Lynda Scott, Project Co-ordinator

Email: lynda.scott@strath.ac.uk

University of StrathclydeCentre for Lifelong Learning

Senior Studies Institute

Located in the City Centre of Glasgow, the Senior StudiesInstitute was formalised in 1991 as a European centre of

excellence for lifelong learning for adults over the age of 50. Integrated into the Centre for Lifelong Learning

in 2009, there are 4 key age components:

1. Learning in Later Life Around 3,000 students per

year

4,000 student registrations

250+ classes

Students aged from late forties to early nineties

70% female

40% of students not involved in learning in the last ten years

Students Association with around 1,000 members

2. Useful Learning Opportunities

Volunteering: opportunitiesfor people over 50 to usetheir learning and life skillsin a range of sociallyvaluable contexts.

Opportunities include:

University Tour Guides Computer Buddies 3L’s Students Association

3. 50+ Employability Leading provider of consultancy,

training and support for older workers and businesses in Scotland.

Extensive experience and understanding of the diverse range of issues facing older adults

Widely respected across Scotland, the UK, Europe and North America in relation to lifelong learning

Expertise in age management issues and the associated business impact of an ageing workforce.

4. Scottish Centre for Intergenerational PracticeCentre was based at Strathclyde 2007-2011

Main objectives are to:

conduct research

provide information

commission projects

deliver support and encourage involvement

benefit all of Scotland’s generations, by working, learning, volunteering and living together.