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Susan Krauss Whitbourne; Lauren Marshall Bowen; Nina M. Silverstein; Joann M. Montepare; Jeffrey E. Stokes – Research in Higher Education, 2024
Population aging presents opportunities and challenges for higher education. Increasingly, age-diverse student populations are entering into or returning to postsecondary education; meanwhile, campuses are workplaces where faculty and staff are aging-in-place. Yet, age bias and discrimination continue to exist in institutions of higher education.…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Age, Age Groups, Inclusion
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Emese Schiller; Helga Dorner; Barnabás Gulyás; Zsuzsa Kovács; Lenka Kamanová; Katerina Pevná; Morana Koludrovic; Ana Cosic; Filipa Jelaska – International Journal of Lifelong Education, 2025
Intergenerational (IG) practices foster understanding among diverse age groups, enhancing active ageing and social cohesion. Universities, as key stakeholders in lifelong learning, are pivotal in IG initiatives. Hence, this study investigates IG practices, rooted in project-based learning and co-management, in an international collaboration of…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Higher Education, Generational Differences, Intergenerational Programs
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Washington Narciso Gonçalves Gaia; Wesley Vieira da Silva; Luciana Santos Costa Vieira da Silva; Milka Alves Barbosa; Nuvea Kuhn; Claudimar Pereira da Veiga – Educational Gerontology, 2024
With the rising aging population, there is a pressing need for effective public policies and academic initiatives tailored to older adults, educational aspirations, and needs. This article provides a comprehensive analysis of the intersection between older adults and university education on a global scale, highlighting the critical role of…
Descriptors: Educational Gerontology, Older Adults, Quality of Life, Higher Education