Permanent University
Computer Science, Image and Sound
Experimental Sciences
Health and Social Action
Humanities
Society and Law INTRODUCTION OF OUR ORGANISATION
SCIENTIFIC, CULTURAL AND SOCIAL PROGRAMME OF THE UA
OBJECTIVES: - promotion of science, culture and inter-generational relationships - improving older generation’s quality of life - encouraging their active participation in dynamic social and community activities
PERMANENT UNIVERSITY 2 UNIVERSITY ALICANTE INTRODUCTION
Inaugurated in 1999 1,300 students at the San Vicente Campus and Alicante University Venue 112 teachers conduct their subjects between October and June
Academic• Programme consists of 113 subjects SUBJECTS BY AREA of the following thematic areas: • 10 13 • Computer Science, Image and Sound 18 • Experimental Sciences • Health and Social Action • Humanities 24 55 • Social Sciences EXPERIMENTAL SCIENCES HUMANITIES COMPUTER SCIENCE, IMAGE AND SOUND HEALTH AND SOCIAL ACTION SOCIETY AND LAW
PERMANENT UNIVERSITY 3 UNIVERSITY ALICANTE WHERE DO THEY LEARN?
The Permanent University shares also the same services and facilities as the young students: Library, Laboratory, sportcentre, restaurants, accomodation.
PERMANENT UNIVERSITY 4 UNIVERSITY ALICANTE WHERE DO THEY LEARN?
In the classrooms equipped with computers at:
San Vicente Campus
University’s Venue in the city of Alicante
University Venues: Municipalities: - Benissa - L’Alfàs del Pi - Biar - Callosa d’en Sarrià - Cocentaina - Guardamar del Segura - La Nucia - Novelda - Orihuela - Villajoyosa - Villena - Xixona
PERMANENT UNIVERSITY 5 UNIVERSITY ALICANTE WHERE DO THEY LEARN?
PERMANENT UNIVERSITY 6 UNIVERSITY ALICANTE WHO IS UPUA PROGRAMME AIMED AT?
Adults of over 50 years of age
Residents of the Valencian Community
Persons who wish to improve their socio- cultural standing
No formal qualifications required
STUDENTS BY GENDER
39%
61%
Women Men
PERMANENT UNIVERSITY 7 UNIVERSITY ALICANTE STUDENTS REGISTERED 2010-11 BY AGE GROUPS
710
297 224
43 15
50 years From 51 to 60 years From 61 to 70 years From 71 to 80 years Over 80 years
PERMANENT UNIVERSITY 8 UNIVERSITY ALICANTE EVOLUTION OF THE PROGRAMME STUDENTS REGISTERED
1211 1325 1999-00 1400 1289 1114 2000-01 1048 1200 955 2001-02 925 825 2002-03 1000 804 2003-04 652 681 800 2004-05 2005-06 600 2006-07 249 400 2007-08 2008-09 200 2009-10 0 2010-11
PERMANENT UNIVERSITY 9 UNIVERSITY ALICANTE FORMAL ACADEMIC PROGRAMME - SENIOR DEGREE
720 hours of subjects freely chosen by the student
Part of the specific framework of older adult’s university education
Senior Diplome by the University of Alicante
Duration of courses 40 hours of theory and practice
Timetable preferably evenings (5-8 pm.)
Days Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, or Tuesdays and Thursdays
PERMANENT UNIVERSITY 10 UNIVERSITY ALICANTE SENIOR DEGREE
PERMANENT UNIVERSITY 11 UNIVERSITY ALICANTE NON FORMAL PROGRAMME
SUPPLEMENTARY ACTIVITIES
SEMINARS AND WORKSHOPS http://www.ua.es/en/upua/actividades/index.html
CONFERENCES: http://www.ua.es/en/upua/actividades/actividades_institucionales2.html
CULTURAL SUPPLEMENTARY ACTIVITIES:
http://www.veu.ua.es/en/
SENIOR STUDENTS INITIATIVES AND PROJECTS: http://www.proyectosupua.es/index_en.html
PERMANENT UNIVERSITY 12 UNIVERSITY ALICANTE SPECIALISATION AND RESEARCH PROGRAMME
The Permanent University also develops specialisation initiatives within the framework of research projects and national as well as international cooperation schemes. http://www.proyectosupua.es/index_en.html
AEPUMA
EuCoNeT
Analysis and Evaluation of University European Computer Network Programmes for Older Adults
COMAPUME
ODE NATIONAL
PROJECTS Social and Digital Competences in Open Doors for Europe University Programmes for Older Adults at
Spanish Universities I and II
SEN-NET CLUB EUCONET Seniors in Net
CONVERSATIONS AT THE SEDE PROJECTS eLiLL
(ALICANTE TOWN UNIVERSITY VENUE) INTERNATIONAL E-Learning in Later Life
Permanent Seminars BEST
EHLE SENIORS AND THE MASS MEDIA PRACTICES Empowering Health Learning for Elderly Permanent Seminars
SENIOR FREE BOOKS AT THE SEDE Support European Neighbours in Open (ALICANTE TOWN UNIVERSITY VENUE) Relations
PERMANENT UNIVERSITY 13 UNIVERSITY ALICANTE BEST PRACTICES
ACTIVE PARTICIPATION http://www.proyectosupua.es/index_en.html OF UNIVERSITY SENIORS IN INITIATIVES AND ACTIVITIES
They are developed by the UPUA in collaboration with those students more interested and who have proposed different projects: selflearning, volunteer and also in relation with the students’ association.
PERMANENT UNIVERSITY 14 UNIVERSITY ALICANTE STUDENT ALUMNI ASSOCIATION PERMANENT UNIVERSITY UNIVERSITY OF ALICANTE
Organise and develop cultural activities Favour intergenerational relations Promote voluntary work
PERMANENT UNIVERSITY 15 UNIVERSITY ALICANTE UNIVERSITY PROGRAMMES FOR OLDER ADULTS IN SPAIN
SPAIN’S NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY PROGRAMMES FOR OLDER ADULTS – AEPUM
AIMS: Structure and promote university educational programmes Contribute to older adults’ training and cultural development Promote and develop dialogue and communication between Universities, Public Administrations and the private sector Create a meeting point for everyone interested in lifelong learning (institutional web page)
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