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Active ageing and universities
— engaging older learners | | Author(s) | Chris Phillipson |
| Journal title | International Journal of Education and Ageing, vol 1, no 1, June 2010 |
| Publisher | Association for Education & Ageing - AEA, Leicester, June 2010 |
| Pages | pp 9-21 |
| Source | Institute of Lifelong Learning, Leicester University, Regent Road, Leicester, LE1 7AA. |
| Keywords | Universities ; Adult Education ; Participation. |
| Annotation | It is projected that by 2032, there will be around 2.5 million more people aged 50+ in the UK than at present. This projection suggests that higher education institutions will need to join other social institutions in finding fresh ways of adapting to and supporting an ageing population. This article considers a policy known as "active ageing", data on current involvements of older people in UK higher education, responses to demographic change that might come from higher education, and challenges posed by closer integration of older learners within universities. The article concludes that investment is now necessary to adapt higher education institutions to the older learners' needs and requirements. Universities can play a leading role in the creation of a new type of ageing in the 21st century, support older people in life planning beyond the main work careers, unlock mental capital and promote well-being in later life, and support voluntary and professional groups working on behalf of older people. A higher education strategy for older learners is now needed, which includes a policy framework, provision for relevant research, a statement of funding options, and a protocol for monitoring participation. (RH). |
| Accession Number | CPA-101129003 A |
| Classmark | V5: GP: TMB |
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