On November 21st, as part of the Lifelong Learning Platform (LLLP) Week, the Erasmus+ 60 project held its final event. This ambitious initiative aimed to engage individuals aged 60 and above through international learning opportunities, mobility programmes, and intergenerational learning experiences.
The event provided a valuable opportunity to reflect on the project’s key findings and outputs while exploring the evolving role of seniors in international higher education. Highlights included panel discussions on the future of third-age education and mobility, where attendees actively engaged with presenters and panelists, fostering dynamic conversations about the challenges and opportunities in lifelong learning.
Policy panel at the Erasmus+60 final conference
A major highlight of the conference was the presentation of the upcoming policy recommendations, focusing on enhancing learning mobility for seniors. Key proposals included:
- Ensuring mobility programmes last at least 7 days, allowing participants to fully experience the host institution.
- Encouraging group mobility for a more cohesive and supportive learning environment.
- Increasing awareness and promotion of learning opportunities for seniors.
- Ensuring inclusivity by facilitating participation from learners of diverse backgrounds.
- Providing comprehensive language support to enable non-native speakers to take part confidently.
These recommendations aim to encourage institutions and policymakers to integrate citizens aged 60+ into European mobility schemes. By allowing seniors to participate we can create synergies with other Lifelong learning activities, promote the civic engagement and active citizenship of seniors and highlight the tangible impact of EU initiatives on their lives. In fact, we could go beyond and categorise mobility for seniors as not simply learning mobility but as civic mobility.
Stay tuned for the full policy recommendations!