“We managed to normalize the presence of older people in classrooms” – News

During the inauguration, Rector Joan Guardia said that “we know how to normalize the presence of older people in classrooms.” He stressed that studying at university is now an option for older people and that it represents a “huge change in quality of life”. Carles Buenacasa, director of the University of Experience and professor in the Department of Geography and History, emphasized the importance of this event as a tribute to the high school students: “Celebrating this day is our way of expressing our gratitude to the group of high school students who faithfully followed us fifteen years ago. On the other hand, Pilar Delgado, Vice-Rector for Academic Policy, presented the day’s program, which aimed to promote positive thinking about aging, with conferences and round tables on topics such as mental health of older people, social participation of older people. people and their integration into the university community.

Victoria Morin, associate dean of the Faculty of Nursing, led the first conference. In his talk, he presented a lifestyle that promotes healthy aging, emphasizing the importance of practicing both physical activity and outdoor activities, rest, healthy eating and interpersonal relationships as well as with the environment, as well as developing the spiritual aspect of a person.

New academic year of the University of Experience

Experience University’s academic offering has grown markedly this academic year with the inclusion of new research offerings and the consolidation of cross-cutting and interdisciplinary research programs. Buenacasa emphasized that the University of Experience began fifteen years ago with only four programs, and currently offers one two-week program in addition to fifty seminars. This expansion allows us to cover a wider range of interests and needs of undergraduate students, while he added that “we have strengthened the offer in the scientific field, which was in very high demand.” “High school students come with a sincere thirst for knowledge, for the pure pleasure of learning. This creates very interesting debates and interactions in the classrooms,” said Buenacasa, who also emphasized that the group offers a variety of perspectives based on their life experiences.

The University of Experience, with the support of the Rectorate and the Vice-Rector for Academic Policy, aims to continue to work to improve and expand the training offer and respond to the growing needs of this group.