of all ages
To widen access to online educational opportunities for older adults to ensure a diversity of routes to participation
To ensure that the university’s research agenda is informed by the needs of an aging society and to promote public discourse on how higher education can better respond to the varied interests and needs of older adults
To increase the understanding of students of the longevity dividend and the increasing complexity and richness that aging brings to our society
To enhance access for older adults to the university’s range of health and wellness programs and its arts and cultural activities
To engage actively with the university’s own retired community
To ensure regular dialogue with organizations representing the interests of the aging population

Program in Gerontology